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Sootgolwon Naengmyeon (숯골원냉면)

Sootgolwon Naengmyeon (숯골원냉면)

2024-02-13

173 Hyeonchungwon-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Sootgolwon Naengmyeon is a Pyeongyang naengmyeon (Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles) specialty restaurant, maintained by descendants whose roots trace back to Pyeongyang for four generations. The restaurant stands out for its use of buckwheat from farms in Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do, which lends a unique buckwheat aroma to their dishes. They use a broth made from well-fermented dongchimi (radish water kimchi) with chicken, offering a light yet flavorful taste. The chicken is served as a topping. Their bibim naengmyeon (spicy buckwheat noodles) with sweet and sour sauce is exceptional, featuring chicken, crispy radish strips, and they also offer kkwong naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles in pheasant broth).

Café Viaggio (카페비아조)

Café Viaggio (카페비아조)

2024-02-26

164 Singman-ro, Gangseo-gu, Busan

Café Viaggio, situated beside the Nakdonggang River, offers scenic river views. The café's outdoor garden, adorned with statues and palm trees, creates an exotic ambiance. Their signature butterscotch latte, crafted with ground butter and scotch candies, is a highlight. Alongside their drinks, the café also features a diverse food menu, including croffles, pizza, and sandwiches.

Liwon (리원)

Liwon (리원)

2024-02-13

2F, 155 Techno jungang-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Liyuan is a Chinese restaurant where visitors can experience the cuisine of a professional chef with 30 years of experience. The main menu consists of various Chinese course dishes, starting with a naengchae (chilled salads), followed by dishes like gesal soup (crab soup), kkanpung saeu (sweet and spicy shrimp), yusanseul (stir-fried meat, seafood and vegetables), and gochu japchae (chili pepper japchae). The special feature of their jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup) is the absence of artificial flavorings, resulting in a clean and rich taste.

Mr. Wang Taepyeong Branch (미스터왕태평점)

Mr. Wang Taepyeong Branch (미스터왕태평점)

2024-02-23

1F-2F, 1561 Gyebaek-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
042-320-9999

Mr. Wang is a local favorite known for its Chinese culinary offerings. The standout dish on their menu is yuringi (deep-fried chicken in hot and sour soy sauce). It features deep-fried chicken in a tantalizing hot and sour soy sauce, tossed together with vegetables. Additionally, their affordable a la carte menu is particularly popular for weekday lunches. Patrons also frequently enjoy other favorites like jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup) and yuni jjajang (black bean sauce noodles with minced meat).

Choegane (최가네)

2024-02-26

2 Daedunsan-ro 159beonan-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon
042-583-6997

Choegane, a Korean beef restaurant, is famed for its tender meat. Their signature dish, Korean beef cuts, is grilled over charcoal to enhance its delicious flavor. This succulent meat is ideally enjoyed wrapped in leaves with pickled onions and various other accompaniments. Other popular dishes include yukhoe (Korean beef tartare) and yuk sashimi (sliced raw beef), both widely appreciated by patrons.

Udon Maru (우돈마루)

2024-02-23

B1, 50 Mokjung-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
042-222-1262

Udon Maru is a restaurant specializing in samgyeopsal (pork belly). Their pork belly is uniquely grilled on a hot iron caldron lid, accompanied by bean sprout salad and mushrooms, enhancing its flavor. The lunch highlight is the Korean buffet, offering a main dish, a variety of 10 standard side dishes that change daily, a soup, and sikhye (sweet rice punch).

Miso Bonga Smile Kalguksu (미소본가스마일칼국수)

2024-02-23

82 Bomun-ro 230beon-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon
042-221-1845

Miso Bonga Smile Kalguksu is renowned for its kalguksu (noodle soup), featuring handmade noodles. The dish presents a noodle soup rich with ingredients such as anchovy broth, crown daisy, ground perilla seeds, and zucchini. Popular summer dishes include son kongguksu (noodles in cold soybean soup), suyuk (boiled pork slices), and the crispy kimchijeon (kimchi pancake), which are also favorites among patrons. This place is so popular that you may find yourself waiting in line.

Geumgwang Hanjeongsik (금광한정식)

2024-02-23

127 Chungmu-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
042-226-8686

Geumgwang Hanjeongsik is celebrated for its exquisite Korean table d'hote course menu. The centerpiece of their offerings is the specialty course menu that showcases sinseollo (royal hot pot), a dish historically reserved for state banquets. While the specific composition of the menu may vary slightly depending on the selected course, it generally includes a series of delicacies such as appetizer juk (porridge), yukhoe (beef tartare), jeonbok gui (grilled abalone), and galbijjim (braised galbi). 

Hakseon Sikdang (학선식당)

2024-02-23

26 Bomun-ro 337beon-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon
042-256-4057

Hakseon Sikdang is renowned for its authentic home-style Korean dishes. The highlight of their menu is the kimchi jjigae, a stew that combines aged kimchi and sliced tofu. This dish is complemented by an array of meticulously presented standard side dishes. The restaurant also takes pride in other specialties like doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae), galchi jjigae (cutlassfish jjigae), and ojingeo jjigae (squid jjigae).

Injeongwon (인정원)

2024-02-23

755 Gyeryong-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
042-254-4999

Injeongwon is a Korean restaurant known for its charming interior and traditional cuisine. The highlight of their menu is the Injeongwon jeongsik (Injeongwon set menu), which includes a range of dishes such as appetizing porridge, ginseng with honey, doraji jeonggwa (braised balloon flower roots in sweet sauce), and muneo sukhoe (parboiled octopus). In addition to this set menu, guests can enjoy other delectable offerings like the savory and lightly flavored borigulbi (barley-aged dried yellow croaker), accompanied by a variety of side dishes, jjigae, and desserts.