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Dongbang Hoetjip (동방횟집)

2024-02-08

20 Haewon-ro, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Discover Changwon's local delicacy at this eatery: braised ray, a wide, diamond-shaped fish stewed in soybean paste with various seasonings and radish. In Korea, ray is often savored as a hearty stew or paired as a side dish with drinks. The braised ray here stands out for its perfect balance of robust seasoning and the delicate texture of the ray’s flesh. The flavorful broth is generously served, but try mixing it with rice for a complete meal. The menu also features fresh seafood offerings like assorted sliced raw fish, live octopus, and conch. The restaurant's popularity surged after being spotlighted on various Korean cooking shows, so it’s advisable to book in advance.

Saejae Halmaejip (새재할매집)

2024-02-23

922 Saejae-ro, Mungyeong-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
054-571-5600

Nestled in Mungyeongsaejae Provincial Park, Saejae Halmaejip is a Korean restaurant celebrated for its gochujang yangnyeom seoksoe gui (grilled red chili paste marinated meat). The menu also features deodeok gui (grilled deodeok), pajeon (green onion pancake), and dotorimuk (acorn jelly salad), which perfectly complement the signature gochujang yangnyeom seoksoe gui. This long-standing establishment, favored by many regular customers, has also made appearances in several TV shows.

Maetdol sundubu (맷돌순두부)

2024-02-23

7 Bukgun-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
054-745-2791

Maetdol sundubu, located at the entrance of the Bomun Tourist Complex in Gyeongju, is renowned for its homemade dubu (bean curd) dishes, crafted using domestic soybeans. The highlight of its menu is the maetdol sundubu jjigae (stone-ground soft bean curd jjigae), a savory concoction featuring sundubu (soft bean curd), shrimp, and clams. The dish is typically served in a ttukbaegi (hot pot), and customers have the option to add a raw egg to the boiling mixture. This sundubu restaurant is popular for its delicately flavored dishes.

Eomeoniga Charyeojusineun Sigol Bapsang (어머니가 차려주시는 시골밥상)

2024-02-28

10-24 Gubongsanbuk-ro 280beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Eomeoniga Charyeojusineun Sigol Bapsang is a restaurant specializing in Korean hand-made set menu meals. The most popular menu item is the sigol bapsang (Korean set menu). "Baekban" represents a home-cooked Korean meal, offering a variety of side dishes such as namul (salad), stir-fried dishes, grilled fish, and jjigae, providing a hearty and satisfying dining experience.

Ttiul Seokgalbi Doma Branch (띠울석갈비 도마점)

2024-02-28

1353 Gyebaek-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Ttiul Seokgalbi is a Korean restaurant specializing in seokgalbi (stone-grilled galbi), a traditional Korean dish where galbi are grilled over charcoal and served on a hot stone plate. The meat is sweetly marinated and grilled, offering a convenient and enjoyable dining experience. Customers have the choice between pork and beef, and a spicy seasoning option is also available.

Hwangtae Kalguksu (황태칼국수)

2024-02-28

15-22 Jeongnim-ro 10beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Hwangtae Kalguksu is a Korean restaurant known for offering various hwangtae (dried pollack) dishes. The popular menu item is hwangtae bajirak kalguksu (noodle soup with dried pollack and clams), featuring a broth prepared by boiling hwangtae for long hours in a cast-iron pot. The combination of refreshing broth and soft noodles makes it a sought-after dish, especially for those looking for a hangover soup. The restaurant also serves dishes like hwangtae gui (grilled dried pollack), hwangtae jeongol (dried pollack hot pot) and hwangtae jinguk (dried pollack soup).

Kintoto Daejeon Main Store (킨토토 대전점)

2024-02-28

1F, 403 Gyeryong-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Kintoto is a casual Japanese restaurant that offers a variety of Japanese dishes, including dongaseu (pork cutlet), curry rice, and soba (noodles). Among them, the maze soba (maze noodles) is particularly famous for its deliciously rich flavors. By studying the recipe of an authentic Japanese-style maze soba shop, Kintoto has developed its own special sauce, noodles, meat, and toppings. Mixing them together offers a delightful taste experience.

Nonggamatjip Mil (농가맛집 밀)

2024-02-23

1566 Deogun-ro, Suryun-myeon, Seongju-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
054-931-2660

Nonggamatjip Mil is located near Gayasan Wildflower Botanical Garden. This establishment serves dishes made from vegetables harvested from Gayasan Mountain, in-house produced honey, and agricultural products from Seongju. Their signature offering is the Mil hanjeongsik (Korean table d'hote), featuring borigulbi (barley-aged dried yellow croaker), grilled chicken, and japchae. Additionally, they offer handmade bowls, honey, and flower tea for sale.

Gyeongdong Sanchae Sikdang (경동산채식당)

2024-02-23

12-5, Hwanghakdong-gil, Daehang-myeon, Gimcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
054-436-6029

Located near Jikjisa Temple in Gimcheon, Gyeongdong Sanchae Sikdang specializes in healthy cuisine featuring seasonal wild vegetables. The restaurant's standard side dishes include salads prepared with seasonal vegetables like shepherd's purse and wild chive in spring, and a wide variety of mushrooms in fall. Their highlight is the sanchae hanjeongsik (Korean table d'hote of wild vegetables), which offers a satisfying ensemble including gochujang bulgogi (red chili paste pork bulgogi) and deodeok gui (grilled deodeok).

Ipungnyeo Guro Ssambap (이풍녀구로쌈밥)

2024-02-23

155 Cheomseong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
054-749-0600

Near the Cheomseongdae Observatory in Gyeongju, Ipungnyeo Guro Ssambap is renowned for its signature dish, Guro ssambap (leaf wraps and rice set menu). The dish is accompanied by jeyuk bokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork) and doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae), along with a diverse array of side dishes and ten different types of vegetables for wraps. The restaurant focuses on preserving the natural flavors of the ingredients, using minimal chemical seasonings. Its commitment to providing a hearty and wholesome meal attracts numerous visitors.

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