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Cheongbo Hoetjip (청보횟집)

Cheongbo Hoetjip (청보횟집)

2024-03-18

95-3 Gonghyeonjinhaebyeon-gil, Jugwang-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Cheongbo Hoetjip, located on the coastal trail next to Goseong’s Gonghyeonjin Beach, specializes in wild-caught hwareo hoe (sliced raw fish). The first floor houses the fish tanks and kitchen, while the second floor serves as the dining area. The seafood, caught by the restaurant's owner, guarantees unparalleled freshness. Recommended dishes include hwareo hoe, mul hoe (cold raw fish soup), and maeuntang (spicy fish stew). Additionally, guests can enjoy their meals with a stunning sea view.

Taebaek Dakgalbi (태백닭갈비)

Taebaek Dakgalbi (태백닭갈비)

2024-03-20

10 Jungangnam 1-gil, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do

Taebaek Dakgalbi is a quaint restaurant known for its dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken) dishes. The highlight of their menu is the mul dakgalbi (spicy chicken stew), which includes fresh chicken and a variety of vegetables simmered in a savory broth, enriched with kkaennip (perilla leaves). Patrons have the option to enhance their meal with dangmyeon (glass noodles) or udon. A popular way to round off the dining experience is with a serving of bokkeumbap (fried rice).

Taebaek Eutteum Hanu (태백으뜸한우)

Taebaek Eutteum Hanu (태백으뜸한우)

2024-03-20

208 Beonyeong-ro, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do

Taebaek Eutteum Hanu is a specialized Hanu (Korean beef) restaurant that uses beef directly sourced from its own farm. The tender texture of the anchangsal (grilled thin skirt) is its signature dish. Their So hanmari set menu (assorted beef cuts set menu) features four different cuts of meat, offering a variety of flavors. The clean and neatly presented side dishes, along with the flavorful doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae), complement the beef perfectly. The Ttukbaegi bulgogi (bulgogi hot pot) is another popular item on the menu.

Gamja IsLand (감자아일랜드)

Gamja IsLand (감자아일랜드)

2024-03-20

77 Bangsong-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

Gamja IsLand is a pub in Gangwon-do, created from the innovative ideas of young entrepreneurs. It combines local Gangwon-do potatoes with German beer traditions. Instead of traditional malt, they use potatoes to brew their signature Gamja beer (potato beer) and offer other varieties including Oksusu beer (corn beer), as well as fruit-flavored options such as peach and apple. Their beer selection is complemented by a menu featuring dishes like Sogogi gamja ball (beef potato ball), Saeu gamja ball (shrimp potato ball), Chuncheon dakgalbi pizza (Chuncheon spicy stir-fried chicken pizza), and a homemade potato soup named Gamja Ong Yummy.

Tehas (테하스)

Tehas (테하스)

2024-02-16

292-22, Wolsongseokhwa-ro, Jijeong-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Tehas, run by an American chef, specializes in Texan cuisine. Its first floor functions as a restaurant, while the seconde floor houses a café. Guests can enjoy picturesque mountain views during the day and charming lights in the evening. Its signature dishes, the Tehas platter and back ribs platter, are in high demand and require reservations to be made a day in advance. The restaurant is particularly popular for its delectable pasta dishes and tender barbecue meats.

Gyeonggang Makguksu (경강막국수)

Gyeonggang Makguksu (경강막국수)

2024-03-20

62-4 Seobaek-gil, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

Kyunggang Makguksu is a Korean restaurant specializing in suyuk (boiled pork slices) and makguksu (buckwheat noodles). Their suyuk (boiled pork slices) is renowned for its chewy yet tender texture, free from any gamey odor. The makguksu, made with 100% buckwheat noodles, is mixed with musaengchae (julienne radish fresh salad), vegetables, and seasoning for a rich, savory flavor. Additionally, they offer a course menu featuring homemade dubu (bean curd), suyuk, gamja jeon (potato pancake), and makguksu.

Please Wait (플리즈웨잇)

Please Wait (플리즈웨잇)

2024-02-16

28-23 Ingu-gil, Hyeonnam-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do

Please Wait café, situated near Ingu Beach, operates as a café by day and transforms into a pub at night. The building's exterior embraces the idyllic beach café aesthetic, featuring large palm trees and vibrant pink highlights. Signature menu items include the Bada latte (blue syrup vanilla latte) and the Hawaiian tropical ade. Its proximity to the beach makes it a favored hangout for surfers. Additionally, pets are welcome in the garden area on the first floor.

Jinmi Tongdak (진미통닭)

Jinmi Tongdak (진미통닭)

2024-02-16

66 Usan-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Jinmi Tongdak was opened in 1987. Its signature menu is the yangnyeom chicken (seasoned fried chicken), deep-fried chicken coated in a sweet and spicy sauce. Using tender meat and a comparatively lighter sauce, its taste remains appealing even after cooling off. The restaurant operates exclusively as a takeout establishment, without table service.

Kimseobangne Dakgalbi (김서방네닭갈비)

2024-03-20

7-1 Sijangnam 1-gil, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do

Kimseobangnae Dakgalbi is a Taebaek-style dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken) restaurant located at the entrance of Hwangji Pond. This version of dakgalbi is distinct from the Chuncheon style as it includes vegetables like kkaennip (perilla leaves), cabbage, and ssukgat (crown daisy) cooked in broth. The fragrant aroma of ssukgat and the spicy soup beautifully complement the chicken. The homemade sauce enhances the broth's flavor, and finishing the meal with bokkeumbap (fried rice) prepared using the remaining soup is considered a highlight.

Gombaeryeong (곰배령)

2024-03-20

19 Chuncheon-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

Gombaeryeong, a traditional Korean restaurant in Gangwon-do, specializes in Korean table d'hote. Their health-focused menu features namul bap (vegetable rice) accompanied by four unique sauces, yeongeun salad (lotus root salad), japchae, yukhoe (beef tartare), jeonbong nyori (abalone dish), hwangtae jjim (braised dried pollack), tteokgalbi (grilled galbi patties), daeha jjim (steamed prawns), among others. A standout aspect of Gombaeryeong is their expertise in bringing out the authentic flavors of the ingredients used in their dishes.