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Sonamujip (소나무집)

Sonamujip (소나무집)

2024-12-02

대전광역시 중구 대종로460번길 59
042-256-1464

The signature dish here is ojingeo jjigae (squid stew) made by adding whole radish and water to spicy stir-fried squid and simmering it into a hearty stew. However, most visitors who visit Sonamujip add noodles to their ojingeo jjigae, turning it into what’s known as ojingeo kalguksu (noodle soup with squid). Ojingeo jjigae is a great example of how people in Daejeon enjoy adding their own twist on kalguksu. 

Sindo Kalguksu Main Store (신도칼국수 본점)

Sindo Kalguksu Main Store (신도칼국수 본점)

2024-12-24

대전광역시 동구 대전로825번길 11
042-253-6799

Established in 1961, this restaurant is still regarded as one of the best places for kalguksu in the Daejeon area. The broth, made from beef bones and anchovies, is enriched with perilla seed powder, creating a rich and nutty flavor. For the full experience, try pairing it with suyuk (boiled pork slices) or dubu duruchigi (stir-fried bean crud). 

Hoengseong Chukhyup Hanu Plaza Main Branch (횡성축협 한우프라자 본점)

Hoengseong Chukhyup Hanu Plaza Main Branch (횡성축협 한우프라자 본점)

2025-04-22

강원특별자치도 횡성군 횡성읍 횡성로 337

This restaurant is run by Hoengseong Chukhyup (Hoengseong Livestock Cooperative). You can purchase premium cuts of hanu, raised in the Hoengseong region, directly from the counter and grill them in the restaurant. After paying the table setting fees, help yourself to side dishes from the self-serve bar, where refills are also available. The restaurant also offers dishes made with hanu, such as bulgogi and hanutang (Korean beef soup). Other branches can be found in the Ucheon and Saemal areas.

Gyereuk (계륵)

Gyereuk (계륵)

2024-12-23

강원특별자치도 춘천시 남산면 김유정로 351

This restaurant specializes in sutbul dakgalbi (Spicy Stir-fried Chicken) made with native Korean chicken. Here, the sutbul dakgalbi is made with salt-based marinade, enhancing the chicken’s savory flavor even without a sauce. Conveniently located between Chuncheon and Hongcheon, it is an ideal stop if you’re planning to visit both areas.

Anmok (안목)

2025-01-22

3 Gwangnam-ro 22beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan

Dwaeji gukbap (Pork and Rice Soup) is made with a broth that has been simmered for over 24 hours using pork bones. The rich flavor of the pork bones requires no additional seasoning to enjoy the soup’s natural taste. A variation with noodles, known as dwaeji ramyeon (pork ramyeon), offers a unique twist on this delicacy.

Yangsanjip (양산집)

2024-12-26

부산광역시 중구 중구로47번길 30

A long-standing dwaeji gukbap restaurant beloved by both vendors and visitors of the Kkangtong Market. The restaurant is small, so it’s often necessary to wait for a seat. Despite this, it remains popular among regulars, who are more than willing to wait. The popular menu item is the suyuk baekban (boiled pork slices set menu), which includes soup, rice, and separately served boiled pork.

Songjeong Samdae Gukbap (송정3대국밥)

2024-12-26

부산광역시 부산진구 서면로68번길 33 (부전동)

Established in 1946, this restaurant is renowned as one of Busan’s iconic dwaeji gukbap (Pork and Rice Soup) spots. It serves dwaeji gukbap made with a broth from pork bones, and customers can customize their bowls by adding the ingredients to their preferences, such as adding pork, sundae, or offal. The restaurant is open 24 hours, with a 2-hour break from 2:30 AM to 4:30 AM.

Raonia Hanu Buffet (한우 무한리필 라오니아)

2024-12-03

강원특별자치도 횡성군 둔내면 고원로398번길 6

This restaurant serves lower-grade hanu (Korean Beef) as an all-you-can-eat buffet. Each serving includes various cuts of beef, allowing you to sample and compare different parts of the hanu as you dine.

Samjeong (삼정)

2025-01-22

4536-3 Gyeonggang-ro, Dunnae-myeon, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do

This restaurant only serves the highest-rated 1++ Hoengseong hanu (Beef Marbling Score : 9)  with exceptional marbling. It offers hanu, wet-aged using the restaurant’s propriety methods, sourced from antibiotic-free cattle. All ingredients used in the restaurant are grown without pesticides. The dining area is divided into private rooms, and each table has a dedicated staff member to handle the grilling.

Woomi Dakgalbi (Main Branch) (우미닭갈비 본점)

2025-08-01

2345, Yeongseo-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea

Established in 1970, this restaurant helped build the reputation of the Chuncheon Myeongdong Dakgalbi Street. It specializes in serving seasoned dakgalbi stir-fried on a hot iron plate, with optional additions such as tteok (rice cake) or cheese. Its spicy dakgalbi, limited to 50 servings per day, is a popular choice. They also offer a variety of dakgalbi options, including soy sauce dakgalbi and natural cheese dakgalbi.