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Cheongpungjip (청풍집)

2024-10-15

90, Muhakcheonbyeon-gil, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Sundae is a beloved traditional dish enjoyed as a snack in Korea. It is made by filling pork or beef intestines with mung bean sprouts, dried napa cabbage, glass noodles, and other ingredients, which are then flavored with soybean paste. Different regions and different shops have their own takes on the dish, along with different choices of sauce. Cheongpungjip, located in Muhak Market, Chungju, is famous for its Chungju-style sundae soup, served with dried radish or napa cabbage leaves. Its taste is so well-known that visitors from other cities come to this place just to get the soup as a takeout. The management is also known for their hearty approach to business, with extra sundae, intestines, or side dishes being a common addition to the flavors of Chungju’s tradition. You can find the store within the Sundae and Mandu Alley.

Jedae Ganeungil (제대가는길)

2024-12-10

Jedae Ganeungil is a café located near the main gate of Jeju National University. The café’s name can be translated to “way to Jeju National University,” which suits the café’s location by the entrance gate of Jeju National University. The cafe is in the middle of a forested area, so visitors can enjoy refreshing atmosphere. The café is decorated with a Jeju-style stone wall and stepping stones that lead to the entry way. The outdoor and indoor spaces are cozy and relaxing, making it a great place to hang out. Coffee options range from cold brew to pour over, and the cafe's homemade fruit teas are also excellent. Pour over coffee is served in a pretty cup. 

Simin Jegwa (시민제과)

2024-12-10

Simin Jegwa is located in Daeheung-dong, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. It is a bakery-cafe that opened its doors in 1949. Over the years, Simin Jegwa built a loyal following in Pohang and beyond. Its historic value as the first bakery in Pohang was recognized by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups. The signature menu items are the 1949 Danpatppang (bun with red bean filling) and the 1949 Chapsaltteok (sweet rice cake with red bean filling). Other famous baked goods include the jeongguji ppang (chives bun), a soft bun filled with Pohang chives; canelé, a French pastry made with plenty of butter and vanilla beans; and Geomjeong Gomusin (black rubber shoes), a bun made with French gourmet butter and fine red bean paste.

Cho Hoon Mo Bakery (Palma) (조훈모 과자점(팔마점))

2024-12-10

Cho Hoon Mo Bakery is the foremost bakery cafe in Suncheon, where visitors can enjoy healthy bread and baked goods made by a certified master baker. It is a bakery with 30 years of history, now passed down to the second generation. Its signature pear bread won the highest awards in a national food contest in 2018. Moreover, they use natural yeast species and low-temperature aging for slow fermentation to make healthy breads, and have a wide variety of baked goods that everyone can enjoy. The building has two floors, with the first floor serving up eye-catching sweets and beverages like coffee, juice, ade, and smoothies that go well with bread, and the second floor’s hall has panoramic views and spacious storefronts. The rooftop also has tables, so one can sit under the sun when the weather is just right. The bakery is located near Suncheonman Bay National Garden and Open Film Set, both recommended attractions of Suncheon. * Pets are not allowed

Hyeongje Jeontong Dwaeji Gukbap (형제전통돼지국밥)

2024-12-10

This dwaeji gukbap (pork and rice soup) restaurant is quite accessible, thanks to its location by the big street at the entrance to Haeundae Beach from Haeundae Station.  Busan’s pork and rice soup is famous for its odorless yet rich stock, plenty of meat, and soup boiled down for long hours. This restaurant serves a clean and refined bowl, flavored to taste with salted shrimp (small shrimp salted and used for flavoring or as side dishes). It opens quite early in the morning, so locals prefer this place as well. There aren't a lot of seats, so visitors won’t have to wait for too long.

Horang2 Gelatteok (호랑이 젤라떡)

2023-12-22

38, Dalmaji-gil 62beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan

This dessert shop is located near Mipo Station and Haeundae Blueline Park at the end of Haeundae Beach. It serves gelato ice cream wrapped in a thin skin of sweet rice cake, and its appearance resembles steamed buns or sweet rice cake with red bean filling. The signature menu here is roasted pistachio. Customers can pick their favorite filling, from roasted pistachio to other fillings like Jeju green tea and coffee-cinnamon cookies. The cake is served on a small wooden plate, so it is perfect for posting on social media feeds. However, due to the immense popularity, the store sets a limit on how many one can buy and subject to early closure when they run out ingredients. The store doesn’t have any seating tables and usually have a long waiting line so visitors are advised to visit early.  

Hyundai Buckwheat Noodles (현대막국수)

2024-10-22

17 Dongijangteo-gil, Bongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

Buckwheat, a staple in Gangwon State, is finely milled to make the base for Buckwheat Noodles. In Pyeongchang, where buckwheat fields are a common sight, numerous eateries specialize in these noodles. The signature dish here is the Pure Buckwheat Noodles, made exclusively from Korean-grown buckwheat. Its popularity stems from the noodles’ light broth, garnished with vegetables, offering a clean, non-overpowering flavor. For those who prefer a bit of a kick, the Spicy Buckwheat Noodles come with a tangy seasoning, customizable to taste. The accompanying side dishes are equally delightful, featuring items like Buckwheat Pancakes with buckwheat and cabbage, and Buckwheat Crepes stuffed with kimchi filling—each menu item invites one to savor the authentic essence of this cherished grain.

Myeongmun Jegwa (명문제과)

2024-04-07

56 Yongseong-ro, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-do

Myeongmun Jegwa is a bakery that has been situated in its current location for nearly 40 years. It is so famous that people from all over the country come to Namwon to taste the bread here. A line of people can be seen here all day, regardless of weekdays or weekends. Signature bread items include a Korean streusel bun filled with whipped cream, honey almond bread, and homemade ham bread. Fresh bread is available at 10:00, 13:30, and 16:30, and order tickets are handed out before the bread comes out. It is located near major tourist attractions in Namwon, such as Gwanghalluwon Garden and Chunhyang Theme Park, making it a good place to add in the itinerary.

Masan Agu Icheon Ssalbap (마산아구이천쌀밥)

2024-01-11

2-9 Deokpyeong-ro 882beon-gil, Majang-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Masan Agu Icheon Ssalbap is a Korean table d‘hote restaurant in Deokpyeong-ri, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do. This restaurant has been run by a family for 20 years, and its owner personally cooks all the dishes. The dishes include the glossy hot stone pot rice cooked with Icheon rice and a variety of carefully prepared side dishes, such as acorn jelly salad, braised bean curd, grilled Okhotsk atka mackerel, and japchae, which can only be found in Korean cuisine. In addition to the steamed rice set menu, they serve braised cutlassfish, braised silver pomfret, blue crab soup, spicy braised monkfish, soy sauce marinated crab, and grilled deodeok.

Pogaljib (포갈집)

2024-12-10

Pogaljib is a restaurant known for grilled beef galbi in Duho-dong, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Its signature dish is Pogalsal (Pohang galbi), and other dishes include the grilled beef tail, grilled boneless short ribs, and Pohang galbi ramyeon. An order of more than four servings per table comes with a Pogal Offal Soup or Pogal Galbi Soup free of charge. The basic table is nothing to scoff at as well, with delicious dishes like chilled acorn jelly soup, spicy marinated crab, and vegetable wraps. There may be a waiting line, but the wait is worth it. The restaurant is located near Yeongildae Beach, Yeongildae Observatory, and other tourist sites.