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Tteulan Teahouse (뜰안)

2024-12-10

Tteulan Teahouse is a cafe that really allows one to feel the tradition and flair of Korea. Tteulan has two entrances: one facing the wide alley and the other facing the smaller one. The smaller entrance is decorated like a garden, so it feels as if one is stepping into a land of fairy-tales. The café has a floor seating tables with traditional items like gadari soban (a table with legs that curve like a dog's legs), and jogakbo (a textile woven from several pieces of scrap cloth), all of which add to the traditional Korean aesthetic. The menu features ssanghwacha (medicinal herb tea known to help the immune system), a favorite among middle-aged and elderly Koreans; omija tea (omija is a tart berry that grows in East Asia known to be good for lung and bronchial health and boosts immunity); citrus tea (usually made with yuzu which is rich in vitamin C and said to help mitigate fatigue); and pour-over coffee. Traditional desserts include mugwort rice cake (rice cake with mugwort added for herbal flavor, best enjoyed with malt syrup), pumpkin rice cake, and roasted grain powder (a nutritious beverage made with a variety of powdered grain). It can be hard to find seating in the afternoon, so visitors are advised to avoid these hours if they seek to enjoy their drink in peace.

Baekchon Makguksu (백촌막국수)

2024-12-10

Baekchon Makguksu is a one of the most well-known restaurant in Goseong for serving delicious makguksu (buckwheat noodles), a dish that defines Gangwon-do. Buckwheat noodles in Baekchon Makguksu are served with a dried pollack salad, which, for many regulars, is the thing that makes them come back for more. Baekchon Makguksu’s take on this dish combines the flavors of dongchimi (radish water kichmi) broth with Hamheung-style cold buckwheat noodles. Ingredients consist of dongchimi and buckwheat noodles, topped with dried pollack salad, sesame oil, vinegar, sugar, mustard, and seasoning to taste. The noodles themselves retain the fragrance and the texture of buckwheat quite well. Visitors who prefer their bowl to have a more subtle yet refreshing taste can control the amount of vinegar and seasoning to bring the soup’s flavors forward. Another popular dish here is suyuk (boiled pork slices). After enjoying a meal of makguksu, visitors are recommended to take a leisurely seaside stroll at the nearby Munamhaebyeon Beach.

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.

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.