Hasllacafe (하슬라가배)
2023-07-27
12 , Changhae-ro 14beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
Hasllacafe is a cafe located on Gangneung Coffee Street, next to Anmokhaebyeon Beach, Gangneung. Its Korean name combines Gangneung’s old name, “Haslla,” with “gabae,” a transliteration of coffee in Korea. Like its name, the cafe takes its aesthetic cues from the modern period of Korea. The café’s interior resemble that of a luxurious palace or a banquet hall in Europe. The view of Anmokhaebyeon Beach by the windows is a perfect backdrop for a defining picture of a trip to Gangneung. The cafe has two floors with rooftop seating. In contrast to the first floor’s dignified retro aesthetics, the latter has an ambience like that of holiday resorts, giving the impression of two separate cafes existing together in one space. The menu includes coffee and other beverages with a wide selection of dessert cakes. Visitors who brought cars can use the public parking lot at Anmokhaebyeon Beach.
This café also offers siphon coffee. Siphon coffee is made by extracting coffee in a condition similar to a vacuum, created using differences in air pressure. The entire process is visible through glass flasks, adding to the retro aesthetics of the space, not to mention the unique flavors created by this process.
Leesungdang (이성당)
2024-12-04
177 Jungang-ro, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-445-2772
Leesungdang, established in 1945, is the oldest bakery in Korea, renowned for its popular yachaeppang (vegetable bun) and danpatppang (bun with sweet red bean filling). Danpatppang is made with rice flour and generously filled with sweet red bean paste. Yachaeppang features a chewy texture with a variety of vegetables inside. It is also famous as one of the representative tourist attractions in Gunsan.
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This bakery, with its rich history and popularity among Koreans, has been featured in several variety shows, including "Two Days and One Night," "Infinite Challenge," "Home Alone," and "Night Goblin."
Hwangnambbang (황남빵)
2025-03-24
783 Taejong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Hwangnamppang, which literally means Hwangnam bread, was created in Hwangnam-dong, Gyeongju, in 1939, and the name was popularized among people who came to Gyeongju to buy this bread. Now branded as "Hwangnambbang," the late Choi Yeong-hwa, the founder of Hwangnam Bread, was a scion of the Gyeongju Choi family who came up with this masterpiece when he was 21 years old after much trial and error. Choi’s creation is based on the tradition of rice cakes and bread made with sweet red beans, passed down throughout the generations in his family. Even today, 80 years after the creation of the bread, it is only flavored with red beans. Another defining feature of Hwangnambbang is the delicate comb pattern inspired by the aesthetics of the Silla period.
Byeolchaeban Gyodong Ssambap (별채반 교동쌈밥)
2023-07-12
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Located in Hwangnam-dong, Gyeongju, Byeolchaeban Gyodong Ssambap is a famous joint that has made multiple appearances on TV programs. The signature menu of this restaurant is the leaf wraps and rice, or “ssambap”, where vegetables and leaves are used to create wraps with meat, fish, and other side dishes. The restaurant offers a variety of main dishes for wrapping, such as Pork Bulgogi and Duck Bulgogi. Other dishes include the Yukbuchon Spicy Beef Soup and Gondalbi Bibimbap. This restaurant is also quite appealing for vegan diners, since leaf wraps and rice involve plenty of vegetables. Group seats and reservations are available. Cheomseongdae Observatory and Daereungwon Ancient Tombs are located nearby, making it quite easy to plan the itinerary.
Bitgguri (빛꾸리)
2023-07-12
16-1 , Sonhyoja-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-777-4421
This cafe is located in a small alley near Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs), in a renovated old hanok and yard. This place's seating is on the floor, so the traditional atmosphere comes alive. Bitgguri’s signature menu items are grilled saekdong injeolmi (bean-powder-coated rice cake) and tangerine ginger tea. Dig into the colorful rice cakes, grilled and coated with powdered soybeans, and traditional tea to fully enjoy the classic charms of Gyeongju. The rice cake is enjoyed together with a malt syrup called jocheong, a traditional substitute for honey. Tangerine ginger tea is a traditional tea made with tangerine and ginger. It is quite effective for colds and is full of natural vitamins, so one can feel healthy just by drinking the beverage. The café has a garden decorated with traditional earthenware pots and stone fences topped with tiles, allowing one to enjoy a charming view along with the dessserts. The cafe also hosts one-day classes, such as bojagi (square clothes made to be wrapped around items for transportation) making.
Bohemian Park I-Choo Coffee - Main Branch (보헤미안박이추커피본점)
2023-05-31
55-11 , Hongjilmok-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
Bohemian Park I-Choo Coffee is where Korea's first-generation barista, Park I-Choo, lives. This is where Bohemian coffee took root in Gangneung in the 2000s and made Gangneung a city of coffee. The roasting method here is developed in Italy and Japan, so it does not produce much acidity. For those sensitive to coffee, it may feel a little strange. There is a waiting list at almost all times, so it is recommended to visit with plenty of time. After arriving, visitors must sign up for a waiting list and wait. The interior is also antique, and the coffee cups have an antique design adding to the unique atmosphere. Take some time to look at the coffee cups and utensils. There are also drip-bag coffee packages and beans for sale. Parking is also available in front of the store, and a separate parking lot is a little further away.
Chung Ki Wa Town - Main Branch (청기와타운 본점)
2023-05-16
32-4 , Yeongjung-ro 10-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
Chung Ki Wa Town Main Branch specializes in Korean barbecue. Befitting the name and concept, the exterior is decorated with blue tiles, and it has a sophisticated feel of Koreatown. Upon entering the store, the most noticeable thing is the aged meat, and everything from raw meat to marinated meat is being aged. The representative menus are Suwon Jumbo Grilled Galbi and LA Galbi. The location is in a remote place a little further from the food alley, but it is a place where many people visit. Suwon Jumbo Grilled Galbi can be ordered starting from 2 servings, and the rest of the menu can be ordered in units of 1 serving. For meals, Tojangjjigae is famous. Tojang is said to have been enjoyed by old noble families as it does not remove soy sauce from fermented soybean paste when making soybean paste, but it is recommended for those wanting to try a unique menu.
Chodang Gelato Dokkaebi Branch (초당젤라또 도깨비점)
2023-07-27
1605 , Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
Chodang Gelato Dokkaebi Branch is a gelateria and a cafe located right in front of Jumunjin Breakwater, the filming site of the popular Korean drama “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016).” It has a rotating selection of flavors centered around its signature menu item soft bean curd, and milk gelato. One can also have two different flavors in a cup. The interior is full of cups with cutesy characters and markers that one can use to draw on them. Second-floor seats are quite popular because they overlook Yeongjinhaebyeon Beach. Visitors who seek to secure a seat on the second floor are recommended to visit the store right before the opening time. Another popular menu is the Dokkaebi Coffee, made with Gangneung corn.
Always August Roasters (올웨이즈 어거스트 로스터스)
2023-07-04
서울특별시 마포구 망원동 415-53
+82-507-1384-1622
Located near Mangwon Market, this cafe is sandwiched between tranquil residential buildings, so it is a good place to enjoy a cup and some desserts in peace. The joint serves great coffee and desserts, which go even better together. Its placement on the first floor means that one can get some sun and feel the tranquil atmosphere of Mangwon-dong, a different side of Seoul as a city. Note that this place also offers alcoholic beverages in the form of wine, so if you are up for a longer stay, you can indulge in the wine card curated by the management.
Sungsimdang (성심당)
2024-10-28
15 , Daejong-ro 480beon-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-254-4114
Sungsimdang was first established as a small bakery selling jjinbbang (steamed bun) in front of Daejeon Station in 1956, and has since become an iconic bakery that represents Daejeon as well as Korea's baked goods. Baked goods at Sungsimdang are all handmade using quality ingredients and reach almost 400 in variety, including breads that uses slow-bread process which requires a 16-hour fermentation.
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