Amisan (아미산)
2020-04-13
154, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-54-747-0131
Named after Amisan Mountain in China, Amisan opened in January 1996 at the Marina Center in Busan. It’s a popular restaurant among Chinese food lovers because of the excellent taste and quality service. The restaurant is also known to be visited by popular public figures as well as celebrities.
Yumyeong Hoegwan (유명회관)
2021-05-14
18, Geumnam-ro 131 Beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-512-5574
Even before the mad cow disease crisis, Yumyeong Hoegwan has only been serving locally-bred hanu beef. The fresh meat, sirloin, and prime ribs are delicious and they also use rice and kimchi made in Korea. The restaurant has a lot of business and group customers, but it is also good for family occasions, wedding receptions, and other social gatherings.
Songjeong Tteokgalbi - 1st branch (송정떡갈비 1호점)
2020-02-21
1, Gwangsan-ro 29beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-944-1439
Songjeong is famous for its tteokgalbi (grilled short rib meat patties), which is one of the five must-eat food of Gwangju. There are many tteokgalbi restaurants around Gwangsan district office, but Songjeong’s history goes back to 1976 and making it the original store.
A good tteokgalbi is made by mixing the meat of beef short ribs and pork bone ribs in a one-to-one ratio and adding acacia honey to make the meat both tender and chewy. The dish is also reasonably priced. The secret to the delicious meat is the sauce, which is made with about 20 natural ingredients like kelp, radish, and green onion and no artificial seasonings. Also a pride of the restaurant is the broth made from pork bones which comes with the tteokgalbi.
Arirang House (아리랑하우스)
2025-05-15
2, Mudeung-ro 321beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju
With a proud 20-year history, Arirang House is famous for its kimchi, which won a prize at the first Kimchi Festival. In 2003, the restaurant collaborated with Shilla Hotel and Paradise Hotel and successfully hosted a royal cuisine demonstration event, contributing to the promotion of Korean cuisine. Arirang House serves delicious Korean cuisine in an elegant style. The food is carefully prepared by 11 chefs, including the chef who has thirty years of experience. The kitchen is divided into the side dish team, the special dish team, and the main course team to prepare a total of thirty or so specialized dishes. The flavors are enhanced by using only the freshest natural ingredients and not using any artificial seasonings. Prices vary by course, and each course comes with raw beef, samhap (a combination of three special foods), assorted raw fish, and steamed short ribs. The bossam kimchi (kimchi with slices of steamed pork) is also one of their specialties.
Jageumseong (자금성)
2021-11-16
127, Dongdaegu-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-767-6700
Jageumseong is in a building designed like an ancient Chinese palace, serving rare Chinese dishes in a great atmosphere. The authentic dishes are made of carefully selected ingredients and served by friendly staff. The unique recipes from different regions of China are combined with those of Korea. The restaurant won the Presidential Award in October 2007 on Tourism Day. It also obtained the ISO certification. The restaurant only uses olive and canola oil to make healthy dishes.
Yongun Sanseong (용운산성)
2020-01-10
42-21, Saeul-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-285-6692
Yongun Sanseong a restaurant in Yongun-dong, Dong-gu, Daejeon-si, serves beef sirloin steak and beef ribs. Han-jeongsik (Korean Table d'hote) is served during lunch.
Guibin Dolsotbap (귀빈돌솥밥)
2019-12-25
51, Junggyo-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-255-9198
Guibin Dolsotbap is one of the top restaurants in Daejeon and one of the very first to offer dolsotbap (rice in sizzling stone bowl) meals. The restaurant was first opened in Daeheung-dong and later moved to the current location. Tables are set with 17 types of different side dishes. This restaurant serves vegetarian dishes cooked in traditional Jeonju style. All the dishes have mild flavors and are not spicy, so they are suitable for children, seniors, and foreigners. The dining halls on the first floor to the third floor are also appropriate for important gatherings or dining occasions.
Songihyang Hanjeongsik (한정식 송이향)
2025-05-16
413, Baegun-ro, Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do
Songihyang Hanjeongsik is a Korean restaurant offering tranquil views of Cheonggyesan Mountain and Baegun Lake. Their signature dish, the borigulbi jeongsik (barley-aged dried yellow croaker set menu), features barley-aged yellow croaker dried in the sea breeze of Yeonggwang, soaked in rice water to remove excess salt, and steamed with pine needles. This main dish is accompanied by seven other dishes, with the rice cooked in a cast-iron pot highlighting the meal’s flavors. Additionally, the deodeokgui jeongsik (grilled deodeok set menu) and jjukkumi jeongsik (spicy stir-fried webfoot octopus set menu) are also highly recommended. Nearby attractions such as Gwanggyo Mountain, Seoul Grand Park, and the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art offer visitors a comprehensive experience of the area.
Halmae Bokguk (할매복국)
2025-05-19
1, Dalmaji-gil 62beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
This pufferfish specialty restaurant was established in 1986. The restaurant is renowned for its bokguk or bokjiri. Its clean broth and generous serving of pufferfish fillets enhance the flavor. The collagen jelly made from pufferfish skin is also considered a delicacy.
Songhak Hanjeongsik (송학한정식)
2019-06-12
101, Sangmujungang-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-385-3333
Songhak Hanjeongsik is a Korean restaurant with a history of over 20 years. The spacious interior makes it a perfect venue for hosting large events. Moreover, the restaurant was recognized for "The Most Delicious Food" by the Gwangju Metroplitan City for two consecutive years.
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