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Bogoli Bansang (보고리반상)

Bogoli Bansang (보고리반상)

2024-03-21

11 Sagijeom-gil, Okcheon-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

This Korean restaurant has delicious side dishes made with freshly picked vegetables every morning. Hot stone pot rice is served with main dishes such as grilled mackerel, grilled Spanish mackerel, spicy stir-fried pork, spicy stir-fried squid and pork, and soybean paste jjigae, as well as vegetable wraps and about 10 kinds of salads and side dishes. Spicy stir-fried pork will help make a bowl of rice disappear in no time. Beef bulgogi and chewy dried yellow croaker aged in barley rice are also popular dishes. there are also many delicious side dishes that make the meal even more satisfying.

Soonheenae Bindaetteok (순희네빈대떡)

Soonheenae Bindaetteok (순희네빈대떡)

2024-03-20

5 Jong-ro 32-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2264-5057

Soonheenae Bindaetteok is a stall located in Gwangjang Market known for its mung bean pancakes and meatballs. Bindaetteok (mung bean pancake) is a dish made by grinding mung beans and mixing them with kimchi, bracken, and ground pork, then flattening and frying the mixture. Here, they grind mung beans on a millstone and fry the bindaetteok on the spot, resulting in a crispy and savory taste. The secret soy sauce dip complements the bindaetteok perfectly. Situated within the traditional market, the atmosphere is lively.

Tongilho (통일호)

Tongilho (통일호)

2024-03-20

7-6 Eoryujeong-gil 212beon-gil, Samsan-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-934-8001

Tongilho is a picturesque hwareo hoe (sliced raw fish) restaurant situated on a hill with sweeping views of Minmeoru Beach in Seongmodo Island. The restaurant sources the freshest catch of the day directly from Janggot Harbor. Popular selections include sliced flatfish, rockfish, and sea bass, while the hearty saeng ureok tang (rockfish soup) stands out as a delightful option. The homemade Ganghwa sunmu kimchi (Ganghwa turnip kimchi) served as a side dish adds a special touch to the dining experience.

Wonjo Hongeo Main Store (원조홍어 본점)

Wonjo Hongeo Main Store (원조홍어 본점)

2024-04-08

200-22 Singil-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
02-841-2445

Wonjo Hongeo Main Store is a hongeo (fermented skate) specialty restaurant located 20 minutes away from Yeouido Park. The signature dish is hongeo samhap (skate, pork, and kimchi combo), a combination of sliced fermented skate, boiled pork, and aged kimchi, creating a stimulating and unique taste. In addition to hongeo samhap, various skate dishes such as hongeo muchim (skate salad), hongeo jeon (pan-fried battered skate fillet), and hongeo tang (skate soup) are available. Nearby attractions include Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park and Yongmasan Mountain.

Moonsso Jeju Hyeopjae (문쏘 제주협재점)

Moonsso Jeju Hyeopjae (문쏘 제주협재점)

2024-03-20

15-5 Hallimsang-ro, Hallim-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Moonsso is located near Ongpo-ri Port. It is a fusion restaurant inspired by the cuisine of Okinawa. Its signature menu is the Chinese-style Sand Crab Curry, which features a whole Jeju sand crab. Indeed, this restaurant uses Jeju specialties like sand crab, black pork, and mackerel to create unique menus. Moonsso is one of the Top 100 restaurants chosen by Ctrip "Misingnim," the “Asian Michelin Guide”, in recognition of its fine dining offerings made using Jeju’s local specialties. From the entrance, there are five different concepts of interior rooms, each with its own uniquely photogenic atmosphere in both exterior and interior. Nearby sights include Hyeopjae Beach and Geumneung Beach.

Jeil Banjeom (제일반점)

Jeil Banjeom (제일반점)

2024-03-20

174 Guseong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
062-224-6670

Located on Chungjang-ro Street in Gwangju, Jeil Banjeom has been a culinary staple since the 1960s. Operated by a Chinese immigrant, it has garnered popularity for its traditional dishes. The signature yennal jjajang is a classic take on black bean sauce noodles, featuring stir-fried black bean paste, a mix of vegetables, potatoes, and specially selected cuts of pork. Another highlight is the tangsuyuk, a dish of deep-fried pork sirloin coated in a sweet and sour sauce. A local favorite, the restaurant is known for being particularly bustling during lunch hours.

Sambong Tongnamu Sanjang (삼봉 통나무산장)

Sambong Tongnamu Sanjang (삼봉 통나무산장)

2024-03-27

42 Sambonghyuyang-gil, Nae-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
033-435-2829

Sambong Tongnamu Sanjang is renowned for its spicy and savory dakbokkeumtang (spicy braised chicken), prepared with fresh chicken. The dish is further enhanced with potatoes and a mix of vegetables, which lend a subtle sweetness that complements the overall flavor. The restaurant also offers other popular dishes, including baeksuk (whole chicken soup) and minmul maeuntang (spicy freshwater fish stew). The log cabin-style exterior of the restaurant adds to its charm, giving diners the feeling of visiting a cozy mountain lodge.

Gillimseong (길림성)

2024-03-20

2 Songwon-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Gillimseong is celebrated for its Chinese course menus, including a specialized lunch course, alongside a broad selection of à la carte items. The restaurant’s offerings, particularly the rich, deeply flavored broths and the crispy chapssal tangsuyuk (deep-fried pork coated in sweet rice batter, served with sweet and sour sauce), are sure to delight the taste buds of all who visit.

Dongbaek Hoegwan (동백회관)

2024-03-20

74 Odongdo-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
061-664-1487

Dongbaek Hoegwan is a Korean table d'hote restaurant located near Yeosu Expo Park. Meals are provided according to the number of people and price range. A table full of seasonal seafood such as blue crab, flatfish, shrimp, webfoot octopus, sea urchin, and octopus is generously prepared. With a variety of cooking methods including raw fish dishes, soups, braised dishes, and mixed seafood platters, it is a must-visit restaurant for seafood lovers.

Daewondang (대원당)

2024-03-20

191 Toegye-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

Daewondang, a bakery established in 1968, is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Chuncheon. The spacious store showcases a wide variety of breads. Signature items include the Guro mammoth (streusel mammoth bun), richly filled with ingredients, buttercream ppang (buttercream bun) packed with soft cream, and saengcream choux (fresh cream choux). The store also features a seating area where customers can enjoy coffee with their bread. It's located 1.7km from Namchuncheon station.