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Heundeulbawi (흔들바위)

Heundeulbawi (흔들바위)

2024-12-27

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This restaurant serves a great variety of flavors with wild vegetables cooked in nearly 100 different recipes. Rather than using strong sauce, the restaurant minimizes the cooking process to bring out the flavor and fragrance of the ingredients.

Odaesan Minsok Sikdang (오대산민속식당)

Odaesan Minsok Sikdang (오대산민속식당)

2024-12-27

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This restaurant is famous for its sanchae jeongsik, a meal featuring a variety of seasonal wild vegetables. Wild vegetables and mushrooms are collected in the mountains by the restaurant's owner, and the soybean paste is made in-house. Because it is located at the entrance to Woljeongsa Temple, you can visit the restaurant with the temple. 

Mimiwon (미미원)

Mimiwon (미미원)

2026-07-01

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Emerging as a leading spot for yukjeon (Pan-fried Battered Beef) in Gwangju, Mimiwon has gained popularity through multiple media features. The restaurant’s traditional hanok building creates a neat atmosphere. 

Ssangdungine Gabyusl Sikdang (쌍둥이네가벼슬식당)

2025-01-23

118-8 Ihyoseok-gil, Bongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

Though this restaurant specializes in chicken dishes, such as baeksuk (whole chicken soup) or dakbokkeumtang (spicy braised chicken), it is also known for gondeurebap (thistle rice), which is made into a bibimbap with makjang (Gangwon-style soybean paste). This restaurant, with its long history, has welcomed many famous figures, including athletes from around the world who competed in the Winter Olympics.

Sinchang Heukdwaeji Duruchigi (신창흑돼지두루치기)

2026-05-28

182 Dongilhamo-ro, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Specializing in 'Heukdwaejiduruchigi' (stir-fried black pork), this restaurant uses Jeju black pork cooked on a hot iron plate. The dish is partially prepared in the kitchen before being served, then finished at the table with bean sprouts and green onions added to taste. Known for its thick yet tender cuts of pork, the dish is complemented by a rich house seasoning. It also offers other options such as stir-fried squid, octopus, and jukkumi (webfoot octopus) are also available. The clean seating makes it suitable for familes as well.

Eondeokjip Guksu (언덕집국수)

2026-05-28

494 Aewolhaean-ro, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

In Jeju, this noodle shop serves 'Gogiguksu' (pork noodles), prepared using traditional methods. The broth is simmered for a long time using local pork bones, resulting in a deep, rich flavor. The sliced pork topping is made with sous-vide Jeju black pork for a tender texture. Alongside the signature noodle dish, options such as 'Bibimguksu' (spicy noodles), 'Myeolchiguksu' (noodles in dried anchovy broth), 'Gukbap' (rice soup) are available. Unlimited rice is offered, making it a filling yet afforable meal for everyone. The clean interior and window seats overlooking the sea add to the Jeju experience.

Olle Anttle (올레안뜰)

2024-12-27

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The restaurant, set in a renovated traditional house, is famous for its enormous heukdwaeji dongaseu. Each serving is roughly the size of four adult palms, making it quite filling even for 2 to 3 people. The restaurant also provides morning buns and lettuce salad to make your own burgers. 

Yeolliji Garden (연리지가든)

2026-05-28

190-20 Dujo-ro, Hangyeong-myeon, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

The only place in Jeju serving native 'Heukdwaeji' (Black Pork), with pigs raised in-house, and about 30 portions are available each day. Grilled over charcoal, the meat has a deep flavor and firm, chewy texture, especially the thick cuts of pork belly and neck. Since only 30 portions are available each day, reservations are highly recommended.

Yeonhwa Sikdang (연화식당)

2026-06-30

147 Mareukbokgae-ro, Seo-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

A place to enjoy 'Yukjeon' (Pan-Fried Battered Beef) alongside a variety of Jeolla-style side dishes. Wrapping the 'yukjeon' with greens and aged kimchi offers a different way to enjoy it. The nutty aroma of perilla oil and tangy flavor of aged kimchi complent the dish well. Each side dish, reflecting the distinctive flavors of Jeolla cuisine pairs well with the 'yukjeon', makes for an easy, fulfilling meal.

Daegwang Sikdang (대광식당)

2026-06-30

15 Sangmu-daero 695beon-gil, Seo-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Originally famous for its yukjeon (Pan-fried Battered Beef) in Chungjang-ro, this restaurant has since expanded and relocated to the Sangmu district. It boasts an impressive, upscale interior and is known for preparing all of its side dishes in-house. For a complementary dish to pair with yukjeon, the maesaengi tteokguk comes highly recommended.