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Gangneung Sand Cookies (강릉샌드)

2024-03-20

17 Geumseong-ro 23beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Gangneung Sand Cookies presents an exquisite assortment of sand cookies celebrated for their delightful crispy texture and sweet flavors, achieved through the use of premium butter. Among their signature offerings are coffee sand cookies, gotgam sand (dried persimmon sand cookies), and Chodang oksusu sand (Chodang corn sand cookies), complemented by a selection of beverages like gotgam latte (dried persimmon latte) and strawberry latte. Perfect for a leisurely tea time, each variety boasts its unique sweetness, making them ideal for delightful snack breaks. Moreover, they specialize in convenient takeaway options, including individually packaged gift sets.

Hanilkwan Apgujeong (한일관 압구정점)

2024-03-20

14 Apgujeong-ro 38-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Originally opened in Pimatgol Alley (a narrow alley connecting the two main roads of Jongno and Namdaemun-ro, which was frequented by horse riders during the Joseon period) in 1939, Hanilkwan is said to be the originator of Seoul-style bulgogi and has featured multiple times in Michelin Guides. It relocated to Apgujeong when Pimatgol Alley underwent redevelopment. Aside from its main branch at Apgujeong, it also has branches in Yeongdeungpo, Euljiro, Gwanghwamun Gate, and Hanam, Gyeonggi-do. Unlike the more conventional grilled bulgogi, which grills marinated meat on fire, bulgogi here is Seoul-style bulgogi served as a hot pot-like dish. The restaurant also serves other menus like Seoul-style cold buckwheat noodles, galbi soup, and mung bean pancakes.

Deongnim Sanchae Sikdang (덕림산채식당)

2024-03-18

287, Beopjusa-ro, Songnisan-myeon, Boeun-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
043-543-4846

Deongnim Sanchae Sikdang is a tile-roof restaurant located next to the parking lot of Songnisan Mountain’s Beopjusa Tourist Complex. It serves sanchae jeongsik (wild vegetable dish set menu) made with mushrooms and vegetables sourced from Songnisan Mountain, deodeok gui jeongsik (grilled deodeok set menu), beoseot jjigae jeongsik (mushroom jjigae set menu), sanchae bulbaek jeongsik (wild vegetable and bulgogi set menu), bibimbap, and haemul pajeon (seafood and green onion pancake). The restaurant is close to tourist sites like Songnisan Sculpture Park, Orisup Trail, and Beopjusa Temple.

LE SOLEIL (르솔레이)

2024-03-18

28 Itaewon-ro 54-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

LE SOLEIL is a dessert café in Yeonhui-dong that is small but constantly crowded with customers. About 20 kinds of madeleines of various ingredients fill the showcase. Representative menu items include Rose & Litchi Madeleine, which has a subtle rose scent and attractive litchi flesh, and Nurung Madeleine, which combines cream cheese and scorched rice toppings. Brûlée Madeleines with a luxurious vanilla scent and Truffle Madeleines with a truffle scent are also popular because they are not commonly seen elsewhere. Popular items will likely be sold out early, so it is best to check the information through their official Instagram before visiting.

Café Dior (카페 디올)

2024-03-18

464 Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Café Dior is a café located on the rooftop of “House of Dior,” the flagship store of the luxury brand Dior. It has indoor seats decorated with bling-bling motifs of traditional Korean patterns and terrace seats with an ambience that resemble a resort overseas. The various dessert menus that are almost too pretty to eat are a delight just to look at. Among them, the most recommended menu is the millefeuille citron, which combines layers of crispy millefeuille with a refreshing citrus scent. Caffé latte with the Dior logo “CD” design on the surface is popular as a “‘Dior coffee proof shot” on social media.

Cheolgil Tteokbokki (철길떡볶이)

2024-03-18

35-6 Chungjeong-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Cheolgil Tteokbokki is a famous pilgrimage site for tteokbokki lovers. As the name suggests, it is located next to the railroad (“cheolgil” in Korean) near Chungjeongno Station. There is a wide variety of Korean dishes available, from tteokbokki that will bring back childhood memories to gimbap, deep-fried dishes, and sundae. As the name suggests, it is located next to the railroad near Chungjeongno Station. The restaurant has been in operation for two generations while maintaining its original appearance. The old signboard and exterior have a nostalgic feeling. Unlike tteokbokki in soup, which is currently popular, this tteokbokki with chewy rice cakes is coated well with thick spicy sauce. It's very delicious when mixed with the restaurant’s deep-fried foods. Visitors are recommended to take the seat outdoors to enjoy the view of the railroad tracks while eating.

Biscuit Floor (비스킷플로어)

2024-03-18

6 Dongil-ro 190-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul

Biscuit Floor is a small cafe in Gongneung known for its pour-over coffee. It's located near the Seoul Museum of Art, so it's a good place to stop by. Visitors can enjoy pour-over coffee by choosing from a variety of coffee beans that vary depending on the season. It also offers Christmas blend coffee on Christmas. As the name suggests, there are cookies that go well with coffee that can also be tasted. The place has signature cookies with tasty names. "Little, Pepper Pepper Cookie" boasts a peppery, spicy taste, and "Cookie with No Name, Yet" is filled with plenty of nuts and chocolate.

Oepo-ri Kkotgejip (외포리꽃게집)

2024-03-20

1206 Jungang-ro, Naega-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon

Oepo-ri Kkotgejip is a restaurant dedicated to traditional blue crab delicacies, including kkotge tang (spicy blue crab stew), kkotge jjim (steamed blue crab), and ganjang gejang (soy sauce marinated crab). Positioned near Oepo-ri Quay, en route to Seongmodo Island, the restaurant provides a delectable experience of blue crab dishes complemented by a stunning sea view. Visitors can also take pleasure in the scenic Korean coastal landscape, explore the salted seafood market, and observe the fishing boats in the vicinity.

Seonam Garden (선암가든)

2024-03-18

38, Sangseonam-gil, Danseong-myeon, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
043-422-1447

Seonam Garden serves folk dishes at the foot of Doraksan Mountain, one of the 100 most famous mountains in Korea. Its signature menus are tojongdak baeksuk (whole chicken soup) and maeuntang (spicy fish stew). Visitors can also enjoy sanchae jeongsik (wild vegetable dish set menu), deodeok gui (grilled deodeok), healthy dotorimuk (acorn jelly salad), and handmade dongdongju (rice wine, similar to makgeolli), along with buchimgae (pancakes) and sondubu (handmade bean curd). These are accompanied by about ten elegant and delicious side dishes.

Mungyeong Yakdol Hanu Town (문경약돌한우타운)

2024-10-21

2426 Mungyeong-daero, Mungyeong-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-1588-9075

Mungyeong Yakdol Hanu Town is a meat processing facility and restaurant built by Mungyeong City to promote the excellence of Mungyeong Yakdol Hanu, a local specialty, throughout the country. The restaurant is highly recommended as a must-visit place for sightseeing in Mungyeong because of its large space (1 underground floor, 2 above-ground floors) and high-quality Korean beef. The Korean beef raised on pegmatite (a rock that contains beneficial minerals to the human body), also known as "medicine stone" or yakdol in Korea, is known to have a superior taste because it contains low-fat content and is good for your health. Guests can also visit Mungyeong Yakdol Korean Beef butcher shop, which sells Korean beef at half the market price. In addition to grilled meat, there are also many dishes such as bulgogi hot pot, bibimbap, and cold buckwheat noodles.

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