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Bangujeong Naruteojip (반구정나루터집)

Bangujeong Naruteojip (반구정나루터집)

2024-02-27

13, Bangujeong-ro 85beon-gil, Munsan-eup, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
031-952-3472

This restaurant, set in an elegant hanok, is a historic establishment specializing in Minmuljangeogui (Grilled freshwater eel). Eels, a popular health food in Korea, are typically prepared salt-grilled or marinated in a sweet soy sauce-based mixture before grilling. When the eels are plump, they are charcoal-grilled to achieve a characteristic crispy exterior and tender interior. The grilled eel pairs excellently with the assortment of side dishes, including a clear Kongnamulguk (Bean sprout soup). Complete your meal with a Megimaeuntang (Spicy catfish stew) featuring Sujebi (Hand-pulled dough). 

Timhowan Samseong Branch (팀호완 삼성점)

Timhowan Samseong Branch (팀호완 삼성점)

2024-02-27

1F, 30 Bongeunsa-ro 86-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Timhowan is a specialized Chinese restaurant focusing on dim sum, located near Gangnam COEX. It has been selected by the Michelin Guide. Its signature dim sum includes the fresh shrimp-made har gow (shrimp dumplings), along with char siu bao bun (baked BBQ pork buns), shaomai (pork & shrimp dumplings), sacheonsik wantang (pork dumplings in hout & spicy sauce), and buchaegyo (spinach dumplings with shrimp). Additionally, there are dishes like sacheonsik wantang bibimmyeon (pork & shrimp dumpling in hout & spicy noodle), dakgogi beoseot jjim (chicken, cordycep flower & mushroom), Hong Kongsik tangsugi (sweet & sour fried chicken), cheonggyeongchae (poached fresh bok choy), and gongsimchae (seasonal vegetable). Nearby attractions include COEX, Bongeunsa Temple, and Seonjeongneung Royal Tomb.

CAMP 2PM (캠프오후두시)

CAMP 2PM (캠프오후두시)

2024-02-27

1st floor, 13, Gongse-ro 47beon-gil, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

This DIY barbecue restaurant offers a camping experience in the heart of the city. The onsite shop provides a variety of Barbecue ingredients, though guests are also welcome to bring their own food. Tents, tables, and grills are set up on the premises, allowing for a hassle-free barbecue experience. There are two timeslots available, from 11:00 to 22:00. Visitors are free to use ramyeon cooking machines and microwave ovens onsite. Additionally, a sports field and a kids’ zone are available on the premises.

Genghis Khan Yetgohyang (징기즈칸 옛고향)

Genghis Khan Yetgohyang (징기즈칸 옛고향)

2024-02-27

1626 Biryong-ro, Sudong-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
031-592-8801

Genghis Khan Yetgohyang is a restaurant that serves Mongolian-style lamb dishes along with Korean dishes. Their signature dish, Khan jeongsik (Mongolian-style set menu), features suyuk (boiled lamb slices), galbi, mandu, and hotteok (griddlecake with sugar filling), all of which are also available as individual items. They also offer Korean dishes like sanchae bibimbap (wild vegetable bibimbap) and haemul pajeon (seafood and green onion pancake) for those who prefer alternatives to lamb. Additionally, they run a café as well.

Banktree Garden (은행나무가든)

Banktree Garden (은행나무가든)

2024-02-27

212-5 Chungnyeongsan-ro, Sudong-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
031-553-8200

Banktree Garden, a meat specialty restaurant in Namyangju, offers a variety of meat dishes including pork, chicken, and duck. Their signature dishes are hwangto gama samgyeopsal (clay-baked pork belly), which is pork belly grilled in an clay kiln, and neungi ori hanbang baeksuk (whole duck soup with shingled hedgehog and medicinal herbs), a slow-cooked duck dish prepared in a broth infused with fifteen different medicinal herbs.

Mieum Maeuntang (미음매운탕)

Mieum Maeuntang (미음매운탕)

2024-02-27

22 Gangbyeonbuk-ro 632beon-gil, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
031-566-3564

Mieum Maeuntang is a freshwater fish specialty restaurant near the Hangang River in Namyangju. Their signature dishes include megi maeuntang, a spicy catfish stew with various vegetables, as well as bungeojjim (braised crucian carp). They also offer a variety of Korean dishes like pajeon (green onion pancake), gamjajeon (potato pancake), and dotorimuk (acorn jelly salad). It's an ideal spot for a stroll along the nearby Hangang River after your meal.

Gamasot Sondubu (가마솥손두부)

Gamasot Sondubu (가마솥손두부)

2024-10-15

4 Soseong-ro 326beon-gil, Michuhol-gu, Incheon

Gamasot Sondubu, located in Munhak-dong, Incheon, is a restaurant that focuses on naturalistic wellness through its specialization in bean curd dishes. Emphasizing the use of pure, domestic soybeans and deep sea water sourced from the East Sea at dawn each day, this establishment is committed to providing high-quality, nutritious meals. The signature offering, dubujip jeongsik (bean curd set menu), presents a health-conscious dining experience with a selection of light, handmade bean curd dishes, catering to those seeking a wholesome and satisfying meal.

Sun Okine Myungga (순옥이네명가)

2024-02-27

8 Dogong-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Sun Okine Myungga is a renowned jeonbong mulhoe (cold raw abalone soup) restaurant operated by haenyeo, female divers who free dive to gather seafood. They offer dishes prepared with freshly gathered natural seafood such as abalone, sea urchin, and small abalone. Popular menu items include seongge miyeokguk (sea urchin and seaweed soup) and haemul ttukbaegi (seafood hot pot). The rich flavor of abalone, combined with the refreshing taste of seafood, creates a deep and satisfying taste. Located near Jeju Airport, it's a popular dining spot frequented by tourists.

Wonjo Hyeonpung Park Soseon Halmaejip Gomtang (원조현풍박소선할매집곰탕)

2024-02-27

56-1 Hyeonpungjungang-ro, Hyeonpung-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu

Established in the 1950s as a rural restaurant specializing in doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae), Wonjo Hyeonpung Park Soseon Halmaejip Gomtang gained popularity when the gomtang (beef bone soup), boiled on special occasions, became a signature dish. Ms. Park Soseon started the restaurant under the name "Halmaejip" and has continued the tradition for three generations. Renowned as one of the top three gomtang restaurants in the country, alongside establishments in Haeju and Naju, it proudly represents Daegu and Gyeongbuk. Known for its clear broth and the harmonious combination of various cuts of meat, it has earned a well-deserved reputation for its delicious gomtang.

Sangrok Hanjeongsik (상록한정식)

2024-02-27

705 Haean-ro, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do

Sangrok Hanjeongsik, a Korean table d'hote restaurant nestled in Ansan, offers a unique blend of modern exteriors and traditional hanok interiors, creating an ambiance that resonates with heritage for dining. The availability of private rooms enhances the experience, allowing customers to relish meals in an intimate setting. Their curated course menu, alongside a la carte options, features delicacies such as doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae), saengseon gui (grilled fish), sotbap (pot rice), and desserts.