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Jirisan Restaurant (지리산)

Jirisan Restaurant (지리산)

2019-08-01

30, Insadong 14-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-723-4696

Jirisan is one of the representative Korean restaurants in Insa-dong, an area known for its traditional culture. One of the trademarks of this restaurant, besides its amazingly delectable bean and tofu dishes, is a wooden sign that welcome guests into a neat and cozy interior.

Each day, fresh beans are ground at the restaurant to prepare dishes such as soybean paste, soft tofu, and bean-curd tofu stew. Bean-curds are prepared by using seawater, which gives the tofu a unique flavor. The fresh and clean taste of the tofu is one of the many reasons that choosey tofu aficionados flock to the restaurant.

Not just limited to tofu, Jirisan presents customers with a full-range of side dishes such as kimchi, japchae (glass noodles with sautéed vegetables), cucumber kimchi, seasoned seaweed, braised lotus roots, roasted yellow corbinas (a type of fish), leafy greens, bean-curd stew, and more. The restaurant gives visitors a chance to experience a hearty traditional Korean-style meal, but has thoughtfully toned down its seasonings to appeal to a wider audience (particularly those not used to spicy foods).

One of the recommended menu items is the Jirisan set meal, which offers diners the chance to sample foods that are popular in the Jirisan region. Adventurous diners may want to try the sea urchin soup or dried Pollack soup.

The restaurant, originally a traditional Korean house, has been modified over the years to better suit the needs of its customers. The walls surrounding the structure were removed and a glass ceiling was installed to allow guests to enjoy the natural light of the sun as they sample some of the area’s best traditional Korean cuisine.

Gomanaru 1999 (고마나루1999)

Gomanaru 1999 (고마나루1999)

2024-02-28

5-8 Baengmigoeul-gil, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-857-9999

Gomanaru 1999 is a Korean restaurant located near Gongsanseong Fortress. Their menu features a single set meal called gomanaru bapsang (rice and side dishes), which includes a hearty spread of pot rice, boiled pork slices, grilled marinated pork shoulder, and grilled dried pollack. Using rice from Gongju, the rice is flavorful and nourishing, complemented by fresh vegetables from Jirisan Mountain, making for a healthy meal. Rice is considered a staple in Korean cuisine, and Jirisan Mountain is renowned as a pristine region, making the food here particularly special.

Baekjehyang (백제향)

Baekjehyang (백제향)

2020-09-19

17, Sabi-ro 30beon-gil, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-836-8729

Baekjehyang is a café serving yeonkkot bbang (lotus bread) and traditional tea which transformed from the Korean restaurant that specialized in yeonnip bap (streamed rice wrapped in a lotus / leaf). Located on the way to Gungnamji Pond, Baekjehyang provide fresh yeonkkot bbang made daily as well as other lotus related food including yeonnip shake (lotus leaf shake), yeonnip cookies and more.

Han Kook Jib (한국집)

Han Kook Jib (한국집)

2024-12-26

119, Eojin-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-284-0086, 2224

Opened in 1952, Han Kook Jib has upheld its tradition for three generations. It is housed in a renovated hanok with a beautiful courtyard. Han Kook Jib is conveniently located near major tourist sites in Jeonju, such as Jeonju Hanok Village and Gyeonggijeon Shrine. 

Chungmu Hoetjip (raw fish restaurant) (충무횟집)

Chungmu Hoetjip (raw fish restaurant) (충무횟집)

2020-12-04

27, Jagalchihaean-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-246-8563

It is a safe seafood certified store that supplies and sells fresh seafood. A sliced raw fish specialty restaurant located in Jung-gu, Busan. The representative menu is assorted sliced raw fish.

Gaejeong (개정)

2020-06-01

36-6, Dongseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-422-0366

Opened in 1978 in central Daegu, Gaejeong is a Korean restaurant that focuses on serving nutritious meals based on food chemistry and original recipes.

Santorini (산토리니)

2024-02-29

1154-97 Sunhwan-daero, Dong-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

Santorini is a café and an Italian restaurant located on Gubongsan Café Street. It overlooks downtown Chuncheon and offers beautiful sunset and night views. The Santorini house blend coffee is their signature drink. They also serve proper meals such as Rucola ham pizza and Gambas oil pasta.

Cheonghae (청해 한일정식)

2020-04-23

31, Suncheonman-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-742-1717

Cheonghae in Suncheon, Jeollanam-do is well known for its set menus comprised of specialties from Jeonju (salted, pickled and fermented foods), Yeosu (seafood), and Japan. Moreover, it offers easy access to the famous Suncheonman Bay Ecological Park.

Yeije Hanjeongsik (예이제 한정식)

2024-03-06

29, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro 298beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-731-1100

Yeije Hanjeongsik offers hanjeongsik (Korean table d’hote) near Haeundae. It serves its Korean course menus, prepared with natural ingredients, in a charmingly luxurious and comfortable ambience. The dishes are plated to fine dining standards, so guests can have enjoyable dining experiences that also please in terms of visuals.

Dolgorae Sundubu (돌고래순두부)

2024-03-15

15, Junggu-ro 40beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-246-1825

Dolgorae Sundubu is a restaurant in Gukje Market that serves sundubu jjigae (soft bean curd jjigae). It has quite a tradition, dating back to 1982, and still draws lines of visitors at mealtime thanks to its reputation. Sundubu baekban (soft bean curd set menu), comprised of fresh and gentle sundubu jjigae (soft bean curd jjigae) and Jeolla-style side dishes and kimchi, is delicious and nicely presented.