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CLB Bakery (씨엘비 베이커리)

CLB Bakery (씨엘비 베이커리)

2024-03-25

14, Yeongsan-ro 75beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

CLB Bakery is a bakery that became even more famous after appearing on various TV shows, including <I Live Alone> (2013~), and is a representative bakery of Mokpo. Its signature menu items are shrimp baguettes and cream cheese baguettes. Crispy baguettes are stuffed with shrimp, mustard, and cream cheese, doubling the pleasure of eating them. A shrimp baguette, in particular, is attracting foreign and domestic gourmet travelers thanks to its combination of dried shrimp and mustard. Additionally, there are different types of bread, large and small, from white bread to croissants. So take your pick! It is located near KTX Mokpo Station, so you can pick up some bread as a souvenir.

Baekseong Restaurant (백성식당)

Baekseong Restaurant (백성식당)

2024-03-25

68 Beonhwa-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

Baekseong Restaurant is a restaurant in Mokpo famous for its delicious traditional set menu, including white rice, soup, and several side dishes. Simply tell the staff the number of people in the party, and they will serve about 16 different side dishes along with white rice. The main menu is fish and soup. Fish dishes are made using fresh fish caught in Mokpo, varying from season to season. Spicy marinated crab is served as a side dish to go with rice, and it's a delight for the palate. It gained more fame after appearing on the TV show "I Live Alone (2013~)" when comedian Park Na-rae visited the place. It is also worth noting that the food in Jeollanam-do is seasoned with salty seafood and has a rich taste of Korea, which is worth trying.

Cheongju Sutbul Galbi (청주숯불갈비)

Cheongju Sutbul Galbi (청주숯불갈비)

2024-03-25

422 Taeseongtabyeon-ro, Gangnae-myeon, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
043-232-2992

Opened in 1985, the restaurant specializes in charcoal-grilled galbi. Their signature dish, the dwaeji galbijjim set menu, features braised pork galbi, doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew), and gonggibap (steamed rice). Favorites also include the sutbul bulgogi set menu (charcoal-grilled bulgogi), anchangsal (grilled thin skirt), saeng deungsim (grilled sirloin), and galbisal gui (grilled boneless galbi). Additionally, they offer a seasonal selection of nicely presented side dishes with homegrown vegetables. The in-house made soybean paste, crafted from their own soybeans, is notably flavorful.

Haeseong (해성)

Haeseong (해성)

2024-03-25

1603 Chungcheong-daero, Jeungpyeong-eup, Jeungpyeong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
043-838-3939

Haeseong specializes in Korean beef, gaining acclaim for its grilled galbi. The restaurant sources its premium beef exclusively from Goesan and Jeungpyeong, known for their unspoiled environments. This ensures patrons can savor the distinct flavors of each beef cut. The signature dish is the tender and chewy kkotgalbisal (grilled boneless galbi). Another favorite is the Sohanmari (assorted beef cuts), which includes a variety of cuts such as sirloin, strip loin, beef brisket, and thin flank. Being directly managed by the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation, Haeseong offers these high-quality dishes at reasonable prices.

Riverain (리버레인)

Riverain (리버레인)

2024-03-21

2529-47 Yeongseo-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

Riverain is a cafe located a 10-minute walk from Chuncheon Station. The cafe offers a view of Chuncheondaegyo Bridge, Jungdo Island, and Uiamho Lake. The night view of Chuncheondaegyo Bridge is especially beautiful. The building is entirely made of windows, so one can enjoy tea while looking at the river from anywhere. There is also a large lawn out front. In addition, the 3rd and 4th floor rooftops are no-kids zones, and pets are allowed in the outdoor space. The signature drinks are Riverain Spänner and Bean-Powder Spänner, and there are a variety of desserts too.

Dumulmeori Lotus Hotdog (두물머리연핫도그)

Dumulmeori Lotus Hotdog (두물머리연핫도그)

2024-03-21

103-8 Dumulmeori-gil, Yangseo-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Dumulmeori Lotus Hotdog is a famous snack that everyone who visits Dumulmeori must try at least once. Lotus leaves are added to the dough to give the buns a light green color inside. Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, its addictive taste is the secret to its popularity. Exploring Dumulmeori can leave one hungry, but a big hot dog will fill one's stomach. The shop offers both mild and spicy flavors.

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.

Gom Ba Wie (곰바위)

2024-03-25

16 Bongeunsa-ro 97-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
02-511-0068

Situated near COEX, Gom Ba Wie is a renowned restaurant that specializes in dishes crafted from beef intestines. The establishment's signature offerings include yang gui (grilled beef tripe) and daechang gui (grilled beef large intestines), both of which are expertly charcoal-grilled to enhance flavor and preserve their distinctive springy texture. Additionally, the restaurant is famous for its gopchang jeongol (beef small intestine hot pot), a popular choice during the winter months, as well as its unique rendition of baekkimchi (white kimchi).

Gangseo Myeonok (강서면옥)

2024-03-25

35 Dongpyeon-gil, Boeun-eup, Boeun-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
043-544-3895

Since its establishment in 1979, Gangseo Myeonok has specialized in crafting authentic memil naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles). The noodles are freshly made in-house, using high-quality buckwheat sourced from Bongpyeong in Gangwon-do, a region renowned for its premium buckwheat. What sets their memil naengmyeon apart is the exquisite broth, a harmonious blend of Korean beef brisket and the crisp, refreshing water of dongchimi (radish water kimchi). This unique combination results in a soup that’s both refreshing and subtly flavored, ensuring the noodles are tender and accessible to a wide array of palates. The restaurant is conveniently located near the Boeun Intercity Bus Terminal and the bustling Boeun Traditional Market.