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Sanho Jjimgalbi ([백년가게]산호찜갈비)

2023-11-13

9-9 Dongdeok-ro 36-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu
053-422-2523

Jjim galbi (braised galbi) is one of Daegu's top ten items, which visitors can experience at the Dongin-dong Jjim Galbi Street. Among the restaurants here, Sanho Jjim Galbi has appeared on various prodcasts, thanks to their tender meat and tasty, spicy sauce. The restaurant uses only the finest meat from domestic stock, cooked with medicinial herbs in the braising process for a taste that is surpreme.

Miseongdang Napjak Mandu (미성당 납작만두)

2024-02-27

93 Myeongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu
053-255-0742

Miseongdang Napjak Mandu, opened in 1963, is a second-generation napjak mandu (flat mandu) specialty shop operating with pride in its taste and tradition. Their menu includes jjolmyeon (spicy chewy noodles), ramyeon (instant noodles), udon, and napjak mandu. The mandu is filled with chives and glass noodles, topped with green onions as a garnish. This napjak mandu is a unique culinary experience, listed among Daegu's top 10 foods exclusive to the region.

Park Jiyun's Gachang Jinbang (박지연의 가창옛날찐빵본점)

2024-02-27

1099 Gachang-ro, Gachang-myeon, Dalseong-gun, Daegu
053-768-5768

Gachang Original Bread, a renowned steamed bun bakery in Daegu, is celebrated for its jjinppang (steamed buns), a beloved traditional snack in Korea. This shop's success inspired the opening of other establishments selling steamed buns and dumplings in the area, eventually leading to the creation of Gachang Jjinppang Street. Since its opening in 2000, the bakery has committed to selling only buns made on the same day, meticulously kneaded and rolled by hand. Their flagship products, jjinppang and handmade mandu, have gained such popularity that they often attract long lines of customers.

Daechang Banjeom (대창반점)

2024-02-16

55-1 Chinatown-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon

Daechang Banjeom is a Korean Chinese restaurant nestled in Chinatown, Incheon. The restaurant has built a dedicated base of regulars among both locals and tourists since it opened in the 1980s. It is famed for its samseonjjamppong (three-delicacy spicy seafood noodle soup), which headlines its menu. Other crowd favorites include jjajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodles) and gunmandu (pan-fried Mandu). Notably, it's located near tourist attractions such as the Jajangmyeon Museum and Incheon Modern Museum.

OHJI (오지)

2024-07-05

13 Suam-ro 36beon-gil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

OHJI is a large café located on Suamgol Café Street. It is located on the way up to Suamgol Observatory, making it a great place to drop by on the way. It has three floors, with seating on the second and third floors, so one can enjoy the view of Cheongju city center in a comfortable ambience. Due to its location, it is also a great place to enjoy the view of the sunset through the floor-to-ceiling windows on a clear evening and enjoy the view of Cheongju at night after dark. The café offers a variety of cakes and other desserts that go well with coffee, so make sure to sample them as well. The interior design tends toward industrial chic, with an emphasis on modern sensibilities.

Odeng Sikdang Uijeongbu Main Branch (오뎅식당)

2024-12-06

7, Hoguk-ro 1309beon-gil, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-842-0423

The origins of Uijeongbu’s budaejjigae (Sausage Jjigae) tradition trace back to a humble food stall, now operated by the third generation. As budaejjigae grew in popularity, this modest stall evolved into a dedicated restaurant specializing in the iconic dish.

Me Meal Zip (메밀집)

2023-11-07

25, Baekjegobun-ro 45-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul

This restaurant serves Korean dishes reinterpreted through fusion cuisine, creating dishes that appear more familiar to visitors from around the world. The signature menu, Me Meal Zip Special Buckwheat Noodles is served either with a spicy or soy sauce. Another signature menu is the Truffle Potato Pancake, made with thinly-sliced potato and truffle sauce. The flavor is simply outstanding. In fact, some guests head to this restaurant only for the Truffle Potato Pancake. Because of its unique concept, Me Meal Zip is popular with Koreans and international visitors alike, so visitors often have to wait for extended periods of time.

Short And (쇼트앤드)

2024-04-07

13, Byeonsanhaebyeon-ro, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do

The café is located on the second floor, so it is a great place to enjoy the view of Gyeokpohaebyeon Beach and the mountains beyond on clear days. The interior tends toward modern and minimalist sensibilities, allowing visitors to focus on the view, while the studio space allows visitors to take pictures with the items on display. The most notable feature of this café is its selection of beverages and dessert menu. Menus such as the Bear-gatto (Bear + Affogato), espresso topped with an ice cream in the shape of a bear; Cotton Candy Latte, raspberry latte topped with cotton candy and marshmallows; Sleeping Teddy Cake, a cake in the shape of a sleeping bear; and the rich fragrance of MaILa (Matcha + Ice Cream + Latte) bring a smile to one’s face with cute and unique concepts. All the menus in the café command a strong following, so many visitors post pictures of the café as proof of their visit on Instagram.

Fisherman’s Coffee (어부김밥커피)

2024-04-07

27, Byeonsanhaebyeon-ro, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Located across from Gyeokpohaebyeon Beach, this gimbap store also offers coffee and bottled beverages. Its signature menu is gimbap, particularly kkosiraegi (sea string) gimbap. One can also enjoy squid and shrimp gimbap, all perfect menus for seafood lovers. The gimbap here is recommended because these are healthy dishes made with Buan’s specialty. The store also offers beverages and desserts with coffee, so it is a perfect place to drop by and get some food and drinks for a picnic at Gyeokpohaebyeon Beach.

Jeju Samdajang Gujwa Woljeong-ri Sehwa Bijarim (제주삼다장 구좌월정리세화비자림)

2023-11-06

15, Bijasup-gil, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Jeju Samdajang uses their special “jang,” fermented paste sauce made with ingredients from Jeju, to deliver exquisite flavors and specializes in marinated crab, which is highly regarded among aficionados. In fact, the restaurant exclusively uses seafood and shellfish sourced from the seas of Jeju. Visitors who like marinated crab can opt for the Samdajang Set (spicy marinated crab, octopus, and seaweed soup, abalone rice porridge, etc.), whereas fish lovers would be served very well by the Galchijorim Set (braised cutlassfish, octopus and seaweed soup, abalone rice porridge, etc.). Because the dishes are all prepared with fresh seafood caught from the seas of Jeju, they all boast rich flavors. Note that this restaurant offers delivery services, so customers can get their famous marinated blue crab, soy sauce-marinated abalone, and soy sauce-marinated shrimp delivered to addresses in Korea.

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