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Jongno Bansanghoe (종로반상회)
8 Ujeongguk-ro 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Tucked away behind Bosingak Pavilion among the high-rises of Jongno-gu, Jongno Bansanghoe specializes in traditional set meals inspired by the comfort of a "warm, home-cooked meal." Its cozy atmosphere makes it a favorite for local office workers and students from nearby Jonggak and Gwanghwamun Stations. The menu features standout signature dishes like Jeju-style samgyeopsa duruchigi (stir-fried samgyapsal), iron griddle kimchijjim, and a unique soft bean curd soup with savory cod roe. With its spacious interior, the restaurant is an ideal choice for team dinners or large group gatherings.
Jungbu Hoe Fish Market (중부회수산시장)
106 Doum 1-ro, Sejong-si
Jungbu Hoe Fish Market, the largest seafood market in Sejong, is known for its wide selection of fresh hoe (sliced raw fish) and seafood dishes, including Pohang-style mulhoe, spicy stew, hoe rice bowls, and king crab, all at reasonable prices. Takeout and delivery are available from 15:00, with dine-in service from 16:00. A separate table-setting fee applies, featuring a generous spread of abalone hoe and grilled abalone, fried shrimp, mackerel, clam soup, corn cheese, and salad.
Kervan Turkish Restaurant (케르반레스토랑)
192 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Kervan is a Turkish restaurant located in Itaewon, offering authentic kebab, pidé, and Turkish desserts. It faithfully recreates the Turkish culture and food through its interior, decorated with traditional tiles, and dishes prepared by a chef from Türkiye. Main menus include Chicken steak, Rich pidé, and Chicken shish kebab.
Kim Jaesung Dunuchon (김재성두부촌)
1F, 76 Buchang-ro, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Kim Jaesung Dunuchon is a specialty restaurant where you can taste homemade bean curd dishes. They make bean curd using traditional methods with Korean soybeans, resulting in a smooth and savory flavor. Their bean curd is known for its tender texture and richness, especially when enjoyed with aged kimchi (fermented cabbage kimchi) matured for three years. Their menu includes dubuchon jeongsik (tricolor bean curd and boiled pork slices set menu), dubu bossam (napa wraps with pork and bean curd), dubu baekban (bean curd set menu), dubu duruchigi (stir-fried bean curd), and sogogi beoseot dubu jeongol (beef, mushroom and bean curd hot pot).
Kkotge Damda by Blueberry Farm Namdong Branch (꽃게담다 by 블루베리팜)
21 Chanumul-ro, Namdong-gu, Incheon
'Ganjanggejang' (Soy Sauce Marinated Crab), 'Yangnyeomgejang' (spicy marinated crab), made with crabs from Yeonpyeongdo are the main specialties. A range of set menus is available, as well as other options such as 'Borigulbi' (barley-aged dried yellow croaker), 'LA Galbi' (marinated grilled ribs) are also a hit. Spacious seating and parking lot make it suitable for group visits as well.
Kong Daebak (콩대박)
9 Daebak-gil, Geumnam-myeon, Sejong-si
Kong Daebak is a restaurant specializing in soybean-based dishes. There are two menu options: kongseobang bapsang and konggaksi bapsang. Kongseobang bapsang includes dishes like doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae), salad, kong jeon (soybean pancake), suyuk (boiled pork slices), mushroom dishes, jangajji (pickled vegetable), and dessert. Adding dishes like kkaennip jeon (pan-fried battered perilla leaves) and dubu jeongol (bean curd hot pot) turns it into konggaksi bapsang. Since the food is prepared on the same day, advance reservations are essential.
Kyungbokkung - Changdong Branch (경복궁 창동)
610, Dobong-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul
Chefs specializing in Korean dishes use prime meat. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled boneless ribs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Dobong-gu, Seoul.
La Foresta (라포레스타)
130 Daecheop-ro, Yeonseo-myeon, Sejong-si
La Foresta is a café with a spacious outdoor garden. The interior has a cozy atmosphere with wood tones. The garden is adorned with various types of trees and flowers, creating a park-like ambiance. Signature drinks include foresta double latte, made with hazelnut milk and espresso, blood orange featuring blood orange infused tea, and dewy cherry mango, a refreshing blend of cherry tea with mango puree and coconut jelly.
LE ONDA (르온다)
5 Saenaru-gil, Hyeonnam-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
LE ONDA Café, situated on the 20 th floor, is an ocean view café in Yangyang, Gangwon-do. The café offers a panoramic ocean view. Visitors can enjoy various drinks, including their signature East Sea-themed menu while taking in the view of the emerald blue ocean and the sky. The cozy interior, comfortable seats, and stunning views make it a perfect relaxing escape.
Leesungdang (이성당)
177 Jungang-ro, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do
Leesungdang, established in 1945, is the oldest bakery in Korea, renowned for its popular yachaeppang (vegetable bun) and danpatppang (bun with sweet red bean filling). Danpatppang is made with rice flour and generously filled with sweet red bean paste. Yachaeppang features a chewy texture with a variety of vegetables inside. It is also famous as one of the representative tourist attractions in Gunsan. ◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm This bakery, with its rich history and popularity among Koreans, has been featured in several variety shows, including "Two Days and One Night," "Infinite Challenge," "Home Alone," and "Night Goblin."
Luii (루이)
40, Sejong-daero 21-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Luii is a Chinese restaurant operated by a veteran chef with extensive experience in Chinese cuisine. The restaurant has several rooms of different sizes to accommodate various events. It also has a VIP room for more private gatherings.
Madang Jokbal (마당족발)
175, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
It is a restaurant with an outdoor terrace. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is braised pigs' feet.
Maeheon 1935 (매헌1935)
25 Sinmun-gil, Ganghwa-eup, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
Maeheon 1935 is a restaurant in Gangwha-gun, Incheon that serves Korean dishes. The restaurant uses a renovated hanok built in 1935, and has a garden that blooms with plum blossoms. It is also located to many representative attractions of Ganghwa. The restaurant is characterized by serving a neat Korean food table for each person. Its representative menu items consist of bibimbap, hanu yukjeon (beef pancake), beef bulgogi, and more, made with fresh local ingredients that are produced in Ganghwa.
Maison Hannam (메종 한남)
24 UN village 3-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Remodeled from the prevoius Italian Embassy, this restaurant boasts an excellent view of the Hangang River and Lotte World Tower. It is a popular place for dates or birthday parties, requiring a reservation at least a month in advance to sit on the terrace with a view of the Hangang River. Among the recommended menus is the Maison Lunch Set, which offers three courses, including appetizers (such as grilled scallops), pasta, and Korean beef steak. The food is served warm, and the utensils are changed frequently for a pleasant meal. There is a glass greenhouse on the outdoor terrace, so guests can enjoy the Hangang River view regardless of the weather.
Mallijihwa Main Branch (만리지화 본점)
17 Jong-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Mallijihwa, which embodies the meaning "eel that travels 10,000 ri and met fire," is an eel dining brand that modernizes the depth of Korean gastronomy. The restaurant's name was inspired by the eel's remarkable strength to swim across vast oceans to its spawning grounds—so significant that it is referred to as "malli fish" in the "Donguibogam" ("A Precious Mirror of Eastern Medicine"). Hence the name, Mallijihwa specializes in serving grilled eel, which is carefully grill with briquettes. The restaurant reinterprets eel with Korean aesthetics, offering a comfortable and elegant dining experience in a space that blends traditional architectural elements with a modern twist. The dishes served here offers an outstanding dining experience where the texture of the eel melts in one's mouth, and its flavor lingers long after. Signature dishes include grilled eel rice bowls, grilled eel, eel gujeolpan (platter of nine delicacies), and eel meal courses. The restaurant also offers seasonal lunch box made with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Mandabok (만다복)
인천광역시 중구 차이나타운로 36 만다복
This restaurant offers baengnyeon jjajang (meaning “hundred-year jjajang”), a traditional style of hayan jjajang, or old-fashioned black bean sauce noodles. The dish features noodles topped with a soy sauce-based sauce along with pork, seafood, and vegetables.
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