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Geumdwaeji Sikdang (금돼지식당)
149 Dasan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
Geumdwaeji Sikdang is renowned as one of the top three pork restaurants in Seoul, specializing in pork dishes. Its signature menu item is the nunkkon moksal (grilled pork shoulder), known for its marbled appearance resembling snowflakes. Bonsamgyeop (grilled bone-in pork belly) and deungmoksal (short loin and pork shoulder) are also popular choices. They offer fragrant basil wraps as a side dish, which perfectly complements the slightly grilled basil with the juicy and flavorful meat, creating a harmonious taste sensation that is considered a delicacy at this establishment.
Geumsan Wonjo Kim Jeongi Samgyetang (금산원조김정이삼계탕)
충청남도 금산군 금산읍 인삼약초로 33 대원상가 2층
This restaurant serves samgyetang made with ginseng purchased directly from Geumsan Ginseng Market. Made by simmering chicken with dried jujube, cheongung (cnidium), and other ingredients for an hour, this chicken soup has a large following among not only the locals but also the merchants and customers that visit the Geumsan Ginseng Market. You can also try samgyetang, made with other ingredients, such as abalone, shingled hedgehog, and cordyceps.
Geumsubokguk Haeundae Main Branch (금수복국 해운대본점)
23 Jungdong 1-ro 43beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
The restaurant was featured in the Michelin Guide Seoul and Busan 2024 as a "Michelin Selected Restaurant" (a restaurant offering outstanding cooking). Established in 1970, it has over 50 years of history. The restauran offers four types of pufferfish to order bokguk, with each type offering slightly different flavors and textures.
Gijang Jonggajip Gomjangeo (기장종가집곰장어)
72 Gijanghaean-ro Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan
A good meal to restore energy Inshore Hagfish may be unfamiliar to foreigners as a food ingredient, but it is considered a health food that is good for the body. Depending on your taste, you can enjoy salted Inshore Hagfish, seasoned Inshore Hagfish, or brown straw Inshore Hagfish. Thanks to various delicious side dishes such as Kimchi pancake and the owner's own cooking, you can eat comfortably, so even beginners will fall in love with Inshore Hagfish. After eating seasoned Inshore Hagfish, be sure to add fried rice to finish the meal.
Gogung Jeonju Main Branch (고궁 전주본점)
전북특별자치도 전주시 덕진구 송천중앙로 33 33 Songcheon Jungang-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
With more than 50 years of tradition, this Jeonju Bibimbap allows diners to choose between a brass bowl or a hot stone pot. It also serves 'Hwangpomuk' (yellow mung bean jelly), a key ingredient in Jeonju Bibimbap, as a side dish. An exhibition space on the second floor introduces the history of Jeonju Bibimbap.
Gohyangjip (고향집)
115 Jochimnyeong-ro, Girin-myeon, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm – variety show “Green Bean, Red Bean: Reap What You Sow” Gohyangjip, which the cast raved about, offers healthy, flavorful dishes made with natural ingredients. They loved it so much they visited twice, with Lee Kwang-soo praising the food as so delicious that it made him feel “nervous.”
Gojong’s Garden Mulwang Reservoir Main Branch (고종의정원 물왕저수지본점)
12 Sanhyeonmaeul-gil, Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do
Located in Gyeonggi-do, Gojong’s Garden is known for its specialty pork cutlet, which is prepared by the owner every day. The signature menu includes a tender hamburger steak and pork cutlet served with sprouts, adding a crunchy texture. In addition, the ricotta cheese salad and cream soup use seasonal vegetables and fruits, especially locally grown lotus roots. The restaurant is located in front of Mulwang Lake, making it perfect for a stroll after lunch.
Gomjip Galbi (곰집갈비)
14 Honam-ro 58beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
Featured on the Korean variety show "I Live Alone," this local favorite has been in the same spot for over 50 years since starting as a street stall in 1970. It’s famous for charcoal-grilled beef and pork galbi with rich marinade, juicy flavor, and tender texture. Since the show aired, it’s been packed with not only locals but visitors from all over the country—so expect a wait on weekends and evenings.
Gosong Galbijjim Main Branch (거송갈비찜 본점)
40 Namseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu
Geosong Galbijjim Main Branch is a Korean restaurant specializing in braised ribs that first opened in 2014 in Yakjeon Alley along Dongseong-ro in Daegu. For over a decade, it has been a favorite among Daegu locals. Its signature sauce is crafted with traditional medicinal herbs carefully sourced from Yakjeon Alley, giving the dish a clean and refined depth of flavor. The restaurant’s main offerings include braised pork ribs and braised beef ribs, available in six flavor options, including soy sauce, spicy, and mala. The spice level can be adjusted to suit individual tastes. In addition to its galbijjim, the restaurant also serves side dishes such as galbi dumplings, mulnaengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles), and bibimnaengmyeon (spicy bukwheat noodles).
Goum (고움)
33 Dogok-ro 23-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul First floor
Goum is a gomtang (beef bone soup)-focused dining spot near Yeoksam Station in Seoul that reinterprets the traditional dish through a modern Korean dining format. Led by a chef from a renowned Michelin two-star restaurant, the kitchen draws on over a decade of experience in Korean cuisine. The menu centers on the essence of gomtang, exploring the depth and character of broth over time. From light, clear chotang to deeper, more robust habtang, each course highlights shifts in texture and flavor, creating a structured yet understated dining experience rooted in tradition.
Goyang Restore Coffee (리스토어커피)
741-35 Gwonyul-daero, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
This is a cafe where coffee made by roasting coffee beans and desserts such as Croiffles are delicious. High ceilings, natural wooden furniture, and tiled counters create a sophisticated atmosphere. The scenery seen outside the large folding door is as beautiful as a painting, making you turn on the camera.
Green Mango (그린망고)
32 Gaegunsan-ro, Gaegun-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
This cafe has a beautiful British-style garden designed by an expert. Flowers and trees planted in different color themes, such as white, red, and yellow, create a refreshing atmosphere. In spring, visitors will find tulips, alliums, and climbing roses, while in summer, white hydrangeas will bloom. Green lawns are as soft as carpets and ideal for children to play on, and they are lit up to create a romantic mood at night. Everywhere is a good place for taking photos. The handmade oven-baked pizza is popular here. The restaurant also offers bakery items like salt bread, croissants, and cookies, as well as drinks like mango latte and fresh orange juice.
Greetvi Coffee (카페그릿비)
4 Sinamhaean 1-gil, Seosaeng-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
Greetvi Coffee is located on the coast near Ganjeolgot Cape, and offers amazing ocean views through the floor-to-ceiling windows. The first floor features outdoor seating and a sand play area, popular among families with young children. The rooftop area is a kids-free zone for safety and comfort. The bakery offers plenty of tasty options to make a stop here worth it.
Gungnara Naengmyeon Mukbap (궁나라냉면묵밥)
6, Jibong-ro 12-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Gungnara Naengmyeon Mukbap originally opened in Ansan, serving up delicious meals of naengmyeon and mukbap. The restaurant became popular, and eventually moved to its current location in Seoul. The jiggly acorn jelly goes well wit the sweet and sour broth in mukbap, a favorite summer-time dish. Visitors can also order the dish with a warm broth for a delicious and healthy dish year round.
Gunwi Iroun Hanu (군위 이로운한우)
14 Gandongyuwonji-gil, Hyoryeong-myeon, Gunwi-gun, Daegu
Gunwi Iroun Hanu is a restaurant specializing in Korean beef, offering a unique dining experience where patrons select their meat and pay for a table to enjoy hanu gui (grilled Korean beef). Guests have the choice between dolpan gui (stone-grill) and sutbul gui (charcoal-grill). The dolpan gui method emphasizes the meat's juiciness, while the sutbul gui highlights its savory flavor. The menu features an array of options including kkotdeungsim (ribeye), ansim (grilled tenderloin), galbisal (galbi), mungtigi (sliced raw bottom round steak), yukhoe (beef tartare), and hanu teungmodeum gui (grilled assorted Korean beef cuts special).
Gwanghwamun Hanokjip (광화문한옥집)
7, Saemunanro5ga-gil, Jongro-gu, Seoul
A store with rooms reproducing a traditional kitchen. The best menu at this restaurant is napa wraps with pork. This is a Korean cuisine located in Gwanghwamun Gate, Seoul.
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