Sariwon (사리원면옥)

5.5Km 2024-02-15

77 Dunsan-ro 31beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Sariwon, established in 1952, is a renowned Pyeongyang naengmyeon (Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles) restaurant. Founded by a North Korean native, the restaurant has become nationally famous for its authentic Pyeongyang naengmyeon flavor. The rich broth, a blend of beef stock simmered for hours and matured dongchimi (radish water kimchi) broth, is full of flavor. The restaurant is also known for its smooth, house-made buckwheat noodles.

Artbox - Dunsan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 둔산)

5.7Km 2024-04-16

1F, 20, Dunji-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon

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Nogwon Ganjang Gejang (녹원간장게장)

5.8Km 2024-03-20

544 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

Nogwon Ganjang Gejang is a ganjang gejang (soy sauce marinated crab) specialty restaurant situated near the National Science Museum in Daejeon. Their standout offering is ganjang gejang jeongsik (soy sauce marinated crab set menu). This dish, created by marinating blue crabs in soy sauce, is renowned for its rich aroma and flavor. It pairs exceptionally well with rice, earning it the playful nickname "Bap-doduk (rice thief)," as it tempts diners to finish an entire bowl of rice with ease.

Banchan Sikdang (반찬식당)

5.8Km 2024-02-15

484 Bomunsangongwon-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon

Situated at the gateway to Bomunsan Mountain, Banchan Sikdang is known for its expertise in steamed barley rice. This dish is typically presented with vegetables and red chili paste, and it's mixed with a choice of either perilla or sesame oil, enhancing its flavors. The restaurant's standard side dishes include biji jjigae (pureed soybean jjigae), doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae), and gyeranjjim (steamed eggs). Additionally, their savory green onion pancake, enriched with squid and chives, is a highly recommended specialty.

National Science Museum (국립중앙과학관)

5.8Km 2022-08-31

481, Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-601-7979

The National Science Museum collects and exhibits various scientific materials. The outdoor exhibition features large models including airplanes, propellers, airboats and more as well as rest areas. The special exhibition hall displays the work of various contest winners as well as rare products. The permanent exhibition hall offers approximately 4,200 works from 322 subjects in four different fields. The observatory hall in a dome-shaped structure has a 70-millimeter-long astro-vision as well as a planetarium. Various programs are offered including HAM radio, education and experience class, model plane class, and computer class, as well as other science education programs and events.

Ganamji (가남지)

5.9Km 2024-03-04

588 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-861-7557

Ganamji is an Asian cuisine restaurant located within the Daedeok Research Complex. Specializing in Vietnamese cuisine as its main offering, it also features a variety of Southeast Asian dishes from Thailand, southern China, and other regions, depending on the season. The signature dishes include ssalguksu (rice noodles) and pineapple bokkeumbap (pineapple fried rice). Known for its generous portions and quality ingredients, it enjoys popularity among locals.

Kintoto Daejeon Main Store (킨토토 대전점)

6.0Km 2024-02-28

1F, 403 Gyeryong-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Kintoto is a casual Japanese restaurant that offers a variety of Japanese dishes, including dongaseu (pork cutlet), curry rice, and soba (noodles). Among them, the maze soba (maze noodles) is particularly famous for its deliciously rich flavors. By studying the recipe of an authentic Japanese-style maze soba shop, Kintoto has developed its own special sauce, noodles, meat, and toppings. Mixing them together offers a delightful taste experience.

Bomunsan Forest Trail (보문산 행복 숲 둘레길)

6.1Km 2021-12-24

197-208, Daesa-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-581-3516

Jung-gu is the heart of Daejeon Metropolitan City and is home to Bomunsan Mountain and Banghwasan Mountain. Bomunsan Mountain is located in the southern part of the city and was once called "Bomulsan" meaning "treasure mountain" because it was believed that treasure was buried in the mountain. Bomunsan Mountain was designated as a park in 1965. There are many mineral springs and the azaleas and cherry blossoms that bloom in spring. In autumn, the leaves change to a beautiful color in the maple forest. This park has the Bomunsanseong Fortress and Bomunsa Temple Site, an outdoor music hall, an observatory, amusement facilities, a cable car, and about 10 hiking trails, making it a great place to exercise. There are also recreational facilities such as mountain climbing as well as leisure facilities including an indoor roller skating rink in Sajeong Park, soccer field, outdoor music hall, Greenland, and Youth Square.

The Bomunsan Forest Trail is a 13-kilometer walking trail that circles Bomunsan Mountain. The dense forest along the trail creats a cool shade to walk under and boasts beautiful fall foliage in autumn.

Yussine Bueok (유씨네부엌)

6.2Km 2024-02-15

109 Bomunsangongwon-ro 497beon-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon

Yussine Bueok, situated at the gateway to Bomunsan Mountain, is a shabu-shabu restaurant. The standout item on the menu is the Beoseot shabu shabu (mushroom shabu-shabu), featuring an assortment of mushrooms and vegetables. In this dish, the meat, vegetables, and mushrooms are delicately cooked in a light broth, allowing their natural flavors to shine. After enjoying the meat, diners can choose to stir-fry rice in the remaining broth or add noodles and eggs to create a hearty porridge. Another popular choice at Yussine Bueok is the Eongttung shabu shabu, notably served with gorgonzola pizza, adding a delightful fusion twist to the traditional shabu-shabu experience.

Currency Museum of Korea (화폐박물관)

6.3Km 2019-03-18

80-67, Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-870-1000

The Currency Museum of Korea is the first museum in Korea to be dedicated solely to modern and ancient currencies. The museum (est. 1988) is operated by the Mint Corporation of Korea as part of its non-profit public services and is open to visitors free of charge with a view of increasing public knowledge of the nation’s currency. The museum features a total of 120,000 pieces including: coins currently in use both in Korea and overseas; coins from modern times (from the Late Joseon Dynasty until today); 80 types of commemorative coins; 88 types of ‘special money’; postage stamps, and other materials.

Exhibition Room 1 presents a wide selection of coins from both ancient eras and modern times, with many of the coins dating back to the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties. Coins on display in this room include Geonwonjungbo (996), the first coin ever minted in Korea; Haedongwonbo (1097); and Sangpyeongtongbo, the most widely used coin during the Joseon Dynasty. Other displays include commemorative coins from past Olympics, special coins, charms, amulets and Lydian currency, the world’s first-ever alloy coin minted around 670 BC.

Exhibition Room 2 (Exhibition of Bills) displays a wide variety of bills by era as well as information detailing the production process of a banknote (from the manufacturing of the paper used to the finished product). Exhibition Room 3 shows how authorities spot counterfeit money while Exhibition Room 4 has a wide selection of stamps, medals, and currencies from over 120 different countries around the world including Russia and North Korea.

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