Simin Kalguksu (시민칼국수(문화동))

12.4Km 2024-02-15

5 Daeheung-ro 10beon-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon

Simin Kalguksu is celebrated for its unique culinary offerings, including Wang dongaseu (jumbo pork cutlet) and Eolkeun kalguksu (spicy noodle soup). The Eolkeun kalguksu, garnished with chives and seaweed powder, is flavorful yet not overly pungent. Its noodles, freshly kneaded each day, boast a chewy and savory quality. Another specialty is the Jeontong kalguksu (traditional noodle soup), featuring a light, soothing broth. The restaurant's signature crispy wang dongaseu, enhanced with a secret sauce, pairs excellently with dubu duruchigi (stir-fried bean curd).

Sonamujip (소나무집)

12.5Km 2024-12-02

대전광역시 중구 대종로460번길 59
042-256-1464

The signature dish here is ojingeo jjigae (squid stew) made by adding whole radish and water to spicy stir-fried squid and simmering it into a hearty stew. However, most visitors who visit Sonamujip add noodles to their ojingeo jjigae, turning it into what’s known as ojingeo kalguksu (noodle soup with squid). Ojingeo jjigae is a great example of how people in Daejeon enjoy adding their own twist on kalguksu.

Bada Hwangje (바다황제)

12.5Km 2024-02-23

43 Daeheung-ro 121beon-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon
0507-1411-5665

Bada Hwangje is renowned for its fresh seafood cuisine. Their signature offering is a course menu that includes freshly sliced raw fish and a spicy seafood stew. Accompanying these are a well-curated selection of standard side dishes, fresh vegetables for wraps, and an impressive array of 15 appetizers. Another highly popular dish at Bada Hwangje is the jeonbok haesintang (chicken and seafood soup with abalone). This soup is meticulously simmered with a variety of seafood, duck, five key ingredients, and a blend of Korean herbs.

Sariwon Myeonok Main Store (사리원면옥 본점)

12.5Km 2024-02-23

62 Junggyo-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
042-256-6506

Sariwon Myeonok, a well-known restaurant in Daejeon, specializes in traditional Pyeongyang-style cuisine, with their Pyeongyang naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) being the highlight of their menu. This dish is particularly notable for its light yet flavorful broth. Alongside their signature naengmyeon, the restaurant also offers other popular dishes such as galbitang (galbi soup) and sobulgogi (beef bulgogi). The galbitang is renowned for its rich flavor achieved through long simmering, and the sobulgogi is delightfully accompanied by bean sprouts and mushrooms. These main courses are complemented with hot broth and an array of standard side dishes.

Hyundai Gallery (현대갤러리)

12.5Km 2019-03-19

33, Junggyo-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-254-7978

Hyundai Gallery is located in the heart of Daejeon. The City Hall, Court of Law, and Police Station etc. are some of the important establishments concentrated in the area. The Exhibit Hall on the B1 floor of Hyundai Gallery is 70 Pyeong (1 pyeong = 3.3 square meters), and is the preferred locale for talented artists exhibiting their work. Private invitation exhibitions are usually held. The exhibited works are ones that reflect modern art trends, and show the art world of progressive artists. The lighting is very impressive, and highlights the exhibited items beautifully. The simplicity of its design allows you to focus on and enjoy the artwork even more. There is a historic art gallery near the Hyundai Gallery, and the third largest lake in Korea called Daecheongho Lake. If you want to enjoy the tranquil beauty of a large lake, head over to this place. The water is very clean, and is host to many different types of fish.

Baekcheonjip Sikdang (백천집식당)

12.6Km 2024-02-15

119 Junggyo-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

Baekcheonjip Sikdang, situated within Daejeon Jungang Market, is renowned for its sundae dishes. The standout item on their menu is sundae gukbap (sundae and rice soup), a savory and flavorful dish where sundae is presented in a broth within a hot pot, ensuring a delightful experience free from any unwanted odors. The addition of kimchi enhances the dish's overall taste. Additionally, sundae is available as a standalone menu option.

Seodaejeon Park (서대전공원)

12.6Km 2024-11-25

30 Gyeryong-ro 904beon-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon

Seodaejeon Park is located at the site of a previous military base that closed in 1975. The site served as the venue for the 1993 Daejeon Expo, and was turned into the current park visitors see now at that time. The park features a large grassy field, outdoor performance stage, and more. The park serves as the venue for various festivals throughtout the year, including a Children's Day event and Kalguksu festival.

Gaecheon Sikdang (개천식당)

12.6Km 2024-02-15

41-1 Daejeon-ro 779beon-gil, Dong-gu, Daejeon

Gaecheon Sikdang, located in Daejeon Jungang Market, is a restaurant specializing in mandu. They are known for their handmade Hamgyeongdo-style mandu. The menu offers a variety of dishes including manduguk (mandu soup), gukbap (rice soup), jjinmandu (steamed mandu), and deep-fried mandu. The signature dish of the restaurant is manduguk, which is distinguished by its boiled pork slices and glass noodles, offering a hearty and flavorful experience similar to the enjoyment of galbitang (galbi soup).

Jeongjanamu Garden (정자나무가든)

12.6Km 2024-02-15

226 Jangan-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Jeongjanamu Garden is a restaurant that serves traditional Korean homestyle meals. When ordering the signature dish cheonggukjang ssambap (rich soybean paste stew, leaf wraps and rice), customers are served with cheonggukjang (rich soybean paste), jeyukbokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork), and nine varieties of side dishes. Diners can enjoy a Korean dining experience by wrapping rice and side dishes in fresh leafy greens and savoring a spoonful of the hearty cheonggukjang. Additionally, the restaurant offers grilled Korean beef and pork.

Jeongsikdang (정식당)

12.6Km 2024-03-05

37-13 Jungang-ro 130beon-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon
042-257-5055

Jeongsikdang is a traditional Korean restaurant that has been operating in the same location since the 1980s, maintaining a legacy of taste. Renowned for its spicy dakbokkeumtang (spicy braised chicken), it has expanded to a second branch. The fried rice cooked with the remaining seasoning from the dakbokkeumtang is also delicious. In addition to its signature dish, the menu includes traditional Korean dishes such as tojong hanbang baeksuk (whole chicken soup with medicinal herbs), ori baeksuk (whole duck soup), and mikkuraji twigim (Deep-fried loach).

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