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Jebiho Restaurant (제비호 식당)

19555     2024-03-18

29 Geojinhang-gil, Geojin-eup, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
033-682-1970

Jebiho Restaurant at Geojin Port in Goseong specializes in saengtae jjigae (pollack Jjigae). Saengtae jjigae, a dish prepared by cutting freshly-caught pollack into pieces and boiling them in soup, is known for its clean and light flavor. The menu also features dongtae tang (pollack soup), galchi jorim (braised cutlassfish), and modeum saengseon jorim (assorted braised fish). Geojin Port is situated near attractions like Geojin 1-ri Beach, Geojin Lighthouse Sunrise Park, as well as Geojin Haemajibong Forest Park. The Goseong Unification Observatory is just a 10-minute drive away.

Deongnim Sanchae Sikdang (덕림산채식당)

Deongnim Sanchae Sikdang (덕림산채식당)

22871     2024-03-18

287, Beopjusa-ro, Songnisan-myeon, Boeun-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
043-543-4846

Deongnim Sanchae Sikdang is a tile-roof restaurant located next to the parking lot of Songnisan Mountain’s Beopjusa Tourist Complex. It serves sanchae jeongsik (wild vegetable dish set menu) made with mushrooms and vegetables sourced from Songnisan Mountain, deodeok gui jeongsik (grilled deodeok set menu), beoseot jjigae jeongsik (mushroom jjigae set menu), sanchae bulbaek jeongsik (wild vegetable and bulgogi set menu), bibimbap, and haemul pajeon (seafood and green onion pancake). The restaurant is close to tourist sites like Songnisan Sculpture Park, Orisup Trail, and Beopjusa Temple.

Haeoreum Geojinhang Saengseon Jjim (해오름 거진항 생선찜)

Haeoreum Geojinhang Saengseon Jjim (해오름 거진항 생선찜)

2171     2024-03-18

38 Banam-gil, Geojin-eup, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Haeoreum Geojinhang Saengseon Jjim, located near Banam Beach, is known for its delicious seafood dishes. Popular menu items include kodari jjim (braised half-dried pollack) and modeum saengseon jorim (assorted braised fish). All dishes are prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients and are accompanied by eight types of side dishes. The kodari jjim impresses with its sweet and savory flavors, while the modeum saengseon jorim features tender, freshly-caught fish. The restaurant also offers accommodations.

Ogane Jokbal (오가네족발)

65     2024-03-18

21, Nonhyeon-ro 36-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-575-6608

Ogane Jokbal is known for its jokbal (braised pigs' feet) and bossam (napa wraps with pork). Jokbal (braised pigs' feet) refers to pigs’ legs braised for extended periods. The meat comes out of the braising process chewy and flavorful. Saeujeot (salted shrimp) is used as the sauce. Bossam (napa wraps with pork) and makguksu (buckwheat noodles) are also on the menu. Lunch specials include the bossam jeongsik (napa wraps with pork set menu) and naengmakguksu (cold buckwheat noodles). Ogane Jokbal was included in the MICHELIN Guide Seoul 2019. 

Cheongbo Hoetjip (청보횟집)

Cheongbo Hoetjip (청보횟집)

1622     2024-03-18

95-3 Gonghyeonjinhaebyeon-gil, Jugwang-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Cheongbo Hoetjip, located on the coastal trail next to Goseong’s Gonghyeonjin Beach, specializes in wild-caught hwareo hoe (sliced raw fish). The first floor houses the fish tanks and kitchen, while the second floor serves as the dining area. The seafood, caught by the restaurant's owner, guarantees unparalleled freshness. Recommended dishes include hwareo hoe, mul hoe (cold raw fish soup), and maeuntang (spicy fish stew). Additionally, guests can enjoy their meals with a stunning sea view.

Jiho Hanbang Samgyetang (Apgujeong Station) (지호한방삼계탕압구정역)

123     2024-03-18

22-11, Apgujeong-ro 28-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-518-3988

Jiho Hanbang Samgyetang serves samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup). Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) is a dish made by boiling chicken filled with ginseng, sweet rice, chestnuts, and dried jujube. It is often enjoyed as a pick-me-up in Korea. Other dishes include ori dak gaseumsal tteokgalbi (grilled duck breast galbi patties), buldakbal (spicy chicken feet), and cheonma ori boyangtang (nutritious duck soup with cheonma). 

LE SOLEIL (르솔레이)

LE SOLEIL (르솔레이)

0     2024-03-18

28 Itaewon-ro 54-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

LE SOLEIL is a dessert café in Yeonhui-dong that is small but constantly crowded with customers. About 20 kinds of madeleines of various ingredients fill the showcase. Representative menu items include Rose & Litchi Madeleine, which has a subtle rose scent and attractive litchi flesh, and Nurung Madeleine, which combines cream cheese and scorched rice toppings. Brûlée Madeleines with a luxurious vanilla scent and Truffle Madeleines with a truffle scent are also popular because they are not commonly seen elsewhere. Popular items will likely be sold out early, so it is best to check the information through their official Instagram before visiting.

Café Dior (카페 디올)

Café Dior (카페 디올)

0     2024-03-18

464 Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Café Dior is a café located on the rooftop of “House of Dior,” the flagship store of the luxury brand Dior. It has indoor seats decorated with bling-bling motifs of traditional Korean patterns and terrace seats with an ambience that resemble a resort overseas. The various dessert menus that are almost too pretty to eat are a delight just to look at. Among them, the most recommended menu is the millefeuille citron, which combines layers of crispy millefeuille with a refreshing citrus scent. Caffé latte with the Dior logo “CD” design on the surface is popular as a “‘Dior coffee proof shot” on social media.

Cheongsujeong (청수정)

30629     2024-03-18

91 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Cheongsujeong is a traditional Korean restaurant specializing in mussel dishes near Gyeongbokgung Palace. Mussel rice is a traditional dish from Ulleungdo Island. The signature menu is the honghapbap jeongsik (mussel rice set menu), which includes mussel-infused rice served with soybean paste jjigae, various side dishes such as salads, acorn jelly, kimchi, grilled fish, and more. Additionally, they offer dishes like bulgogi deopbap (stir-fried bulgogi with rice), jeyukbokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork), and ojingeo bokkeum (stir-fried squid).

Chebudong Janchijip Dwaejigalbi (체부동잔치집돼지갈비)

178     2024-03-18

24 Jahamun-ro 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-722-3555

Chebudong Janchijip Dwaejigalbi is a restaurant where marinated pork galbi are grilled over charcoal fire. It offers various side dishes along with rich soybean paste jjigae. Enjoying cold buckwheat noodles with the tender marinated pork galbi, which are well-aged, is also recommended. Additionally, there are individual menu items such as dubu jeongol (bean curd hot pot), hoe naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles with raw fish), bibimbap, and gamjajeon (potato pancake).