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Evett (에빗)

2024-03-11

10-5 Dosan-daero 45-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Evett is a fine dining restaurant operated by Austrailian chef Joseph Lidgerwood that presents creative dishes using Korean ingredients. Each dish also comes with a recommended wine or tradtitional alcohol pairing for a complete experience. Evett earned its first Michelin star in 2020, with chef Lidgerwood being recognized in the 2021 Michelin Young Chef Awards.

Jeongsikdang (정식당)

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).

Hadongkwan (Main Store) (하동관(본점))

2024-03-04

12 Myeongdong 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
02-776-5656

Hadongkwan has maintained its reputation as a famous gomtang (beef bone soup) restaurant in Myeongdong since 1939, renowned for its consistent flavor. It has also been recognized by the Michelin Guide. One of its distinctive features is the generous serving of various cuts of beef, including brisket, intestines, and tripe, in a single bowl of beef soup. During lunch hours, it's common to wait in line due to its popularity. Once the daily supply runs out, the restaurant closes for the day, and payment is made in advance.

Buchon Yukhoe (부촌육회)

2024-03-04

200-12 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Buchon Yukhoe is a renowned restaurant located in Gwangjang Market's Beef Tartare Street, selected by the Michelin Guide in 2023. It specializes in yukhoe (beef tartare), a Korean-style raw beef dish marinated with sesame oil and pear. The restaurant uses fresh Korean beef supplied daily, ensuring a delightful and nutty flavor. The simple seasoning enhances the natural taste of the ingredients, and the yolk-topped yukhoe adds visual appeal to the dish.

Daebok Sikdang (대복식당)

2024-03-04

67 Jinjam-ro 140beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
042-542-8959

Daebok Sikdang is a renowned restaurant in Daejeon specializing in kalguksu (noodle soup). It offers various dishes incorporating kalguksu noodles. The signature menu items include ojingeo dubu duruchigi (stir-fried kimchi, squid and bean curd) and additional servings of kalguksu noodles. Rather than the typical clear broth, their specialty lies in mixing stir-fried pork ingredients with boiled noodles for a spicy and flavorful experience.

Ilchurok (일출옥)

2024-04-07

22-3 Guyeong 6-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do
063-443-5524

Ilchurok is a rice soup restaurant that specializes in two dishes: Aukguk (curled mallow soup) and kongnamul gukbap (bean sprout and rice soup). Aukguk is a popular dish made with curled mallow, raw shrimp, and homemade soybean paste. On the other hand, the kongnamul gukbap is a Jeollado-style rice soup prepared with anchovies and various ingredients for the broth. They also offer homemade kimchi and crunchy diced radish kimchi, which complement the meal well. Ilchurok operates from the early hours of the morning and offers affordable prices.

PAIK's NOODLE Myeongdong (홍콩반점0410(명동점))

2024-03-08

13, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
02-778-0410

Located in Myeongdong Street, PAIK's NOODLE is a Chinese restaurant that serves Korean-style Chinese cuisine. The price is affordable so that both Koreans and foreigners can easily enjoy chinese dishes. The restaurant focus on jjajang myeon (black bean sauce noodles) and jjamppong (Spicy seafood noodle soup). It's a great place to grab a bite to eat when you're hungry while sightseeing in Myeongdong.

Samhwa Gwangwang Nongwon (삼화관광농원)

2024-03-04

208 Immyeon-ro, Gyeom-myeon, Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
061-362-8586,7

Samhwa Gwangwang Nongwon is a Korean restaurant specializing in duck dishes. Its signature menu is the ori jeongol (duck hot pot). The rich broth, boiled with ample duck meat, vegetables, and perilla seeds, is exceptionally flavorful. Another popular dish is the ori jumulleok (spicy stir-fried marinated duck), where tender meat seasoned with spicy yet sweet sauce pairs perfectly with steamed white rice.

Bubu Sikdang (부부식당)

2024-10-29

38-3 Baejae-ro 91beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon

Bubu Sikdang is a Korean eatery located in front of Pai Chai University in Daejeon. It's popular for offering hearty meals at affordable prices. Their signature dish is jeyukdeopbap (spicy stir-fried pork with rice), and they also serve a variety of other dishes such as ttukbaegi so bulgogi (beef bulgogi hot pot), kimchi jjigae baekban (kimchi jjigae set menu), and mandu guk (mandu soup). The restaurant has maintained its delicious flavors and generous hospitality, earning it a large number of regular customers.

Guibin Dolsotbap (귀빈돌솥밥)

2024-03-04

21 Mannyeon-ro 68beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon
042-488-3340

Guibin Dolsotbap is a Korean restaurant located near the Daejeon Arts Center. Their signature dish is dolsotbap (hot stone pot rice), served with a generous spread of around 20 different types of vegetables and side dishes, allowing diners to enjoy a satisfying meal. The cuisine is generally characterized by its healthy approach without overly strong seasoning. Mixing the salad side dishes and dolsotbap with the red chili paste sauce enhances the overall flavor.

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