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Oehalmeonijip Main Branch (외할머니집 본점)

Oehalmeonijip Main Branch (외할머니집 본점)

2024-02-26

230, Gagok-ro, Gamgok-myeon, Eumseong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Oehalmeonijip serves dubu (bean curd) and cheonggukjang (rich soybean paste) dishes. The dubu (bean curd) here is made fresh every morning using Korean soybeans. The restaurant's signature menu is cheonggukjang (rich soybean paste jjigae), reminiscent of the old-fashioned rural-style cheonggukjang (rich soybean paste jjigae) of the past. Other menus include dubu (bean curd) dishes and dongdongju (rice wine, similar to makgeolli). A particularly renowned dish is sondubu jeongol (handmade bean curd hot pot), which is handmade bean curd, vegetables, and fresh shrimp boiled in a soup.

The Chodae (초대)

The Chodae (초대)

2024-02-26

6-45 Gangbyeonbuk-ro 632beon-gil, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
031-557-7318

The Chodae, established in 1999, is a restaurant specializing in traditional Korean course menus, located in front of the Hangang River in Namyangju. They select only high-quality ingredients, and all dishes are freshly prepared by specialized chefs in their respective sections, ensuring excellent food quality. Their signature menu, Eunhye sangcharim (Eunhye set menu), includes delicacies such as japchae, sogogi chapssal twigim (deep-fried beef in sweet rice batter), galbijjim (braised galbi), and jeonbok maneul gui (grilled abalone with garlic). The restaurant is renowned for its luxurious cuisine and beautiful scenery.

Café Hoban Punggyeong (까페호반풍경)

Café Hoban Punggyeong (까페호반풍경)

2024-02-26

2007, Seongwang-ro, Gunbuk-myeon, Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Café Hoban Punggyeong is located at Daecheongho Lake’s Cherry Blossom Road, surrounded by the lake and the beautiful mountains. Its signature menu is salt latte and black sesame latte, which offer sweetness with a dash of salty flavor. Other menu items include espresso, juices, and black sesame cookies. Don’t miss the sunset view from the rooftop, which doubles as a great photo area. Visitors can enjoy the view of Daecheongho Lake both day and night.

Jeonggane Baksok Nakjitang (정가네박속낙지탕)

Jeonggane Baksok Nakjitang (정가네박속낙지탕)

2024-02-26

6, Sudeung-gil, Taean-eup, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Jeonggane Baksok Nakjitang is a restaurant specializing in baksok nakjitang (gourd and octopus soup, steamed rice not included) and haemul kalguksku (noodle soup with seafood). Baksok nakjitang (gourd and octopus soup) is a folk dish of Taean, a soup made with octopus sourced from Taean’s tidal flats and calabash. This restaurant uses only the freshest octopus caught from Taean’s tidal flats, so the octopus remains chewy and tender even after boiling. Noodles can be added to the soup. Taean’s proximity to the sea and its extensive tidal flats make seafood from Taean plentiful and delicious.

Kyunghee Sikdang (경희식당)

Kyunghee Sikdang (경희식당)

2024-02-26

11-4, Sanae 7-gil, Songnisan-myeon, Boeun-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Kyunghee Sikdang is a Korean table d'hote restaurant with 70 years of history, located at the entrance to the Beopjusa Temple in Songnisan Mountain. The dishes are prepared with ingredients sourced from Songnisan Mountain, vegetables grown by the restaurant, and in-house sauces. They come with nearly 40 side dishes, such as sogogi pyeonyuk (boiled beef slices), dureup namul (fatsia shoot salad), gosari (bracken), gam jangajji (pickled persimmons), ssari beoseot (coral mushroom), meowi namul (butterbur salad), pyogojeon (pan-fried battered golden oak mushrooms), bam jorim (braised chestnuts), and deulkkae songi twigak (young perilla branch chips). The restaurant’s mustard sauce and gangdoenjang (seasoned soybean paste) are made according to its secret recipe. 

Apgujeong Hanu Galbi (압구정한우갈비)

2024-02-26

61 Cheongnyong-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan
051-512-0025

Apgujeong Hanu Galbi is a restaurant renowned for its Korean beef galbi. The highlight of their menu is galbisal gui (grilled boneless galbi), notable for its tender meat and rich flavors. A simple seasoning of salt and pepper brings out its great taste. The restaurant also offers a selection of other beef cuts, including ribeye, marinated galbi, thin skirt, and whole galbi. Among the side dishes, dolsotbap (hot stone pot rice) stands out, offering freshly cooked rice with a savory, crispy layer of scorched rice at the bottom. Additionally, patrons have the option to enjoy their meal on the restaurant's terrace.

Juklim Sanbang (죽림산방)

2024-02-26

13 Daeseok 2-gil, Sangbuk-myeon, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Juklim Sanbang is a Korean restaurant located near the entrance of Hongnyongsa Temple in Yangsan. They focus on health-conscious cooking, incorporating medicinal herbs and herbal-infused water in all their dishes. The restaurant's standout offering is the Juklim jeongsik (Juklim set menu), a comprehensive meal featuring a variety of items, including salad and grilled fish. To stimulate the appetite before the main menu, sansam (wild ginseng) and doraji jeonggwa (braised bellflower root in sweet sauce) are served. For a delightful conclusion, sungnyung (scorched rice soup) is offered as dessert.

Jinnam Maeuntang (진남매운탕)

2024-02-26

210 Jinnam 1-gil, Maseong-myeon, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
054-552-7777

Jinnam Maeuntang is located near Jinnamgyo Bridge, the first landmark among the Eight Scenic Views of Gyeongbuk. Its signature dish megi maeuntang (spicy catfish stew) delivers a deep and rich flavor, crafted from a blend of homemade red chili paste and broth steeped in medicinal herbs. The restaurant's terrace seating also provides spectacular views of Gomosanseong Fortress and Baekhwasan Mountain.

Dunnae Folk Village (둔내민속촌)

2024-02-26

47 Dunnae-ro 47beon-gil, Dunnae-myeon, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do
033-342-7807

Dunnae Folk Village is a traditional Korean restaurant in Hoengseong, known for its focus on local cuisine. Their signature dish, gondeure namul bap (thistle rice), is prepared with a health-conscious approach. The rice, cooked in a hot stone pot, exudes a delightful fragrance and pairs exceptionally well with the gangdoenjang (seasoned soybean paste) offered alongside it. Additionally, the restaurant offers a variety of Korean dishes, including deodeok gui baekban (grilled deodeok set menu), namul doenjang jjigae (salad soybean paste jjigae), and gamja jeon (potato pancake).

Mijo Restaurant (미조식당)

2024-02-26

232 Mijo-ro, Mijo-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Mijo Restaurant, a dedicated anchovy restaurant located in Namhae German Village, specializes in myeolchi hoe (sliced raw anchovy). This dish is crafted with freshly caught anchovies from Namhae, delicately seasoned with homemade chojang (red chili paste with vinegar). Complementing this are menu items such as galchi jorim (braised cutlassfish) and myeolchi twigim (deep-fried anchovies). The assortment of fresh seafood side dishes varies with the seasons, enhancing the overall dining experience for visitors.