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Mekong Café (메콩 카페)

Mekong Café (메콩 카페)

2024-02-19

1983-2, Bukhangang-ro, Cheongpyeong-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
031-584-0777

Located by the Bukhangang River, Mekong café offers a charming Southeast Asian-style ambiance, complemented by scenic river views. The establishment features a main building, a lounge-style annex with doctor fish experiences, and outdoor cabins. The individual cabins, offering a closer connection to the Bukhangang River, are particularly popular. The menu includes specialties such as Espresso vienna, Milk vienna, Salted bread, and the Mekong brunch set menu. Conveniently located, the café is just a 10-minute drive from Cheongpyeong Station.

Yellow Tree Café (옐로우트리 카페)

Yellow Tree Café (옐로우트리 카페)

2024-02-16

505-94, Pyeonganhanchi-gil, Mitan-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

Yellow Tree Café, nestled amidst a ginkgo forest beneath Cheongoksan Mountain in Pyeongchang Yukbaekmajigi, is surrounded by 1500 ginkgo trees. This spot is most dazzling during the foliage season from mid-October to mid-November, when the trails are adorned with yellow leaves, creating a picturesque carpet of golden hues. The café offers a delightful menu, featuring specialties like Seoritae latte (Black bean latte), Kkul cake (Honey cake), Omija ade, and crispy toasts. It's an ideal haven for a serene break within the tranquility of the forest.

Jangeo Nara (장어나라 본관)

Jangeo Nara (장어나라 본관)

2024-02-16

6, Kkachi-ro 6beon-gil, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Jangeo Nara specializes in nutritious Jangeogui (Grilled eel) dishes, featuring fresh, plump eels grilled over charcoal right at the table. These flavorful dishes are accompanied by a variety of side options such as Muchojeorim (Pickled radish), Kimchi, Ssamchaeso (Vegetables for wraps), Buchumuchim (Chive salad), and garlic, all of which are readily refillable at the self-service counter. Additionally, the restaurant offers Jangeotang (Eel Soup) and the refreshing Kimchimariguksu (Kimchi noodles). The reasonable prices make Jangeo Nara a popular choice among visitors seeking quality eel dishes.

Fioretto (피오레토)

Fioretto (피오레토)

2024-02-16

1F Seongmunan Clubhouse, 431 Wolsongseokhwa-ro, Jijeong-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Fioretto is an Italian restaurant located within the Seongmunan CC Clubhouse. The Master Chef brings experience from Michelin-starred restaurants in Spain and has served as an Executive Chef at prestigious global hotels. Their menu is an ode to authentic Italian cuisine, featuring Neapolitan-style pizzas aged for 48 hours and baked in a brick oven. Additionally, they offer a selection of freshly made pasta, steaks, seafood, delectable desserts, and more.

E.G.Yo661 (이지요661)

E.G.Yo661 (이지요661)

2024-02-26

661 Dadae-ro, Saha-gu, Busan

E.G.Yo661, a spacious café and bakery, is situated at the bustling three-way intersection near Dadaepo Beach. This establishment offers visitors a selection of freshly baked bread and a variety of drinks. On the first floor, there's a child-friendly zone that includes the counter, a bread-baking area, tables, private rooms, and an inviting outdoor garden. The second floor is designated as a no-kids zone and is equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows, providing a spectacular view of the ocean.

Sanctum Book & Café (제이스 생텀커피)

Sanctum Book & Café (제이스 생텀커피)

2024-02-26

132-20 Icheon 8-gil, Ilgwang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan

Sanctum Book & Café, surrounded by a serene cypress forest, offers a unique experience where you can enjoy seasonally curated books with a picturesque forest view. The establishment is thoughtfully designed with the first floor serving as a counter and café area, the second floor dedicated to a book café, and the third floor featuring a rooftop space. They take pride in roasting their coffee beans in-house and also operate a bakery. In addition to the café, this location also boasts a range of facilities including a glamping site, swimming pool, walking trails, and a playground.

Café Base (카페베이스)

Café Base (카페베이스)

2024-02-26

73 Yeonhwa 1-gil, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan

Café Base, a spacious coffee shop, offers stunning views of the East Sea's blue waters. Renowned for its baked goods, all are freshly made in-house using meticulously chosen ingredients. Their signature drink is the Cinnamond, an almond latte enhanced with a topping of cream and cinnamon powder. Additionally, the Kisabok (kiwi apple peach juice) is another popular choice among patrons.

GAMMEEOK (감미옥(감미옥본점))

2024-02-19

181, Tancheon-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do

This restaurant, with 33 years of history, serves Seolleongtang (Ox bone soup). The soup is rich and deep in flavor, thanks to the bones that are boiled for more than 12 hours. It pairs perfectly with Baechukimchi (Kimchi) and Kkakdugi (Diced radish kimchi), both ripened to perfection and served on the side. The soup is presented in a hot pot. To mitigate the oily flavor, add plenty of minced green onions, and season with salt and pepper to taste. The meat in the soup is tender and has a clean taste.  

Sampal Hoetjip (38횟집 (삼팔횟집))

2024-02-16

46-1 Gisamun-gil, Hyeonbuk-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do

SamPal Hoetjip, situated on Gisamunhaebyeon Beach, specializes in jayeonsan modeumhoe (assorted sliced raw wild fish). Its extensive menu boasts a variety of dishes, ranging from saengseongui (grilled fish), twigim (deep-fried dish), chobap (sushi), salad, shrimp, sea pineapple, egg cockles, kimchijeon (kimchi pancake) to gamjajeon (potato pancake), accompanied by approximately 20 delectable and plentiful side dishes. Following the main course of hoe (sliced raw fish), they also provide a maeuntang (spicy fish stew). Adjacent to the restaurant, SamPal Park offers accommodation options with a stay package that includes dinner service featuring a jayeonsan special hoe course (sliced raw fish special course) and a mulhoe (cold raw fish soup), along with a filling breakfast service.

SADDLER HAUS (새들러하우스)

2024-02-21

B1, 10 Dosan-daero 17-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Saddler Haus is a charming café nestled in the chic Garosu-gil of Sinsa-dong. It is known for its customizable signature waffles, which can be tailored with a variety of flavors like sesame seeds, cheese, and basil. The café offers a seasonal drink named Summer Chocolate, exclusively available from June to November. Other unique beverages such as Saddler spänner and Plum squash are also popular. Owing to the café's cozy size, when seating is at capacity, visitors may be limited to a stay of up to 1 to 1.5 hours.