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Sugyeong Sikdang ([백년가게]숙영식당)

2024-02-23

60 Gyerim-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
054-772-3369

Located near the Daereungwon Ancient Tombs in Gyeongju, Sugyeong Sikdang is housed in a renovated old building, featuring ochre-colored exterior walls and a thatched roof that create a folksy ambiance. Its signature dish is chalboribap jeongsik (steamed barley rice set menu), accompanied by doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae). Patrons have the option to customize their bibimbap by adding gangdoenjang (seasoned soybean paste) and gochujang (red chili paste) to their taste. Additionally, the restaurant offers pajeon (green onion pancake) and deodeok muchim (deodeok salad), each prepared using their own secret recipes.

Suseokjeong (수석정)

2024-02-23

41 Naeri-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
054-748-0835

Situated just ten minutes from the Gyeongju National Museum, Suseokjeong offers an opportunity to savor the refined culinary art of Korean table d'hote. Its signature dish is tteokgalbi jeongsik (grilled galbi patties set menu). The meal begins with warm sungnyung (scorched rice soup) served in a yugi bowl, followed by a hearty spread that includes jeonbokjuk (abalone porridge), tteokgalbi, and gungjung japchae (royal japchae). For dessert, guests can enjoy dried fruits and sujeonggwa (cinnamon punch). Nearby attractions include the Neungjitap Pagoda Site, Rock-carved Buddhas in the Tapgok Valley, and the Stone Seated Buddha in the Mireukgok Valley of Namsan Mountain.

Coffee Myungga Bosque (커피명가보스케)

2024-02-23

477-57 Yongdam-ro, Hyeongok-myeon, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Located near Seogyeongju Station, Coffee Myungga Bosque is notable for its unique and beautiful exterior, which received the Gyeongsangbuk-do Architectural Culture Award in 2020. The café's signature coffee, Myunggaccino, is renowned for its rich flavor, achieved by roasting and brewing the beans in-house. Additionally, the café offers a variety of breads, including maneulppang (garlic bread) and croissants, catering to diverse tastes.

Jeil Guksu Gongjang (제일국수공장)

2024-02-21

19-2 Homi-ro 221beon-gil, Guryongpo-eup, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Jeil Guksu Gongjang is a noodle factory in Guryongpo Market. It is the only place in Korea where noodles are dried by the sea breeze. It produces somyeon (thin noodles), jungmyeon (medium thick noodles), and kalguksumyeon (wide thick noodles), selling them in bundles or boxes. Near Guryongpo Beach, you can try a variety of noodle dishes at Haepungguksu 1st Branch, which is operated directly by the factory. Nearby attractions include the sunrise spot Homigot Cape, Guryongpo Port, and Guryongpo Modern History Museum.

Gabaewon (가배원)

2024-02-21

12-2 Deokdongmunhwa-gil, Gibuk-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Gabaewon is a café located in Deokdong Village, renowned for its exceptional omija cha (omija tea). This tea is crafted from handmade omija preserves, aged for five years, resulting in a rich and deep flavor. Additionally, the café features hongcha (black tea) made from leaves sourced from Yunnan, China, as well as saenggang cha (ginger tea). It's an ideal place to savor a cup of tea amidst the cool breeze and fresh air of the forest.

Yeoju Ssalbapjip (여주쌀밥집)

2024-02-23

126 Gangbyeon-ro, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Yeoju Ssalbapjip, located near Yeoju City Hall, serves dolsotbap (hot stone pot rice) made with rice grown in Yeoju. Visitors can feel the warmth of its hospitality through its generous dishes. In addition to its signature menu, ssalbap jeongsik (steamed rice set menu), visitors can also enjoy a variety of dishes, such as samgyeopsal gui (grilled pork belly), duruchigi (stir-fried pork), pyeonyuk (boiled pork slices), gopchang jeongol (small intestine hot pot), and samhap hongeo (skate, pork, and kimchi combo). Situated in front of the Namhangang River, it also offers an excellent opportunity for a leisurely stroll along the riverbank.

Ikovox Coffee Icheon Simmons Terrace (이코복스커피 이천시몬스테라스점)

2024-02-07

988 Sasil-ro, Moga-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Ikovox Coffee is highly regarded by café enthusiasts for its consistent taste and quality. Its reputation is built on roasting only the finest beans, which rank in the top 10% as classified by the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA). The café is uniquely designed, featuring a gallery on the first floor and a botanical garden on the second floor. Customers have the option to select coffee beans according to their taste preferences. Additionally, the signature dessert at Ikovox Coffee is danggeun cake (carrot cake).

Ipungnyeo Guro Ssambap (이풍녀구로쌈밥)

2024-02-23

155 Cheomseong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
054-749-0600

Near the Cheomseongdae Observatory in Gyeongju, Ipungnyeo Guro Ssambap is renowned for its signature dish, Guro ssambap (leaf wraps and rice set menu). The dish is accompanied by jeyuk bokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork) and doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae), along with a diverse array of side dishes and ten different types of vegetables for wraps. The restaurant focuses on preserving the natural flavors of the ingredients, using minimal chemical seasonings. Its commitment to providing a hearty and wholesome meal attracts numerous visitors.

Yokjido Granny Barista (욕지도 할매바리스타)

2024-02-21

21-1 Dongseobuk 14-gil, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
055-645-8121

Yokjido Granny Barista is located near Yokjido Ferry Terminal. Its coffee is handcrafted by local grannies of Yokjido Island. The signature item on the menu is the sweet potato latte made with local sweet potatoes. These sweet potatoes are famous for their rich flavor as they grow in the sea breeze in the clay fields. The café also offers sweet potato sandwiches and ppaettaegijuk (red bean and dried sweet potatoe porridge).

Café Troy (카페트로이)

2024-02-23

142 Myeongpum-ro, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Café Troy, a unique fusion of a café and theme park, draws its inspiration from the Trojan Horse. The outdoor area features diverse seating options, including standard parasols, private glass rooms, and bungalow rooms equipped for barbecues. The café serves an array of drinks and light meals, including curry, tteokbokki, and pizza. Seasonally adaptable, it hosts a water playground in the summer and a sledding slope in the winter, both of which are accessible by reservation.

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