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Hayeonok (하연옥)

Hayeonok (하연옥)

2024-02-28

7 Namgang-ro 673beon-gil, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Hayeonok, a naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) specialty restaurant, is located near Chokseongnu Pavilion, a cultural heritage in Jinju. The signature dish is Jinju bibim naengmyeon (Jinju spicy buckwheat noodles). What sets their naengmyeon apart is the unique addition of yukjeon (pan-fried battered beef) as toppings. Beyond naengmyeon, they also serve bibimbap, gomtang (beef bone soup), and galbi. The restaurant's proximity to attractions like the Jinju National Museum and Jinjuseong Fortress makes it an ideal destination for both dining and exploration.

Jinju Tongdak (진주통닭)

Jinju Tongdak (진주통닭)

2024-02-28

15-20 Namgang-ro 29beon-gil, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Jinju Tongdak, nestled near Jinyangho Lake, Jinju, is a restaurant renowned for its chicken specialties. The highlight of their menu is the spicy marinated dakjjim (braised chicken), meticulously prepared with an assortment of vegetables like cabbage, carrots, and lotus root. Available in mild, medium spicy, and spicy options, it caters to a variety of palates. In addtion to their signature dish, the restaurant also serves a range of other delightful choices, including baeksuk (whole chicken soup) and dak bokkeumtang (spicy braised chicken).

Hwangje Neungi Beoseot Baeksuk (황제능이버섯백숙)

Hwangje Neungi Beoseot Baeksuk (황제능이버섯백숙)

2024-02-07

143 Wondang-ro, Wongok-myeon, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Baeksuk (whole chicken soup) is a Korean stamina dish made with various herbal ingredients and sticky rice, stuffed into a chicken or duck, and then boiled. Haesintang (chicken and seafood soup) is a variation of this dish, featuring added seafood like abalone and prawns. This restaurant is known for its neungi haesintang (chicken and seafood soup with shingled hedgehogs), as well as oribaeksuk (whole duck soup) and dakbaeksuk (whole chicken soup). Visitors can enjoy the healthy and savory flavors of baeksuk accompanied by neatly prepared side dishes. 

ANARKH (아나키아)

ANARKH (아나키아)

2024-02-07

22 Jandol-gil, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

ANARKH is a café and a restaurant. Its unique signature drink, the black tea cream latte, combines the richness of a caffè latte with a layer of creamed black tea. Their signature bakery item is walnut bread, distinctively flavored with a subtle hint of black tea and the nutty taste of walnuts. As for the restaurant's main dishes, the signature items include a steak salad, shrimp pasta, and chicken pie.

Gyeonggi Sikdang (경기식당)

Gyeonggi Sikdang (경기식당)

2024-02-23

86 Sinpyeonggangbyeon-ro, Habuk-myeon, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Gyeonggi Sikdang is nestled near the Tongdosa Temple, one of Korea's three major temples. It is celebrated for its expertise in Korean cuisine. The restaurant's signature dish is sanchae bibimbap (wild vegetable bibimbap), a vibrant mix of at least five types of namul (salad) harmoniously blended with their homemade gochujang (red chili paste). Each order is thoughtfully paired with an array of side dishes and a complementary soup. In addition to this signature dish, Gyeonggi Sikdang's menu boasts a diverse selection of Korean specialties, such as deodeok gui (grilled deodeok), dotorimuk (acorn jelly salad), pajeon (green onion pancake), and baeksuk (whole chicken soup).

Dally.On (달리온)

Dally.On (달리온)

2024-02-06

123 Songsan-ro 915beon-gil, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

Dally.On is a bakery-café, offering an array of bread baked by a pastry chef, along with freshly roasted coffee. Patrons can enjoy their refreshments on an outdoor terrace, which boasts a view of the surrounding nature. The drink menu includes a selection of americano, caffè latte, cappuccino, ssuk latte (mugwort latte), and heugimja latte (black sesame latte). For desserts, the café serves maneulppang (garlic bread), sogeumppang (salted butter rolls), and pain d'or.

Nakta (나크타)

Nakta (나크타)

2024-02-06

137 Mangwol-ro 28beon-gil, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

Nakta, situated at the base of Dobongsan Mountain, is a bakery café renowned for having the country's largest variety of salted butter rolls. The café's name, "Nakta," draws inspiration from the two peaks of Dobongsan Mountain and the Korean word for camel (Nakta). Their signature offerings include the "Dobongsan Tiger" and "Dobongsan Black Tiger" for salted butter roll; "Baby Butt Bread" for cream bread; and the "Nakta Golden Latte," a coffee infused with tropical fruit flavors.

Terreno Cité (떼레노시떼)

Terreno Cité (떼레노시떼)

2024-02-06

81-2 Giheungdanji-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

Terreno Cité was recognized in the 2023 Columbus Guide, a certification program that evaluates and endorses cafés based on the quality of their signature beans, marking it as a globally certified café. Their signature drink is "the Mild". They offer a diverse selection of beans, allowing customers to customize their coffee to their preferred flavor and acidity levels. Additionally, they sell beans that are roasted on-site, with the option for customers to purchase them online.

Blackup Coffee (블랙업커피 양산)

2024-03-27

11 Mulgeumyeok 1-gil, Mulgeum-eup, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Blackup Coffee, a café with a stunning view of the Nakdonggang River, is known for its signature Haesuyeom coffee (sea salt coffee), a unique blend enriched with natural sea salt and homemade fresh cream. This café has risen to fame for its exceptional coffee taste, a testament to their meticulous roasting process that highlights the qualities of premium beans. Additionally, Blackup Coffee also offers classes for customers interested in learning latte art and pour-over brewing techniques.

Kabojung 4th Wing (가보정 4관)

2024-02-06

103 Supung-ro, Suji-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
031-276-3880

Kabojung, established in the 1960s near Suwon Station, is recognized as the originator of Suwon galbi and has been operating for over sixty years. The family's secret recipe utilizes Indian madder, a medicinal plant, to eliminate any undesirable odors. And their sauce is enhanced with grated pineapple, imparting a sweet flavor to the beef. The signature dish is hanu yangnyeom galbi gui (grilled marinated Korean beef galbi), and the menu also features hanu galbi gui (grilled Korean beef galbi) and hanu chaekkeut deungsim gui (grilled Korean beef strip loin).