Ibam Memil Town (입암메밀타운)
2024-02-16
155 Hwasangcheon-ro, Hyeonnam-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
This makguksu (buckwheat noodles) restaurant boasts a history of over 40 years. The buckwheat for the noodles is sourced from nearby farms, and their makguksu is meticulously prepared using 25 different ingredients and sauces. Additionally, their suyuk (boiled pork slices) is made exclusively with female pigs, known for their more tender flesh. Hanghohaebyeon Beach, which gained fame through its association with BTS, is just a 10-minute car ride away.
Sanya (산야)
2024-03-19
36 Imhang-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
033-535-1724
Sanya near Mukho Port is famed for its ssambap (leaf wraps and rice) and offers two vegetable-centric dishes: saengseon gui (grilled fish), accompanied by fresh vegetables, and ssambap paired with a tradtional, rustic doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae). Additionally, the menu includes samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly), gabeurisal (grilled blade-end fatback), and someori gukbap (beef head meat and rice soup). Conveniently situated just 1 kilometer from KTX Mukho Station, the restaurant is within easy walking distance.
Jeongin Hoesikdang (정인회식당)
2024-02-16
32 Naksansa-ro, Ganghyeon-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
Jeongin Hoesikdang, situated near Naksan Beach in Yangyang, specializes in mul hoe (cold raw fish soup) and saengseon jjigae (fish jjigae). It prides itself on using fresh fish, sourced from nearby ports and used within a day of purchase. The restaurant's signature dish is sanureok maeuntang (spicy rockfish stew). Other popular menu items include modeum mul hoe (assorted cold raw fish soup), seongge albap (sea urchin roe rice), and ojingeo hoe deopbap (raw squid bibimbap). Additionally, soups like gomchi tang (spicy moray eel stew) and haemul tang (spicy seafood stew) are also highly recommended. For guests interested in local attractions, the scenic Naksansa Temple and Naksanhaebyeon Beach are nearby.
Yettteul (옛뜰)
2024-02-16
289 Dongmyeong-ro, Sonyang-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
033-672-7009
Yettteul has been serving traditional gamasot sondubu (handmade bean curd cooked in a cast-iron pot) and wild-caught seop guk (mussel soup) for over 30 years. In Gangwon dialect, 'seop' refers to mussels. Their seop guk, a hangover soup, is made with seop (mussels), mushrooms, chives, green onions, and eggs, all simmered in a broth prepared with aged soybean paste and red chili paste. For those looking to explore the area, the restaurant is conveniently located near tourist attractions such as Songjeon Beach and the Osan-ri Prehistoric Site.
Café Gongiiro (공이일오)
2024-02-01
144 Hangman 9-ro, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do
Café Gongiiro, with its distinctive one-story design and alluring beige finish, instantly captivates the eye. Upon entering, the comforting embrace of wooden interiors welcomes its visitors. Their signature menu is Almond Cream Latte. Picture a lush creamy layer that covers a latte, infused with fine almond granules, enriching its savory essence. The combination of the sweet cream and the deep flavor ensures an unforgettable experience with every sip. For green tea enthusiasts, the Creamy Matcha Latte is irresistible, delivering the genuine matcha flavor topped off with a rich cream. For those who prefer to stick to traditional flavors with a creamy twist, opt for the Cream Coffee, which pairs strong black coffee with a smooth and sweet cream layer. For those eager to try something different, the Chodang Corn Coffee offers a captivating blend, combining the distinctness of corn cream with the classic café latte. True to its essence, this café prides itself on presenting coffee drink that are luxuriously crowned with thick, indulgent cream, ensuring a delightful experience with every cup.
Geum Mok Seo (금목서 광양불고기)
2024-03-08
199 Eupseong-gil, Gwangyang-eup, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do
Geum Mok Seo is a restaurant specializing in Gwangyang-style bulgogi, a local delicacy. Gwangyang bulgogi is made by thinly slicing pork brisket, marinating it, and grilling it over charcoal. It is known for its unique sweet and savory marinade, and it's even more delicious when enjoyed with the generous spread of 13 side dishes. Located just a 5-minute drive from Gwangyang Express Bus Terminal.
Nostalgic Dalgona (추억의달고나)
2024-02-01
44 Haenggung-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
At Nostalgic Dalgona, visitors can make and eat dalgona, a snack that has become world-famous as it frequently appears in Korean content such as drama series like Netflix's Squid Game and entertainment shows. The recipe requires using a ladle and heat to dissolve sugar mixed with a small amount of baking soda. Once dissolved, pour out the caramel-like mix onto a tray, then stamp the surface with a cookie cutter of a preferred shape, such as heart, animal figure, or umbrella. The process of tearing off the edges along the pattern like from the scene in Squid Game can be quite a challenge and fun at the same time.
Teafference Seoul (티퍼런스서울)
2024-02-01
61 Donhwamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Teafference Seoul is where visitors can taste purple tea made from purple tea leaves that grow naturally on the 1,800-meter plateau in Kenya. As a café and a cultural complex, it comprises a gallery tea café on the first floor where one can enjoy purple tea and art exhibitions, a beauty shop on the second floor, and a rooftop on the third floor. Exhibitions of paintings and photographs are always held using the walls and staircase landings of the spacious interior, making it a great place to relax while enjoying a cup of tea. In addition, this place has an appealing vibe, making it especially popular on social media. Not only is purple tea pretty in color, but it also has less caffeine than green tea or black tea, thus serves as a suitable option for the health-conscious. A variety of menu items are available, including Teafference Signature Purple Tea, Teafference Purple Milk Tea, and Teafference Purple Tea Einspanner. Another recommended menu item is Purple Tea-Makase, a course menu which serves several types of purple tea and desserts.
Osaek Sikdang (오색식당)
2024-02-16
58-120 Daecheongbong-gil, Seo-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
033-672-3180
Situated by the Osaegyaksuteo Mineral Spring on Seoraksan Mountain, Osaek Sikdang is celebrated for its Yaksu gamasot jeongsik (dish cooked in a cast-iron pot set menu), which is uniquely prepared using mineral spring water from Seoraksan Mountain. The iron content in the water gives the rice a distinctive, almost blue hue. Another popular item on the menu is the Sanchae jeongsik (wild vegetable dish set menu), comprising about 12 side dishes made with seasonal wild vegetables harvested from Seoraksan Mountain, offering a taste that varies with the seasons.
Buheung Hoetjip (부흥횟집)
2024-03-19
93 Ilchul-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
033-531-5209
Buheung Hoetjip is a restaurant near Mukho Port specializes in serving fresh seafood caught the same day, exclusively using wild-caught fish for its menu. The restaurant closes for the day once the ingredients are sold out. Its signature dish is mul hoe (cold raw fish soup). Other menu items include modeum hoe (assorted sliced raw fish), daegu tang (codfish soup), and hoe deopbap (raw fish bibimbap). Be prepared for a waiting time that may exceed 30 minutes during lunch hours. The restaurant is conveniently located near Nongoldam-gil Street, an area that preserves the winding alleyways reminiscent of a 70s fishing village.
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