Nogane (노가네)
2024-01-08
283 Noegye-gil, Hamyang-eup, Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
Nogane's specialties include samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) and ori baeksuk (whole duck soup), Korea’s representative nutrient-rich foods that warm up the body and boost stamina. They are even more special because of shingled hedgehogs (with a unique scent, taste, and chewy texture, cultivated in broad-leaved forests) and precious wild ginsengs that are hard to acquire. The representative menu, neungi samgyetang (shingled hedgehog and ginseng chicken soup), has a soft texture from fully cooked large chicken and a rich soup full of mushrooms and chives. Thanks to the taste of the soup, rich with a lot of medicinal ingredients, this restaurant has a constant stream of visitors. Side dishes such as kimchi and pickles that boost the appetite are also neatly served.
Arp (아르프)
2024-01-05
35 Taejong-ro 99beon-gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
Located across from Samjin Food in Bongnae Market in Yeongdo-gu, Arp is a vegan restaurant famous as a place to take Instagrammable photos due to its streamlined and stylish interior. The recommended menu is Gosari Pasta, which has a delicious pesto made from brackens from Jirisan Mountain. The Arp Vegan Black Burger is filled with a plant-based patty, vegan cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomato in a light and savory bun, making it a filling meal even for vegetarians. The signature menu here is rice liquor. The liquor is made using green tea leaves from Bongnaesan Mountain in Yeongdo, sticky rice, and malt, and is a perfect match with any menu. A variety of rice liquors are available, each crafted to offer a different experience for the taste buds by making slight changes using ingredients, fermentation, and seasonal characteristics. For example, Sunshine of You has a refreshing tart taste, while Lette uses lime to give a taste that suits the summer season.
City Farm House Café (도시농가코페도코)
2024-01-05
17 Jungang-daero 666beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan
City Farm House Café is decorated as a healing space in the city with the motif of a Southeast Asian resort. The outdoor area has attractive gardens and bungalows that resemble a Southeast Asian resort. The indoor area has plenty of space between seats, and fresh flower pots are placed here and there, making it a perfect place to get refreshed. The most popular menu is the signature Sunlight in Doco, which features oat milk topped with soft and sweet peanut cream. Jirisan Hadong Malcha Latte, made with finely ground tea leaves from Hadong, famous for green tea, has a rich flavor. Various vegan breads are also available such as vegan granola, yogurt, salt bread, biscotti, cinnamon rolls, egg tarts, and canelés.
Chickpeace Seongsu Branch (칙피스 성수점)
2024-01-05
9-16 Yeonmujang 5-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
Chickpeace is located near Exit 4 of Seongsu Station on Seoul Metro Line 2. The restaurant also has a parking lot for customers with vehicles. Chickpeace is a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern salad restaurant that features hummus, falafel, shakshuka, and pita. This restaurant is located next to Shoe Theme Park in Seongsu-dong and is spacious and clean. There are a variety of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern menu items: vegan salad, avocado salad, grilled shrimp rice, salmon steak rice, vegan pita bowl set, chicken shakshuka, and more. Seoul Forest is nearby, so visitors can take a stroll after their meal. Moreover, there are many tourist attractions nearby that are worth a visit such as Seongsu-dong Cafe Street, Seongsu Handmade Shoes Street, Ttukseom Recreation Area, and more.
Haeundae Gaya Milmyeon (해운대 가야밀면)
2024-01-05
27 Jwadongsunhwan-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Haeundae Gaya Milmyeon, founded in May 1998, is a famous milmyeon (wheat noodles) restaurant, a local Busan dish that has been loved for a long time. Milmyeon was created during the Korean War. Refugees who missed the taste of Hamheung-style naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) made noodles using wheat flour instead of buckwheat, which was difficult to find in Busan at the time, and milmyeon became a local food in Busan. Haeundae Gaya Milmyeon boils brisket, shank, native chicken feet, ginger, onion, garlic, and various herbal medicines for 48 hours to create their broth. Then, the broth is aged for more than a year. A bowl of chewy milymeon noodles is served in a refreshing, icy broth topped with pickled radish, cucumber, boiled egg, and meat garnish. In addition to milmyeon, the restaurant also sells bibimmyeon (spicy noodles) and mandu (dumplings) with impressive chewy mandu skin.
Cafe Cha Chinatown Branch (카페 차 차이나타운점)
2024-01-04
20 Chinatown-ro 59beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon
This is the Chinatown branch of Cafe Cha, famous for its Dalgona Milk Tea in Seongsu-dong. In addition to the representative menu items, Dalgona Milk Tea and Dalgona Coffee, the café also offers signature blended teas with pretty names such as Dasichaeum (one more fill), Hyanggiroum (fragrant), Neogeureoum (merciful), and Singgeureoum (refreshing). It also has a variety of dessert menus, with the most popular dessert being Dalgona Butter Salt Bread. The café has a large parking lot, and customers can use it for 90 minutes free of charge.
Gonghwachun (공화춘)
2024-01-04
43 Chinatown-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
Gonghwachun, one of the Chinese restaurants in Chinatown, opened in 1905 and is famous as the birthplace of jjajangmyeon. The original Gonghwachun building is currently used as Jjajangmyeon Museum, and the current Gonghwachun main branch operates in a building that was founded in 2004. Among the various menus, Gonghwachun Jjajangmyeon is a must-try. This signature menu serves the noodles and the black bean sauce separately. The sauce contains a various ingredients cut in large bite-sized pieces, making it even more delicious. It also offers various course menu options, including lunch, couple, and family courses.
Café Motorrad Hapcheon Branch (카페 모토라드 합천)
2023-12-22
525 Hapcheonhosu-ro, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
Café Motorrad is a haven for motorcycle bikers. In line with the motorcycle concept, the café's interior has actual motorcycles and motorcycle-related photos displayed here and there. However, the café is located in an area that is easier to reach by a personal vehicle. The terrace has large windows and many seats, so visitors comfortably relax while enjoying the view of Hapcheon with a cup of coffee. The signature menu here is Motorrad coffee, which comes with cream and pistachio toppings.
Bugeomaeul (북어마을)
2023-12-22
34 Hoeyanggwangwangdanji-gil, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
Bugeomaeul is a bugeo jjim (braised dried pollack) restaurant located within Hapcheonho Hoeyang Tourist Resort, where visitors can get enjoy the best view of the lake. People often enjoy dried pollack as a braised dish in Korea. It is rich in protein and amino acids, known to prevent aging and improve liver function. Above all, it is an excellent detox food, and Koreans often eat bugeo jjim as a hangover food. Bugeomaeul uses their original sauce and recipe for a mouthwatering dish. The restaurant also has after-meal add-on options like noodles, which can be mixed with the remaining sauce for a more filling meal. The restaurant is located right in front of Hapcheonho Lake, allowing visitors to enjoy the meal comfortably with a pleasant sight in view.
Café By Chance (우연하게도)
2024-04-07
188-13 Urim-ro, Geumsan-myeon, Gimje-si, Jeonbuk-do
Café By Chance, located in Cheongdo-ri, Gimje-si, is an excellent place to relax while seeing the beautifully decorated garden and fountain spouting cool water. Guests can also sit with their dogs at the outdoor tables, making it a great place to spend leisurely time with one’s beloved dog. This place is also famous for its oven-baked pizzas, and its signature menu item is Oven-baked Gorgonzola Cheese Pizza. The chewy texture of the dough improves the flavor of the pizza. Moreover, there are various menu items such as figs, sweet potatoes, pepperoni, and margherita. Guests can choose two flavors and enjoy a half-and-half oven-baked pizza.
* Pets allowed
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