2024-02-06
91-3 Eosu-ro, Dongducheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
031-862-6640
Operating since 1984, Cheogajip Budaejjigae specializes in budae jjigae (sausage jjigae) in Dongducheon. Their unique take on this dish involves the use of red chili paste, setting it apart from regular budae jjigae. Their budae jjigae includes generously long sausages, with the quantity tailored to the number of diners. Another crowd-pleaser is the budae bokkeum (stir-fried hams and sausages), a stir-fried assortment of various sausages, ham, bacon, udon noodles, and vegetables, which particularly appeals to the younger customers.
2024-02-16
33-11 Ihyoseok-gil, Bongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
033-335-4594
Memilkkotpilmuryeop is a Gangwon local food restaurant renowned for its buckwheat delicacies. One of their standout dishes is the ganjang namul memil guksu (buckwheat noodles with soy sauce salad), a refreshing noodles featuring a subtly flavored soy sauce-infused broth. The restaurant places a strong emphasis on using buckwheat grown in-house and organic vegetables to enhace the taste of their offerings. Additionally, their memil jeonbyeong (buckwheat crepe) stuffed with minced kimchi and vegetables, and gamja mandu (potato mandu), are also must-try specialties.
2024-02-28
45 Dasan-ro 747beon-gil, Joan-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Gamnamu Jip, known for its grilled eel dishes, offers a dining experience with views of Paldangho Lake. In addition to grilled eel, they also serve megi maeuntang (spicy catfish stew) and dakbokkeumtang (spicy braised chicken). Nearby attractions include the Birth Home of Jeong Yagyong, commemorating a Silhak scholar during the late Joseon dynasty, and the the Museum of Silhak, which showcases the reform-minded academic trends of that era. The area is ideal for a pleasant stroll along the Dasan Trail and around the Paldangho Lake following a meal.
2024-03-19
253-6 Samhwa-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
033-534-9199
This restaurant specializes in daenamu tongbap (steamed rice in bamboo tube) and other healthful dishes that exclusively use natural flavorings. The daenamu tongbap, notable for its complex flavor, is prepared with 12 types of grains filled into a bamboo tube before steaming. It is served alongside choices like bulgogi jeongol (bulgogi hot pot), ori jeongol (duck hot pot), and bullak jeongol (bulgogi and octopus hot pot). The menu also features gamja jeon (potato pancake) and ori gui (grilled duck). Additionally, the restaurant boasts a garden that is home to 180 varieties of wildflowers and herbs.
2024-03-18
38 Banam-gil, Geojin-eup, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
Haeoreum Geojinhang Saengseon Jjim, located near Banam Beach, is known for its delicious seafood dishes. Popular menu items include kodari jjim (braised half-dried pollack) and modeum saengseon jorim (assorted braised fish). All dishes are prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients and are accompanied by eight types of side dishes. The kodari jjim impresses with its sweet and savory flavors, while the modeum saengseon jorim features tender, freshly-caught fish. The restaurant also offers accommodations.
2024-02-16
1113 Jajangnamusup-gil, Inje-eup, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
Located near the Wondae-ri Birch Forest, this noodle restaurant is known for its makguksu (buckwheat noodles), characterized by chewy noodles in a cool and tangy broth. Other menu items include gomchwi suyuk (boiled pork slices with Fischer’s ragwort), incorporating Inje's specialty, Fischer’s ragwort, and crispy gamja jeon (potato pancake). The restaurant takes pride in milling its own buckwheat and uses a specific quantity of this freshly milled buckwheat to craft the noodles, ensuring quality and consistency in every dish.
2024-02-19
19-4 Araetsangni-gil, Pyeongchang-eup, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
033-332-0505
Trouts House is a unique establishment that combines a trout hoetjib with a trout farm. They meticulously maintain an optimal environment for trout farming, which yields fish with a chewy texture, free from any fishy aftertaste, and characterized by a delicate, clean flavor. The restaurant offers various trout dishes for guests to enjoy. Options include muchim where trout is mixed with vegetables, soybean powder, sesame oil, and minced garlic, and deopbap, where trout is served over rice. In addition to songeo hoe (sliced raw trout), their menu also features songeo gui (grilled trout), songeo twigim (deep-fried trout), and a dish with thistle rice.
2024-02-26
35 Olympic-ro, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
033-335-5477
Napjak Sikdang is a beloved local spot known for its osam bulgogi (spicy squid and pork belly bulgogi), a Korean dish made by stir-frying fresh squid, samgyeopsal (pork belly), and bulgogi in a special sauce. It pairs perfectly with a milder hwangtae guk (dried pollack soup) or the refreshing makguksu (buckwheat noodles), creating a balanced and flavorful dining experience.
2024-02-16
133 Bukhangang-ro, Joan-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
031-576-9009
Giwajip Sundubu is a soft bean curd specialty restaurant housed in a hanok, offering an authentic traditional atmosphere. The bean curd is made using only natural broth and 100% Korean-grown soybeans, without any chemical additives. This traditional method produces bean curd with a rich, deep flavor and a savory taste. Fresh soft bean curd is made regularly, allowing diners to enjoy freshly scooped, warm, and soft bean curd as part of their meal.
2024-03-18
29 Geojinhang-gil, Geojin-eup, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
033-682-1970
Jebiho Restaurant at Geojin Port in Goseong specializes in saengtae jjigae (pollack Jjigae). Saengtae jjigae, a dish prepared by cutting freshly-caught pollack into pieces and boiling them in soup, is known for its clean and light flavor. The menu also features dongtae tang (pollack soup), galchi jorim (braised cutlassfish), and modeum saengseon jorim (assorted braised fish). Geojin Port is situated near attractions like Geojin 1-ri Beach, Geojin Lighthouse Sunrise Park, as well as Geojin Haemajibong Forest Park. The Goseong Unification Observatory is just a 10-minute drive away.