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Uyungmyeongwan Cheonggyecheon Main Store (우육면관청계천점)

Uyungmyeongwan Cheonggyecheon Main Store (우육면관청계천점)

2024-04-19

75-2 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Uyungmyeongwan is a noodle restaurant specializing in uyungmyeon (beef noodle soup) located near Cheonggyecheon Stream. Its flagship dish is the uyungmyeon, which harmonizes tender meat with rich broth. In addition, they also sell freshly made sugyo (Chinese-style boiled mandu) filled with shrimp, pork, and young cabbage daily. Loved by locals and tourists alike for its clean yet flavorful broth and chewy noodles.

Pungcheonman Minmul Jangeo (풍천만민물장어)

Pungcheonman Minmul Jangeo (풍천만민물장어)

2024-04-15

22 Dalmaji-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Pungcheonman Minmul Jangeo specalizes in freshwater and mudflat eel. The restaurant has received the HACCP certification and serves only the freshest, 100% Korean eel. The eel served are all brought to the restaurant in the morning, and the side dishes are also made fresh each day. Many of the vegetables used in the side dishes are grown in the restaurant's very own smart farm.

Chodangbonjeom (초당본점)

Chodangbonjeom (초당본점)

2024-04-08

440, Gwangwang-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

Chodangbonjeom is a bean curd restaurant that's been in business for over 50 years and is located on the way to Seoraksan National Park (about 7.9 km). Bean curd hot pot and soft bean curd are the signature dishes here. Unlike regular bean curds, soft bean curds are not pressed in a mold, thus have a smoother, more delicate texture. Bean curd hot pots made with bean curd, various vegetables, and sauce are available along with many other dishes, so visitors can order based on their preferences. This restaurant is also famous for its side dishes. Sokcho's famous stuffed squid (squid stuffed with various vegetables and glass noodles) and potato pancakes made with pan-fried mashed potatoes go well with the main dish. Spicy soft bean curd stew is recommended to those who like spicy food. 

Sugyeongsa (수경사)

Sugyeongsa (수경사)

2024-04-08

25 Sajeong-ro 57beon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Sugyeongsa is a fusion Korean food restaurant renovated from a temple and a pond. The entrance is paved with marble and stone, creating a mysterious yet neat atmosphere, and the interior is simple, preserving the original form of a hanok and using white tones. The signature dish here is beef bulgogi with lotus leaf rice. The soy sauce-seasoned Gyeongju beef bulgogi, and lotus leaf rice will work up an appetite. The lotus leaf rice is a combination of rice and mixed grains wrapped in lotus leaves and steamed for an even healthier taste. Seasonal vegetables and side dishes are also provided. Also on the menu are Daereungwon deep-fried cheese, made with cheese rind, and beef brisket japchae pasta with seven kinds of vegetables, perilla seeds, and lotus root chips. A delicious meal can be enjoyed by anyone thanks to the restaurant's reinterpretation of traditional Korean food.

Daereungmyojji (대릉묘찌)

Daereungmyojji (대릉묘찌)

2024-04-08

1085 Poseok-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Try the unique combination of beaded ice cream and sweet rice cake, a traditional Korean dessert, at Daereungmyojji on Hwangridan Street near Daereungwon Ancient Tombs. The business offers take-out only, and there are no seats. Three menus are available: mugwort flavor sweet rice cake with pea filling, chocolate flavor sweet rice cake with filling made with Belgian dark chocolate, and sweet rice cake with red bean filling and crispy walnuts. Each serving of sweet rice cakes is cut into three or four pieces and served in a cup. In addition to being a unique dessert, the packaging has a cute rabbit drawing on it. The gift set contains eight pieces, perfect for people who want to enjoy a lot of desserts.

Chamsut Kkeomeok Doeji (참숯꺼먹돼지)

Chamsut Kkeomeok Doeji (참숯꺼먹돼지)

2024-04-08

414 Gwangmyeong-ro, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Chamsut Kkeomeok Doeji is a black pork restaurant that has been open for a long time in Gwangmyeong. The place serves black pork raised in the nature of Jirisan Mountain, 700 meters above sea level. The pork skin and fat are the highlights of the black pork belly. The more the meat is chewed on, the richer in flavor it becomes. Freshwater snail, leaf wraps and rice, kimchi jjigae, braised aged kimchi (has a more sour and deep taste than regular kimchi), spicy stir-fried pork, and cold buckwheat noodles are also available, perfect dishes for eating with grilled pork.

So All Too Bakery (소올투베이커리)

So All Too Bakery (소올투베이커리)

2024-04-08

6-6 Gahak-ro 85beon-gil, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do

So All Too Bakery is a large bakery and cafe located by the entrance to Gwangmyeong Cave. The venue offers many indoor and outdoor seatings along with a conveniently spacious parking lot. Travelers are greeted with the cafe's signature salt bread, which comes in various flavors with healthy toppings, including honeycomb, ink, button mushrooms, hot sausages, bacon, basil, and green onion. In addition, bagels, croissants, scones, sandwiches, and madeleines are also available.

Harbour Front (하버프론트)

Harbour Front (하버프론트)

2024-04-04

1-22 Jeongokhang-ro 14beon-gil, Seosin-myeon, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Harbour Front is a cafe with a great view of Jeongok Port. On clear days, visitors may take in the scenery of Jebudo Island while enjoying desserts and drinks. One can also enjoy the view from the sky lounge on the top floor. The signature dish here is waffles - sweet, thick waffles topped with whipped cream and various flavors of ice cream. Place one's order on the first floor, and go upstairs to enjoy the tranquil view of the port. There is also an elevator, making it easier to go upstairs.

Jeongok Eochon Food Bajirak Kalguksu (전곡어촌푸드 바지락칼국수)

Jeongok Eochon Food Bajirak Kalguksu (전곡어촌푸드 바지락칼국수)

2024-04-04

1-10 Jeongokhang-ro 14beon-gil, Seosin-myeon, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Recharge one's energy with a hot bowl of soup after cool water activities. This restaurant is located near Jeongok Port. The main menu is noodle soup made with fresh seafood caught in the West Sea. Thick and chewy noodles are made by cutting dough with a knife. Noodle soup with seafood is delicious and nutritious. One can feel the harmony of flavors when eating noodle soup with clams and noodle soup boiled with various types of seafood with seafood and green onion pancakes, made by kneading various seafood and vegetables in batter and pan-frying them. Seafood lovers should also try steamed clams with a rich flavor or griddled octopus with spicy sauce.

Eo_di Café (어디카페)

Eo_di Café (어디카페)

2024-04-03

291 Oseongseo-ro, Oseong-myeon, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do

This is a café about 20 minutes away from Pyeongtaek Station. It is located on the riverside and is ideal for enjoying a cup of coffee while admiring the tranquil natural beauty of Pyeongtaek both during the day and at night. On nice days, visitors can enjoy dessert on the roof while taking in the fresh breeze and the scenic view of Pyeongtaek. Brunch is available from 11:00 to 15:00 during lunch and from 17:00 to 19:30 during dinner, with ample seating. The signature dish is Hangover pasta, a seafood pasta with crab, abalone, shrimp, and other seafood that satisfies one's appetite with a spicy flavor that is good for curing a hangover. Sandwich coffees are also available, providing a satisfying dessert time.