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The Halal Guys (할랄가이즈 홍대)

82 2024-03-19

10 Hongik-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-332-1802

The Halal Guys is a Middle Eastern halal food specialty restaurant that originated in New York, USA, offering dishes prepared in accordance with Islamic law. Their main menu includes the falafel platter, which is made by mixing chickpeas, onions, garlic, and spices and served with salad, as well as the combo sandwiche featuring chicken and beef with their special sauce. It is located near Hongik University.

Gogung (고궁)

44 2024-03-19

9, Pyeongtaek 1-ro 12beon-gil, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-651-1716

This Korean restaurant, established in 1994, offers three main dishes: Jukkumibokkeum (Stir-fried webfoot octopus), Budaejjigae (Sausage jjigae) (stew made with ham, sausage, kimchi, green onions, and the like), and Altang (Spicy fish roe soup). The flavors are relatively light on seasoning, making them suitable for a wide range of palates. The side dishes at Gogung complement spicy food well, including the refreshing Dongchimi (Radish water kimchi).

Hanjeongsik Daemun (한정식대문)

67 2024-03-19

139-6 Sirubong-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-956-0843

Hanjeongsik Daemun is a traditional Korean restaurant known for its set meals featuring nutritious pot rice and around 15 side dishes made with natural ingredients. Their main menu includes ganjang gejang jeongsik (soy sauce marinated crab set menu), bori gulbi jeongsik (barley-aged dried yellow croaker set menu), and jeonbok galbi jjim jeongsik (braised abalone and galbi set menu). They offer a variety of Korean table d'hote courses such as sura jeongsik (royal kitchen course table) and teuk jeongsik (special course table), each consisting of 5-6 special dishes, all at reasonable prices. Located in a renovated hanok, next to the Banghak-dong Catholic Church.

Maehwa Banjeom (매화반점)

70 2024-03-19

96 Dongil-ro 18-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-498-1939

Maehwa Banjeom offers a fusion of Lamb skewers, lamb chops, and traditional Chinese cuisine. Fresh vegetables and sauces are used daily to prepare dishes upon order. While yangkkochi (lamb skewers) and guobaorou (sweet and sour pork in sweet rice batter) are signature dishes, gaji bokkeum (stir-fried eggplant) and cream saeu (shrimp with cream sauce) are also popular choices. Located within the alley of Lamb Skewers Street, just 300 meters from Exit 5 of Konkuk University Station.

Monte Bianco (몬테비안코)

5703 2024-03-19

73, Pyeongtaekhangman-gil, Poseung-eup, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-8053-7777

Monte Bianco is a restaurant on the 15th floor with a great view of Pyeongtaek Port and the Seohaedaegyo Bridge. Its signature menu is the Live Lobster Special, which includes the house wine. Monte Bianco is housed in a rotating glass cylinder, so one reaches a full circle in 3 hours as one dines. Don’t miss the beautiful sunset beyond the Seohaedaegyo Bridge.

Sanya (산야)

15588 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.

Bongraeheon (Mayfield Hotel) (봉래헌(메이필드호텔))

17073 2024-03-19

94, Banghwa-daero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2660-9020

Bongraeheon is a restaurant serving Korean table d’hote, inspired by the royal court of Joseon, in a beautiful traditional hanok building with Dancheong (decorative coloring). The building has a garden with grasses and trees, a garden to the back, and a pond. There are six private rooms and two large halls. Bongraeheon’s menu consists of five course meals: a la carte dishes, and vegan dishes which are flavored using traditional methods and choice ingredients from all around of Korea, once used to prepare the King’s table.

Buheung Hoetjip (부흥횟집)

16784 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.

Gulttukchon (굴뚝촌)

29296 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.

Jebiho Restaurant (제비호 식당)

19556 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.

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