Mallijihwa Main Branch (만리지화 본점)

2025-11-26

17 Jong-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Mallijihwa, which embodies the meaning "eel that travels 10,000 ri and met fire," is an eel dining brand that modernizes the depth of Korean gastronomy. The restaurant's name was inspired by the eel's remarkable strength to swim across vast oceans to its spawning grounds—so significant that it is referred to as "malli fish" in the "Donguibogam" ("A Precious Mirror of Eastern Medicine"). Hence the name, Mallijihwa specializes in serving grilled eel, which is carefully grill with briquettes. The restaurant reinterprets eel with Korean aesthetics, offering a comfortable and elegant dining experience in a space that blends traditional architectural elements with a modern twist. The dishes served here offers an outstanding dining experience where the texture of the eel melts in one's mouth, and its flavor lingers long after. Signature dishes include grilled eel rice bowls, grilled eel, eel gujeolpan (platter of nine delicacies), and eel meal courses. The restaurant also offers seasonal lunch box made with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Pyeongang Yul Flagship & Teahouse (편강 율 플래그십&티하우스)

2025-11-26

35-4 Bukchon-ro 5ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Pyeongang Yul Flagship & Teahouse is a cafe in Bukchon Hanok Village near Gyeongbokgung Palace. The first floor is a teahouse where one can enjoy Korean tea infused with traditional ingredients and delightful desserts with a view of the cafe's serene garden, and the second floor is a flagship store of Pyeongang Yul, a K-beauty brand known for integrating hanbang (traditional Korean medicine) in their skincare products. The third floor features a rooftop that offers a sweeping view of the Bukchon Hanok Village and Gyeongbokgung Palace.

BBQ Yul (고깃집열)

2025-10-27

48 Seocho-daero 78-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

BBQ Yul, a Korean barbecue restaurant in Gangnam, boasts deep flavors of pork aged for 336 hours and charcoal. All meats are sourced domestically and cooked by the skilled staff to ensure optimal cooking and flavor. The interior is composed of warm lighting and wooden decor, and opening the folding door reveals an open space like a terrace.

Wumok (우모크)

2025-10-27

22 Eonju-ro 170-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Wumok is a hanu (Korean beef) omakase restaurant that reinterprets Korean beef through fire and smoke, with its core philosophy centered on fire, wood, Korean beef, and smoke. The hanu used is a premium-grade hanu from Goryeong, Gyeongsangbuk-do. All dishes are prepared meticulously, balancing the texture and flavor. The interior is composed of dark wood and soft lighting, creating a quiet and focused dining environment.

Dojeong Yukgwan (도정육관)

2025-10-27

42 Seocho-daero 78-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Dojeong Yukgwan is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Gangnam. Every morning, fresh rice is milled on-site to cook the rice, and carefully aged meat is served alongside. The meat is aged at a consistent temperature and humidity, resulting in a tender texture and deep flavor. The meat is grilled over charcoal, with staff grilling the meat to serve it in optimal condition. A variety of side dishes are served alongside the food. The interior features warm lighting and wooden interiors, creating a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere.

Soje-dong Cafe Street (소제동 카페 거리)

2025-10-23

53 Suhyang-gil, Dong-gu, Daejeon

Soje-dong Cafe Street is a cafe village located in Daejeon. This area has long been neglected and underdeveloped. However, recently, various shops have opened, adding a youthful touch to the old buildings, from Italian restaurants remodeled from old buildings to unique cafes and restaurants converted from over 70-year-old buildings. With a retro sentiment that evokes nostalgia for middle-aged and older generations, it has transformed into a cafe street, attracting diverse visitors. While it's nice to choose a cafe in Soje-dong Cafe Street to enjoy tea or visit a gallery to appreciate artworks, another way to enjoy this place is to take an alley tour in Soje-dong and stroll through the cafe street to admire the murals painted on the walls. Soje-dong Cafe Street is conveniently located near Daejeon Station, making it easy for visitors to reach.

Pyeonbaek Sanghoe Jecheon Branch (편백상회 제천점)

2025-10-23

146 Myeongnyun-ro, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Pyeonbaeksanghoe Jecheon is an all-you-can-eat shabu-shabu restaurant located in Gyodong, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do. It has a menu that allows customers to enjoy cypress-steamed dishes, shabu shabu, Vietnamese spring rolls, and a salad bar all in one place. The restaurant is characterized by serving fresh vegetables and first-grade meat. The spacious parking lot is convenient for groups and tourist vehicles, and the comfortable interior is suitable for families and groups. Private rooms are available for private dining, and there is a playroom for children, making it a great place to visit with kids. Fresh ingredients are airlifted in every morning, and meals are served in a clean and hygienic environment.

Maeheon 1935 (매헌1935)

2025-10-23

25 Sinmun-gil, Ganghwa-eup, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon

Maeheon 1935 is a restaurant in Gangwha-gun, Incheon that serves Korean dishes. The restaurant uses a renovated hanok built in 1935, and has a garden that blooms with plum blossoms. It is also located to many representative attractions of Ganghwa. The restaurant is characterized by serving a neat Korean food table for each person. Its representative menu items consist of bibimbap, hanu yukjeon (beef pancake), beef bulgogi, and more, made with fresh local ingredients that are produced in Ganghwa.

Eunheene Haejangguk (은희네해장국)

2025-10-31

8 Goma-ro 13-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
064-726-5622

Eunheene Haejangguk is a popular restaurant in Jeju that specializes in haejangguk (hangover soup). Characterized by fresh ingredients and rich broth, their haejangguk is loved by many for its comforting taste. In particular, the meat and spicy soup creates a savory depth of flavor, and the side dishes that complement the soup are delightful as well. It's a worthwhile place to visit for anyone who craves haejangguk while in Jeju.

Haenyeo Kitchen (해녀의 부엌)

2025-10-31

2265 Haemajihaean-ro, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Haenyeo Kitchen is a local food dining space where visitors can enjoy dishes handmade by Jeju's haenyeo (female divers) and performances that unfold their stories. Housed in a renovated old warehouse by the sea, visitors can savor meals prepared by the haenyeo themselves, using Jeju's seafood and bountiful ingredients. The performances here showcase the talent and dedication of young artists working across diverse fields, from spatial design and story development to planning, lighting, music, choreography, and acting, allowing visitors to fully immerse in the world of haenyeo.

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