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Daeheung-dong Culture and Arts Street (대흥동 문화예술의거리)

Daeheung-dong Culture and Arts Street (대흥동 문화예술의거리)

8.0Km    2025-10-23

Daeheung-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon

The Daeheung-dong area is the original downtown of Daejeon. There are buildings and cafes that evoke a sophisticated urban image, while landscapes reminiscent of the 1970s and 80s coexist. What stylishly decorates Daeheung-dong are the old and rustic-looking buildings and the vintage paintings drawn on the walls. In addition, there are old alleys, art supply stores, small theaters, and galleries.

Himart - Yongjeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 용전점)

Himart - Yongjeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 용전점)

8.1Km    2024-04-19

1262, Hanbat-daero, Dong-gu, Daejeon

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E-Mart - Daejeon Terminal Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 대전터미널)

8.1Km    2024-04-22

1689, Dongseo-daero, Dong-gu, Daejeon

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Sonamujip (소나무집)

Sonamujip (소나무집)

8.1Km    2024-12-02

대전광역시 중구 대종로460번길 59
042-256-1464

The signature dish here is ojingeo jjigae (squid stew) made by adding whole radish and water to spicy stir-fried squid and simmering it into a hearty stew. However, most visitors who visit Sonamujip add noodles to their ojingeo jjigae, turning it into what’s known as ojingeo kalguksu (noodle soup with squid). Ojingeo jjigae is a great example of how people in Daejeon enjoy adding their own twist on kalguksu. 

Crystal Residence Hotel / 크리스탈레지던스호텔

Crystal Residence Hotel / 크리스탈레지던스호텔

8.1Km    2025-03-05

38 , Daejong-ro 452beon-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-255-2933

Crystal Residence Hotel stands in the original downtown of Daejeon, Chungcheongnam-do, and is a business hotel catering for travelers, foreign tourists and business travelers. The hotel offers a variety of rooms, including Korean-style, bedroom-style and party rooms. Rooms have a washing machine and cooking facilities, and for business customers there is a meeting space in the 1st floor lobby. Transport links are good, with Daejeon Station and Jungang-ro subway station nearby. Also nearby is the famous Euneungjeong Street and Sky Road shopping area.

Gaecheon Sikdang (개천식당)

Gaecheon Sikdang (개천식당)

8.1Km    2024-02-15

41-1 Daejeon-ro 779beon-gil, Dong-gu, Daejeon

Gaecheon Sikdang, located in Daejeon Jungang Market, is a restaurant specializing in mandu. They are known for their handmade Hamgyeongdo-style mandu. The menu offers a variety of dishes including manduguk (mandu soup), gukbap (rice soup), jjinmandu (steamed mandu), and deep-fried mandu. The signature dish of the restaurant is manduguk, which is distinguished by its boiled pork slices and glass noodles, offering a hearty and flavorful experience similar to the enjoyment of galbitang (galbi soup).

Daejeon galbijip (대전갈비집)

Daejeon galbijip (대전갈비집)

8.1Km    2024-02-15

28 Daeheung-ro 175beon-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon

Daejeon galbijip is renowned for its pork galbi, with their standout dish being dwaeji galbi (grilled pork galbi). This high-quality, thick-cut meat is known for its delicate and subtle flavor. The pork ribs, cooked over charcoal, are particularly enjoyable when paired with green onion threads or the restaurant's special sauce. Standard accompaniments include yeolmu kimchi (young summer radish kimchi), a salad, and vegetables for wraps, all of which are available for refills. Pairing the tender pork with naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) is recommended, as it adds a richer dimension to the flavor profile.

Banchan Sikdang (반찬식당)

Banchan Sikdang (반찬식당)

8.1Km    2024-02-15

484 Bomunsangongwon-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon

Situated at the gateway to Bomunsan Mountain, Banchan Sikdang is known for its expertise in steamed barley rice. This dish is typically presented with vegetables and red chili paste, and it's mixed with a choice of either perilla or sesame oil, enhancing its flavors. The restaurant's standard side dishes include biji jjigae (pureed soybean jjigae), doenjang jjigae (soybean paste jjigae), and gyeranjjim (steamed eggs). Additionally, their savory green onion pancake, enriched with squid and chives, is a highly recommended specialty.

Baekcheonjip Sikdang (백천집식당)

8.1Km    2024-02-15

119 Junggyo-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

Baekcheonjip Sikdang, situated within Daejeon Jungang Market, is renowned for its sundae dishes. The standout item on their menu is sundae gukbap (sundae and rice soup), a savory and flavorful dish where sundae is presented in a broth within a hot pot, ensuring a delightful experience free from any unwanted odors. The addition of kimchi enhances the dish's overall taste. Additionally, sundae is available as a standalone menu option.