Bada Hwangje (바다황제)

1.8Km 2024-02-23

43 Daeheung-ro 121beon-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon
0507-1411-5665

Bada Hwangje is renowned for its fresh seafood cuisine. Their signature offering is a course menu that includes freshly sliced raw fish and a spicy seafood stew. Accompanying these are a well-curated selection of standard side dishes, fresh vegetables for wraps, and an impressive array of 15 appetizers. Another highly popular dish at Bada Hwangje is the jeonbok haesintang (chicken and seafood soup with abalone). This soup is meticulously simmered with a variety of seafood, duck, five key ingredients, and a blend of Korean herbs.

Hanyeong Sikdang (한영식당)

1.9Km 2024-02-15

6 Gyeryong-ro 874beon-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon

Hanyeong Sikdang, conveniently situated near Seodaejeonnegeori Station, is famed for its dak bokkeumtang (spicy braised chicken). Their signature dish, dak bokkeumtang, is a delectable stew made with chicken, potatoes, onions, and green onions. This dish is known for its savory flavor, which is enjoyably spicy but not overwhelming, making it suitable for a wide range of palates. The harmonious blend of flavors from the chicken and potatoes is a highlight of the meal. Additionally, a popular choice among diners is to fry rice in the leftover sauce, creating a delightful dish to enjoy after finishing the meat.

Sariwon Myeonok Main Store (사리원면옥 본점)

1.9Km 2024-02-23

62 Junggyo-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
042-256-6506

Sariwon Myeonok, a well-known restaurant in Daejeon, specializes in traditional Pyeongyang-style cuisine, with their Pyeongyang naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) being the highlight of their menu. This dish is particularly notable for its light yet flavorful broth. Alongside their signature naengmyeon, the restaurant also offers other popular dishes such as galbitang (galbi soup) and sobulgogi (beef bulgogi). The galbitang is renowned for its rich flavor achieved through long simmering, and the sobulgogi is delightfully accompanied by bean sprouts and mushrooms. These main courses are complemented with hot broth and an array of standard side dishes.

Daejeon Modern History Exhibition Hall (대전근현대사전시관(옛 충남도청사 본관))

1.9Km 2021-12-08

101, Jungang-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-270-4537

Daejeon Modern History Hall opened to the public on October 1, 2013 at the former main building of Chungcheongnam-do Provincial Government, Daejeon (Registered Cultural Heritage). Visitors can see various scenes of history and the development of Daejeon over the past 100 years from the early 20th century to current times. Daejeon operates a planned exhibition hall, special exhibition showcasing history, architecture, design, folk style and other varied fields as well as a rotating exhibition. Also, touring the main building of Chungcheongnam-do Provincial Government, music concerts and various cultural education programs are available in this cultural complex.

Crystal Residence Hotel / 크리스탈레지던스호텔

2.0Km 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.

Rainbow Korean Restaurant (무지개한정식)

2.0Km 2020-01-03

264, Bomun-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
+82-042-256-8881

Located in Daejeon, Rainbow Korean Restaurant offers a traditional fine dining experience of royal court cuisine. The restaurant is committed to producing authentic dishes made with locally produced fresh ingredients without any MSG.

The restaurant serves over 20 different menu items and goes way beyond standard dishes by offering delicacies such as sliced flatfish, ear shell mixed with vinegar pepper sauce, stirred turban shell, smoked duck, and steamed beef ribs. Separate rooms are available for private parties and a wide dining hall may be booked for rehearsal dinners, 60-year birthday parties, and other special events.

Jeongsikdang (정식당)

2.0Km 2024-03-05

37-13 Jungang-ro 130beon-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon
042-257-5055

Jeongsikdang is a traditional Korean restaurant that has been operating in the same location since the 1980s, maintaining a legacy of taste. Renowned for its spicy dakbokkeumtang (spicy braised chicken), it has expanded to a second branch. The fried rice cooked with the remaining seasoning from the dakbokkeumtang is also delicious. In addition to its signature dish, the menu includes traditional Korean dishes such as tojong hanbang baeksuk (whole chicken soup with medicinal herbs), ori baeksuk (whole duck soup), and mikkuraji twigim (Deep-fried loach).

Daejeon galbijip (대전갈비집)

2.1Km 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.

Sonamujip (소나무집)

2.1Km 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.

Sungsimdang (성심당)

2.1Km 2024-10-28

15 , Daejong-ro 480beon-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-254-4114

Sungsimdang was first established as a small bakery selling jjinbbang (steamed bun) in front of Daejeon Station in 1956, and has since become an iconic bakery that represents Daejeon as well as Korea's baked goods. Baked goods at Sungsimdang are all handmade using quality ingredients and reach almost 400 in variety, including breads that uses slow-bread process which requires a 16-hour fermentation.

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