Jeollabuk-do(Jeonju-si)

Damun (다문) is housed in several hanok (traditional Korean buildings) in the Hanok Village of Gyo-dong, Jeonju-si. In business at the same location for over four decades, Damun serves cuisine that is completely free of MSG and made using only fresh seasonal ingredients. All dishes are made to order, ensuring only the freshest quality and taste. The restaurant is famous throughout Jeonju for its simple yet delicious food.


Jeollabuk-do(Namwon-si)

Located in Dalgung Village, Baemsa Valley, Jirisan Mountain, Jirisan Restaurant is famous for its black pork barbeque prepared with locally raised pigs. Black pork is barbequed and served with kimchi ripen over three years. Visitors can enjoy the chewy and flavorful black pork outdoors. Also, visitors can freely enjoy 17 different menus including Sanchaejungshik (full course meal with wild greens), chicken dishes made with locally raised chicken and Maeuntang (spicy soup) and purchase regional products such as Gorosoe mineral water, various kinds of wild greens, Reishi mushrooms and honey. Moreover, this restaurant was introduced on TV as a popular restaurant, so people from all over the country are visiting. In Dalgung Villge where the restaurant is located, there are a lot of accommodations and restaurants, and in the nearby Dalgung Valley, families, travelers or hikers can take a rest.


Jeollabuk-do(Jeonju-si)

Hankookjib literally means 'Korean house.' The restaurant serves Jeonju bibimbap, kongnamul haejangguk (spicy bean sprout soup), sagol gomtang (thick beef bone soup), doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew), and samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup). Many well-known figures, including former presidents of Korea, have been sited as enjoying the authentic Jeonju bibimbap here.  


Gangwon-do(Chuncheon-si)

Since opening in 1999, the owner of Jasmine has been the talk of the town because of his good nature. He provided food to neighbors in need and offered scholarship money to students from poor families (Gangwondomin Ilbo July 2002, Gangwon Ilbo December 2004, etc…) with the belief that people should share even in general tough times. The owner is very enthusiastic about serving customers the right way. He even hired a Chinese cook for tourists from China and Taiwan who came to Chuncheon because of Hallyu, or the Korean wave. In addition to authentic Chinese dishes for Chinese customers, the restaurant also serves other types of Chinese dishes that suit the tastes of Koreans. With the management philosophy that fresh ingredients are a must in bringing out the best flavor, the restaurant owner uses seafood from Mokpo and vegetables from Chuncheon in preparing delicious Chinese dishes for customers. The owner even holds a meeting every morning with the staff to provide better dishes and service.


Gangwon-do(Sokcho-si)

Opened 20 years ago, Ilchulbong Hoetjip (a raw fish restaurant) has special rooms designated for the comfort of international customers on the second floor and banquet rooms on the third floor. Located near the beach, the restaurant commands a great view of East Sea from the third floor.


Gangwon-do(Sokcho-si)

Odaeyang Hoetjip, located in Jangsahang Port is sure to satisfy the most discriminating of customers. It’s located conveniently close to Seoraksan Mountain, Waterpia, and other great tourist destinations.


Gangwon-do(Pyeongchang-gun)

The restaurant opened in 1999 with 76 seats, but after it was remodeled in 2008 and the number of seats was increased to 126, among which 40 are Western style seating to accommodate the needs of international guests and elderly people. The interior is decorated with photos taken by the restaurant owner to add to the unique atmosphere. The owner turned the traditional Korean dish of gondeurebap (steamed rice with seasoned cirsium) into something new, serving it in a dolsot (hot stone bowl). The restaurant serves more than 20 different types of side dishes to satisfy customers' various tastes.


Gangwon-do(Sokcho-si)

Hansongjeong Garden is owned by a first-rate chef who only uses carefully selected ingredients. The owner-chef won the Grand Prize in the SIFE Seoul International Culinary Competition 2007 and received a bronze medal for his work at the Gangwon Tour Service Competition. He also has a patent on Eolgari Nangmyeon (Cold Buckwheat Noodles with Eolgari Kimchi).


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Gangwon-do(Sokcho-si)

Manseok Dak-gangjeong (sweet and sour chicken) is located in Jungang Market of Sokcho. Since 1983, Manseok has been one of the top sweet and sour chicken restaurants in Sokcho.


Gangwon-do(Yangyang-gun)

Located to the left of the entrance to Kwandong University, Nogwon Galbi is a restaurant specializing in galbi (grilled beef ribs). The three-story restaurant building has a spacious parking lot and dining halls large enough to accommodate customers in groups. The restaurant serves Korean beef raised in Yangyang, accompanied by seven tasty side dishes. All the food in this restaurant is seasoned with fresh sesame oil extracted from sesame produced at local farms.