Busan(Suyeong-gu)

Yunhi Hoetjip is located in Millak/Minrak Waterfront Park and specializes in naturally caught raw fish and maeun-tang (spicy fish stew). Their popular attraction is that customers are allowed to choose their fish directly while they're still alive in the tank.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

You can taste the naturally grown Korean beans, Jangdan beans, and traditional soybean from Gangwon-do. A full course meal with steamed snow crab, sliced live fish, Maesaengi soup, and 10 different kinds of side dishes with rice steamed in bamboo is served. This place is frequently visited by overseas VIPs and foreigners.*Best Korean Restaurant as designated by The Seoul Metropolitan Government


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si)

Housed in an old hanok (traditional Korean house) Sukyoung Sikdang (숙영식당) is a restaurant famous for its glutinous barley rice meal. Various kinds of grains are mixed with glutinous barley rice to make a sticky and savory rice dish complete with seven different kinds of wild greens. For an extra boost of flavor, try mixing in the various herbs provided with lots of dressing and sesame oil. Even though the meal comes with bean paste-jjigae, if you’re still hungry take a trip to the traditional bakery located nearby (‘Hwangnam Bread’) for an extra special treat.


Daegu(Jung-gu)

Daebaek Sonkalguksu (대백손칼국수, hand-pulled noodle soup) is a popular Korean restaurant in Daegu. The chef pulls the noodles himself to make them more chewy. Then, he serves them in the anchovy and kelp broth based soup that can be enjoyed any time of day or year. The restaurant also serves complimentary boribap (barley rice) and doenjang (soybean paste).    


Busan(Haeundae-gu) , Haeundae

Haeundae beach has shallow waters and the difference between high and low tides is small. The facilities are also well maintained, making this first rate beach a popular summer holiday destination. Donbaekseom Hoetjip is a nearby gourmet restaurant. It is a three story white building with a curved glass front on the second floor. The hearty modeum-hoe (assorted sliced raw fish) is the flagship dish of this restaurant. The portion is quite filling, despite the deceptively low price. You can enjoy the fresh raw fish of Busan, or any of the other dishes such as hoe-deopbap (raw fish bibimbap) and maeun-tang (spicy fish stew) which are also tasty.


Gwangju(Dong-gu)

A famous local restaurant, Cheongwonmomil (청원모밀) has been serving buckwheat noodle soup since 1960. Buckwheat noodles are popular in Korea, as they are both flavorful and refreshing, especially when eaten with kkaduki (radish kimchi).


Seoul(Yeongdeungpo-gu) , Yeouido・Yeongdeungpo・Mapo

With a solid tradition lasting over a half-century, Daemunjeom serves the best Ohyang jangyuk (steamed pork) in town. Even though their major business category falls under Chinese cuisine, the restaurant does not serve jajangmyeon (black soy bean noodles), which is considered to be one of the most inexpensive and popular meals many Koreans favor. Interestingly, this place is still favored by many clientele for their delicious dumplings and ohyang janguk.


Busan(Busanjin-gu)

Maetteok, the name of the restaurant, is short for Maeun Tteok-bokki (spicy stir-fried rice cake in English). This restaurant claims to be the first to start serving spicy stir-fried rice cake.


Seoul(Mapo-gu) , Yeouido・Yeongdeungpo・Mapo

Cafe B-hind typifies a quiet, secluded place located behind the highways, away from the heart of the city. The cafe is decorated with a glass window, large chalkboard wall, a cozy exterior that fits the elegant interior, and seducing music to go along with the mood of the room. Also, the highly praised Expresso Macchiato, Cappuccino, and Cafe Mocha feature on their elaborate coffee menu. "This Month's Sandwich" is also selected every month, providing great tasting sandwiches that add to the overall experience. Wine novices may also indulge themselves in a sweet glass of wine without the worry of being detected as an inexperienced wine drinker. Furthermore, B-hind is located on the streets of Hongik University, where people can enjoy the culture, shopping at the free market, or watching one of many street performances. This is the perfect cafe where younger crowds can come and enjoy a nice snack.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Hyoja Bakery is a cozy and small bakery famous for supplying nutritious and healthy baked goods for Cheongwadae (the Blue House), Seoul Government Complex and 10 kindergarten schools. The bakery has been in the same spot for nearly 3 decades, located in Seochon, Jongno-gu. The 24/7 store is 3 stories tall, where the 2nd and 3rd floors are used for producing delicious breads, and the 1st floor is the sales venue. From donuts, to croquettes and bagels, they make a wide variety of delicious breads. Among the many great treats, the most famous is the homemade corn bread filled with sweet corn, minced onion, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots. Although Hyoja does not have point saving cards like many chain stores do, it does offer a lot of free samples, and additional free breads for purchases over 10,000 won. Customers make repeat visits for this kind of service only found at small bakeries like Hyoja.