Curious about Korean cuisines and exploring hidden gems in trendy cities? Then buckle up and join us on this appetizing journey.
Gaecheon Restaurant (개천식당)
The next venue we introduce is a popular spot known for Northern style dumplings around Daejeon station: Gaechunsikdang. Start with their king dumplings full of innards and dumpling soup filled with glass noodles. If the soup tastes a bit plain, add their special seasoning sauce and you’ll be able to enjoy a spicier dumpling soup.
- address : 39-2, Daejeon-ro 779beon-gil, Dong-gu, Daejeon
- phone : 042-256-5627
- operating time : 11:30 – 20:30
- break time : No information
- holidays : Monday
Port’alba (포르탈바)
Our first stop is the Portale Bar, a renowned spot for pasta and wood-fired pizza lovers around Cheonan Asan station. With a wood-fired oven tucked in a kitchen corner, it offers crispy pizzas with an irresistible texture. It received certification from the Naples Pizza Association, so you can trust its pizza pedigree. But it’s not all pizzas. Their pasta, generously topped with quality ingredients, won’t disappoint you. Try different pastas along with their pizzas for a fulfilling experience!
- address : 7-1 Buldang 16-gil, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do
- phone : 041-566-2546
- operating time : Mon-Fri: 11:00 – 22:00, Sat-Sun: 12:00 – 22:00
- break time : No information
- holidays : No information
Jungdong Cultural Company (정동문화사)
If you are a fan of baked desserts, you’re in for a treat! A dessert gem hidden around Daejeon Station, Jungdong Cultural Company offers various baked goods including Egg tarts, Cannele, Financiers, and Scones. Especially, their egg tarts are brimmed with a soft custard interior within the crispy pastry exterior, your taste buds will be in cloud nine.
- address : 22, Taejeon-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon
- phone : 070-8800-0231
- operating time : Mon-Fri: 09:00 – 21:00, Sat: 09:00 – 20:00
- break time : No information
- holidays : Sunday
Sapa Kitchen (사파키친)
Dive into our next destination, the city of food, Daegu. We’re introducing you to an Asian Fusion restaurant near Dongdaegu Station, Sapa Kitchen. You can enjoy a hearty bowl of rice noodles for a fair price of 8,000 won, with a refreshingly spicy and cool soup. Shrimp rice is topped with savory cheese and served with chili-sauce-grilled shrimp, making it an instant one-dish finish!
- address : No information
- phone : No information
- operating time : No information
- break time : No information
- holidays : No information
Tamnaheukdon (탐라흑돈)
For those who are more for meat than Western dishes, Tamnaheukdon in Asan boasts popularity among locals as a Jeju black pork restaurant. Savor the juicy pork grilled on a hot plate and dipped in Meju (fermented soybean) sauce which is a magical combo. Pair it with their fish soy sauce for an enhanced flavor profile.
- address : Waimol 2F C-201, 210 Gwangjang-ro, Baebang-eup, Asan, Chungcheongnam-do
- phone : 041-553-0007
- operating time : No information
- break time : No information
- holidays : No information
We hope you enjoyed our little culinary trip around Korea! There are many more eateries to uncover, but that’s a feast for another day. Excited for more mouth-watering adventures? Then don’t forget to subscribe to our blog for the latest updates.