Mujigae Pension Espresso (무지개펜션에스프레소) – Homepage https://www.instagram.com/mujigaepension Mujigae Pension Espresso, situated in the southernmost part of Hongpo Village on Geojedo Island, is a café specializing in espresso. In addition to espresso, the café serves black tea and caffè lattes, complemented by yanggaeng (sweet red bean jelly). With windows throughout, the café offers breathtaking panoramic views…
Yedamwon (예담원) Yedamwon is a traditional Korean restaurant situated in Namsa Yedamchon Village, near the entrance of Jirisan Mountain. The highlight of the menu, Maehwa jeongsik (maehwa set menu), features a delightful array of local dishes, including suyuk (boiled pork slices), saengseon gui (grilled fish), and dotorimuk muchim (acorn jelly salad). Renowned for its commitment…
Gyeonggi Sikdang (경기식당) Gyeonggi Sikdang is nestled near the Tongdosa Temple, one of Korea’s three major temples. It is celebrated for its expertise in Korean cuisine. The restaurant’s signature dish is sanchae bibimbap (wild vegetable bibimbap), a vibrant mix of at least five types of namul (salad) harmoniously blended with their homemade gochujang (red chili…
Ttungbo Halmae Gimbap (뚱보할매김밥) Ttungbo Halmae Gimbap, located in the Jungang Traditional Market of Tongyeong, is famous for its local delicacy, Chungmu gimbap. Chungmu gimbap originated from sailors who packed rice and fillings separately to preserve freshness during sea voyages. It consists of rice, squid salad, and radish kimchi, creating a simple yet flavorful dish….
Jinju Tongdak (진주통닭) Jinju Tongdak, nestled near Jinyangho Lake, Jinju, is a restaurant renowned for its chicken specialties. The highlight of their menu is the spicy marinated dakjjim (braised chicken), meticulously prepared with an assortment of vegetables like cabbage, carrots, and lotus root. Available in mild, medium spicy, and spicy options, it caters to a…
Hayeonok (하연옥) Hayeonok, a naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) specialty restaurant, is located near Chokseongnu Pavilion, a cultural heritage in Jinju. The signature dish is Jinju bibim naengmyeon (Jinju spicy buckwheat noodles). What sets their naengmyeon apart is the unique addition of yukjeon (pan-fried battered beef) as toppings. Beyond naengmyeon, they also serve bibimbap, gomtang (beef…
Core Bakery (코아양과) Core Bakery, a well-loved bakery in Masan, has earned fame for its delectable castella. The highlight of their offerings is the honey castella, expertly baked in a traditional cypress wood frame, resulting in a moist and indulgent treat. Complementing their signature cakes is a popular milk shake that harmonizes perfectly with their…
Café Sibang-ri (시방리 카페 매미성점) – Homepage https://www.시방리.com Café Sibang-ri, situated near Maemiseong in Geoje, invites visitors to savor expertly roasted coffee prepared by skilled baristas. The standout menu item is the Mongle Mongle Latte, adorned with velvety cream and marshmallows. With expansive glass walls on the 2nd and 3rd floors, visitors can enjoy panoramic…
Daepunggwan (대풍관) This restaurant serves seafood dishes made with fresh seafood in season. In spring, it serves sea squirt, abalone, and cutlassfish as mulhoe (cold raw fish soup), jeon (pan-fried battered dishes), sotbap (hot pot rice), and bibimbap. In fall and winter, oyster dishes take the fore. The restaurant is quite sizable, so it is…
Hwanggeum Jaecheop Sikdang (황금재첩식당) – Homepage https://www.instagram.com/hadong_gold This jaecheop (Freshwater Marsh Clam) restaurant overlooks the Seomjingang River. Its signature menu is the Jaecheop Special Jeongsik (freshwater marsh clam special set menu), a sumptuous table with freshwater marsh clam and hairy crab caught from the Seomjingang River. The food here is particularly fresh as all ingredients…