Natural Garden 529 (내추럴가든529) – Homepage www.instagram.com/natural_garden_529/  Natural Garden 529, established in 2017, is nestled in a private garden that has been meticulously cultivated for seventeen years. Entrance requires a paid ticket, which doubles as a drink voucher redeemable at the café. The café offers a selection of beverages, including espresso, earl grey, and omija…

Café Troy (카페트로이) – Homepage https://instagram.com/__cafetroy__ Café Troy, a unique fusion of a café and theme park, draws its inspiration from the Trojan Horse. The outdoor area features diverse seating options, including standard parasols, private glass rooms, and bungalow rooms equipped for barbecues. The café serves an array of drinks and light meals, including curry,…

Dongbaekgung Dongbaek Branch (동백궁 동백점) – Homepage www.gosfg.co.kr/dongbakgung/ Dongbaekgung, featuring a traditional hanok interior, specializes in dwaeji galbi gui (grilled pork galbi) and sogalbi gui (grilled galbi). Their standout dishes are yangnyeom galbi gui (grilled marinated galbi) and saenggalbi gui (grilled galbi). The menu also includes a la carte items such as galbitang (galbi soup),…

Baeteojineun Jip (배터지는집) Baeteojineun Jip, nestled in Daebudo Island, is a renowned specialty restaurant celebrated for its flavorful bajirak kalguksu (noodle soup with clams). The menu highlights signature dishes such as the seafood broth-based bajirak kalguksu and the yangpun boribap (steamed barley rice in large brass bowl). Notably, their yeongyang gulbap (nutritious oyster rice), a…

Café Calming – Homepage www.instagram.com/cafe.calming Café Calming is a serene dessert café celebrated for its stunning view of the Hangang River, offering a tranquil escape. The café’s signature dish is the saengmango bingsu (shaved ice with fresh mango), which is garnished an entire sliced mango on top. Its spacious interior and outdoor terrace provide plenty…

Mullebanga (물레방아) Mullebanga is just a five-minute walk from Jigok Reservoir. The signature dish is nurungji dak baeksuk (whole chicken soup with scorched rice), made exclusively with locally sourced chicken and paired with savory nurungji. A variety of kimchi, including fresh kimchi, is offered as standard side dishes. The ori baeksuk (whole duck soup) is…

Hantangang Keunjip (한탄강큰집) – Homepage http://www.hanamtown.com Hantangang Keunjip, a beloved local restaurant, offers Korean cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Its delectable signature dishes include jangeo gui (grilled eel), minmul maeuntang (spicy freshwater fish stew), and neungi baeksuk (whole chicken soup with shingled hedgehog). For baeksuk (whole chicken soup), there’s an option to substitute chicken…

Pizzeria Hyoinbang (피자성효인방) Pizzeria Hyoinbang, which opened in the 1980s, is distinctively housed in a refurbished Korean traditional house with a tile roof. Unlike ordinary pizzerias, it offers Korean-style pizzas with unique toppings like bulgogi and crusts made with mugwort and sweet potato. Its savory yet not overly salty pizzas have captivated people’s palates, enticing…

Gillimseong (길림성) – Homepage http://길림성.com/ Gillimseong is celebrated for its Chinese course menus, including a specialized lunch course, alongside a broad selection of à la carte items. The restaurant’s offerings, particularly the rich, deeply flavored broths and the crispy chapssal tangsuyuk (deep-fried pork coated in sweet rice batter, served with sweet and sour sauce), are…

Barva Coffee Tower 360 (바르바커피 타워 360) Barva Coffee Tower 360 is a café offering a panoramic view of Daebudo Island from a 360-degree rotating observatory. It takes approximately an hour for the tower to complete a full rotation, providing an exceptional experience of savoring tea or coffee while reveling in the ever-changing scenery. Among…