Located near the Gueup boat pier at the eastern end of Yeongjong Island in Incheon, various restaurants offer dishes made with seafood. As it is situated by the seaside, you can enjoy seafood dishes at relatively affordable prices compared to Seoul’s city center. “Incheon Yeongjong Island Seafood Kalguksu – Gorae Seafood Kalguksu” Yeongjong Island offers a variety of dishes featuring ...
“Yeonan Sikdang” is a franchise restaurant specializing in dishes made from seafood. It quickly became a trend, with over 160 branches opening just nine months after its brand launch. One of the dishes that made Yeonan Sikdang famous is the “Kkomak Bibimbap” (spicy marinated cockles mixed rice). This menu item gained popularity among the public, contributing to the increased brand ...
Just as Seoul, the capital of South Korea, has the Noryangjin Fish Market, Tokyo, the capital of Japan, also has a similar market named “Tsukiji Market.” Located close to the heart of Tokyo, Tsukiji Market differs from Noryangjin Fish Market in one significant aspect—you need to visit it early in the morning. All the shops open their doors early in ...
Representing Singapore’s culinary identity, both “Chilli Crab” and “Black Pepper Crab” are must-try dishes when visiting this city-state. Situated on a small island at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore boasts a rich abundance of seafood, offering diverse culinary experiences. Singapore’s Chilli Crab and Black Pepper Crab Chilli Crab and Black Pepper Crab stand out as quintessential Singaporean ...
Pohang’s Jukdo Market is a representative traditional market in Pohang. Jukdo, one of the names associated with Pohang, means “island” where “bamboo” used to grow abundantly. Pohang is a city created by filling the space between islands, and you can find many place names ending in “do,” indicating islands, in its designations. “Jukdo Market: 24-Hour Crab and Sashimi Street” Within ...
Pohang Jukdo Market is a traditional market representing Pohang City. “Jukdo” in the name refers to an island where bamboo used to grow abundantly, meaning “bamboo island.” Pohang is a city created by landfilling between islands, so you can find many place names ending in “island” in the area. “Pohang Jukdo Market: 24-Hour Crab and Sashimi Street” Pohang Jukdo Market ...
Near Seoul National University Station on Line 2, there’s a popular spot called “Saroosugil.” It’s an area with various restaurants and cafes, often considered a go-to dating spot for young people. While you can find a variety of restaurants here, you might feel a bit hesitant about trying raw fish due to its relatively high price compared to other options. ...
After exploring Seopjikoji in the Seongsan area of Jeju, it was time for lunch. Since this was a solo trip to Jeju, there were many times when meal times were a bit uncertain. There were also times when I went to eat, only to find out that the restaurant didn’t accommodate solo diners. I looked for a place in the ...
For the last stop of my short 1-night, 2-day trip to Gangneung, I chose Jumunjin Fish Market. The market is not far from Jumunjin’s famous Goblin filming location, Bangsa Temple. After having dinner at “Maemil Aegamja,” where the food was tasty but the portions were a bit small, I wondered if I could find something else to eat at the ...
One of Gangneung’s iconic natural attractions is Gyeongpo Lake. Near Gyeongpo Lake, you’ll find the renowned Gyeongpodae, recognized as one of the Eight Scenic Views of Gwandong. To the east lies Gyeongpo Beach, the largest beach on the East Coast. “Gyeongpo Beach Seafood Restaurant: Hanmi Seafood” Gyeongpo Beach boasts an impressive length of 1.8 kilometers, offering a stretch of diverse ...
When it comes to representing Busan, one would likely think of the “Jagalchi Fish Market” first. Comparable to Seoul’s “Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market,” Jagalchi Fish Market stands out for its location along the coast of Busan, while Noryangjin is situated along the Han River. “Representative Fish Market of Busan: Jagalchi Fish Market” Jagalchi Fish Market not only represents Busan but ...
The Nampong-dong area in Busan is one of the standout places in the old downtown district. It’s home to the iconic Kkangtong Market and International Market, which were featured in the movie “Ode to My Father,” as well as the “BIFF Square” born from the Busan International Film Festival, the Book Alley in Bosu-dong filled with secondhand bookstores, and the ...