Things I learned making, and places I ate.
Kalmat Hoetjip: grunt sold out, a pricier fish at no extra charge
A raw fish place near PNU I have used for almost 20 years. I asked for striped jack and grunt mixed, the grunt was sold out, and they swapped in a pricier fish.
Charcoal chicken with chives at Ondaljip in Dongnae: good with soju
I met a friend after work at our usual charcoal chicken place in Dongnae. We ordered the 14,000 won chive chicken as always and drank two bottles of soju.
Daebak Donkkaseu in Mandeok: big portions, prices not what they were
A Korean-style pork cutlet place I have known since its days in Mandeok Market. Generous portions, with dough soup on the side. Prices have risen.
The set at Ninano in Jeonpo: my friend picks the kimchi tuna gimbap
A second stop with friends after Paldak Paldak Hoetjip. We ordered the 47,000 won set: aged kimchi tuna gimbap, suyuk katsu, and corn cheese fire chicken.
Sashimi course at Jagalchi Hoetjip, Suyeong: go when the line is short
Back at a raw fish place in Suyeong after a long gap. The assorted sashimi course, 35,000 won a person, came with good fish and side dishes.
Assorted clams at Suminine in Cheongsapo: the staff grilled everything
After a trip to Gwangalli with my family, we went on to Cheongsapo for assorted clams. The staff grilled the scallops, clams, and shrimp for us.
Momos Coffee at Domoheon: crowded, but the garden is worth it
Coming down from Hwangnyeongsan, my family and I stopped at the Momos Coffee in Domoheon. Two iced coffees, a madeleine, and a cookie. It was crowded.
Sashimi at Makseoreo Hoetjip in Oncheonjang: better than expected
A raw fish place found by chance in an alley after Dakdukkeobi. I expected little, but the sashimi and side dishes were in good shape. Prices are average.
Chicken galbi at Dakdukkeobi in Oncheonjang: both kinds were good
A chicken galbi place a friend who works nearby introduced. We had two servings each of the salt and the gochujang kind. Easy on the wallet, and both were good.
Yongwon Hoechojang, Jinhae: very fresh shrimp and octopus, low prices
In Yongwon, Jinhae, we bought shrimp, abalone, and octopus at a seafood shop and took them upstairs across the road to be cooked. All of it was fresh.
Raw beef at Minjeong Hanu Suyuk Gukbap in Yeonsan-dong: fresh and fair
A second stop after Beolttejip, at a Korean beef soup place. The raw beef, 300 g for 20,000 won, was fresh, and the 9,000 won beef soup was good too.
Aged kimchi chicken stew at Chiaksan Matjip, Wonju: great kimchi
On the way home from Yongpyong to Busan, I stopped in Wonju and had the small aged kimchi chicken stew with a friend. The kimchi was especially good.
Seafood stew at Beolttejip in Yeonsan-dong: generous and fairly priced
Dinner with a friend at a seafood stew place near Yeonsan Station. The pot was full of seafood, and we had raw squid too. Good value for what we paid.
Joseph in Gwangalli: a happy night with Dongdong the dog
A bar in Gwangalli where a friend and I went at about 9 at night to see Dongdong, a dog who sometimes visits. The owner called the dog over for us.
Sashimi at Paldak Paldak Hoetjip in Jeonpo: fresh, thick slices
A raw fish place in Jeonpo-dong I often go to. The assorted sashimi was fresh, and the price and portion were fair. A grilled flounder comes with it.
Pork cartilage ribs and udon at Rentan in Suyeong: a fair second stop
A second stop after Jagalchi Hoetjip, at a briquette grill bar. The seasoned pork cartilage ribs had a smoky taste and were fine. I had udon too.
Udon at the Mandeok oden truck: cheap oden, an old street-stall feel
After two stops in Suyeong, I stopped at the oden truck in Mandeok. I asked for udon with oden and rice cake in one bowl. The oden and rice cake were cheap.
Seasonal seafood platter at Haesam Meongge Malmijal in Suyeong: fresh
A second stop after Shanghai Tan, at a seasonal seafood bar. The seasonal platter was fresh, and the sea urchin in the dish I added had no fishy taste.
Lamb skewers at Shanghai Tan in Suyeong: cheap and good, tricky fire
A lamb skewer place by Suyeong Station I have visited since it opened. Skewers, mala skewers, lamb ribs, and egg fried rice with a friend. Easy on the wallet.
Fresh pork makchang at Taeyoung in Dongnae: no off smell, nice chew
On a friend's day off we went to a makchang place in Dongnae. The fresh pork makchang had no off smell and a good chew, and the staff grilled all of it.
