Where Korea's local governments take their national-level guests
Top picks from 78 restaurants whose records name guests from ministries or the National Assembly.
Data story · compiled from public expense records · As of Wed, September 30
Local governments write down the purpose of every work-expense payment. At 78 restaurants, that purpose mentions hosting officials from central ministries, the National Assembly, or ministers.
Here are the top 8 by times paid (at most 2 per province).
The places
- 1. Taejohanu (태조한우)Meat & BBQ · Chungnam Boryeong-siOfficials paid 147 times · All from a single agencySignature: Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef (₩19,000)View place →
- 2. Haedoti (해돋이)Korean · Incheon Ganghwa-gunOfficials paid 94 times · All from a single agencySignature: Baekban · home-style set meal (₩10,000)View place →
- 3. Silladangbeikeori (신라당베이커리)Bakery · Gyeongbuk Gumi-siOfficials paid 71 times · All from a single agencyView place →
- 4. Idosikdang (이도식당)Jokbal & bossam · Busan Busanjin-guOfficials paid 68 times · All from a single agencyView place →
- 5. Samdonakji (삼도낙지)Seafood & fish · Gyeonggi Yangju-siOfficials paid 64 times · All from a single agencySignature: San-nakji · live octopus (often eaten raw) (₩25,000)View place →
- 6. Kodarijinsuseongchan (코다리진수성찬)Seafood & fish · Gyeonggi Yeoncheon-gunOfficials paid 49 times · All from a single agencySignature: Kodari · half-dried pollock (₩40,000)View place →
- 7. Sukine (숙이네)Seafood & fish · Chungnam Boryeong-siOfficials paid 42 times · All from a single agencyView place →
- 8. Suhwadam (수화담)Rice cakes & sweets · Jeonbuk Jeonju-siOfficials paid 17 times · All from a single agencyView place →
Expense records show where officials keep paying — not a taste guarantee. Check hours and prices before you go.
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