Last week's 1-night-2-day trip to Hadong, Gyeongnam featured the members trying to find each of the seven delicacies of Jirisan Mountain for their dinner, creating a lucky draw situation. Thanks to the show, I've also got a list of delicious foods I want to try.

The 'Solsom' island in Hadong, which was featured at the beginning of the episode, had a beautiful ocean view from the lodging itself. But it also had many places where you could enjoy beautiful scenery while trekking. So I checked to see if there were any cafes or delicious places to eat, but unfortunately, it seems like there weren't any.

'Solsom' island in Hadong

Hadong Miracle Marine Garden: This marine garden located on Solsom island offers a youth camp ground and various nature experience activities. It gets its name 'Miracil' from the combination of 'mirror' and 'clean'. Solsom island is located within the Hallyeohaesang National Marine Park, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful scenery and sunrise/sunset. You can tour nearby islands such as Tokkisom (Rabbit island), Namulsom (Vegetable island), and Janggusom (a Cretaceous fossil site) via a tour boat.

So the show's members got the 'Jirisan Seven Delicacies' meal from restaurants in each region. Let's take a look at each one.

Hadong Jajeop (Freshwater Clam) Salad

Jajeop are a representative specialty of the Hadong region along the Seomjingang River. They are small freshwater clams that grow in clean water. Jajeop Salad is a dish where the clams are boiled and mixed with various vegetables such as carrots, cabbage, chives, perilla leaves, etc. The taste is tangy and sweet, and sesame oil and sesame seeds are used to enhance the refreshing taste of the clams. In the Hadong region, Jajeop Salad is considered a representative local dish, and many restaurants feature this dish. Especially, Jajeop Salad eaten at restaurants located along the Seomjingang River is even more delicious with the combination of fresh clams and the river's scenery.

Features of Hadong Jajeop
Hadong Jajeop are freshwater clams that grow in the clean waters of the Seomjingang River, and they have a similar taste to clams. Jajeop are known to be a healthy food rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals. Especially, Seomjingang Jajeop are even fresher and more nutritious because they grow in a clean area. In the Hadong region, various dishes using Jajeop have been developed, including Jajeop Salad, Jajeop Soup, and Jajeop Stew.

Tips for Visiting Restaurants Serving Hadong Jajeop Salad
Jajeop Salad is a dish that uses boiled clams mixed with vegetables, so it's important to use fresh clams. Therefore, I recommend visiting restaurants along the Seomjingang River. You can enjoy a variety of Jajeop dishes, such as Jajeop Soup, Jajeop Stew, etc., in addition to Jajeop Salad, and experience the diverse flavors of Hadong Jajeop. Jajeop Salad is usually seasoned with sesame oil and sesame seeds, and there may be slight differences in taste depending on the restaurant, so you can find a flavor that suits your taste. It's often the case that you can order Hadong Jajeop Salad for at least two people, so it's good to visit with family or friends.

Namwon Chueotang (Loach Soup)

Features of Namwon Chueotang
Namwon Chueotang is characterized by its deep and savory flavor, made using a traditional method. It uses loach and other native loaches and is boiled with soybean paste and soaked sesame seeds to create a thick, savory, and refreshing soup. Namwon's geographical characteristics have created an environment that is suitable for the growth of various agricultural products and loach, contributing to the development of Chueotang. Chueotang was introduced in <Compendium of Materia Medica> and <Dongui Bogam> as a nutritious food with a warm nature that benefits Qi.

Recommended Chueotang Restaurants in Namwon
Hyunsikdang: A representative Chueotang restaurant in Namwon, known for its savory and plain Chueotang made with fresh domestic loach and traditional soybean paste.
Saejib Chueotang: A famous Chueotang restaurant in Namwon, said to be known for its delicious Chueotang and fried loach.
Halmae Chueotang: A traditional restaurant that has been passed down for three generations, known for its thick Namwon-style Chueotang.

Goseong Crab Spicy Soup

Features of Goseong Crab Spicy Soup
Goseong is known for its Crab Spicy Soup.
There are crab spicy soup restaurants located in the Goseong Train Village Traditional Market.
Crab Spicy Soup is characterized by its rough and spicy flavor.

Reasons for the Popularity of Goseong Crab Spicy Soup
Goseong is known for its Crab Spicy Soup, which is a traditional dish using local specialty ingredients.
It's characterized by its rough and spicy flavor, and it allows you to experience the unique local food culture of the Goseong region.
There are many restaurants located in the Goseong Train Village Traditional Market, so they are easily accessible.
There are various crab spicy soup restaurants, offering a wide range of choices.

Gure Daesulgi (Freshwater Snail) Sujebi (Handmade Dough Soup)

Features of Gure Daesulgi Sujebi
Gure is located near the Seomjingang River, and uses fresh Daesulgi harvested from the Seomjingang River, known for its clean water.
The Daesulgi broth is a masterpiece with its bitter yet refreshing taste, and the chewy sujebi harmonizes well with the broth.
It's a traditional local dish that is good for your health and also tastes excellent.

Recommended Daesulgi Sujebi Restaurants in Gure
'Toji Daesulgi Sikdang', located in Bongbuk-ri, Gure-eup, is a famous Daesulgi Sujebi restaurant.
This restaurant also sells Daesulgi Salad and Daesulgi Pancakes, in addition to Daesulgi Sujebi.
It can be enjoyed alongside nearby tourist attractions, such as Jirisan National Park, the Seomjingang River, and Gure Hwaeomsa Temple.

Reasons for the Popularity of Gure Daesulgi Sujebi
It uses fresh Daesulgi harvested from the clean waters of the Seomjingang River, which is good for your health.
The bitter yet refreshing taste of the Daesulgi broth blends well with the chewy sujebi.
It's a traditional local dish that allows you to experience the unique food culture of the Gure region.

Hamyang Black Pig Belly

Features of Hamyang Black Pig Belly
Black pig belly raised in the Hamyang region, known for its chewy and savory texture due to its rich content of unsaturated fatty acids.
It's made with black pigs raised in the clean environment of Jirisan Mountain, so it has tender meat and excellent flavor.
Compared to black pigs from other regions, Hamyang black pigs boast cleaner and healthier meat due to their upbringing in the clean environment of Jirisan Mountain.

Hamyang Black Pig Belly Restaurants
Hamyang Sottukkeong Samgyeopsal (Hamyang Iron Skillet Pork Belly) is a famous restaurant located near Baekmudong, Jirisan Mountain.
This restaurant serves chewy and savory Hamyang Black Pig Belly.
It also offers various menu items such as pork belly stew, allowing you to enjoy Hamyang black pigs in various ways.

What sets Hamyang Black Pigs Apart
Hamyang black pigs have unique characteristics that set them apart from black pigs in other regions, thanks to their upbringing in the clean environment of Jirisan Mountain.
Black pigs raised in the clean environment of Jirisan Mountain are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, have tender meat, and a savory flavor.
In comparison, black pigs from other regions may have higher fat content and firmer meat.
Therefore, Hamyang Black Pigs can be considered high-quality pork raised in the clean environment of Jirisan Mountain.

Mushroom and Herb Hotpot

Features of Mushroom and Herb Hotpot
Mushroom and Herb Hotpot is a healthy hotpot dish made with various mushrooms and herbs. It's characterized by its rich nutritional value and deep flavor achieved by using mushrooms and herbs together. The main ingredients include various mushrooms such as button mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, and enoki mushrooms, along with herbal ingredients. It's characterized by the harmonious combination of flavors and aromas from the mushrooms and herbs, and is made with healthy ingredients.

Health Benefits of Mushroom and Herb Hotpot

• Rich in Nutrients: Mushrooms are high in protein, vitamins, and minerals, making them nutritious.
• Boosts Immunity: The beta-glucan contained in mushrooms helps boost immunity.
• Anti-Cancer Effects: Mushrooms contain components that have anti-cancer effects.
• Improves Blood Vessel Function: Herbal ingredients can help improve blood vessel function.
• Nourishes Qi and Blood, and Provides Health Benefits: In traditional Chinese medicine, herbal ingredients are known to nourish Qi and blood, and have health benefits.
  

Characteristics of Mushrooms by Type

• Shiitake Mushrooms: They are known for their flavor and nutritional value, and are used to make broth. They have a delicious chewy texture.
• Oyster Mushrooms: They are rich in protein and vitamins and have anti-cancer effects.
• Enoki Mushrooms: They are high in dietary fiber and good for gut health.

Jangsu Hanwoo (Beef) Bulgogi

Features of Jangsu Hanwoo
Hanwoo raised on vast grasslands at an altitude of over 650m, known for its high-quality meat and flavor.
It offers high-quality Hanwoo of various grades, providing fresh meat.
Jangsu Hanwoo is raised in a clean environment, resulting in low fat content, tender meat, and a unique aroma and flavor.

Health Benefits of Jangsu Hanwoo
Jangsu Hanwoo is raised in a clean environment, so it has a low fat content and is good for your health.
It's rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals, such as iron, zinc, and selenium, which are effective for improving immunity, strengthening muscles, and preventing osteoporosis.
It can also help lower cholesterol levels and prevent cardiovascular disease.

In the end, the 1-night-2-day members won Hadong Jajeop Salad, Namwon Chueotang, Hamyang Black Pig Belly, and Jangsu Hanwoo Beef for their dinner.