# Pho restaurant near Chilgok Homeplus, Daegu, for family lunch: Raichen - By Yerin Moon (https://superchart.com/en/@anjirang-brief-skillet/) - Written Sep 22, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Buk-gu, Daegu - Sponsored: This post was written as a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@anjirang-brief-skillet/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@anjirang-brief-skillet/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch/index.md) ## In short Raichen Chilgok Branch is an authentic Vietnamese restaurant in Dongcheon-dong, Buk-gu, Daegu, right by Chilgok Homeplus and Palgeo Station. Working from recipes developed by the Hanoi-born owner, Raichen serves pho with broth simmered 24 hours, charcoal-grilled bun cha and banh xeo, ordered here as the Set A for two on a weekend lunch with parents; the spicing is mild enough for older diners and children. With group seating, baby chairs and a self-serve bar, Raichen Chilgok Branch works well for family meals and small gatherings. ## Good to know - **Location**: 1F, Units 108 & 109, 30-23 Dongcheon-ro 23-gil, Buk-gu, Daegu (near Chilgok Homeplus and Palgeo Station) - **Ordered**: Set A for two (pho + bun cha + banh xeo) - **Seating**: Group seating available, baby chairs provided - **Self-serve bar**: Side dishes and tableware at the self-serve bar - **Notable**: Recipes from the Hanoi-born owner, broth simmered 24 hours with beef bone and brisket, bun cha grilled over charcoal *as written by the visitor on Sep 22, 2026* Lately I've been spending my weekends chasing good restaurants 🐷 Today I was craving Vietnamese food, so while looking for a pho restaurant in Chilgok 3-jigu, someone recommended Raichen Chilgok Branch and I went to check it out. ![A representative photo of Vietnamese dishes at Raichen Chilgok Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch-01-1foyn-1200.webp) Here's my review of Raichen Chilgok Branch, a Palgeo Station restaurant that's great for bringing your parents in Chilgok, Daegu — let's get started. ## Where is Raichen Chilgok Branch? Near Chilgok Homeplus and Palgeo Station ![Location guide for Raichen Chilgok Branch in Dongcheon-dong, Buk-gu, Daegu](https://img.superchart.com/images/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch-02-8c5vg-900.webp) 📍For the exact location of Raichen Chilgok Branch, a lunch spot in Dongcheon-dong, Daegu, please check the map above. ![Exterior and entrance of Raichen Chilgok Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch-03-1owu7-900.webp) Raichen Chilgok Branch, a restaurant in Chilgok 3-jigu, serves authentic Vietnamese food reinterpreted with local-style recipes developed directly by the owner, who is from Hanoi herself! ![In-store sign introducing the Hanoi-born owner's recipes](https://img.superchart.com/images/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch-04-dnd0d-900.webp) They don't use artificial spices, so with their local-style recipes, it's a pho restaurant in Chilgok 3-jigu that anyone — young or old — can enjoy comfortably ♡ ![Interior of Raichen Chilgok Branch decorated in a Vietnamese style](https://img.superchart.com/images/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch-05-69njx-900.webp) ![Interior decorated with exotic decor pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch-06-zb87u-900.webp) ![Interior decor and seating at Raichen Chilgok Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch-07-18hbr-900.webp) ## Inside Raichen: group seating and baby chairs for families Raichen Chilgok Branch, a recommended lunch spot in Dongcheon-dong, Daegu, is beautifully decorated in an authentic Vietnamese style from the entrance, giving off a cozy yet exotic feel 😊 ![Group seating at Raichen Chilgok Branch, great for gatherings](https://img.superchart.com/images/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch-08-1031v-900.webp) Group seating is also available, making it perfect for gatherings or family dining in Chilgok 3-jigu ~! ![A baby chair for visiting with young children](https://img.superchart.com/images/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch-09-hbsa3-900.webp) Baby chairs are also available, so I'd recommend this as a great spot to visit with a baby in Chilgok 3-jigu 👍 ![The menu board at Raichen Chilgok Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch-10-via7m-900.webp) ![Menu page listing pho and bun cha](https://img.superchart.com/images/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch-11-1ktfa-900.webp) ![Menu section for banh xeo and rice-paper wraps](https://img.superchart.com/images/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch-12-4fszz-900.webp) ![Menu page listing set meals](https://img.superchart.com/images/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch-13-594yj-900.webp) ![Menu page listing sides and drinks](https://img.superchart.com/images/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch-14-jcjes-900.webp) ![Signage explaining the Raichen Chilgok Branch menu lineup](https://img.superchart.com/images/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch-15-1obso-900.webp) ## Raichen Chilgok menu: what comes in the Set A for two 🏷️ The Raichen Chilgok Branch menu — from authentic Hanoi-style pho simmered in-store for 24 hours with bone and brisket, to authentic Hanoi-style bun cha grilled over real charcoal for that smoky flavor, to banh xeo and Vietnamese rice-paper wraps — this restaurant in Chilgok, Daegu lets you enjoy authentic Vietnamese food at a great value. We ordered the Set A for two (pho + bun cha + banh xeo), which lets you try all of Raichen Chilgok Branch's signature dishes. ![Self-serve bar for basic side dishes and tableware](https://img.superchart.com/images/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch-16-1yoex-900.webp) Basic side dishes and tableware are available at the self-serve bar 😉 ![Sign explaining how to enjoy the food](https://img.superchart.com/images/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch-17-754vb-900.webp) Before the food came out, we read through the tips on how to fully enjoy Raichen Chilgok Branch's dishes ☺️ The Set A for two (pho + bun cha + banh xeo) is such a generous, filling spread — it already looks amazing ..+_+ ![Set A for two, with pho, bun cha, and banh xeo laid out](https://img.superchart.com/images/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch-18-1eh7b-900.webp) ## Hanoi-style pho: how does the 24-hour broth taste? 📍For the authentic Hanoi-style pho, they don't use pre-made products — the broth is simmered in-house for 24 hours with bone and brisket, they said. It's packed with meat, so it pairs perfectly with the hearty, tender rice noodles 🤤 ![Authentic Hanoi-style pho piled high with meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch-19-1g9fp-900.webp) Ah... the broth really is a standout too. Deep and rich, without overpowering spices — just the right amount of delicious!!! ![A spoonful of the rich pho broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch-20-1k54j-900.webp) ## Charcoal-grilled bun cha at Raichen 📍For the charcoal-grilled bun cha — with its deep smoky char flavor ~! The set really is generous 👍 ![Smoky charcoal-grilled bun cha with dipping sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch-21-1xp7o-900.webp) The meat, full of that charcoal smokiness, is meant to be dipped generously into the bun cha sauce! Wow... truly delicious 🤤 The plump meat with its smoky char, the soft noodles, and the deeply savory sauce all come together perfectly. ![Bun cha meat dipped in sauce alongside the noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch-22-1k8xz-900.webp) ## Banh xeo, wrapped in rice paper like Vietnamese ssam 📍The banh xeo, with its pretty, colorful look ~! It already looks so delicious 🤩 ![A plate of banh xeo served with rice paper](https://img.superchart.com/images/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch-23-35vbx-900.webp) Banh xeo comes with rice paper, so you put it with lettuce into the rice paper and wrap it up Vietnamese-style 😋 I stuffed the banh xeo in generously and rolled it up nice and full +_+ You've got to dip it thoroughly in the sauce!! Wow, this is truly a special dish 🤤❤️ Nutty, great texture, and incredibly delicious. ![Banh xeo wrapped in rice paper, ready to eat](https://img.superchart.com/images/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch-24-1wevc-900.webp) ## Why Raichen Chilgok suits family meals and group gatherings I'd recommend this neat, clean, and delicious lunch spot near Palgeo Station — Raichen Chilgok Branch ♡ It serves Vietnamese food that even Koreans find familiar, making it perfect for family dining or gatherings. If you're looking for a restaurant in Chilgok 3-jigu over the Chuseok holiday, head to Raichen Chilgok Branch, a pho restaurant in Chilgok 3-jigu ~~!! That's all for today, thanks for the meal 🫰 ## Where it is - Raichen Chilgok Branch (라이첸 칠곡점) - 1F, Units 108 & 109, 30-23 Dongcheon-ro 23-gil, Buk-gu, Daegu, South Korea - 대구광역시 북구 동천로23길 30-23 1층 108호, 109호 - 35.9438855, 128.5569126 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%9D%BC%EC%9D%B4%EC%B2%B8%20%EC%B9%A0%EA%B3%A1%EC%A0%90/@35.9438855,128.5569126,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@anjirang-brief-skillet/chilgok-homeplus-pho-family-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt