# Daegu Korean restaurant for eggplant doenjang rice: Hyangtaek - By Haein (https://superchart.com/en/@anjirang-dinnertime/) - Written Sep 12, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jung-gu, Daegu - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@anjirang-dinnertime/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@anjirang-dinnertime/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek/index.md) ## In short Hyangtaek Daebong Branch is a Korean restaurant near Kim Kwang-seok Street in Jung-gu, Daegu. We shared Spanish mackerel gondre rice, eggplant doenjang rice, and a platter of tteokgalbi for 37,000 won. Verdict: the eggplant rice with kelp vinegar was the standout combination. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–20:00 - **Last order**: 15:00 and 19:30 - **Break time**: 15:30–17:00 - **Location**: About 1 minute on foot from Kyungpook National University Hospital Station Exit 3; near Kim Kwang-seok Street and Bangcheon Market - **Spanish mackerel gondre rice**: ₩14,000 - **Eggplant doenjang rice**: ₩13,000 - **Platter of grilled short rib patties**: ₩10,000 - **Review event**: Write a Naver receipt review on weekdays to receive a complimentary mushroom platter *as written by the visitor on Sep 12, 2026* ![Featured photo of Hyangtaek Daebong Branch, visited for a date near Kim Kwang-seok Street](https://img.superchart.com/images/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek-01-165g2-1200.webp) Now that it’s early September, the hot weather has eased up a lot, and it really feels like autumn is on its way haha. I went on a date with my partner to Kim Kwang-seok Street for the first time in a while. While looking for a good place to eat around Kim Kwang-seok Street, we visited Hyangtaek Daebong Branch :) ## Hyangtaek Daebong Branch hours and location It’s open daily from 11:00 to 20:00, with last orders at 15:00 and 19:30. Break time is 15:30–17:00. Hyangtaek Daebong Branch is about a one-minute walk from Exit 3 of Kyungpook National University Hospital Station. It’s tucked into an alley near Kim Kwang-seok Street and Bangcheon Market, so it was really easy to find! ![Location information for Hyangtaek Daebong Branch near Kyungpook National University Hospital Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek-02-bukmk-966.webp) ![Exterior of Hyangtaek Daebong Branch near Kim Kwang-seok Street](https://img.superchart.com/images/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek-03-1gojj-966.webp) ## A Korean restaurant with a lovely atmosphere in Daebong-dong With its open kitchen, the whole place felt clean and modern. Even though it’s a Korean restaurant, it didn’t feel old-fashioned at all—it had that stylish, atmospheric feel that suits Daebong-dong so well :) ![Modern Korean restaurant interior with an open kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek-04-fywpl-966.webp) It would be great for a meal with friends, but the calm, neat atmosphere also makes it feel perfect for a date or a gathering to hand out wedding invitations! ![Calm and clean dining area at Hyangtaek Daebong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek-05-14zyw-905.webp) ![Korean restaurant interior suited to dates and gatherings](https://img.superchart.com/images/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek-06-1nouc-905.webp) ## Korean rice dishes, noodles, and sides The menu is simply arranged into Korean-inspired rice dishes, noodles, and sides. It was easy to choose according to our tastes, and the dishes were a little more unusual than typical Korean restaurant fare, so I was curious about every single one 👀 ![Korean rice dish and noodle menu at Hyangtaek Daebong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek-07-1rs7m-966.webp) ![Side dish menu at Hyangtaek Daebong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek-08-ssdxd-966.webp) ## Our Spanish mackerel gondre rice and eggplant doenjang rice - Spanish mackerel gondre rice ₩14,000 - Eggplant doenjang rice ₩13,000 - Platter of grilled short rib patties ₩10,000 I ordered the Spanish mackerel gondre rice and eggplant doenjang rice. They were both neat but filling choices for a proper meal, and my partner and I kept raving about how much we liked this meal—it had been a while since we’d found one we enjoyed this much haha. I was also so curious about the herring roe bibim noodles, but we thought we’d be way too full if we ordered that too, so we gave up on it 😂 ![Table setting with Spanish mackerel gondre rice and eggplant doenjang rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek-09-1d6mn-966.webp) Every table at Hyangtaek has instructions for enjoying the food, so first-time visitors may want to take a look :) It really was delicious when we ate it the way they suggested 🥹 ![Instructions on the table for enjoying Hyangtaek's dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek-10-1naiz-966.webp) ## How should you eat the Spanish mackerel gondre rice? The Spanish mackerel gondre rice looked amazing from the start! The distinctive fragrant aroma of gondre (Korean thistle greens) came through gently, and the combination with mild, nutty Spanish mackerel was better than I expected. ![Mild Spanish mackerel placed over gondre rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek-11-1677e-966.webp) Look at those thick pieces of Spanish mackerelㅠㅠ They were incredibly tender and not fishy at all!!! ![Thick, tender Spanish mackerel flesh](https://img.superchart.com/images/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek-12-jpa49-966.webp) The mackerel was so tender that it mixed gently into the rice, and a little of the soy sauce served alongside added a savory umami note that made it go down so easily 🥹 ![Spanish mackerel gondre rice served with soy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek-13-104is-966.webp) It also went beautifully with the gopchang gim (crinkly roasted seaweed) and mixed salted seafood, just as the instructions said. Adding the gungchae (stem lettuce) made it even better with a crisp bite! I highly, highly recommend the combination with gungchae haha. ![Gondre rice with gopchang gim and mixed salted seafood](https://img.superchart.com/images/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek-14-1025e-966.webp) ## Eggplant doenjang rice with thick soybean paste and kelp vinegar The eggplant doenjang rice looked so good too. Several nicely grilled pieces of eggplant were piled on top, with thick soybean paste, scallions, and fried crumbs underneath. ![Rice bowl topped with grilled eggplant and thick soybean paste](https://img.superchart.com/images/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek-15-3gkzn-966.webp) Since the dish is called eggplant doenjang rice, I was excited to see what kind of soybean paste would come with it. It was gangdoenjang, a thick soybean paste stew, packed with meat and various ingredients. It was nutty with a deep flavor, paired so well with the eggplant, and was completely my taste 🤤 ![Thick soybean paste stew packed with meat and ingredients](https://img.superchart.com/images/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek-16-1irzs-966.webp) Every bite had such a moist, soft texture, and I especially recommend adding a little of the kelp vinegar served alongside. It cuts through any richness, so you absolutely have to add it haha. Eggplant doenjang rice + gopchang gim + mixed salted seafood was another perfect combination 🥹 ![Eggplant doenjang rice with gopchang gim and mixed salted seafood](https://img.superchart.com/images/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek-17-1gzqn-966.webp) ## A platter of tteokgalbi perfect for sharing The platter of tteokgalbi (grilled short rib patties) went well with rice, but it was also great just picking up one patty at a time, so it was perfect as a side for two to share. The lightly sweet and salty seasoning had a subtle smoky char, which made it even more appetizing, and it was nicely juicy too 👍 ![Platter of tteokgalbi with sweet and salty seasoning](https://img.superchart.com/images/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek-18-1q4eh-966.webp) ## Weekday receipt review event At Hyangtaek Daebong Branch, you can receive a complimentary mushroom platter on weekdays when you write a Naver receipt review, so it would be really nice to join in and get it as a side haha. ![Weekday receipt review event information](https://img.superchart.com/images/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek-19-1g8u2-966.webp) ## A meal after a walk around Kim Kwang-seok Street Overall, Hyangtaek Daebong Branch felt like every dish had been made with care. We enjoyed everything we ordered, and the Spanish mackerel in particular had no bones at all, making it easy to eat. Its mild yet moist texture went so well with the gondre rice for a clean, satisfying meal 😋 The eggplant doenjang rice had such a wonderful balance of soft eggplant and the house gangdoenjang. The kelp vinegar I added about halfway through brought a slight tang and made the meal even more appetizing, so this was the combination I liked most 🥹 It’s also in a great location to stop by for a delicious meal after taking a leisurely walk around Kim Kwang-seok Street, so if you’re nearby, I think it would be lovely to visit together. The atmosphere was calm and comfortable for an unhurried meal, and it would suit dates, wedding-invitation gatherings, or small get-togethers too! I was quite satisfied with Hyangtaek Daebong Branch because it offers clean, distinctive Korean dishes, so if you’re looking for an atmospheric Korean restaurant in Daebong-dong, I highly, highly recommend giving it a visit :) ## Where it is - Hyangtaek Daebong Branch (향택 대봉점) - 17 Dalgubeol-daero 440-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea - 대구광역시 중구 달구벌대로440길 17 지상1층 - 35.8620621, 128.6040243 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%96%A5%ED%83%9D%20%EB%8C%80%EB%B4%89%EC%A0%90/@35.8620621,128.6040243,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@anjirang-dinnertime/daebongdong-gaji-deopbap-hyangtaek/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt