Makchang BBQ restaurant in Naedang-dong, Daegu: Set 3 at New Dalbong

We were in Daegu, so my family and I went for makchang~~~ It had been a while and I needed my makchang fix 😆 I'd walked past this place a few times and it was always packed, so I'd been curious. After this visit I totally get why locals keep coming and why it counts as a top makchang spot in Naedang-dong!

Where is New Dalbong Makchang, and is there parking?

New Dalbong Makchang (뉴달봉막창, also called Dalbong Makchang) is at 48-1 Seodaegu-ro 2-gil, Seo-gu, Daegu, in the Naedang-dong pub alley. It's about a 3-minute walk from Naedang Station, so it was easy to get to.

You can park, but the alley isn't roomy, so a nearby public parking lot or street parking in the alley is easier.

What is the review event at New Dalbong Makchang?

When we visited, they were running a receipt review event!!! Write a review and you get one portion of seasoned pork neck BBQ or a soju/beer. I've never seen a restaurant give away a whole portion of meat,, no wonder a generous place like this does so well. Just ask the staff for your receipt :)

It was almost full when we walked in 🙊🙊🙊 It really is a proper Naedang-dong makchang joint: families, friend groups, people stopping by for a drink after work... you can feel "oh, this place has loads of neighborhood regulars."

What's on the menu: Set 3 contents and price

New Dalbong Makchang has single meat dishes and set menus, so if you want a bit of everything, go for a set!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 We ordered Set 3: makchang + pork neck + brisket (600g) for ₩33,000.

What side dishes come with the meal?

The side dishes are set out before the meat arrives, and I was surprised by how generous they were.

Ssam (lettuce wrap) vegetables are a given, and then you get gimbap (seaweed rice roll), pink sausage, pajeon (scallion pancake), kimchi, green onion kimchi, corn mayo and more.

Even steamed egg and tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) come as standard!🫶🏻💗 Why is steamed egg at a makchang place always so good? Mine never tastes like that.

How did we grill Set 3 (makchang, pork neck, brisket)?

Set 3, made up of makchang, brisket and pork neck, came out quickly. Brisket cooks fast, so grill it first, and give the makchang and pork neck more time.

Brisket goes on first~~~ Makchang and pork neck take a while, so filling up on brisket in the meantime was great haha. Then the pork neck and makchang get grilled too. The jaeraegi (a tangy seasoned shredded vegetable side) goes so well with the rich brisket 😆

Dad is busy wrapping his ssam and eating meat omg hahahaha Look, the steamed egg was so good it's already empty.

Cooking up nicely

How do the makchang and pork neck taste?

The makchang here isn't tough at all, and the more you chew, the more you get that nutty makchang flavor. It's really good 💗💗💗 I immediately had a beer hahahaha Even my dad, who normally doesn't drink, had a beer with us! haha

The pork neck was tender and juicy too, and alternating it with the makchang meant I never got sick of it and just kept eating.

What else is good to order at New Dalbong Makchang?

We added mul naengmyeon (cold buckwheat-style noodles in broth), doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) and rice, and all three were satisfying. The naengmyeon was cold and clean-tasting, perfect for refreshing your mouth.

Meat plus pork neck combo, need I say more 😉 The naengmyeon here is the real deal too. Everything on the menu at Dalbong Makchang is tasty, so I recommend it as a Naedang-dong favorite..!

We ordered the doenjang jjigae too, and of course it was good hahaha A bowl of rice dunked in that rich doenjang broth is perfect.

Order rice and it comes with gim and spicy seasoning

One fun thing about New Dalbong Makchang: when you order rice, they bring gochu dadaegi (spicy chili seasoning), gim (dried seaweed) and soy sauce along with it.

I wrapped rice, the chili seasoning and meat together in the gim, and it was spicy and savory and went together so well. Dalbong Makchang in Naedang-dong, where every little detail sticks with you 💗

Mom, who barely eats anything, was drinking the naengmyeon broth hahahaha A proper mukbang (eating show) moment.

Is there dessert?

At the end, New Dalbong Makchang even serves ice cream for dessert 🍦 I was definitely full, but the ice cream still went down. The sweet finish made it feel like a proper meal was wrapped up. It's a small thing, but little touches like this are why you want to come back!

Who I'd recommend New Dalbong Makchang to

• People looking for a great spot in Naedang-dong
• People who love makchang
• People who like places with good side dishes
• People looking for a good-value set menu
• People looking for a place for a family meal or a get-together with friends

The meat quality was great, every dish was tasty, and even the dessert ice cream was neat and tidy. I'm planning to come back with my family next time. 😊