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Writes about small restaurants and neighborhood eateries around Daegu and Gyeongbuk. · Writes about: Restaurants

Keimyung noodle restaurant, Daegu: bibim soba with Mom, Myeonsikdang

Myeonsikdang Keimyung University Branch (면식당 계명대점) is a noodle-focused Japanese restaurant on the 2nd floor of a building across from Keimyung University's east gate in Dalseo, Daegu. After work, the blogger and her mom shared the two-person set: bibim soba (mixed buckwheat noodles) and handmade loin katsu as the mains, with buta-don (pork rice bowl), kimchi buta-don and a lemonade. Thanks to a spacious dining hall and generous portions, Myeonsikdang was a good-value, satisfying dinner spot near Keimyung University.

Written Jun 16, 2026Sponsored

PlaceJung-gu, DaeguRestaurants

After-work galbi BBQ in Jongno, Daegu: 1st-floor open seats, Jangjak

Jangjak Saenggalbi Jongno Main Branch is a galbi (Korean grilled ribs) restaurant in Jongno, Jung-gu, Daegu, near Exit 1 of Jungangno Station. After work, the writer and her older sister sat at the open seats on the 1st floor and ordered 250g each of fresh galbi and marinated galbi. Staff grilled the ribs all the way through and trimmed the meat off the bones, and the sisters added more marinated galbi before finishing with naengmyeon (cold noodles). Jangjak Saenggalbi is a good pick for a date or group dinner in Jongno over soju-beer on a cool evening.

Written Jun 29, 2026Sponsored

PlaceDalseong, DaeguRestaurants

Hyeonpung, Daegu galbi restaurant with a grill plate swap: Galbijeong

Galbijeong (갈비정) is a pork galbi (marinated pork ribs) restaurant on the 2nd floor of Central Tower in Yuga-eup, Dalseong, Daegu, in the Hyeonpung area. On a return visit, the writer had 3 servings of pork galbi grilled by Galbijeong's staff, then finished with doenjang (soybean paste) stew and rice; the marinade was neither too sweet nor too salty, and the staff changed the grill plate before being asked. Verdict: Galbijeong in Hyeonpung is a solid pick for family dinners, company get-togethers and dates.

Written Jul 14, 2026Sponsored

PlaceJung-gu, DaeguRestaurants

Korean BBQ in Jongno, Daegu worth a 30-minute Wednesday wait: Hubaldae

Hubaldae Daegu Jongno Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Jongno, Jung-gu, Daegu, a 9-minute walk from Banwoldang Station Exit 15. After waiting about 30 minutes on a Wednesday evening, the writer ordered 2 servings of red clay pork belly and 1 serving of grilled Korean beef daechang (large intestine), and Hubaldae staff grilled everything to the end and built wraps of honey butter potatoes, herbs and a special sauce. Hubaldae has a wait, but the pork belly and outstandingly friendly service make this Jongno BBQ spot worth it.

Written Jul 20, 2026Sponsored

PlaceDalseo, DaeguRestaurants

Beef rib BBQ in Sinwolseong, Daegu with doenjang noodles: Cheongujeong

Cheongujeong Beef Sinwolseong Branch (청우정소고기 신월성점) is a beef rib BBQ restaurant on Joam-ro in Wolseong-dong, Dalseo-gu, Daegu. After work, the writer and her mother shared a half plate of fresh beef ribs and 3 servings of LA-cut garlic beef ribs, then ordered doenjang noodles (soybean-paste noodles) for dessert. Because staff keep torch-searing the meat and there is a dedicated parking lot, Cheongujeong Beef is a good-value pick for a beef dinner.

Written Aug 5, 2026Sponsored

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