# Doan-dong braised pollock, 5 spice levels: Myeongtaerang Ryu Myeongho - By Sian (https://superchart.com/en/@between-city-suppers/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seo-gu, Daejeon - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@between-city-suppers/myeongtaerang-ryumyeongho-dogan-braised-pollock/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@between-city-suppers/myeongtaerang-ryumyeongho-dogan-braised-pollock/index.md) ## In short Myeongtaerang Ryu Myeongho Main Branch is a braised pollock (myeongtae-jorim) restaurant on Doan-dong-ro 31beon-gil in Seo-gu, Daejeon. The spice can be ordered at 5 levels from mild to very spicy, and one meal of spicy braised pollock at 30,000 won with seed hotteok nurungji at 5,000 won fed the table generously. The weekday lunch special needs 2 or more orders and Myeongtaerang Ryu Myeongho closes on Thursdays, so check before you go. ## Good to know - **Spicy braised pollock (maekom myeongtae-jorim)**: 30,000 won - **Pork belly braised pollock (samgyeopsal myeongtae-jorim)**: 38,000 won - **Pollock stew in a basin (yangpuni dongtae-tang)**: 23,000 won - **Seed hotteok nurungji (crispy rice with seed-filled pancake)**: 5,000 won - **Pork cutlet (donkatsu)**: 10,000 won - **Weekday lunch special**: Spicy braised pollock 12,000 won per person / pollock stew in a basin 11,000 won per person / grilled mackerel 13,000 won per person, minimum 2 orders - **Spice levels**: 5 levels: mild, less spicy, medium spicy (recommended), spicy, very spicy - **Closed**: Thursdays (open as usual on Saturdays) - **Lunch special availability**: Weekdays only; not served on weekends or public holidays - **Extra side dishes**: Self-serve - **Address**: 51-5 Doan-dong-ro 31beon-gil, 1st floor, Seo-gu, Daejeon - **Price reference**: ₩12,000 ≈ $8.9 · ₩11,000 ≈ $8.2 · ₩13,000 ≈ $9.6 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* I was craving a spicy braised fish dish over the weekend, so I went to Myeongtaerang Ryu Myeongho Main Branch. This time I tried the braised pollock (명태조림). Once the table was set, the portion looked so generous that I felt like I'd be eating well from the start. If you're looking for good restaurants in Doan-dong, Daejeon and love braised fish, this place is worth keeping in mind. ![Visit photo at Myeongtaerang Ryu Myeongho Main Branch in Doan-dong, Daejeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongtaerang-ryumyeongho-dogan-braised-pollock/myeongtaerang-ryumyeongho-dogan-braised-pollock-01-5is4y-966.webp) ![Exterior of Myeongtaerang Ryu Myeongho Main Branch with white signage](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongtaerang-ryumyeongho-dogan-braised-pollock/myeongtaerang-ryumyeongho-dogan-braised-pollock-02-1ljlf-966.webp) ## The exterior and store guide at Myeongtaerang Ryu Myeongho The exterior has a white sign with the name 'Myeongtaerang' written large, so it catches your eye right away. At the entrance and on the window, the signature menu, lunch specials, and closing days are posted, so you can check the menu lineup before even walking in. ![Signature menu and lunch special info posted on the entrance window](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongtaerang-ryumyeongho-dogan-braised-pollock/myeongtaerang-ryumyeongho-dogan-braised-pollock-03-1wtgp-966.webp) In particular, the store notice explained that owner Ryu Myeongho makes the special sauce and cooks the food himself. ![Store notice describing the special sauce and pollock dish research](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongtaerang-ryumyeongho-dogan-braised-pollock/myeongtaerang-ryumyeongho-dogan-braised-pollock-04-13pqo-966.webp) It also mentioned that he studied pollock dishes for a long time to develop the current sauce, which gave me the impression that this place is really focused on pollock cooking. The closing day notice also stood out — it said that from the fourth week of April, Thursdays would be closed while Saturdays would remain open as usual. Definitely worth noting if you're planning a Thursday visit. ## 5 spice levels for the braised pollock, medium spicy recommended At Myeongtaerang Ryu Myeongho Main Branch, the braised pollock (명태조림) comes with a step-by-step spice level guide. ![Guide showing the 5 spice levels for braised pollock](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongtaerang-ryumyeongho-dogan-braised-pollock/myeongtaerang-ryumyeongho-dogan-braised-pollock-05-1ulbq-966.webp) From mild to less spicy, medium spicy, spicy, and very spicy — five levels total — so it works well whether you're bad with spice or you love it hot. Medium spicy was marked as the store's recommended level. The braised pollock we ordered was satisfying right off the bat since the portion was quite generous. ![A generously portioned spicy braised pollock](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongtaerang-ryumyeongho-dogan-braised-pollock/myeongtaerang-ryumyeongho-dogan-braised-pollock-06-l4xmw-1200.webp) The taste was good too, and eating it with rice made for a filling, satisfying meal with nothing lacking. If you're looking for braised pollock in Daejeon and care about portion size as much as taste, this could be a solid choice. ## Basic side dishes and the self-serve corner The basic side dishes at Myeongtaerang Ryu Myeongho Main Branch went well with the braised pollock, and extra sides were self-serve. Some places nail the main dish but skimp on sides — this time the basic sides were tasty too. ![Basic side dishes served with the braised pollock](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongtaerang-ryumyeongho-dogan-braised-pollock/myeongtaerang-ryumyeongho-dogan-braised-pollock-07-1rvfb-966.webp) ![Plate of basic side dishes at Myeongtaerang Ryu Myeongho Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongtaerang-ryumyeongho-dogan-braised-pollock/myeongtaerang-ryumyeongho-dogan-braised-pollock-08-5j5do-966.webp) ![A full spread of side dishes on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongtaerang-ryumyeongho-dogan-braised-pollock/myeongtaerang-ryumyeongho-dogan-braised-pollock-09-4tpi0-966.webp) ![A side dish plate served alongside the braised pollock](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongtaerang-ryumyeongho-dogan-braised-pollock/myeongtaerang-ryumyeongho-dogan-braised-pollock-10-1cg6i-966.webp) Adding a side dish here and there while eating the braised pollock made the whole meal feel more complete. Extra sides were self-serve, meaning you take as much as you need. ![Self-serve side dish corner where you take as much as you need](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongtaerang-ryumyeongho-dogan-braised-pollock/myeongtaerang-ryumyeongho-dogan-braised-pollock-11-1p536-966.webp) With the sides backing it up nicely, my overall satisfaction while eating the braised pollock was high. ## The seed hotteok nurungji I remembered most Surprisingly, one menu item from this meal stuck with me the most: the seed hotteok nurungji (씨앗호떡누룽지). When you first see the name, you probably think, 'Would braised pollock and seed hotteok really go together?' I thought it was a slightly odd combination too, but once I actually tried them together, they matched surprisingly well. It was refreshing to enjoy the braised pollock in a completely different way than the usual bowl of rice. Pairing the seed hotteok nurungji with the braised pollock changed the whole flavor mood, and I kept reaching for more. According to the store's signage, the seed hotteok nurungji is a signature menu item launched on July 4, 2024. The store also claims it was the first of its kind released in Korea. If someone asked me which dish I remembered most from a restaurant in Doan-dong, Daejeon, I'd think of the seed hotteok nurungji here first. Rather than just ordering the braised pollock alone, I'd recommend ordering the seed hotteok nurungji alongside it if you can. In our taste, the two paired quite well. ## Weekday lunch special prices and order conditions Myeongtaerang Ryu Myeongho Main Branch also runs a weekday lunch special. Spicy braised pollock is ₩12,000 per person, basin pollock stew is ₩11,000 per person, and grilled mackerel is ₩13,000 per person, with orders available for 2 or more people. ![Signboard listing weekday lunch special prices](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongtaerang-ryumyeongho-dogan-braised-pollock/myeongtaerang-ryumyeongho-dogan-braised-pollock-12-1fcc0-966.webp) The lunch special isn't offered on weekends or holidays, and the sign stated it's basically one order per person. The sign also noted that a bowl of rice is included when ordering for 2 or more people, so keep that in mind when ordering based on party size. ![Menu board showing prices for spicy braised pollock and basin pollock stew](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongtaerang-ryumyeongho-dogan-braised-pollock/myeongtaerang-ryumyeongho-dogan-braised-pollock-13-1leso-966.webp) On the main menu board, spicy braised pollock was ₩30,000, pork belly braised pollock was ₩38,000, and basin pollock stew was ₩23,000. There's also seed hotteok nurungji at ₩5,000, pork cutlet at ₩10,000, and add-ons like udon or ramen noodles, tofu, pollock roe, and pollock milt. Menus and prices reflect what I saw at the time of my visit and may change afterward. ## Location and visitor info for Myeongtaerang Ryu Myeongho Main Branch Myeongtaerang Ryu Myeongho Main Branch is located at 51-5 1F, Doan-dong-ro 31beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon. Worth remembering if you're in the Doan-dong area and craving braised pollock or a hearty Korean meal in Daejeon. - Closed: Thursdays - Saturdays: open as usual - Lunch special: weekdays only - Weekend/holiday lunch special: not offered - Extra side dishes: self-serve ## Overall thoughts What impressed me most about this meal was the generous braised pollock paired with the seed hotteok nurungji. The braised pollock tasted great and came in a generous portion, making it a satisfying meal, and the basic sides paired well too, so the whole spread was likeable. The seed hotteok nurungji in particular felt like an odd combination at first, but once I actually tried it, it went surprisingly well with the braised pollock. It offered a different kind of fun compared to a plain bowl of rice, making it the dish that stuck in my memory about this place. I'd recommend this to anyone looking for good restaurants in Doan-dong, Daejeon who loves spicy braised fish or prefers hearty Korean meals with generous portions. If I came back, I'd probably order the braised pollock and seed hotteok nurungji together again. If you like braised pollock in Daejeon, this is a place worth visiting at least once. ## Where it is - Myeongtaerang Ryu Myeongho Main Branch (명태랑 류명호 본점) - 51-5 1F, Doan-dong-ro 31beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon, South Korea - 대전광역시 서구 도안동로31번길 51-5 1층 명태랑 류명호 본점 - 36.3064986, 127.3501612 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%AA%85%ED%83%9C%EB%9E%91%20%EB%A5%98%EB%AA%85%ED%98%B8%20%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@36.3064986,127.3501612,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@between-city-suppers/myeongtaerang-ryumyeongho-dogan-braised-pollock/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt