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Daegu & Gyeongbuk Cafe Notes

I write about visits to cafes in Daegu and Gyeongbuk. · Writes about: Cafés · Restaurants

PlaceGyeongsan, GyeongbukRestaurants

Gyeongsan pork BBQ with cheese nurungji, booked same day: Kkotdwaeji

Kkotdwaeji Sikdang Gyeongsan Branch (꽃돼지식당 경산점) is a pork belly and pork neck BBQ restaurant on Seongam-ro in Oksan-dong, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk. On a day with errands in Gyeongsan, the writer booked a window table the same day through Naver and ate the Gourmet Set (65,000 won) with a 9-dish side spread, steamed egg and injeolmi (roasted soybean) powder wraps, then added a 3,000-won snow cheese topping to the fried rice to make cheese nurungji (crispy scorched rice). With staff grilling the meat and a generous cheese portion, Kkotdwaeji Sikdang Gyeongsan Branch is a solid pick for pork BBQ in Oksan-dong.

Written Oct 14, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSuseong, DaeguRestaurants

Couple's burger lunch in Suseong, Daegu: Avocado & Double at Downtown

Downtown Daegu Believe Heritage is a handmade burger restaurant on Deuran-ro in Suseong, Daegu, and is said to be the first Downtowner branch in the Gyeongsang region. The writer and her husband ordered the signature Avocado Burger and a Double Downtowner Burger with an extra patty. They were happy with the fresh ingredients and the house sauce. With its calm, wood-toned interior, Downtown Daegu Believe Heritage is an easy pick for handmade burgers in Daegu, whether you're eating alone or meeting friends.

Written Jul 5, 2026Sponsored
PlaceNam-gu, DaeguRestaurants

Myeongdeok Station Chinese restaurant, Daegu: family jjamppong rice

Oneureun Jjamppong Ddaenggineun Nal Daemyeong branch is a jjamppong (spicy noodle soup) specialist Chinese restaurant on Jungang-daero in Nam-gu, Daegu, near Myeongdeok Station, open 24 hours a day, year-round. The writer booked by phone and visited with family, ordering bone-broth jjamppong (₩9,000), jjamppong rice (₩9,000) and jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles, ₩7,000), and was pleased with the generous, lightly smoky bone-broth jjamppong and the unlimited rice at the self-serve bar. Verdict: Oneureun Jjamppong Ddaenggineun Nal suits families near Myeongdeok Station looking for jjamppong with a rich broth.

Written Oct 9, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGangnam, SeoulRestaurants

Seolleung Station eel bowl, same-day booking and chawanmushi: Manmok

Manmok is a Japanese eel rice bowl restaurant on Seolleung-ro 82-gil in Gangnam, Seoul. The writer booked Manmok on the same day through Naver Map for a weekend lunch, and two diners each had a whole-eel rice bowl (₩39,000) of plump, mild Gochang freshwater eel, served with chawanmushi (Japanese steamed egg custard), ginger and wasabi sides, and ice cream bars for dessert. For an eel rice bowl with no fishy taste and a restorative meal near Seolleung Station, Manmok is well worth it.

Written Oct 7, 2026Sponsored
PlaceDong-gu, DaeguRestaurants

Korean BBQ near Daegu Airport with Mom: 600g galbi at Gonghang Galbi

Gonghang Galbi (공항갈비) is a charcoal-grilled pork galbi restaurant at 137 Gonghang-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu, near Daegu Airport. The writer and her mom shared 600g of original-flavor marinated pork galbi with stone pot rice and doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew), and because the meat arrived fully grilled, there was no grilling to do and no worry about smoky clothes. With a wide spread of side dishes and a large private car park, Gonghang Galbi is a great Daegu Airport barbecue spot to bring your parents.

Written Oct 3, 2026Sponsored
PlaceBuk-gu, DaeguRestaurants

Shabu-shabu near Daegu Airport with 30-car parking: Shabu20 Bokhyeon

Shabu20 Daegu Bokhyeon branch is an all-you-can-eat shabu-shabu restaurant on Gonghang-ro near Daegu Airport, with a private lot that holds more than 30 cars at the front, back and side, and a 190-seat hall. On a weekday evening the writer and her mother ordered the 100-minute dinner course (26,900 won) with a half katsuobushi, half spicy broth and worked through beef, Vietnamese rice paper rolls, kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) and affogato. With parking off your mind, Shabu20 Daegu Bokhyeon branch is an easy pick for family meals and group gatherings.

Written Sep 18, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJung-gu, DaeguRestaurants

Daegu Jongno makchang restaurant with ganjjamppong ramen: Bongja

Bongja Makchang Daegu Jongno Branch (봉자막창 대구종로점) is a makchang (grilled pork intestine) restaurant in Jung-gu, Daegu, a short walk up from Exit 1 of Jungangno Station. On a late Friday night the wait through the Tabling app was only 5 minutes, and the Bongja platter of raw makchang and raw pork belly costs 43,000 won, with free unlimited egg custard, seven kinds of unlimited ramen (ganjjamppong included, eaten as dessert) and patbingsu. Bongja Makchang suits dates, family dinners and work get-togethers alike.

Written Sep 6, 2026Sponsored
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