Ttaro-gukbap near Jungangno Station in Daegu: Hanwoojang

Where is Hanwoojang, and what hours is it open?

Sitting right in the middle of Gukchebosang-ro in Jung-gu, Daegu, Hanwoojang (한우장) is one of Daegu's representative traditional local restaurants, having soothed locals' sore stomachs and hunger for a long time.

It boasts excellent accessibility — just a 3-minute walk from Jungangno Station Exit 4, the heart of Daegu's public transit.

One of Hanwoojang's biggest strengths is that its lights never go out — open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. It's great to visit anytime, whether you're a local grabbing an early morning meal before work or an office worker stopping by at lunch.

Step through the door and a rich beef aroma lingers around your nose — in the cozy, time-worn atmosphere, you can feel the trustworthy air of a true local favorite.

What's on Hanwoojang's unlimited self-serve banchan bar?

A steaming, rich bowl of soup is truly completed by the tasty side dishes served with it. Tucked in a corner of Hanwoojang, there's a neatly arranged, generously stocked unlimited self-serve bar so the flow of your meal is never interrupted.

Tangy, crunchy kkakdugi (diced radish kimchi) that pairs perfectly with the milky, slow-simmered seolleongtang broth, well-fermented cabbage kimchi, and even sharp, fresh onion and green chili to perk up your appetite — you can help yourself to as much as you want, anytime.

Best of all, you don't have to feel awkward asking busy staff for more side dishes every time — you can comfortably scoop out everything from ssamjang to banchan yourself, which makes the meal that much more satisfying.

Plop a savory piece of kkakdugi onto the rich broth in your heavy stone bowl and slurp it down, or dip a fresh chili into ssamjang — this is how you can fully feel the perfect, hearty meal that Daegu locals love.

Hanwoojang's yangtang: a broth you season yourself

Once you sit down and order, a stone bowl of Hanwoojang's milky, rich yangtang (ox soup) broth soon arrives.

When you first taste the broth, you'll notice it's almost unseasoned and clean-tasting — proof of just how rich the stock itself is.

With the generous salt, pepper and chili powder prepared at every table, there's real fun in seasoning the broth to your exact taste.

Ttaro-gukbap, a local dish recognized by the city of Daegu

A dish that represents Hanwoojang just as much as seolleongtang is ttaro-gukbap (따로국밥), rice and soup served separately. Proudly carrying the title of a traditional local restaurant selected by the city of Daegu, Hanwoojang's ttaro-gukbap boasts a deep, rich stock.

The broth is full of softly sliced beef and generous somyeon (thin wheat noodles), making it a joy to fish out and eat. A generous helping of green onion adds even more depth to the flavor.

The deep savoriness created by slow-simmered beef and a refreshing broth instantly makes you understand why Hanwoojang has stood firm as one of Daegu's representative gukbap restaurants for so long.

Spoon the hot broth over rice and dig in, and you can feel the fatigue of the day melt away refreshingly.

What to know before you visit Hanwoojang

• Location & parking: close to major stations like Banwoldang (11-min walk) and Daegu Station (16-min walk), making it easy to reach on foot, right in the middle of a busy downtown area
• Amenities & reservations: all seats are non-smoking, and phone reservations are available
• Takeout: a variety of menu items including kkori-gomtang (oxtail soup) and boiled beef slices are available, and some can be taken out so you can enjoy the same rich traditional taste at home

Is Hanwoojang worth a stop in Jung-gu, Daegu?

In a fast-changing downtown, Daegu's Hanwoojang has quietly held its ground with an unchanging taste for a long time — it's more than just a restaurant, it's a kind of soul food for locals. Whether you need a hearty breakfast in the early dawn or want to wash away the day's fatigue with hot broth late at night, feel free to drop by anytime, 24 hours a day.

The rich seolleongtang steeped in years of history, Daegu's famous ttaro-gukbap, and tender boiled beef will fill up your tired body and mind. I highly recommend experiencing a warm, heartfelt meal at Hanwoojang, a true local favorite right in the heart of Daegu.