# Dalseo Korean restaurant for mild gondre rice: Hyangtaek - By Miso Han (https://superchart.com/en/@chilseong-dinner-ledger/) - Written Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Dalseo, Daegu - Sponsored: This post was written with support for a visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@chilseong-dinner-ledger/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@chilseong-dinner-ledger/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek/index.md) ## In short Hyangtaek Seongseo Keimyung University Branch is a Korean restaurant in Dalseo, Daegu, near Keimyung University. I ordered Spanish mackerel gondre rice and eggplant doenjang rice with sweet tteokgalbi; the mild side dishes and delicate gondre aroma worked nicely. Verdict: a satisfying, unfussy meal. ## Good to know - **Ordered dishes**: Spanish mackerel gondre rice, eggplant doenjang rice - **Review event**: A platter of mushrooms is free with a Naver receipt review event. *as written by the visitor on Sep 11, 2026* ![Korean meal at Hyangtaek Seongseo Keimyung University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek-01-1rzz6-966.webp) ![Korean meal at Hyangtaek Seongseo Keimyung University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek-02-ai5fi-1200.webp) ![Korean meal at Hyangtaek Seongseo Keimyung University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek-03-acfem-966.webp) These days, when I eat out, there are moments when I crave a wholesome Korean meal that will properly fill me up rather than something overly strong. I visited Hyangtaek Seongseo Keimyung University Branch, a good restaurant near Seongseo Keimyung University. ![Korean food culture notice at Hyangtaek Seongseo Keimyung University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek-04-13vk4-966.webp) > Hyangtaek pursues a clean, fresh Korean food culture using ingredients grown and produced on our land. ![Korean menu at Hyangtaek Seongseo Keimyung University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek-05-120o0-966.webp) It is centered on neat Korean dishes, making it an easy place to visit for lunch or dinner. I also liked that there were plenty of accompaniments to make a filling meal with rice. ![Dining area at Hyangtaek Seongseo Keimyung University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek-06-g1gox-966.webp) ![Dining area at Hyangtaek Seongseo Keimyung University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek-07-1ckqr-966.webp) Especially if you are looking for a good rice meal in Seongseo, I think it is worth stopping by at least once. It is also a nice option when you are looking for somewhere to eat near Keimyung University and Korean food sounds good. ![Order of Spanish mackerel gondre rice and eggplant doenjang rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek-08-1ugw3-966.webp) I ordered the Spanish mackerel gondre rice and eggplant doenjang rice. ![Mushroom platter receipt review event notice](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek-09-1466x-966.webp) A platter of mushrooms is available for free through the Naver receipt review event, so do make the most of it and order one. ## Neatly set Korean side dishes ![Neatly arranged Korean side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek-10-1p78y-966.webp) The mixed salted seafood was savory and full of umami, so it was great with rice, while the crisp dressed lettuce stems were clean and refreshing and whetted my appetite. ![Mixed salted seafood and dressed lettuce stem side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek-11-2vves-966.webp) ![Mixed salted seafood and dressed lettuce stem side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek-12-1re5y-966.webp) ![Korean side dishes with gopchang gim](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek-13-1x9mi-966.webp) There was also savory, crisp gopchang gim (thick roasted seaweed). Wrapping up rice in it added a light yet nutty flavor, which made it a real treat. Overall, the banchan (side dishes) were not overly strong and went well with rice, so I enjoyed them alongside the mains. ## What does Spanish mackerel gondre rice taste like? The dish I was most looking forward to was the Spanish mackerel gondre rice. The distinctive fragrant flavor of gondre (Korean thistle) had gently infused the rice, so even the rice on its own was light and delicious. With Spanish mackerel alongside it, it was easy to enjoy the fish and rice together. Picking the flesh from the Spanish mackerel and eating it with the rice gave a light, nutty taste, and it was a combination that went well with the gondre rice too. I think people who usually enjoy grilled fish and rice would be very happy with it. It was not overly seasoned but still substantial enough for a full meal, especially for lunch. ![Spanish mackerel and gondre rice meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek-14-16lfm-966.webp) If gondre rice has too strong an aroma, it may be a matter of taste, but this one was gentle enough to enjoy without any burden. Eating the Spanish mackerel with the gondre rice was the kind of meal that had me finishing a whole bowl of rice neatly. ![Spanish mackerel gondre rice with house-made sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek-15-1amet-966.webp) It comes with a house-made sauce, but the dish is already seasoned well enough that it is fine to mix and eat as it is. Add it according to your taste. ![Spanish mackerel gondre rice wrapped in seaweed](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek-16-19qvh-966.webp) My child liked it wrapped in seaweed, and ate it well too, perhaps because it included a fish they like and had that nutty flavor. ## Hearty eggplant doenjang rice The second dish I ordered was eggplant doenjang rice. I was curious what the combination of eggplant and doenjang (fermented soybean paste) would taste like, and the soft eggplant with the earthy flavor of doenjang went very well with rice. The eggplant was cooked until tender, making it easy to scoop up with rice. Thanks to the salty, earthy doenjang flavor, it was a dish that went well with rice even without many other side dishes. ![Tender eggplant doenjang rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek-17-tmxin-966.webp) Even those who do not usually like eggplant might find it easier to enjoy when it is served together as a rice bowl. ![Eggplant doenjang rice with kelp vinegar](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek-18-dp7gr-966.webp) *A good rice meal spot in Seongseo* Overall, the seasoning was not too intense, so it did not feel heavy with rice and seemed like a good dish for a clean, easy meal. The eggplant doenjang rice comes with kelp vinegar inspired by Japanese mazesoba, and mixing it in gives the dish a different kind of appeal. ## Tteokgalbi on the side~ ![Tteokgalbi served with a Korean meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek-19-1npo1-966.webp) ![Tender, gently sweet tteokgalbi side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek-20-3dwkl-966.webp) If you are dining with a child or would like to add a meat dish, tteokgalbi (seasoned grilled meat patty) is a good choice too. It was tender and gently sweet, making it nice with rice, and it naturally suited the Korean meal. ![Korean meal setting with Spanish mackerel gondre rice and tteokgalbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek-21-1bgtg-966.webp) *Korean food near Seongseo Keimyung University* Adding tteokgalbi to the light Spanish mackerel gondre rice and the earthy eggplant doenjang rice was nice because I could enjoy several flavors in balance. ![Meal with a variety of Korean dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek-22-b3yoe-966.webp) Especially on a day when you are craving a hearty rice meal, if you are looking for a comfortable place to eat with family or friends, try the variety of Korean dishes here. ## Where it is - Hyangtaek Seongseo Keimyung University Branch (향택 성서계명대점) - 71 Hosan-dong-ro 35buk-gil, Dalseo-gu, Daegu, South Korea (대구광역시 달서구 호산동로35북길 71 1층) - 대구광역시 달서구 호산동로35북길 71 1층 - 35.8518846, 128.4827422 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%96%A5%ED%83%9D%20%EC%84%B1%EC%84%9C%EA%B3%84%EB%AA%85%EB%8C%80%EC%A0%90/@35.8518846,128.4827422,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@chilseong-dinner-ledger/daegu-keimyungdae-samchi-gondeurebap-hyangtaek/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt