# Daegu terrace bar with non-alcoholic highballs: Gyodong Nakwon - By Rina (https://superchart.com/en/@daegu-brush-breaks/) - Written Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Jung-gu, Daegu - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a visit sponsorship from the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@daegu-brush-breaks/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@daegu-brush-breaks/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban/index.md) ## In short Gyodong Nakwon is an izakaya with outdoor terrace seating in Gyodong, Jung-gu, Daegu, directly across from 2.28 Democratic Movement Memorial Central Park. A Naver reservation on a Friday night meant no wait at all, and the order was chicken nanban (17,000 won), crab tomalley pasta (16,000 won), a non-alcoholic yuzu highball (7,500 won) and a Saero soju (5,000 won), with mosquito coils and blankets set out on the terrace. Gyodong Nakwon is an easy recommendation for a Daegu terrace bar where you can still toast with a friend who doesn't drink. ## Good to know - **Location**: 1F, 627 Gukchaebosang-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu (next to Melting Point), on the main road across from 2.28 Memorial Central Park - **Seating**: Tables for 2 to 6, bar seats, group tables for 6 or more, outdoor terrace seats - **Ordered**: Crab tomalley pasta 16,000 won / Chicken nanban 17,000 won / Non-alcoholic yuzu highball 7,500 won / Saero soju 5,000 won - **Waiting**: Waits are likely after 8pm on Fridays and weekends; no wait with a Naver reservation. For terrace seats, reserve or arrive at opening - **Amenities**: Separate men's and women's restrooms inside, mosquito coils and blankets on the terrace, shrimp chips as the complimentary snack, Chupa Chups on the way out *as written by the visitor on Sep 14, 2026* It had been ages since I visited a Gyodong bar with a friend. The weather had finally warmed up and I wanted that outdoor terrace bar vibe, so when I heard about a place famous for Gyodong terrace drinking, we went to crush some snacks (ᗒ⩊ᗕ) ![Food and drinks on a terrace table at Gyodong Nakwon](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban-01-vc2ii-1200.webp) ![Visiting Gyodong Nakwon, an izakaya in Gyodong, Daegu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban-02-1x1jf-m-966.webp) ![The atmosphere at Gyodong Nakwon bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban-03-tszb6-966.webp) ## Where is Gyodong Nakwon, and how long is the Friday wait? The storefront sits right on the main road, across from 2.28 Memorial Central Park. I'd made a Naver reservation beforehand, so there was no wait at all, haha. Just know that Friday and weekend nights get busy — once it's past 8pm there can be a wait!! The terrace seats especially are even more popular, so I'd recommend reserving ahead or doing an opening run 🖤 ![Gyodong Nakwon's storefront on the main road along Gukchaebosang-ro](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban-04-18uff-966.webp) If you couldn't book ahead, you can write your name and phone number on the waiting list at the entrance and get seated in order •͈˽•͈ ![The waiting list area at the entrance of Gyodong Nakwon](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban-05-kxizl-966.webp) ![The area around the entrance of Gyodong Nakwon](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban-06-10jlt-m-966.webp) ## Indoor seating and group tables at Gyodong Nakwon Inside, Gyodong Nakwon is a Gyodong izakaya in downtown Daegu with 2-6 person tables and bar seating. There are also tables for groups of 6 or more, so if you're looking for a meeting spot, company dinner venue, or group bar in Daegu, it's worth reserving ahead! - The restroom is inside the restaurant (separate men's/women's) And walking further to the back of the restaurant . . . ![Tables and bar seating inside Gyodong Nakwon](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban-07-1iyzr-966.webp) ## When can you get a terrace seat in Gyodong? There really aren't many bars with an outdoor terrace in Gyodong, but Gyodong Nakwon has one!! At 7pm on a Friday there were still terrace seats open, but by 8pm they were all taken ,,ԾㅂԾ,, ![Full view of the terrace seating at Gyodong Nakwon](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban-08-l0610-966.webp) True to an izakaya, the space is decorated in a Japanese style with Japanese songs playing, so it genuinely felt like drinking in Japan 🏮 Highly, highly recommend for that Gyodong atmosphere bar, Gyodong terrace bar vibe ![The Japanese-style decorated terrace space at Gyodong Nakwon](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban-09-9qtfc-966.webp) I was worried about mosquitoes since it's outdoor seating, but they'd already lit mosquito coils, and there were plenty of blankets ready in case it got chilly, so we could enjoy the terrace without worrying about the weather at all ![Mosquito coils and blankets prepared for the outdoor seats](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban-10-1ovzu-966.webp) ## What we ordered at Gyodong Nakwon and what it cost The menu is set on top of every table. - Crab tomalley pasta ₩16,000 - Chicken nanban ₩17,000 - Non-alcoholic yuzu highball ₩7,500 - Saero ₩5,000 My friend isn't much of a drinker, but Gyodong Nakwon has non-alcoholic highballs too, so we could still clink glasses together (?) ![The menu placed on the table at Gyodong Nakwon](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban-11-cm7ax-966.webp) They gave us shrimp chips as a complimentary starter, and even though I don't usually eat that stuff, at a bar I just keep grabbing more... I can't be the only one, right, haha ![Shrimp chips served as a complimentary starter](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban-12-a3upk-966.webp) ### Non-alcoholic yuzu highball, 7,500 won The drinks came out before the food. My friend's non-alcoholic yuzu highball had a subtle yuzu fragrance, sweet and refreshing — it tasted better than I expected (╹ڡ╹ ) Great for anyone who doesn't drink to enjoy without any pressure 🍹 ![A non-alcoholic yuzu highball and a glass of Saero](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban-13-1krip-966.webp) Cheers-★ before the main dishes arrived ![Raising glasses for a toast at the terrace table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban-14-16qpr-966.webp) ![Drinking a highball on the terrace at Gyodong Nakwon](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban-15-1pcfd-966.webp) After a drink or two of chatting, the main dishes we'd ordered started coming out one by one ![A plate of chicken nanban at Gyodong Nakwon](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban-16-umhal-966.webp) ![Chicken nanban topped with tartar sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban-17-e7xco-966.webp) ![Chicken nanban served with cabbage salad and tomato](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban-18-1nbh7-966.webp) ### Chicken nanban, 17,000 won: tartar plus a seasoned sauce The chicken nanban had crispy!! fried chicken piled high with tartar sauce. The chicken itself was fried crisp and delicious, and there was a spicy seasoning sprinkled over the sauce, so it never felt heavy and I kept reaching for more ㅠㅠ Cabbage salad and tomato came alongside it too, which were nice to pick at in between bites 🖤 ![The seasoned sauce served alongside chicken nanban](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban-19-nmzn8-966.webp) Besides the tartar sauce, they also give you a seasoned sauce, and dipping the chicken in that gives it exactly the taste of yangnyeom (seasoned) chicken . . . ♡ ![Crab tomalley pasta table setting at Gyodong Nakwon](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban-20-sgshu-966.webp) ![Crab tomalley pasta after being mixed together](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban-21-h2svw-966.webp) ### Crab tomalley pasta, 16,000 won: Gyodong Nakwon's best dish Crab tomalley pasta is one of Gyodong Nakwon's best menu items 🦀 You mix all the ingredients together yourself before eating. One bite and the rich, savory flavor unique to crab tomalley paired perfectly with the thick, creamy sauce ㅠㅠㅠㅠ The noodles and sauce were completely unified, nothing felt separate, and it was so, so good. If you come here, you have to order the crab tomalley pasta ~ @!! ![Chupa Chups candy received after paying the bill](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban-22-1ul1h-966.webp) My friend and I scraped every last bit of the food off our plates, and as we were leaving, the staff gave us Chupa Chups matched to our headcount 🍭 We finished off even the dessert properly and wrapped up feeling great ## Final verdict on Gyodong Nakwon The terrace atmosphere was great, the staff were kind, and above all the food was so delicious!!! It's the perfect spot for a drink outdoors on a nice day, so I think I'll be back to enjoy the terrace again 🤍 If you're looking for a Gyodong terrace bar, a great Gyodong restaurant, or a Gyodong atmosphere bar in Daegu, I highly recommend Gyodong Nakwon ## Where it is - Gyodong Nakwon (교동 낙원) - 1F, 627 Gukchaebosang-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea - 대구광역시 중구 국채보상로 627 1층 (멜팅포인트 옆) - 35.8703556, 128.5993707 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B5%90%EB%8F%99%20%EB%82%99%EC%9B%90/@35.8703556,128.5993707,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@daegu-brush-breaks/gyodong-nagwon-yajang-chicken-nanban/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt