Red yukgaejang and pork bossam lunch near Gamsam Station, Daegu

Yukbanjang Gwangjanggakoa Gwangko Branch is one of the locals' favorite restaurants near Gwangjang Coa in Daegu, famous for its ox-bone yukgaejang and neatly prepared bossam (boiled pork). I paid it a visit myself.

In September, when you're craving a rich, warming broth, what's the first dish that comes to mind for a filling, clean meal?

This place has quite a reputation among locals as one of the best yukgaejang spots in Daegu, so it's somewhere I recommend to friends often.

It's also a solid choice as a Daegu hangover-cure restaurant when you want a warming bowl to set your stomach right.

What's the atmosphere like at Yukbanjang Daegu Branch?

The whole interior is done up neatly in a warm, cozy wood-tone style. Even during the busy lunch rush, the tables were kept tidy and the place was clearly hygienic.

Soft, comfortable lighting combined with that particular tidiness gave it the upscale feel you'd expect from a Korean restaurant.

The wide spacing between tables gave a nice sense of privacy too.

It looked like a great spot whether for a date with a partner or a family gathering meal with parents.

Even during the busy lunch hour, the tables stayed tidy and the space felt clean — solve your lunch cravings with a tasty bowl of yukgaejang here ♥️

The lunch spread and what we ordered

After looking over the menu, I ordered what I always get here — Yukbanjang's signature red yukgaejang — along with a great side to pair with it, the small pork belly herbal bossam.

I visited during lunch hour and the food came out neatly and quickly after ordering.

Crisp, tidy side dishes that complemented the main dishes were set alongside them, and seeing the whole spread laid out neatly, I could really feel the presence of a proper full meal 👋🏻

• Free green onion add-on perk — for anyone who loves green onions, you can ask for "free extra green onion"
• Signature limited item — the 'king galbi yukgaejang,' limited to 20 servings a day, is a unique dish you need to arrive early for

The taste of the ox-bone red yukgaejang

With that cool September breeze starting to blow, when a hot spoonful of soup naturally comes to mind, be sure to enjoy a bowl of deep, warming yukgaejang at Yukbanjang Daegu Branch!

Every time I visit, Yukbanjang's red yukgaejang satisfies me 100%, and the look of it alone is enough to whet your appetite. Oishi-ye~

A spicy yet savory broth aroma hits your nose strongly, and the moment you take that first sip, the heavy, deep flavor of the long-simmered ox-bone broth feels almost electric. The finish is clean with no greasiness, and it's packed with generous fillings — one bowl feels like a full recovery meal!

I often come here with friends as a Daegu hangover-cure spot — there's nothing better than this broth to cool your stomach down after a night of drinking.

It's generously loaded with shredded beef and crisp green onion, no holding back. The soft, well-boiled meat and the sweet crunch of green onion go beautifully with the spicy broth.

Pouring white rice in and finishing the bowl left me feeling warm deep down and thoroughly full.

Chewy, juicy pork belly herbal bossam

It's too well made to just call a side dish — I always order it.

The bossam (boiled pork) on the plate had a glossy, juicy shine that caught my eye right away.

They carefully select savory pork belly cuts to boil, so the meat quality itself is excellent.

Taking a bite, the subtle scent of the herbal medicine broth perfectly cut through the pork's gaminess, adding a refined flavor,

and the more you chew, the more that signature chewy pork belly texture and juicy tenderness spread through your mouth — the softness was really something.

A bite of bossam followed by a mouthful of the spicy red yukgaejang broth is truly the perfect pairing. The small herbal bossam was just the right amount to share between two people as a side.

Who is this for?

I'd recommend Yukbanjang Daegu Branch, near Gwangjang Coa in Daegu, to anyone who regularly enjoys spicy yet deeply flavored soup dishes. It's a Daegu yukgaejang restaurant that warms you up instantly with its heavy, rich spiciness.

I'd recommend it without hesitation to anyone looking for a Daegu hangover-cure restaurant that really hits the spot. If you visit, be sure to try the combination of Yukbanjang's signature red yukgaejang with the chewy, juicy pork belly herbal bossam.

A warm bowl of soup, perfect for September when the cool wind starts to blow

Location, hours, and parking

• Address: 1F, 177 Dangsan-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu, South Korea (230m from Gamsam Station Exit 2)
• Hours: 10:30 – 21:00
• Break time: 15:30 – 16:30
• Parking: Public parking lot available across from the restaurant