Pyeongni-ro makchang restaurant in Daegu with pre-grilling: Daraewon

What kind of place is Daraewon Makchang?

Daraewon Makchang is a makchang (grilled pork intestine) restaurant at 298 Pyeongni-ro, Seo-gu, Daegu. My family of three went for dinner one weekend evening. We were debating what to eat when my meat-loving son suddenly said he wanted makchang. Haha, he pretty much loves any kind of meat, so the decision for dinner was made instantly — makchang it is!

So we headed to 1978 Daraewon Makchang. Even the signboard felt different from the sleek, newly renovated BBQ places you see these days. With its green and orange tent, it had that distinct old-restaurant vibe, clearly a place that's been around for a long time. Turns out it really has been running since 1978.

Daraewon Makchang location and parking in Seo-gu, Daegu

Parking at Daraewon Makchang was a bit inconvenient. We drove there, and while searches show a few spots available right in front of the restaurant, there weren't many, so it wasn't easy to park comfortably when we arrived. Still, there's a paid parking lot nearby, so if you can't find a spot, it's probably better to just use that instead of circling around.

There were chairs set up outside the restaurant for waiting. We arrived a little early that day so there was no wait, but the chairs would definitely come in handy if you do have to wait.

What is the tent-style dining room like?

Walking inside, the same vibe from the exterior continued.

Rather than the neat, polished style of newer BBQ places, it had that lively, old-school makchang joint feel — like a street tent restaurant, perfect for a rowdy meat-grilling night.

Makchang eaten in a place like this has its own kind of charm, haha.

Daraewon Makchang menu and prices

According to the menu when I visited, raw pork makchang was ₩12,000, raw pork belly ₩12,000, and Korean beef makchang ₩18,000, with other options like beef short rib meat, pork neck, and boneless spicy chicken feet also available. The menu showed a minimum first order of 3 servings, and you could mix different items.

A basic spread of vegetables, garlic, and peppers came out, good for pairing with the meat.

Silkworm pupae, haven't seen those in a while, haha. My son screamed that they were gross — I couldn't stop laughing, knowing he'd ask for more once he tried them anyway.

Raw pork makchang, pre-grilled on request

And finally, the makchang my son had been wanting! Daraewon Makchang's raw makchang looked fresh and clean.

Since they mentioned they pre-grill on quieter days, we asked for that too. Makchang isn't something you eat right away — it needs time to grill until golden brown — and for my meat-loving son sitting next to it, that wait probably felt very long, haha.

As the makchang cooked and the surface got golden brown, that's when the chopsticks started flying.

Grilling raw pork belly alongside the makchang

It felt a little short to eat just makchang, so we grilled pork belly alongside it. With a thick slice of pork belly on the grill, it had a totally different feel from the makchang, and the two paired well together.

When we ordered the pork belly, they gave us jaeraegi (young kimchi) and kimchi.

Makchang grilling on one side, pork belly on the other.

The pork belly looked fresh with good texture too.

Finishing with yangpuni bibimbap and doenjang jjigae

After eating our fill of meat, we also had yangpuni bibimbap (mixed rice in a big bowl) and doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew). Funny how after all that meat, you still crave rice, haha.

The big bowl had vegetables, bean sprouts, and seaweed flakes, topped with an egg — perfect for mixing everything together. The owner told us to add some of the hot doenjang jjigae in and mix it, haha. It made for a great finishing spread after the meat.

Is Daraewon Makchang good for a family dinner?

We went because my son wanted makchang, but thanks to him, we all ended up eating our fill of makchang and pork belly for the first time in a while. We didn't drink, but honestly, this kind of atmosphere pairs perfectly with a shot of soju! If you're stuck deciding on dinner with your family and makchang comes to mind, like it did for us, this could be a good spot to check out. :)