Daegu beef grill on Chuseok's last day: kkotgalbi for four, Gogi 9dan

It's the last day of Chuseok~ To all the daughters-in-law across the country, well done, haha^^ As a treat to myself for surviving the holiday, I headed to Gogi 9dan, a restaurant famous in Buk-gu, Daegu. My sister and brother-in-law, my husband and I — the four of us chose Gogi 9dan as our Daegu family gathering spot to wrap up the holiday happily.

A chef with over 30 years of experience personally selects fresh ingredients, then trims and ages them to bring out the best quality beef. It's a beef restaurant in Daegu that gets compliments whenever you pick it for a family gathering.

There's also the budget-friendly Gogi 9dan set if you want to enjoy plenty of beef without much pressure on the wallet.

Gogi 9dan Chimsan Direct Branch hours and parking

Gogi 9dan Chimsan Direct Branch is at 197 Chimsannam-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu, open daily from 11 AM to 9:50 PM, with a break time from 3 to 5 PM. There's a large parking lot on the first floor, and parking is free.

• Daily 11:00 AM – 9:50 PM
• Break time: 3–5 PM
• Free parking: large lot on site
• 197 Chimsannam-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu

If the parking lot is full

Gogi 9dan is on the second floor, with a spacious lot on the first floor, so you can visit without worrying about parking — a great Buk-gu, Daegu spot for family gatherings, company dinners, or group meetups.

If the lot fills up, you can also park in the alley next door, and after 6 PM or on weekends, the National Health Insurance Service parking lot is free too.

Inside Gogi 9dan: welcome snack bar and kids' play room

Up on the second floor of Gogi 9dan, there's a stylish waiting sofa alongside a well-stocked welcome snack bar. True to a Buk-gu, Daegu spot with a wait, the waiting area is spacious and comfortable, so even the wait is enjoyable. There's rice crackers, plum tea, fresh brewed coffee, and even a freezer with ice cups.

Right at the entrance is a dedicated beef prep station kept neat and tidy. The white, spotless cutting boards and a beef-only fridge made a strong impression of thorough quality control. No wonder it's known as a beef restaurant in Daegu.

Inside, each table is privately partitioned, but wood-striped window screens keep it from feeling closed in, adding a visual sense of openness.

With such an upscale atmosphere, it's a great Buk-gu, Daegu spot for a special meal with parents or close friends.

The kids' play room has coloring books, game devices, and various toys all neatly arranged. Spotless, without a speck of dust — I loved it.

Paintings line both sides of the hallway to the restroom, giving it the feel of a small gallery.

Gogi 9dan menu and prices

The Gogi 9dan set menu is ₩18,000 and comes with hanwoo yukhoe (beef tartare), kimchi jjigae, jjolmyeon (spicy chewy noodles), and sushi. The signature meat cuts can also be ordered in half portions, and you get free handmade rice puffs for leaving a review.

Signature meat menu (half portions available)

• Anchangsal platter (500g): ₩108,000
• Raw galbi platter (600g): ₩104,000
• Kkotgalbi platter (500g): ₩98,000
• Hwangje galbisal platter (500g): ₩80,000
• Seokcheong galbi platter (700g): ₩94,000
• Instant seasoned galbi platter (600g): ₩81,000
• Raw samgyeopsal platter (500g): ₩58,000
• Raw mokssal platter (500g): ₩58,000

Lunch specials

• Hwangje galbisal: ₩22,000
• Instant seasoned galbisal: ₩23,000
• Kkotgalbisal: ₩26,000
• Anchangsal: ₩28,000
• Choice of dessert (charcoal rice bowl / bibim naengmyeon / mul naengmyeon)
• Yukhoe bibimbap: ₩16,000
• Gomchwi mul naengmyeon: ₩9,000
• Gomchwi bibim naengmyeon: ₩10,000

Extras and soup dishes

• Sushi with fresh wasabi: ₩3,000
• Spicy jjolmyeon: ₩6,000
• Gorgonzola pizza: ₩8,000
• Hanwoo yukhoe (160g): ₩21,000
• Pork kimchi jjigae: ₩10,000
• Kimchi jjigae or doenjang jjigae: ₩11,000
• Shabu kalguksu: ₩13,000
• Hanwoo shabu kalguksu: ₩16,000
• Shabu kalguksu + neopdegi yukjeon: ₩15,000
• Hanwoo kalguksu + yukjeon: ₩18,000

Drinks

• Soju, beer, makgeolli: ₩5,000
• Chungha, Byeolbit Chungha, Hallasan: ₩6,000
• Ilpumjinro, Bingtanbokju, Simsul7, highball, Jim Beam, Hwayo, bokbunja, Baeksaeju, Simsul12

What we ordered that day

• Kkotgalbi platter
• Gogi 9dan set menu
• Soju
• Complimentary patbingsu

Side dishes on par with a full Korean course meal

The table was filled with a generous spread of banchan (side dishes). Moist japchae (glass noodle stir-fry), spicy-tangy garlic scape salad topped with nutty sesame seeds, a fresh crisp salad, plump shrimp with broccoli salad, savory gondre namul (thistle greens), crunchy mul kimchi (water kimchi), and even flavor-packed marinated crab~

None of the side dishes were too salty — all seasoned just right, giving it that healthy full-course feel that really made this Buk-gu, Daegu spot stand out. The quality was good enough that even just the basic banchan could make a satisfying meal on its own.

Charcoal-grilled kkotgalbi, dipped in fermented rice yeast salt

Even the charcoal used at Gogi 9dan isn't ordinary. Fist-sized chunks of top-grade charcoal don't scatter dust, keeping things clean, and it makes the beef taste even better.

Just the sizzling sound of beef cooking on the grill grate puts me in a good mood.

Flipped only once over intense charcoal heat, the beef locked in its juices and made us all so happy. Everyone ate in awe.

Dipped especially in Gogi 9dan's special fermented rice yeast salt, the savory flavor explodes, doubling the taste of the meat, and paired with the side dishes, we couldn't stop reaching for more. So happy we got to enjoy such high-quality beef at such an affordable price.

The Gogi 9dan set and kimchi jjigae

For ₩17,000, the Gogi 9dan set comes with hanwoo yukhoe, kimchi jjigae, jjolmyeon, and sushi — perfect in both composition and value, a menu I'd highly recommend ordering. It pairs perfectly with the beef.

The kimchi jjigae loaded with pork, with added ramen noodles and rice stirred in, made the ultimate drinking snack. The broth wasn't salty and had great depth of flavor — totally my style~

The patbingsu served as dessert was seriously amazing. Since it was a family gathering, we were going to head to a café separately afterward, but with iced americano, rice crackers, and patbingsu all provided, we didn't even need to go out.

♡ Honest review ♡

• We got compliments for choosing Gogi 9dan, a Buk-gu, Daegu spot, for our Daegu family gathering.
• We ate our fill of great-value beef alongside a full, generous spread of banchan like a proper Korean course meal.
• Thanks to the upscale, comfortable interior, it's a top Daegu beef restaurant not just for friends, couples, or family gatherings, but also for company dinners or group meetups.
• Pricey yukhoe, kimchi jjigae, sushi, and jjolmyeon all for ₩17,000, plus free patbingsu, iced coffee, and snacks — unbeatable value.
• Already planning our next gathering at Gogi 9dan for the anchangsal~