# Room dining with hot-pot rice at Geumdeungeo Dalseo Branch, Daegu - By Hyoju (https://superchart.com/en/@daegu-lantern-bowl/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Updated Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Dalseo, Daegu - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary store visit as a sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@daegu-lantern-bowl/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@daegu-lantern-bowl/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@daegu-lantern-bowl/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@daegu-lantern-bowl/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@daegu-lantern-bowl/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@daegu-lantern-bowl/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@daegu-lantern-bowl/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@daegu-lantern-bowl/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@daegu-lantern-bowl/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@daegu-lantern-bowl/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/index.md) ## In short Geumdeungeo Dalseo Branch is a wood-fired mackerel hanjeongsik (Korean set-meal) restaurant on the 3rd floor of Jincheon Food Town in Jincheon-dong, Dalseo-gu, Daegu. On a weekday evening the writer ordered two servings of the mackerel hot-pot rice set plus extra pan-fried pork and cockle salad, with unlimited refills of 8 side dishes at the self-serve bar. With private rooms and blinded hall seats, it's a great pick for family gatherings or a formal meeting. ## Good to know - **Location**: 39 Jincheon-ro 16-gil, Dalseo-gu, Daegu, South Korea, 3rd floor, Room 301 - **Transit**: 5-minute walk from Exit 4, Jincheon Station - **Parking**: Available on floors 1, 3, and 4 - **Order placed**: 2 servings of Geumdeungeo hot-pot rice set + extra pan-fried pork and cockle salad - **Standard spread**: 8 side dishes, japchae, salad, doenjang soup, seaweed (unlimited refills at self-serve bar) - **Hours**: 11:00–21:30, break 15:00–17:00, last order 20:40 - **Setup**: Private rooms, blinded hall seats, tablet ordering *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* ![Hanjeongsik table spread at Geumdeungeo Dalseo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan-01-282yy-1200.webp) It's Friday, baby! I wanted something clean, hearty, and warm like home-cooked food, so I went to a Daegu hanjeongsik (Korean set-meal) spot I love — a Dalseo-gu favorite, Geumdeungeo. Geumdeungeo has two locations in Daegu, the Deuranggil main branch and the Dalseo branch, and since we live in Dalseong-gun, the Dalseo branch is closer, so that's where we always go. Same quality as the main branch — this Dalseo-gu hanjeongsik spot never disappoints. ![Entrance to Geumdeungeo Dalseo Branch on the 3rd floor of Jincheon Food Town](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan-02-1puh2-900.webp) ![Exterior view of Geumdeungeo Dalseo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan-03-cyoe0-900.webp) ## 5-minute walk from Jincheon Station, parking on floors 1, 3, and 4 Geumdeungeo Dalseo Branch is on the 3rd floor of Jincheon Food Town in Jincheon-dong, just a 5-minute walk from Exit 4 of Jincheon Station, so it's easy to reach by public transit, and with parking available on floors 1, 3, and 4, you never have to worry about where to park. Thanks to the spacious parking and convenient transit, this popular Daegu hanjeongsik spot is a favorite for family gatherings, reunions, and club meetings — there can be a wait during meal times and weekends, so make sure to register for the waitlist! ![Entrance signage and waiting area at Geumdeungeo Dalseo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan-04-ze7fv-m-900.webp) ![Interior hall of Geumdeungeo Dalseo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan-05-gue6q-m-900.webp) We came on a weekday evening at dinnertime, and even though it was busy, we got in without waiting. It had been a while since I visited this clean, tidy Daegu hanjeongsik spot, and I loved that they sell vacuum-packed and ready-packed versions of signature dishes like the grilled mackerel and pork stir-fry, plus various side dishes — so you can taste something during your meal and buy more to take home! ![Vacuum-packed side dish counter for takeaway](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan-06-xzuju-900.webp) ![Ready-packed grilled mackerel products on display](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan-07-17d97-900.webp) ![Takeaway counter and checkout at Geumdeungeo Dalseo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan-08-1cnvm-900.webp) ## The store has changed to rooms and blinded seating It felt a bit different from my last visit. Before, you'd order at the counter by the entrance and get seated, but now you get seated first, order with staff, and place extra orders via the tablet on the table. Geumdeungeo feels very clean and upscale — the store is fairly large with space for group dining, and while it used to feel more open, it's now transformed into fully enclosed private rooms! The hall seating is also private, divided by individual blinds. ![Private room-style group seating at Geumdeungeo Dalseo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan-09-sm4b3-905.webp) ![Hall tables separated by individual blinds](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan-10-29jfh-905.webp) ## The menu now comes as a hot-pot rice set — here's what we ordered This Daegu hanjeongsik spot in Dalseo-gu used to not serve hot-pot rice, but now every menu item comes as a hot-pot rice set, and the price hasn't changed! We ordered two servings of the Geumdeungeo hot-pot rice set, plus extra pan-fried pork and cockle salad. Grilled mackerel, pork stir-fry, yukjeon (pan-fried beef), and cockle salad — you can enjoy a hearty spread of everything together at this Daegu favorite. I'd recommend ordering the mackerel as your main and adding pork, cockles, or yukjeon separately! ![Table spread for two servings of the Geumdeungeo hot-pot rice set](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan-11-1v6hr-900.webp) ### The mackerel oven, visible from the hall Geumdeungeo specializes in wood-fired mackerel grilled with malted salt. At the Dalseo branch, you can see the oven where the mackerel is grilled right from the hall through the open kitchen — it's fascinating every time! The open kitchen is kept spotlessly clean, so you can enjoy your meal at this Daegu hanjeongsik spot with total peace of mind★ ![Open-kitchen oven grilling mackerel](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan-12-1frjy-900.webp) ## 8 side dishes and unlimited refills at the self-serve bar Everything at Geumdeungeo Dalseo Branch comes out looking spotless. Eight side dishes arrive beautifully arranged on a wooden tray, along with japchae (glass noodle stir-fry), salad, doenjang (soybean paste) soup, and seaweed — the soup is boiled right at the table on an induction burner. The seaweed is great for wrapping rice and dipping lightly in soy sauce, but it's even better paired with the mackerel and seasoned fish roe at Geumdeungeo Dalseo Branch. ![Eight side dishes arranged on a wooden tray](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan-13-187lk-900.webp) ![Doenjang soup heating on a table induction burner](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan-14-1474r-900.webp) ![Japchae, salad and other side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan-15-kfj4p-900.webp) ![Seaweed served with seasoned fish roe](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan-16-15o6x-900.webp) ![Self-serve bar with unlimited side dish refills](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan-17-1uabc-900.webp) A Daegu favorite, a go-to hanjeongsik spot in Dalseo-gu. The clean, well-made side dishes come with unlimited refills at the self-serve bar, so you can eat as comfortably as you would at home — I loved that! I love meat, but I love Korean food even more, so I'm always satisfied whenever I visit Geumdeungeo Dalseo Branch! Overall the food is mild, not spicy or overpowering, so it's easy and delicious to enjoy. ![Full spread with grilled mackerel, pan-fried pork, and cockle salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan-18-mg19i-850.webp) ## How were the extra pan-fried pork and cockle salad? Juicy, moist wood-fired mackerel grilled with malted salt, paired with pan-fried pork and cockle salad! The mackerel alone is enough to finish a bowl of rice, but we couldn't help ordering more, and Geumdeungeo delivered plenty of variety and volume★ The pan-fried pork isn't spicy or overpowering, but the smoky char makes it even more delicious, and the cockle salad is chewy and tangy. If mackerel alone leaves you wanting more, like it did for us, order the pan-fried pork, cockle salad, and yukjeon on top. ![Extra order of smoky pan-fried pork](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan-19-1pstu-850.webp) ![Tangy seasoned cockle salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan-20-uiysc-750.webp) ## The taste of the wood-fired mackerel with malted salt Geumdeungeo specializes in wood-fired mackerel grilled with malted salt. Apparently it's Korea's only, first-ever patented malted salt, which gives the mackerel a distinct moistness. Press it with a spoon and the juices practically drip out! There's no comparison to mackerel grilled at home. The mackerel alone is enough to polish off a whole bowl of rice — juicy and moist no matter how you eat it, and the malted salt isn't salty at all, so it's great for dipping. ![Inside of the wood-fired mackerel grilled with malted salt](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan-21-tmm8f-800.webp) ![Grilled mackerel dipped in malted salt](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan-22-10bko-850.webp) ### From hot-pot rice to scorched rice With the new hot-pot rice set, once you finish the rice, you get to enjoy nurungji (scorched rice) at this Daegu hanjeongsik spot too. The rice is delicious, but the scorched rice is just as good — a clean, warm finish. ![Scorched rice boiled after finishing the hot-pot rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan-23-175o6-900.webp) ![Rice cakes served as dessert after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan-24-1lotx-900.webp) ## Rice cakes and coffee after the meal After the meal, warm rice cakes are served — I'm not usually a fan of rice cakes, but these were mild with a subtle sweetness that made a nice dessert! You can also grab coffee or drinks from the entrance and enjoy them together with the rice cakes. Ice cups are available too, so you can take your coffee or drinks to go from this Daegu favorite. From the meal to dessert, everything was satisfying! If you're looking for a Daegu hanjeongsik spot, a Dalseo-gu favorite — the store is clean and the parking is spacious and comfortable, making Geumdeungeo Dalseo Branch a great choice for important gatherings like meeting your in-laws, blind dates, or business meetings. Highly recommend★ ## Where it is - Geumdeungeo Dalseo Branch (금등어 달서구 직영점) - 39 Jincheon-ro 16-gil, Dalseo-gu, Daegu, South Korea, 3rd floor, Room 301 - 대구광역시 달서구 진천로16길 39 진천맛타운 3층 301호 - 35.8161585, 128.525434 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B8%88%EB%93%B1%EC%96%B4%20%EB%8B%AC%EC%84%9C%EA%B5%AC%20%EC%A7%81%EC%98%81%EC%A0%90/@35.8161585,128.525434,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@daegu-lantern-bowl/geumdeungeo-dalseo-jinchen-sotbap-jeongchan/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt