# Daegu yakitori bar date night with charcoal skewers: Toriaejeu - By Sohyun (https://superchart.com/en/@daegu-market-stool/) - Written Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Dalseo, Daegu - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@daegu-market-stool/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@daegu-market-stool/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu/index.md) ## In short Toriaejeu is a yakitori bar in Sangin-dong, Dalseo, Daegu, serving charcoal-grilled skewers and highballs. After work, we had skewers and mentaiko rice, with the chicken thigh and tare sauce standing out. Verdict: a great fit for a quiet date or a casual second round of drinks. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Daily 18:00–02:00; last order 01:00 - **Regular closure**: Fourth and fifth Tuesday of every month - **Parking**: Paid parking available at Lotte Cinema Sangin Parking Lot - **Skewer prices**: From ₩1,500 to ₩5,900 - **Highballs**: Tori Highball ₩6,500; Lemon Highball ₩6,000 - **Extra cabbage**: ₩1,900 - **Mentaiko rice**: ₩5,900 - **Seating**: L-shaped counter, two-person tables, four-person tables *as written by the visitor on Sep 11, 2026* Today, my friend and I decided to have a low-key drink somewhere quiet after work. Here’s my review of Toriaejeu (토리아에즈), a great spot for a casual visit in Sangin-dong, Dalseo-gu, Daegu :) ![Toriaejeu Sangin-dong visit information](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu-01-i3z9l-808.webp) It’s in Sangin-dong, Dalseo-gu, Daegu, 306 m from Exit 3 of Sangin Station on Daegu Metro Line 1. It is open daily from 18:00 until 02:00 the next day, with last orders at 01:00, and is regularly closed on the fourth and fifth Tuesday of each month. For parking, you can use the paid Lotte Cinema Sangin Parking Lot. ## Sangin-dong izakaya exterior with a softly lit sign Rather than flashy neon, the exterior had a softly lit sign, giving it that Japanese alleyway feel - ![Toriaejeu exterior with a softly lit sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu-02-m2q7m-900.webp) ![Toriaejeu izakaya exterior in Sangin-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu-03-zyr5o-900.webp) There was a menu outside too, so we could read through it before going in. ## Inside, from counter seats to four-person tables Outside, there was an L-shaped counter seating area. The doors were wide open, so we could enjoy the izakaya atmosphere with a cool breeze :) There were hangers and boxes for storing belongings, plus two-person tables. There were seats farther inside too - another area with its own atmosphere :) ![Inner seating area at Toriaejeu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu-04-1hwjq-900.webp) ![Atmosphere of Toriaejeu’s indoor seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu-05-pdpwb-900.webp) There were two-person and four-person tables, and cute little figures were displayed along the side, making it feel like we’d stepped into a local Japanese pub •• ## How do you order the skewer sauces? ![Toriaejeu yakitori menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu-06-n9v26-900.webp) ![Toriaejeu drinks and skewer menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu-07-131np-900.webp) Toriaejeu’s skewers came in a wide range, starting in the ₩1,500 range and going up to the ₩5,900 range. ![Skewer menu price guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu-08-76vvz-900.webp) ![Skewer order slip and sauce markings](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu-09-x9ob7-900.webp) You write your order on the slip right in front of you and hand it to a staff member •• There were three flavor options like this, and you just marked your choice on the slip! - Circle: salt-grilled - Triangle: spicy-grilled - No mark: original tare-grilled (Japanese-style sweet soy sauce) For first-time visitors, they recommended the 10-skewer yakitori platter! Apparently, it comes with about a ₩1,000 discount, but we had specific things we wanted to eat, so we ordered other items. ![Yakitori menu options before ordering](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu-10-1sabd-900.webp) Cabbage came out as the basic drinking snack. I seriously love this cabbage that comes with izakaya visits! At Toriaejeu, an extra serving of cabbage was ₩1,900 - ![Complimentary cabbage snack](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu-11-17gty-900.webp) ## What the Tori Highball and Lemon Highball tasted like ▪️ Tori Highball ₩6,500 ▪️ Lemon Highball ₩6,000 The Tori had a stronger liquor flavor, while the Lemon was fresh and light! Highballs that are just right even for light drinkers ✌🏻 ![Tori Highball and Lemon Highball](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu-12-135t5-738.webp) ![Highballs at an izakaya drinking session](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu-13-1o400-900.webp) Once you order, they grill everything right in front of you - the kitchen is open, so it was a treat for both the eyes and nose :) It also made the food feel trustworthy from a hygiene standpoint! ![Charcoal skewers grilling in the open kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu-14-quemj-1200.webp) At Toriaejeu, cooking starts as soon as you order, so it took a little time. But while you snack on cabbage and chat, the skewers make their entrance!! - Mentaiko rice ₩5,900 - Negima ₩2,500 · skirt steak ₩2,700 - Whole pork belly ₩5,900 · whole chicken thigh ₩3,800 - Chicken knee cartilage ₩2,600 · enoki mushroom ₩3,200 - Tsukune ₩4,900 · mochi ₩3,400 ![Ordered yakitori and mentaiko rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu-15-7agbu-900.webp) ## Everything we tried, from mentaiko rice to whole chicken thigh ▪️ Mentaiko rice ₩5,900 I was hungry, so I tried the mentaiko rice first, and the mentaiko was honestly such a rice thief. It was nicely salty and went surprisingly well with drinks too - ![Mentaiko rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu-16-nbb4s-615.webp) ⭐️ Negima ₩2,500 Such a perfect pairing of scallion aroma and chicken! We ordered it salt-grilled, and it felt mildly seasoned and a little dry. I recommend the tare sauce instead. ![Negima charcoal skewer](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu-17-1sllf-900.webp) ⭐️ Skirt steak ₩2,700 It was a mild cut that became more flavorful as I chewed. The spicy sauce was soooo spicy though..? A little hotter than Buldak, so I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone who can’t handle spice - the meat itself was tender, making it nice as a basic skewer. ![Chicken thigh and whole pork belly skewers](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu-18-j3wee-900.webp) *Two skewers on the left: chicken thigh; far right: whole pork belly* ⭐️ Whole pork belly ₩5,900 It was chewy and subtly sweet in a strangely addictive way. ![Whole pork belly charcoal skewer](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu-19-eecut-900.webp) ⭐️ Whole chicken thigh ₩3,800 The thigh was my friend’s and my top pick -! It was tender and juicy, just perfect with drinks. I really, really recommend trying it at least once. We loved it so much that we ordered it again with the spicy flavor. Personally, the tare sauce was insanely good. ⭐️ Chicken knee cartilage ₩2,600 This knee cartilage was great for its crunchy texture. The charcoal aroma had soaked in nicely, so highly recommended. ![Chicken knee cartilage charcoal skewer](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu-20-ffbo0-900.webp) ⭐️ Enoki mushroom ₩3,200 This skewer wraps enoki mushrooms in pork belly. Meat and enoki together can’t possibly be bad, right~? The texture and all that juice were sooo good. ⭐️ Tsukune ₩4,900 It tasted a little like eating dumpling wrappers! Dipping it in egg yolk brought out even more savory flavor. ![Enoki mushroom and tsukune skewers](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu-21-the3m-900.webp) ![Tsukune with egg yolk](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu-22-s3vlw-900.webp) ▪️ Mochi ₩3,400 Looking at it, I thought they’d served us pork fat, haha. But it was crispy outside and chewy inside, so it was perfect as a dessert and final bite. ![Crispy mochi skewer](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu-23-193to-873.webp) The restroom was farther inside; go into the inner seating area and keep going to the right. Even the restroom was decorated with that Japanese vibe, so the atmosphere was lovely - ![Slushie to finish the drinking session](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu-24-qvqit-900.webp) There was even a slushie prepared on one side, which was nice for a refreshing finish as the drinks wound down. The slushie tasted like Tank Boy pear ice pop!! 🍐 ## Would it suit a quiet date or a casual second round? It had the atmosphere of a local Japanese pub, with each skewer carefully charcoal-grilled, plus plenty of mood. An all-purpose drinking spot for a quiet date, drinking alone, or a casual second round! If you want a day that starts lightly and ends happily, I highly recommend Toriaejeu Sangin Daegu Branch ⭐️⭐️⭐️ ## Where it is - Toriaejeu Sangin Daegu Branch (토리아에즈 상인동 대구점) - 32 Wolbae-ro 42-gil, Dalseo-gu, Daegu, South Korea (대구광역시 달서구 월배로42길 32 1층) - 대구광역시 달서구 월배로42길 32 1층 - 35.8169301, 128.5365225 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%86%A0%EB%A6%AC%EC%95%84%EC%97%90%EC%A6%88%20%EC%83%81%EC%9D%B8%EB%8F%99%20%EB%8C%80%EA%B5%AC%EC%A0%90/@35.8169301,128.5365225,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@daegu-market-stool/sangin-yakitori-charcoal-toriaezu/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt