# Solo doenjang stew set near Daemyeong Station, Daegu: Cafe Dongi - By Rina (https://superchart.com/en/@daegu-meal-detours/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Nam-gu, Daegu - Sponsored: This visit was hosted, with the meal provided by the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@daegu-meal-detours/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@daegu-meal-detours/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk/index.md) ## In short Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch is a Korean set-meal restaurant on Daemyeongbokgae-ro 4-gil in Nam-gu, Daegu. Stopping by after a shift of clinical training at Daegu Catholic University Medical Center, the writer ordered the beef belly doenjang stew set (10,500 won) and a tasting size of nuruk-aged sirloin tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork), then added a fried egg and five-grain rice from the self bar. The savory doenjang stew with tangsuyuk that stayed crisp to the last bite made this the best set meal Cafe Dongi has served the writer. ## Good to know - **Location**: 122 Daemyeongbokgae-ro 4-gil, Nam-gu, Daegu, 1st floor (in front of Daemyeong Station) - **Ordered**: Beef belly doenjang stew set 10,500 won, nuruk-aged sirloin tangsuyuk (tasting size) - **Set meal options**: Beef belly doenjang stew / kimchi stew / brazier-grilled spicy pork / brazier-grilled bulgogi / perilla and dried radish greens bibimbap set - **Self bar**: Unlimited rice and fried eggs you cook yourself, five-grain rice available - **Parking**: Parking looks limited (worth checking before you visit) - **Price reference**: ₩10,500 ≈ $7.8 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* I'm doing a clinical internship at Daegu Catholic University Medical Center, and after work I was craving Korean food SO badly, so I went hunting and ended up at Cafe Dongi in Daegu~! ![Main image of the Korean set meal at Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk-01-197rq-860.webp) Daemyeong Station restaurant Cafe Dongi | From beef belly doenjang stew set to nuruk sirloin tangsuyuk Isn't picking a menu the hardest part these days when you're eating out,, everything's kind of similar yet different, such a dilemma. I had one of those "I want a real home-style meal today!" moods, so I was stuck on where to go. So this time, after work, I headed to Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch near Daemyeong Station in Daegu, where you can get Korean set meals. ![Beef belly doenjang stew set served alongside nuruk sirloin tangsuyuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk-02-19lru-899.webp) > 🥘 Beef belly doenjang stew set > 🥩 Nuruk sirloin tangsuyuk That's what I ordered and tried. Tangsuyuk with a Korean rice-table meal felt a little odd at first, but in the end, ordering both together turned out to be a genius combo! Today I'll leave an honest review of Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch based on what I actually tried :) ## Where is Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch, and is there parking? ![Exterior of Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch in front of Daemyeong Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk-03-1aj0a-1200.webp) ![Entrance of Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch on Daemyeongbokgae-ro 4-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk-04-ptdwd-966.webp) 📍 Location first! Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch is located at 122 Daemyeongbokgae-ro 4-gil, Nam-gu, Daegu, South Korea, 1st floor. It's basically right in front of the station, so it's a great pick if you're looking for somewhere to eat near Daemyeong Station. It was a solid spot to grab a hearty meal near Daemyeong Station. Parking space didn't look that generous, so I'd recommend checking parking availability and how to use it before you actually visit! ## Why is a Korean set-meal restaurant called Cafe Dongi? Inside the restaurant 🏠 Even before going in, I was a little curious about the name. Cafe Dongi, but it's a rice-table restaurant. Once I stepped inside, I kind of got why they went with the name 'Cafe Dongi.' haha ![Clean, casual interior of Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk-05-1a7sw-966.webp) ![Seating and interior atmosphere at Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk-06-sy2z2-966.webp) Instead of the typical vibe of a Korean restaurant, the overall feel was clean and casual! But it wasn't stiff or formal either — it was a relaxed atmosphere to eat in, which I liked. So comfy, so comfy. ![Self bar offering rice and fried eggs at Cafe Dongi](https://img.superchart.com/images/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk-07-yug9f-966.webp) It's a good spot for a casual meal with friends, and fine for a family dinner out too! Unlimited rice and self-fry eggs at the self bar — that's the kind of thing that makes me think, this has to be a popular spot. On top of that, the space was neatly kept, giving it a pleasant overall impression. ![Tidy dining area at Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk-08-12cwi-966.webp) ![Table setting at Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk-09-1u2dd-966.webp) ## Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch menu and prices 🍚 Cafe Dongi's menu was more varied than I expected! Since it's built around Korean rice-table sets, there are quite a few familiar dishes. > Beef belly doenjang stew set / kimchi stew set / brazier-grilled spicy pork set / brazier-grilled bulgogi set / perilla-seasoned dried radish greens bibimbap set It was full of dishes that Korean-food lovers adore. haha ![Menu board of Korean set meals at Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk-10-1rv8e-966.webp) ![Menu listing kimchi stew and brazier-grilled spicy pork sets](https://img.superchart.com/images/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk-11-1wd3g-966.webp) ![Menu board listing nuruk-aged tangsuyuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk-12-1siy9-966.webp) After some deliberation, I ordered 🥘 the beef belly doenjang stew set and 🥩 the nuruk sirloin tangsuyuk (tasting size), and while waiting for my food, I made myself a fried egg at the self bar, hehe. ![Fried egg made at the self bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk-13-1seaq-966.webp) ![Beef belly doenjang stew set fully laid out](https://img.superchart.com/images/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk-14-1i146-966.webp) ## Beef belly doenjang stew set for 10,500 won: how does it taste? 🥘 The first dish I picked that day was the beef belly doenjang stew (fermented soybean paste stew) set — ₩10,500. Honestly, doenjang stew is such a familiar dish that I wasn't expecting much. But of course, Koreans and doenjang stew with rice, right… haha. Once the whole set was laid out, it felt like exactly the kind of hearty meal I needed... I already wanted to come back before I even took a bite. The stew has beef belly in it, and compared to a regular doenjang stew, you could really taste the rich, savory depth coming from the meat. The distinct savory funk of doenjang hits first, then the nutty flavor of the beef belly follows. It tasted way better when I mixed a bit of the broth into the rice and ate it together with the beef belly, rather than just spooning the broth alone. ![Doenjang stew broth with beef belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk-15-10wa7-966.webp) The stew wasn't overly spicy or intense in flavor, which I personally liked even more. There are so many intense, in-your-face flavors around these days, so sometimes you just crave this kind of comforting, savory Korean food, right? It was exactly the right dish for that kind of day. ![Doenjang stew set served with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk-16-1afgg-966.webp) ![Close-up of the doenjang stew set at Cafe Dongi](https://img.superchart.com/images/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk-17-4mf79-966.webp) ### Five-grain rice with a spoonful of broth: how to use the self bar 🍚 One thing I really liked about eating at Cafe Dongi was the five-grain rice. Having five-grain rice available made me so happy. Putting a spoonful of rice into the doenjang stew broth and topping it with beef belly — that's straight up heavenly. Seriously. ![A spoonful of five-grain rice topped with doenjang stew broth and beef belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk-18-yrm2a-966.webp) ![Nearly finished doenjang stew set](https://img.superchart.com/images/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk-19-2rqkv-966.webp) > That was a good meal today. That's the feeling this dish left me with. Anyone who loves Korean food will love this place, no question..! ## Nuruk-aged sirloin tangsuyuk in the tasting size 🥩 The unplanned (?) nuruk sirloin tangsuyuk (sweet and sour crispy meat)! Not just regular tangsuyuk — the 'nuruk-aged' label caught my curiosity. After looking it up, apparently Cafe Dongi's nuruk-aged tangsuyuk uses sirloin aged with traditional rice nuruk (fermentation starter), and the distinctive feature is that no flour is used! I'm a well-known tangsuyuk lover, so.. since they had a tasting size, I ordered it along too, haha. ![Tasting-size portion of nuruk sirloin tangsuyuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk-20-tqtli-966.webp) ![Dipping-style tangsuyuk served with sauce on the side](https://img.superchart.com/images/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk-21-1ciy0-966.webp) ### 🤍 What does Cafe Dongi's nuruk sirloin tangsuyuk taste like? Visually, it wasn't that different from regular tangsuyuk. It's the dipping-sauce style, with crispy fried meat and the sauce served separately, so you can dip it however you like. I tried the first bite without sauce, and the outside was crispy while the inside had a clean, savory meat flavor upfront. ![A crispy piece of fried sirloin tangsuyuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk-22-yhxbw-506.webp) ![Nuruk sirloin tangsuyuk dipped in sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk-23-yeded-966.webp) Honestly, you have to try this.... It was genuinely one of the best tangsuyuk dishes I've ever had. The batter was really good, and it stayed crispy all the way through the meal. The meat had a nice texture of its own, and dipping it in the sauce made it even more delicious with everything coming together! Personally, dipping it in a good amount of sauce was my favorite way to eat it. ![Finished meal at Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk-24-10x4j-966.webp) ## ✅ Verdict: worth it for a solo dinner near Daemyeong Station? - The beef belly doenjang stew is savory and genuinely delicious — a Korean food gem - Great for a filling meal (the other menu items are probably all good too) - The nuruk-aged sirloin tangsuyuk is a must-try, highly recommended - Self bar with fried eggs and five-grain rice is a nice touch - Clean atmosphere makes for a comfortable, no-pressure meal - A solid Korean restaurant near Daemyeong Station for eating with friends or family It's the kind of place I'd genuinely want to go back to again and again whenever I'm craving Korean food! :) ## Where it is - Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch (카페동이 대명역점) - 122 Daemyeongbokgae-ro 4-gil, Nam-gu, Daegu, South Korea, 1st floor - 대구광역시 남구 대명복개로4길 122 1층 - 35.8400003, 128.5666178 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B9%B4%ED%8E%98%EB%8F%99%EC%9D%B4%20%EB%8C%80%EB%AA%85%EC%97%AD%EC%A0%90/@35.8400003,128.5666178,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@daegu-meal-detours/daemyeong-station-doenjang-jjigae-tangsuyuk/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt