# Gluten-free tangsuyuk set at a Daegu Korean restaurant: Cafe Dongyi - By Irin (https://superchart.com/en/@daegu-meal-intervals/) - Written Sep 5, 2026 - Updated Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Buk-gu, Daegu - Sponsored: This is a review from a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@daegu-meal-intervals/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@daegu-meal-intervals/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@daegu-meal-intervals/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@daegu-meal-intervals/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@daegu-meal-intervals/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@daegu-meal-intervals/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@daegu-meal-intervals/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@daegu-meal-intervals/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@daegu-meal-intervals/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@daegu-meal-intervals/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal/index.md) ## In short Cafe Dongyi Chimsan Branch is a Korean restaurant on the first floor of dormitory Building E at Samsung Changjo Campus in Buk-gu, Daegu. Arriving just before 6:30 pm, we took the last free seat and ordered the signature Dongyi Han-sang Set at 36,900 won, swapping the doenjang stew for kimchi jjigae for an extra 1,000 won, and the nuruk-fermented gluten-free tangsuyuk (sweet-and-sour pork) and jeyuk bokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork) stood out most. Of all the places to eat at Samsung Changjo Campus, Cafe Dongyi Chimsan Branch is our number one, and we would go back without hesitation. ## Good to know - **Hours**: 11:00 - 20:30 (break 15:00 - 17:00, last order 20:00) - **Location**: 1st floor, Dormitory Building E, Samsung Changjo Campus, 51 Hoam-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu - **What we ordered**: Signature Dongyi Han-sang Set, 36,900 won - **Add-on option**: Swap doenjang jjigae for kimchi jjigae, +1,000 won - **Free refills**: Fried eggs, five-grain rice, barley gangjeong (crisp barley snack) - **Seating**: About 7 tables for four and 2 tables for two - **Parking**: Samsung Changjo Campus parking, 2 hours free with a meal - **Ordering**: Table order - **Price reference**: ₩1,000 ≈ $0.7 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 5, 2026* A review of the signature Dongyi Han-sang Set at Cafe Dongyi. ![Signature Dongyi Han-sang Set at Cafe Dongyi Chimsan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal-01-yvuh4-1200.webp) Hey everyone :) Today I visited Cafe Dongyi, a well-known Chimsan-dong restaurant inside the Daegu Samsung Changjo Campus. I'd heard so many good reviews about this place that I'd been wanting to try it for a while, and I finally got the chance, haha. ## Cafe Dongyi Chimsan Branch hours and parking Cafe Dongyi Chimsan Branch is open 11:00 - 20:30, with a break time from 15:00 - 17:00 and last order at 20:00. Since it's inside Samsung Changjo Campus, there's plenty of parking, and you get 2 hours free if you eat there, so no need to worry about parking when you visit. It's also not far from the Daegu Opera House, so it could be a nice stop before or after catching a show. ![Entrance to Cafe Dongyi Chimsan Branch on the 1st floor of dormitory Building E, Samsung Changjo Campus](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal-02-ssgmn-966.webp) There are plenty of other Chimsan-dong restaurants nearby, but Cafe Dongyi seemed to have the most customers by far. I knew it was popular, but I didn't expect this many people even though it was still relatively early... haha. ![Waiting area at Cafe Dongyi Chimsan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal-03-rp6he-m-966.webp) ![Cold heotgae tea set out at the entrance of Cafe Dongyi Chimsan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal-04-1ok7v-966.webp) Since it's such a popular Chimsan-dong restaurant, there can be a wait at both lunch and dinner — but they even set out cold heotgae tea (a Korean herbal tea) outside for waiting guests. Nice touch 😍 ![Interior of Cafe Dongyi Chimsan Branch with tables for four and two](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal-05-18k87-966.webp) ## How long is the wait at 6:30 pm? Cafe Dongyi Chimsan Branch has about 7 tables for four and 2 tables for two. I arrived just before 6:30 pm and got lucky — one seat was left, so I sat right down! People who came in after us had to wait in line. ![Menu reference for Cafe Dongyi Chimsan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal-06-1ryef-907.webp) ![Description of the han-sang set menu at Cafe Dongyi Chimsan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal-07-y9e6c-900.webp) ![Price list for meal menus at Cafe Dongyi Chimsan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal-08-xl7vs-906.webp) ![Side menu information at Cafe Dongyi Chimsan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal-09-hypy2-902.webp) Since ordering is done via table order, I brought along the menu the restaurant posted on Naver for reference. Take a look. ## What we ordered and what it cost - Signature 'Dongyi Han-sang Set' ₩36,900 - Doenjang jjigae → kimchi jjigae swap +₩1,000 Wherever I go, I love ordering set menus because I want to try a bit of everything, haha. So of course, I went with the set again this time, hehe. ## Free refills: fried eggs, five-grain rice and barley gangjeong ![Basket of eggs at the self-serve fried egg corner at Cafe Dongyi](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal-10-l120m-966.webp) Right after ordering, I went straight to make a fried egg. Loads of fresh eggs waiting there. ![Frying an egg at the self-serve station](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal-11-o1yau-966.webp) Fun fact: at Cafe Dongyi, the fried eggs, five-grain rice, and barley gangjeong are all unlimited refills. ![Basic side dishes: gochu-ji, fish cake stir-fry, and dried radish](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal-12-9k8uu-966.webp) Even though it was crowded, chatting away meant the food came out pretty quickly. There weren't a ton of side dishes, but the gochu-ji (pickled chili), fish cake stir-fry, and dried radish were all tasty. The default stew is doenjang jjigae, but we swapped for kimchi jjigae. +₩1,000 ![Kimchi jjigae swapped in at Cafe Dongyi](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal-13-1ims0-966.webp) A siraegi (dried radish greens) bibimbap came out too. ![Siraegi bibimbap at Cafe Dongyi](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal-14-lya8t-966.webp) The jeyuk bokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork) and Dongyi tangsuyuk (sweet-and-sour pork) arrived as well. There's a flame underneath, so everything stays warm until you finish. ![Jeyuk bokkeum and Dongyi tangsuyuk on a tabletop burner](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal-15-ndui4-966.webp) I wanted to take a pretty shot of the whole spread, but the place was so, so packed that I had to snap it quickly, haha. Mixed the fried egg right into the bibimbap. Our Sseongi made the fried egg, and as always, it came out perfectly runny 😍 ![Siraegi bibimbap mixed with a fried egg on top](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal-16-q96yq-966.webp) ## How the jeyuk bokkeum, kimchi jjigae and gluten-free tangsuyuk tasted Cafe Dongyi's jeyuk bokkeum was the best I've had in a while. Even eating a lot of it, it wasn't too salty, and the meat quality made it soft and tender. Good stuff. ![Close-up of jeyuk bokkeum at Cafe Dongyi](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal-17-1a248-966.webp) The kimchi jjigae was packed with meat and tofu, and it was great too. I'd been craving kimchi jjigae for days, so this hit the spot. The seasoning was spot on here too. ![Kimchi jjigae packed with meat and tofu](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal-18-1vcbt-966.webp) I thought, why does the tangsuyuk look so unimpressive, but the taste was amazing. Before coming to Cafe Dongyi, I'd looked into a bunch of reviews, and people really raved about the tangsuyuk. Get this — it's tangsuyuk fermented with nuruk (traditional fermentation starter), and it's completely gluten-free! Yet it's still genuinely crispy and so good. Honestly, it's way better than the tangsuyuk at most Chinese restaurants. I really mean that. I totally understood why Cafe Dongyi is famous as a Chimsan-dong restaurant. I've tried several restaurants inside the Daegu Samsung Changjo Campus, and personally, this one is number one for me. ![Nuruk-fermented gluten-free Dongyi tangsuyuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal-19-8aqal-966.webp) I ate so well and so happily, barely putting down my spoon. ## Is Cafe Dongyi Chimsan Branch worth a return visit? Overall, the food tasted great, the seasoning wasn't overwhelming, and you could really tell they use good ingredients. I'd genuinely recommend this as a Chimsan-dong restaurant. Since the Daegu Opera House is right nearby, it's also a great stop before or after an appointment or a show. And after eating, it's nice to take a walk around Daegu Samsung Changjo Campus too. If you ever find yourself craving a good Korean meal in Chimsan-dong, remember this place! My return intent is absolutely 100%, hehe. Just a tip — the jeyuk bokkeum is really good, but make sure to order the tangsuyuk as a side. You'll regret it if you don't... haha. ## Where it is - Cafe Dongyi Chimsan Branch (카페동이 침산점) - 51 Hoam-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu, South Korea (Samsung Changjo Campus, Dormitory Building E, 1st floor) - 대구광역시 북구 호암로 51 삼성창조캠퍼스 기숙사건물E동 1층 카페동이 - 35.8835842, 128.595411 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B9%B4%ED%8E%98%EB%8F%99%EC%9D%B4%20%EC%B9%A8%EC%82%B0%EC%A0%90/@35.8835842,128.595411,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@daegu-meal-intervals/cafe-dongi-chimsan-dongi-set-meal/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt