Daegu Korean barbecue restaurant with spicy jjolmyeon: Gogi 9dan

While looking for a good barbecue place in Chimsan-dong, I visited Gogi 9dan Chimsan Direct Branch (고기9단 침산직영점). I had passed by it now and then and always thought I should try it someday, so I was happy to get the chance!

Parking, entrance, and hours

Hours 11:00–21:50 / Break time 15:00–17:00 / Last order 21:00 / Closed September 24–25

Parking is always the biggest issue wherever you go, but Gogi 9dan Chimsan Direct Branch has a large, well-organized lot. There is more parking to the left beyond what you can see here, too. No parking worries!

The sign is huge and the restaurant is right beside the main road, so it is easy to find. Just head up the stairs. The entrance is super neat too.

It looked like they sliced the meat as soon as an order came in. They were incredibly busy! Since it is prepared to order rather than cut ahead of time, it felt like it would taste even better.

Spacious tables and a playroom

The restaurant is much bigger than I expected. The tables are very roomy, with just the right amount of space between them, so it is comfortable for eating. There is plenty of group seating too, making it great for company dinners. I visited a little after 6 on a weekday, and quite a few tables were having work gatherings.

There is also a playroom and high chairs, so I think it would be great for anyone planning to visit with kids. Perfect for a family meal, right?

Gogi 9dan Chimsan Direct Branch menu

I brought the menu photos over from Naver, so have a look. The prices are really reasonable—such a great-value barbecue spot in Chimsan-dong!

Ordering fresh ribs, flower ribs, and the 9dan set

• Half platter of fresh ribs and half platter of flower ribs
• GOD Ultimate Value 9dan Set: Korean beef yukhoe (seasoned raw beef), pork kimchi stew, jjolmyeon (chewy spicy noodles), fresh wasabi, and sushi rice

Once we ordered, the banchan (Korean side dishes) gradually filled the table, and every single one was so good. The side dishes at Gogi 9dan Chimsan Direct Branch are so good that they sell them separately too. The japchae and green-onion kimchi were seriously amazing. The marinated crab was packed with meat! All the other sides were great as well—I absolutely love places with delicious banchan like this.

Good charcoal arrived, followed at last by the fresh ribs and flower ribs. Look at that color—seriously gorgeous, right? The GOD Ultimate Value 9dan Set began arriving bit by bit too.

The spicy jjolmyeon and yukhoe came out too, followed by fresh wasabi, sushi rice, and pork kimchi stew. This set is packed with everything from Korean beef yukhoe and pork kimchi stew to spicy jjolmyeon, fresh wasabi, and sushi rice. Now that everything was here, it was time to dig in properly.

How the fresh ribs and flower ribs tasted

We put the fresh ribs straight on the grill first.

Because the fresh ribs were unseasoned, I could really taste the meat itself. Rather than cooking them until they were too done, we grilled them just right, and they were tender, clean-tasting, and so good. They were nice dipped in the basic salt, or with just a tiny bit of wasabi. Made into beef sushi, they practically melted in the mouth haha.

Next up were the flower ribs—such a lovely color! As always, Sseong was on grilling duty today. I think the meat at Gogi 9dan Chimsan Direct Branch is really high quality. It was thick-cut, which I loved. Big pieces of meat are the best! Like I said above, you know you should not overcook beef, right? Hehe, it tastes best cooked just right.

Didn’t we grill it beautifully? Hahaha.

It is good with the seasoned onion sauce, but honestly, I think beef tastes best simply dipped in salt. The flower ribs were tender, clean-tasting, and absolutely delicious too. Recommended as a Chimsan-dong barbecue spot!

It was also good wrapped up with the spicy jjolmyeon. The marinated crab and meat dishes at Gogi 9dan Chimsan Direct Branch were all really delicious, and the pork kimchi stew was no joke either. It was loaded with ingredients and plenty of meat. The two of us ate until we were seriously stuffed haha.

After-meal coffee and puffed rice snacks

Even when you feel like you might burst, you have to finish with a cup of coffee before heading out, right?

Plum tea, sweet iced coffee, and even cups of ice!! The service here seems really good. Love it hahaha.

Have some puffed rice snacks with your coffee too. We all save a separate stomach for dessert, don’t we? Haha.

For anyone who does not like sweet drinks, there is an Americano too, so choose whatever suits your taste.

A comfortable Chimsan-dong barbecue restaurant

When choosing a barbecue restaurant, meat quality is a given, but I also care about whether the atmosphere lets you eat comfortably. Gogi 9dan Chimsan Direct Branch covered both of those things. Above all, the fresh ribs and flower ribs we had that day were delicious, so it is well worth a visit if you are looking for a barbecue place in Chimsan-dong. If you want to try fresh ribs and flower ribs together, or are looking for a Chimsan-dong lunch special, I recommend Gogi 9dan Chimsan. I would absolutely return—100%, hehe!