# Daegu Korean restaurant with grilled fish and mushrooms: Hyangtaek - By Seulbi (https://superchart.com/en/@daegu-noodle-alley/) - Written Sep 9, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jung-gu, Daegu - Sponsored: This content was created with support for a restaurant visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@daegu-noodle-alley/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@daegu-noodle-alley/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek/index.md) ## In short Hyangtaek Daebong Branch is a Korean restaurant in Daebong-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu. We shared mackerel gondre rice, eggplant doenjang rice, and a mushroom side for 33,000 won. Verdict: a satisfying combination for a mild, filling meal. ## Good to know - **Address**: 17 Dalgubeol-daero 440-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea (1st floor) - **Transit**: About 138 m from Exit 3 of Kyungpook National University Hospital Station - **Parking**: Parking support is available when using the space in front of the restaurant or Kim Kwang-seok Public Parking Lot. - **Ordered**: Mackerel gondre rice, eggplant doenjang rice, and one-platter mushrooms - **Prices**: Mackerel gondre rice ₩14,000 / eggplant doenjang rice ₩13,000 / one-platter mushrooms ₩6,000 / total ₩33,000 - **Amenities**: High chairs and a waiting area are available; reservations and group visits are accepted. *as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026* Lately, I seem to look for Korean restaurants where I can have a clean, filling meal rather than something overly stimulating. This time, I visited Hyangtaek Daebong Branch (향택 대봉점) in Daebong-dong, Daegu. Hyangtaek is a Korean food brand that presents neatly prepared dishes using ingredients grown in Korea, with locations in several areas beyond Daebong-dong. At the Daebong-dong location, I ordered its signature mackerel gondre rice, eggplant doenjang rice, and the one-platter mushroom side. Personally, ordering all three made for a very satisfying combination: we could try two different styles of rice dish and add a side, too. ![A full spread of mackerel gondre rice and eggplant doenjang rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek-01-1x0j7-900.webp) ## Getting to Hyangtaek Daebong Branch It is on the first floor at 17 Dalgubeol-daero 440-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu, and about 138 m from Exit 3 of Kyungpook National University Hospital Station. It is really close to Exit 3, so it is easy to visit by public transport. You can find it after just a short walk from the station, so getting there was not difficult. It is also in the Daebong-dong area near Kim Kwang-seok Street, making it a decent spot for a meal after a date or a walk nearby. If you are looking for somewhere to eat in Daebong-dong, the location is quite good from the start! They said parking support is available if you park in front of the restaurant or at Kim Kwang-seok Public Parking Lot!!! ## Inside atmosphere and visiting When I went in, the restaurant felt larger and cleaner than I expected. Rather than being overly traditional just because it is a Korean restaurant, it had a tidy, comfortable atmosphere for dining, which I liked. The tables were generously spaced, so it looked suitable for meals with friends, dates, family meals, or small gatherings. The restaurant itself was neatly organized, so I felt comfortable throughout the meal. There are high chairs and a waiting area, and they say reservations and group visits are possible, so it seems like a good option for families, too. ![Clean interior of Hyangtaek Daebong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek-02-qnm1p-900.webp) ![Interior of the Korean restaurant with a waiting area](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek-03-17fm6-900.webp) ## What we ordered and the prices After debating the menu that day, we mainly ordered Hyangtaek's signature dishes. - Mackerel gondre rice — ₩14,000 - Eggplant doenjang rice — ₩13,000 - One-platter mushrooms — ₩6,000 - Total — ₩33,000 For two people, two rice dishes plus one side was just the right lineup. One dish alone might have felt a little limiting, but sharing different dishes let us try a variety of Hyangtaek's signature offerings, which was nice. ![Hyangtaek Daebong Branch menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek-04-1lyl1-900.webp) ![Korean food order lineup](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek-05-1atj2-900.webp) ![Hyangtaek Daebong Branch menu guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek-06-2djt7-900.webp) ![Korean restaurant signature dish selection](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek-07-bzf66-900.webp) ![Mackerel gondre rice and rice bowl dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek-08-1i7tm-900.webp) ![Hyangtaek Daebong Branch meal dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek-09-pnarz-900.webp) ![One-platter mushroom side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek-10-csbm2-900.webp) ![Daebong-dong Korean restaurant menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek-11-xsbqi-900.webp) ![Hyangtaek signature dish guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek-12-hrbjz-900.webp) ## What does the mackerel gondre rice taste like? The first dish I want to introduce is the mackerel gondre rice I was most excited for. It costs ₩14,000. It is one of Hyangtaek's signature dishes, and it is said to feature carefully prepared domestic large Spanish mackerel with gondre greens. ![Mackerel gondre rice with domestic large Spanish mackerel](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek-13-1qcwd-900.webp) As soon as the food arrived, the mackerel was naturally the first thing that caught my eye! Golden-brown grilled mackerel sat on top of the rice alongside gondre greens, and it looked very appetizing. The fish was thicker than I expected, too, making it great with the rice. ### I tried the mackerel and gondre without seasoning first At first, I tried the mackerel, gondre, and rice as they were rather than adding lots of seasoning right away. The nutty flavor of the mackerel and the distinctive aroma of gondre came together for a milder taste than I expected. And eaten with gondre rice rather than on its own, the mackerel made every spoonful feel quite filling! I then added the prepared seasoning little by little, and that brought out another flavor. Rather than adding a lot from the beginning, I recommend adding it gradually to suit your taste! I think people who enjoy mackerel would be quite pleased with this dish. ![Combination of mackerel and gondre rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek-14-1wxq2-900.webp) ![Mackerel gondre rice with seasoning](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek-15-14ogd-900.webp) ## Eggplant doenjang rice topped with grilled eggplant Next was the eggplant doenjang rice! It costs ₩13,000. I personally love eggplant, so I ordered this one as soon as I saw it on the menu. ![Eggplant doenjang rice with grilled eggplant](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek-16-1rtws-900.webp) Large pieces of grilled eggplant sit on the rice, with a doenjang (fermented soybean paste)-based sauce underneath. The key point was that the eggplant came grilled, rather than simply boiled or stir-fried. ### The grilled eggplant and doenjang sauce combination The eggplant itself was moist and soft, so it went well with the rice. With the doenjang-based sauce added, I could enjoy the familiar flavor of doenjang in a slightly different way. In particular, mixing the rice, eggplant, and sauce together meant each spoonful held several flavors at once, which was great. ![Rice with eggplant and doenjang sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek-17-12fcp-900.webp) Rather than being sharply salty or spicy, it leaned savory and mild, so I personally found it easy to eat without feeling burdened. If you like eggplant, this is a dish worth ordering at least once! ![A bowl of eggplant doenjang rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek-18-1d4fu-900.webp) ## One-platter mushrooms as a side And then there were the one-platter mushrooms we ordered as a side! They cost ₩6,000. Instead of having only two rice dishes, I thought adding one side would let us enjoy more flavors, so we ordered them. The dish lets you enjoy mushrooms' distinctive chewy texture and nutty flavor, and it matched the rice dishes well. When eating Korean food, it is quietly so delicious to pick at a side dish here and there, you know? haha. It was good with the rice, and also fine eaten as mushrooms on their own. ![Chewy one-platter mushroom side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek-19-jqb8h-900.webp) ## Trying all three dishes together The three dishes we ordered this time were mackerel gondre rice, eggplant doenjang rice, and one-platter mushrooms, and I personally thought they worked well together. The mackerel gondre rice paired mild, nutty fish with gondre; the eggplant doenjang rice centered on savory doenjang and soft eggplant; and the one-platter mushrooms were great to pick at between bites thanks to their chewy texture. Their flavor profiles were all a little different, so alternating between them did not get tiring. ![A table spread of three Korean dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek-20-1tzd5-900.webp) ## When you are craving a neatly prepared meal I think Hyangtaek Daebong Branch's biggest feature is its neatly prepared Korean food that brings out the flavor of the ingredients, rather than overly stimulating dishes. There are so many delicious foods these days, but after eating strong flavors continuously, there are moments when you crave a clean rice meal, right? ![Neatly prepared Korean meal spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek-21-1dvma-900.webp) ![Hyangtaek Korean dishes in Daebong-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek-22-7gcrj-900.webp) It seemed like a good place to visit at those times. It is especially accessible because it is close to Kyungpook National University Hospital Station, and it also seems like a good option when looking for somewhere to eat around Daebong-dong or Kim Kwang-seok Street. ## Recommended for these people! - People looking for a clean Korean restaurant in Daebong-dong - People looking for a place to eat near Kyungpook National University Hospital Station - People craving a filling meal that is not overly stimulating - People who enjoy mackerel, gondre rice, or eggplant dishes - People looking for a family dining spot or date restaurant in Daebong-dong - People looking for a Korean restaurant with dishes that are good for sharing ## Overall thoughts after visiting Hyangtaek Daebong Branch felt like the kind of place I would think of when I wanted a neatly prepared Korean meal in Daebong-dong. We ordered mackerel gondre rice, eggplant doenjang rice, and one-platter mushrooms, and their different flavors and textures made them good for sharing. In particular, the golden-brown grilled mackerel paired nicely with the gondre rice, while the grilled eggplant and savory doenjang flavor worked well together in the eggplant doenjang rice. The one-platter mushrooms we ordered as a side were also good to enjoy between bites thanks to their chewy texture. Above all, the restaurant was spacious and clean, so it seemed suitable for all kinds of occasions, from solo dining to dates, family meals, and gatherings. It is close to Kyungpook National University Hospital Station, too, so accessibility is another plus! Next time, I would like to try some of the other dishes we did not get to have this time. 😊 ![Hyangtaek Daebong Branch meal dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek-23-fxfih-900.webp) ![Korean meal with a mushroom side at Hyangtaek Daebong Branch in Daebong-dong, Daegu](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek-24-1kr1u-900.webp) > From mackerel gondre rice and eggplant doenjang rice to one-platter mushrooms, a Daebong-dong Korean restaurant where we enjoyed a neatly prepared meal! Hyangtaek Daebong Branch is somewhere I would want to return to when craving a filling meal without overpowering flavors. 🍚🤎 ## Where it is - Hyangtaek Daebong Branch (향택 대봉점) - 17 Dalgubeol-daero 440-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea (1st floor) - 대구광역시 중구 달구벌대로440길 17 지상1층 - 35.8620621, 128.6040243 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%96%A5%ED%83%9D%20%EB%8C%80%EB%B4%89%EC%A0%90/@35.8620621,128.6040243,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@daegu-noodle-alley/daegu-daebong-hansik-mushroom-side-hyangtaek/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt