Daegu Airport shabu-shabu family meal: Shabu20 Daegu Bokhyeon

Looking for a family meal near Daegu Airport?

While looking for somewhere to eat near Daegu Airport, I went to Shabu20 Daegu Bokhyeon branch (샤브20 대구복현점). I chose it because I had enjoyed visiting another branch before. This time, I had shabu-shabu and buffet dishes through the dinner course, and I liked how quickly the food was replenished and how friendly the staff were.

The address is 79 Gonghang-ro, 1st floor, Buk-gu, Daegu. According to the original listing, it is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with last order at 8:50 p.m. Naver reservations are also available.

How were the parking and dinner seating?

I parked directly in front of the restaurant. There was also parking beside the building, but it was not especially spacious considering the size of the restaurant and number of tables. I saw that parking might also be possible in nearby alleys, but this time I used the space in front of the restaurant.

Although it was a slightly late dinner on a weekday, almost all the tables were occupied. The restaurant had an L-shaped layout, and one section was full of customers.

How were the 100-minute dinner course and two broths?

In the evening, I chose the dinner course, which allows 100 minutes. There was a time limit, but it was enough for my meal. I was told that katsuobushi broth and spicy broth were a popular combination, so I chose those two. The basic broth was available at the buffet and could be added by yourself.

The pot arrived right after I ordered. Each table had an induction cooktop, and I noticed that everything from the area around the cooktop to the furniture corners was kept clean.

What buffet dishes were available for children?

There were two types of dakgangjeong (Korean sweet crispy chicken): soy sauce and seasoned sauce. The soy sauce version was sweet without being spicy, while the seasoned version was also more sweet than hot. I saw children going back for several servings.

There were also takoyaki and tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes). I felt that families dining with children would find it easy to choose something to eat because there were side dishes beyond the shabu-shabu.

Salmon salad and desserts were also available. After looking around the side-dish options, I went to get meat for the shabu-shabu.

Was the meat and vegetable supply kept up, and how were the sauces?

When I went to the meat section, staff were refilling the spots customers had taken from. The meat looked fresh because of its bright color, and I liked how quickly it was replenished despite the number of customers.

There was a notice asking customers to take up to three plates of meat at a time. I used the unlimited-refill option by getting more after finishing what I had.

I also added a generous amount of vegetables. In particular, adding kabocha gave the broth a gentle sweetness.

For sauces, I prepared fish sauce mixed with peanut sauce, crushed peanuts, and scallions, along with sweet chili sauce and ponzu. While the vegetables, fish cakes, and dumplings were cooking, I also ate some buffet dishes I had brought back. The spaghetti suited my taste more than expected, so I had quite a bit.

The minced garlic sauce was fairly sweet. It tasted similar to the sauce served on garlic bossam, so I got more of it separately.

What child-friendly amenities and desserts were available?

Children’s bowls and phone stands were placed below the sauce station, while blankets and high chairs were available around the restaurant. I noticed several items that could be helpful for a family meal.

The drink station had water, juice, and hot water for rice paper. The coffee machine had milk-based drinks and hot chocolate, and there were several ice cream toppings. I only looked around at first, but I also saw someone adding a coffee shot to ice cream and eating it like an affogato.

It was also possible to order a set that included draft beer. I did not drink because I had brought my car.

Mouthwash, dental floss, and hair ties were available near the restroom for anyone who needed them.

How did I finish with porridge after the shabu-shabu?

I was full, but I still made porridge at the end. Because the pot had two sections, it was easy to move some of the remaining broth to the other side and adjust the amount. I added about one bowl of rice to the remaining broth and stirred it, but the rice was cold, so I pressed it with a ladle to break it up.

After simmering it for a while, I added a raw egg and mixed it in to finish the porridge. What stayed with me from this meal was how quickly the meat and other dishes were replenished, and how neatly the vegetable and dessert stations were maintained. The parking was not spacious for the number of tables, but I felt it was a reasonable family dining option with a broad menu and useful amenities for guests with children.