# Suseong Daegu Japanese restaurant: mentaiko avocado bowl at Ongijeong - By Ara M. (https://superchart.com/en/@daegu-side-counter/) - Written Sep 12, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Suseong, Daegu - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@daegu-side-counter/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@daegu-side-counter/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong/index.md) ## In short Ongijeong Suseong Lake Branch is a Japanese restaurant near Suseong Lake in Suseong, Daegu. On a return visit, the mentaiko avocado rice bowl and generous crisp tempura set made for a satisfying lunch. Verdict: a polished, filling Suseong Lake meal. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1F, 9 Suseongmot 6-gil, Suseong-gu, Daegu, South Korea (대구광역시 수성구 수성못6길 9 1층) - **Hours**: 11:00–21:30 - **Last order**: 20:45 - **Parking**: Dedicated parking directly in front of the restaurant *as written by the visitor on Sep 12, 2026* ## Ongijeong, the Japanese restaurant I revisited at Suseong Lake ![Signature dishes at Ongijeong Suseong Lake Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong-01-n6rpv-1200.webp) Today, I’m sharing a great Japanese tendong (tempura rice bowl) spot at Suseong Lake. I had visited this restaurant on an earlier trip to Suseong Lake and was so pleased with it that I came back. It’s Ongijeong Suseong Lake Branch. ![Rice bowl menu at Ongijeong Suseong Lake Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong-02-120j9-900.webp) Last time, I really enjoyed the steak and fresh salmon rice bowl tempura sets, but this time I wanted to try something different, so I chose the mentaiko avocado rice bowl. The result? So satisfying! ![A set of crisp tempura](https://img.superchart.com/images/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong-03-1r7ez-900.webp) As you’d expect from a great tendong spot, the tempura looks incredible and is seriously crisp! ## Ongijeong Suseong Lake Branch location and hours It is located on the first floor at 9 Suseongmot 6-gil, Suseong-gu, Daegu. - Hours: 11:00–21:30 - Last order: 20:45 ## Dedicated parking and exterior in front of the restaurant ![Exterior of Ongijeong Suseong Lake Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong-04-1h3nd-900.webp) > It’s great that you can park easily in the dedicated lot right in front of the restaurant. ![Dedicated parking in front of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong-05-4sc5n-900.webp) Ongijeong is among the popular restaurants clustered around Suseong Lake. It would be lovely before or after a walk or workout around the lake, and it seems like a good date spot too. ![Ongijeong location near Suseong Lake](https://img.superchart.com/images/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong-06-fordb-900.webp) If the parking lot happens to be full, they say they can guide you if you ask. ![Menu board at the Ongijeong entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong-07-u9y59-900.webp) There is also a menu board by the entrance. ## Ordering the mentaiko avocado rice bowl tempura set ![Mentaiko avocado rice bowl on the menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong-08-1mera-900.webp) Ongijeong has several versions of its signature tempura set, and this time I chose the mentaiko avocado option right at the top of the menu. ## A warm interior for family gatherings and dates ![Warm interior space at Ongijeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong-09-ahrf1-900.webp) ![Table seating atmosphere at Ongijeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong-10-g6l54-900.webp) True to the restaurant name “Ongijeong,” which suggests a table filled with warm affection, the interior feels warm and comfortable too. There is a slightly room-like space toward the back, and partitions between the tables, so I’d recommend it for relaxed family meals, friends, and dates with your partner. ![Restaurant seating with partitions](https://img.superchart.com/images/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong-11-on7ib-900.webp) ## Mentaiko avocado rice bowl and tempura set Ta-da! The main mentaiko avocado rice bowl tempura set arrived. The rice bowl looked so good, and everything was plated neatly and beautifully. ![Mentaiko avocado rice bowl tempura set](https://img.superchart.com/images/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong-12-1eva8-900.webp) And of course, the tempura was served in a very generous portion, along with neat side dishes of pickled radish, kimchi, sauce, and salad. ![Tempura and side-dish selection](https://img.superchart.com/images/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong-13-1n2hx-900.webp) The restaurant atmosphere was neat, the food was neat—definitely a Suseong Lake Japanese restaurant worth recognizing. ![Neatly arranged Japanese meal set](https://img.superchart.com/images/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong-14-11da3-900.webp) ### Crisp tempura and the rice bowl Now it was time to taste the food at this Suseong Lake tendong favorite, right? ![Mentaiko avocado rice bowl table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong-15-uc7uo-900.webp) First, I settled my stomach with a clean-tasting bowl of miso soup. ![Miso soup and tempura](https://img.superchart.com/images/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong-16-cuu5k-900.webp) The lotus-root tempura was so crisp and delicious dipped in the sauce. I mixed the mentaiko avocado rice bowl well so it would be easy to eat. ![Mixed mentaiko avocado rice bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong-17-12wzu-900.webp) Taking a big spoonful, the salty mentaiko and avocado’s distinctively wholesome flavor came together perfectly—it was completely my kind of dish. ![A spoonful of mentaiko avocado rice bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong-18-asksw-900.webp) ![Mentaiko avocado rice bowl and tempura](https://img.superchart.com/images/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong-19-1agoe-900.webp) The eggplant and chili pepper tempura were also great, with Ongijeong’s signature crisp texture working well with the ingredients. Eating the mentaiko avocado rice bowl and tempura together like rice and side dishes made it even tastier. ![Rice bowl served with tempura](https://img.superchart.com/images/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong-20-16ets-900.webp) ![Generous selection of tempura](https://img.superchart.com/images/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong-21-vninh-900.webp) ![Mentaiko rice bowl and tempura set](https://img.superchart.com/images/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong-22-1awr5-900.webp) Especially, the kabocha squash, enoki mushroom, and perilla leaf tempura looked amazing, were generously sized, and showed the quality you expect from a Suseong Lake tendong spot. ![Kabocha squash, enoki mushroom, and perilla leaf tempura](https://img.superchart.com/images/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong-23-1km66-900.webp) I left very full and having eaten wonderfully. ![A satisfying Japanese lunch](https://img.superchart.com/images/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong-24-18oc3-900.webp) It also seems like a nice, easy-on-the-stomach lunch, so I recommend it to anyone looking for a lunch restaurant near Suseong Lake. ## When you want a neat meal at Suseong Lake - Recommended for family, friends, and dates thanks to the neat food and interior - A place to enjoy crisp tempura and signature rice bowls - A good Suseong Lake lunch spot for a neat, satisfying meal ## Where it is - Ongijeong Suseong Lake Branch (온기정 수성못점) - 1F, 9 Suseongmot 6-gil, Suseong-gu, Daegu, South Korea (대구광역시 수성구 수성못6길 9 1층) - 대구광역시 수성구 수성못6길 9 1층 온기정 - 35.8276142, 128.6232891 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%98%A8%EA%B8%B0%EC%A0%95%20%EC%88%98%EC%84%B1%EB%AA%BB%EC%A0%90/@35.8276142,128.6232891,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@daegu-side-counter/suseongmot-mentaiko-avocado-ongijeong/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt