Butcher-shop-themed bar in Gyo-dong, Daegu: Mulgogi Jeongyukjeom

I visited Mulgogi Jeongyukjeom, a bar in Gyo-dong, Daegu that serves a really generous spread!

Where is Mulgogi Jeongyukjeom Daegu Gyo-dong branch, and when is it open?

Mulgogi Jeongyukjeom Daegu Gyo-dong branch is at 40 Gyo-dong 4-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu, and it is open only on Fridays and Saturdays, 17:00 to 01:00. Last order is 23:30, and groups and reservations are welcome.

• 📍 40 Gyo-dong 4-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu
• ⏱️ Fri & Sat 17:00 - 01:00
• Last order 23:30
• ✔️ Groups welcome, reservations available

It's right in the middle of Gyo-dong, so it's really easy to get to, and there are lots of places nearby for a second round. I loved that! It's a butcher-shop-themed bar where you can enjoy fresh seasonal sashimi, yukhoe and brisket all at once.

I arrived around 6 p.m. and some people were already finishing their meals. There's a reason it has so many regulars who keep coming back. It's very popular and famous.

What's the atmosphere like at Mulgogi Jeongyukjeom?

The Gyo-dong branch is only open on Fridays and Saturdays, so keep that in mind if you're planning a visit :) The inside is fairly spacious and the tables are spaced well apart, which is great for drinking, and the wide range of dishes is what drew me here.

How do you choose from the menu?

There are two main menus: the "Mulgogi Jeongyukjeom set" and the "Jeongyukjeom set." The Jeongyukjeom set comes with yukhoe and brisket, and the Mulgogi Jeongyukjeom set adds flounder. I'd pick the main first and add side dishes later!

Fish cake soup in an earthenware pot, served right after ordering

The fish cake soup (odengtang) comes out as soon as you order! It arrives in an earthenware pot (ttukbaegi), so it stays warm longer, and it worked really well as a basic snack to go with drinks. They even brought it back reheated, so the drinks just kept going down! I was so excited because this is a place where you can eat yukhoe and brisket wraps.

The crispy french fries were great too, so we ate plenty and got really full. There was a wide variety of snacks, so you can enjoy different kinds of drinks all at once.

What comes with the Mulgogi Jeongyukjeom set?

The Mulgogi Jeongyukjeom set puts Korean beef yukhoe, brisket and flounder on one table. A whole big table of it came out. It looked amazing and delicious! With Korean beef yukhoe, brisket and flounder together, there's no way it could taste bad.

Beside the main dishes came namul bibimbap (seasoned vegetable rice), mozzarella corn cheese, seasoned tofu, fish cake soup, wraps and more, a generous spread. I came with high expectations and it was even tastier than I hoped, so I'll definitely be back.

The presentation is so good that a friend messaged me the moment they saw the photo. That's Mulgogi Jeongyukjeom, the Gyo-dong bar in Daegu.

The flounder and yukhoe come together, and the portion is big and you can tell right away it's fresh. Since it's only open Fridays and Saturdays, I made plans for a Friday on purpose to come here!

Grill the brisket on the side grill

There's a grill at the side of the table for the brisket, so you cook it piece by piece. Try putting some yukhoe on top of the brisket too!

Various dipping sauces came along with vegetables like cucumber and garlic.

Mozzarella corn cheese and namul bibimbap

Mozzarella corn cheese is the golden rule at a sashimi place, right? The corn cheese here was much richer and tastier than elsewhere.

We came here for a first round, and getting namul bibimbap too made it even more filling.

What's the best way to eat the yukhoe and brisket?

The yukhoe here is tender, and you eat it on a piece of seaweed (gim) topped with radish sprouts and pear! It was so good that I'm definitely coming back.

The brisket is good on its own, but try it piled high with yukhoe! It's tender as is, and it cooks through with just a little heat, so it was delicious. Being able to taste raw fish and brisket together is a real selling point!

Tofu kimchi and side dish refills

The tofu kimchi (dubu kimchi) had big chunks of tofu and tasty kimchi, so I really enjoyed it. The side dishes can be refilled too, so I left well fed!

Chewy, tender flounder sashimi

The flounder sashimi in the Mulgogi Jeongyukjeom set is chewy yet tender, with a great texture. Try dipping it in different sauces like chojang (sweet chili vinegar sauce) and ssamjang (seasoned dipping paste).

Wrap yukhoe and well-cooked brisket together and eat it in one bite! If you want both raw fish and yukhoe, give Mulgogi Jeongyukjeom, the Gyo-dong bar in Daegu, a visit ❤️