Corkage-free pork belly BBQ in Daegu with basil wraps: Hubaldae

My husband and I headed to Hubaldae Dongdaegu Station Branch (후발대 동대구역점) after work for a good dinner near Dongdaegu Station! The entrance is lined with the names of Samseong Lions players, so it already felt like a proper local favorite, even among baseball fans.

It's only a 5-minute walk from Shinsegae Department Store, so it's perfect for a stop after shopping. This was already our third visit to Hubaldae in Dongdaegu, and every time the unchanged taste and kindness move us again, haha.

What kind of BBQ restaurant is Hubaldae?

Hubaldae started in a small alley in Seomyeon, Busan, and has been famous for its queues since 2010. Now it has landed in Dongdaegu Station, Daegu, too!

What did we order at Hubaldae Dongdaegu Station Branch?

We ordered 3 servings of Handon (Korean domestic pork) yellow-clay raw pork belly plus New Zealand beef tripe (teukyang-gui). Hubaldae says it selects only 1+ grade sows and ages the meat for a full 168 hours.

Is it corkage-free?

Hubaldae Dongdaegu Station Branch even offers corkage-free service! ✔ Next time I'm thinking of bringing a bottle of wine we got as a gift at home and drinking it here~

What are the side dishes, honey potatoes, and basil and angelica like?

Once you order, the basic side dishes are set out, and this kimchi jjagli (thick, bubbling kimchi stew) is seriously addictive!

And then there's the signature honey potato slices, practically Hubaldae's symbol! Apparently it's a patented honey potato from Hubaldae!!

My favorite point at Hubaldae 💞 You get heaps of basil and angelica, and wrapping them with the meat gives an unbelievably fragrant bite~ 🌿

There's even a friendly guide board showing the best way to eat it, so first-timers have nothing to worry about!

Looking for a place near Dongdaegu Station where staff grill the meat?

If you're looking for a BBQ place near Dongdaegu Station where the meat is grilled for you, I confidently recommend Hubaldae Dongdaegu Station Branch. The owner and staff grill everything with real care from start to finish! The owner is so nice that it was amazing how he kept up that kindness from opening to closing. My husband even told him, "You'd succeed at anything you do," haha~

Even among Daegu pork belly places that grill for you, I think it's rare to find one that looks after you this attentively.

How do pork belly wraps with basil and angelica and the beef tripe taste?

I wrapped a well-grilled piece of pork belly from Hubaldae Dongdaegu Station Branch with basil and angelica. This wasn't just meat, it was a truly refined dish in itself! The herb aroma filling your mouth meets the rich, savory juices for an enormous synergy. ❁

The premium New Zealand beef tripe is chewy yet tender, so I kept reaching for more. Pick it up with a mushroom and dip it in the special sauce, and any greasiness disappears, leaving only deep savory flavor. So happy!

The complimentary sundae (Korean blood sausage) is a treat too when grilled on the plate and dipped in sesame-oil sauce! Crispy outside and moist inside, I think kids would love it as well. If you're after Daegu Shinsegae pork belly spots, I really want you to try this combination.

Do highballs go with pork?

This visit to Hubaldae Dongdaegu Station Branch, we ordered a highball and cola as something special. Pork with a highball was a first for me, and the pairing turned out much better than I expected!

Hubaldae in Dongdaegu lets you enjoy upscale meat dishes comfortably at reasonable prices! Thanks to the owner's overflowing energy and care, it felt like a special dining experience beyond a simple meal. If you're looking for a no-fail BBQ spot near Dongdaegu Station, do stop by Hubaldae Dongdaegu Station Branch! (❁´◡`❁)