Company dinner Korean BBQ in Jongno, Daegu, roomy tables: Jangjak

Today I'm introducing Jangjak Saenggalbi Jongno Main Branch (장작생갈비 종로본점), where I enjoyed some really good meat in Jongno, Daegu. Jongno is packed with restaurants and bars, so it's a great spot for meeting friends or having an evening get-together, right? The meat here was delicious, but what impressed me most was the size and atmosphere of the place.

Where is Jangjak Saenggalbi Jongno Main Branch?

Jangjak Saenggalbi Jongno Main Branch is right in the heart of Jongno in Jung-gu, Daegu, so it's not hard to find. There are lots of restaurants and bars around it, so it's a decent pick for an evening meetup too.

They use a whole building! The exterior is quite large and eye-catching, and I was already looking forward to it before going in. When you look for a good restaurant in Jongno, Daegu, taste matters, but so does whether everyone in your group can eat comfortably, right? On that point, Jangjak Saenggalbi looked good for company dinners and gatherings with many people.

Is the inside of Jangjak Saenggalbi Jongno Main Branch good for group dinners?

The inside is huge, the tables are generously spaced, and there is separate group seating. The space extends up to the 2nd floor, so there are lots of tables, and the overall feel was clean and stylish. A BBQ restaurant often brings to mind a cramped, noisy atmosphere, but maybe because it's so spacious, this place felt relaxed.

I really liked the wide spacing between tables. When you sit too close to the next table it's quietly uncomfortable, but here there was plenty of room, so I could eat comfortably. With separate group seating, it also seems fine for family meals, friend gatherings and company dinners. And I liked this thoughtful touch too.

Coat hangers and the self-serve bar

When you go to a BBQ place, the smell of meat sticking to your coat is a worry, isn't it? Jangjak Saenggalbi Jongno Main Branch is well equipped with customer conveniences like coat hangers. There's also a well-stocked self-serve bar where you can pick up the side dishes and sauces you need.

What did we order at Jangjak Saenggalbi Jongno Main Branch?

You order through a kiosk here. This time I ordered these two items.

• Half portion of fresh galbi (beef)
• Half portion of marinated galbi (pork)

Eating just one item felt like a waste, so I ordered half portions of two. Trying several kinds of meat is half the fun of coming to a BBQ place, after all! Once the meat went on the grill and started cooking nicely, my appetite kept rising.

Staff-grilled galbi and draft beer

The staff grill all the meat for you, so all you have to do is eat, which was great. Not having to keep an eye on the fire was really nice. Whether you're looking for pork galbi in Jongno, Daegu, or checking out beef options at Daegu restaurants near Jongno, this place is worth a look. And above all, the one thing you can't skip when eating meat is draft beer!

A piece of nicely grilled marinated galbi and a sip of cold draft beer. Absolutely the best. If you want a meal and drinks in one go at a Jongno, Daegu restaurant, I recommend this combination~

Which side dishes did we have at Jangjak Saenggalbi?

The sides we had with the meat at Jangjak Saenggalbi Jongno Main Branch were doenjang stew (soybean paste stew), steamed egg and grilled mushrooms. Meat alone felt a little lacking, so we ordered these too, and they're the kind of dishes you'd miss at a BBQ restaurant.

The doenjang stew came in a big earthenware pot, so the portion was generous. The soft, fluffy steamed egg went well with the marinated galbi. And then the mushrooms! Grilling them on the same grill as the meat adds a nutty flavor. Alternating between meat and sides, we were soon comfortably full.

On a day when you're craving good meat and a beer in Jongno, Daegu, enjoy a hearty meal at Jangjak Saenggalbi Jongno Main Branch~