Garlic kaoyu and mixed dim sum in Dunsan-dong, Daejeon: Bantiannyao

Here's a review of Bantiannyao Kaoyu Daejeon Branch, a Dunsan-dong restaurant serving unusual Chinese dishes like hot pot and shabu-shabu.

A visit to Bantiannyao Kaoyu in Dunsan-dong, Daejeon! If you're looking for Dunsan-dong restaurants and craving something a bit different in Chinese cuisine, I'll introduce a great spot near Daejeon Galleria Department Store — Bantiannyao Kaoyu Daejeon Branch.

Dunsan-dong is a place many people visit for all kinds of reasons — company dinners, friend meetups, family outings, dates. If you're after something a little more special than the usual, a kaoyu specialty restaurant makes a great choice. It's a genuinely famous style of fish dish in China!

What kind of restaurant is Bantiannyao Kaoyu Daejeon Branch?

Introducing Bantiannyao Kaoyu

Bantiannyao Kaoyu specializes in kaoyu (烤鱼), a Sichuan-style Chinese fish dish. Kaoyu is made by grilling fish, then simmering it in a spicy, fragrant sauce with various ingredients — the dish is known for its rich flavor and its distinctive dining experience.

The brand also runs branches in Korea, including in Myeong-dong in Seoul, so it's easy to find if you're after something different in Chinese food. Signature menus include mala kaoyu, qinghuajiao (green Sichuan pepper) kaoyu, and garlic kaoyu, and you can add toppings like fensi (glass noodles), fuzhu (tofu skin), Chinese vermicelli, and mushrooms depending on your taste. The appeal is that you can pick your spice level, from fiery mala to the relatively milder garlic flavor. It's a Chinese-style fish restaurant well suited to a filling group meal — for family outings, friend gatherings, or company dinners.

If you're looking for a place to eat around Daejeon Galleria Department Store, I'd recommend this one.

Inside Bantiannyao: dining room and self bar

Bantiannyao Kaoyu Daejeon Branch has a clean, pretty interior. It works well as a Daejeon dinner spot for dates, gatherings, and company dinners alike.

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A clean, tidy self bar. There was even an unusual Chinese ice cream, but I was too full to try it.

They also sell fish dishes for takeout, so it's great to enjoy at home too.

That Instagram-worthy Chinese restaurant vibe.

Such a thoughtful detail. Apparently they have over 1,600 locations worldwide!!!!

Garlic kaoyu with ningbo fish and mixed dim sum

Mala is delicious too at Bantiannyao Kaoyu Daejeon Branch, but this time we went with garlic flavor. If you eat mala tang or hot pot often, the menu visuals will look familiar.

I fell completely in love with that sea bass when I had it in China!!! They said it'll be arriving here soon too. This time only ningbo fish was available, so we ordered that — and that fish was tender and delicious too.

The mala garlic kaoyu looked delicious too!!

There's also mixed dimsum available to sample a variety.

Is Bantiannyao good for a Dunsan-dong dinner or group meal?

When choosing where to eat in Dunsan-dong, it's not just about the menu — it also matters whether the place fits the purpose of the gathering. Bantiannyao Kaoyu Daejeon Branch is a place worth considering for lunch, evening get-togethers, or meals out with friends. It's a distinctive option especially when you want to try new Chinese dishes instead of the usual Korean food or meat menu. Worth keeping in mind if you're looking for a Dunsan-dong dinner spot or somewhere to eat with coworkers.

A healthy and delicious flavor

Reservations, takeout and hours at Bantiannyao

Catch Table and Naver Reservation

• No break time
• Takeout/delivery available

Dunsan-dong in Daejeon has plenty of restaurants clustered together, but not many well-known standouts — and eating the same kind of food over and over can leave you craving something new. That's when you should try Kaoyu Daejeon Branch. It's near Government Complex-daejeon Station and Galleria Department Store, so it's perfectly convenient for anyone with plans in the area.