# Garlic kaoyu and mixed dim sum in Dunsan-dong, Daejeon: Bantiannyao - By Yerin Chun (https://superchart.com/en/@daejeon-market-bench/) - Written Sep 21, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seo-gu, Daejeon - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a paid store-visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@daejeon-market-bench/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@daejeon-market-bench/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish/index.md) ## In short Bantiannyao Kaoyu Daejeon Branch is a Sichuan-style fish restaurant (kaoyu) in Dunsan-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon, near Galleria Department Store. On this visit the order was garlic-flavored kaoyu instead of mala, with ningbo fish, plus mixed dim sum and the self bar. Bantiannyao suits Dunsan-dong dinners and group meals when you want Chinese food rather than the usual Korean barbecue. ## Good to know - **Location**: 13 Dunsan-ro 31beon-gil, 2nd floor, Unit 1, Seo-gu, Daejeon (near Daejeon Galleria Department Store and Government Complex-Daejeon Station) - **Signature menu**: Mala kaoyu, qinghuajiao (green Sichuan pepper) kaoyu, garlic kaoyu - **Extra toppings**: Fensi (glass noodles), fuzhu (tofu skin), Chinese vermicelli, mushrooms and more - **Ordered this visit**: Garlic kaoyu with ningbo fish (sea bass arriving later) - **Reservations**: Catch Table and Naver Reservation - **Hours**: No break time; takeout and delivery available *as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026* 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. ![Entrance of Bantiannyao Kaoyu Daejeon Branch near Daejeon Galleria Department Store](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish-01-etb1h-900.webp) 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! ![Information photo of Bantiannyao Kaoyu Daejeon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish-02-1rynj-m-900.webp) ## 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. ![Interior design of Bantiannyao Kaoyu Daejeon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish-03-ulhmt-900.webp) ![Table and dining hall view at Kaoyu Daejeon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish-04-15t0n-900.webp) ## 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. ![Menu board at Bantiannyao Kaoyu Daejeon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish-05-hpf18-900.webp) Tap the menu photo to zoom in. ![Neatly arranged self bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish-06-1w59y-900.webp) A clean, tidy self bar. There was even an unusual Chinese ice cream, but I was too full to try it. ![Chinese ice cream and drinks at the self bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish-07-1nrqy-m-900.webp) ![Self bar corner display](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish-08-1ms8l-m-900.webp) ![Sauce corner at the self bar of Kaoyu Daejeon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish-09-1on72-900.webp) ![View around the self bar inside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish-10-p7zi4-900.webp) They also sell fish dishes for takeout, so it's great to enjoy at home too. ![Signage for takeout kaoyu fish dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish-11-l0hhs-900.webp) That Instagram-worthy Chinese restaurant vibe. ![Instagram-worthy Chinese restaurant décor pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish-12-3rth6-900.webp) Such a thoughtful detail. Apparently they have over 1,600 locations worldwide!!!! ![Brand signage noting the number of stores worldwide](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish-13-1m9pb-900.webp) ## 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. ![Kaoyu menu listing garlic and other flavor options](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish-14-y2g36-m-900.webp) ![Menu page styled like a hot pot / mala tang menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish-15-ergr5-900.webp) 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. ![Ningbo fish in garlic kaoyu](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish-16-2qekt-900.webp) ![Garlic kaoyu simmering in the pan](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish-17-nkfd4-900.webp) ![Tender ningbo fish flesh](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish-18-1c6cf-900.webp) The mala garlic kaoyu looked delicious too!! ![Introduction to the mala garlic kaoyu menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish-19-vpi1m-900.webp) There's also mixed dimsum available to sample a variety. ![Mixed dimsum with a variety of types to try](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish-20-1vkhd-1200.webp) ## 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. ![Seating at Kaoyu Daejeon Branch, good for gatherings](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish-21-1sj2f-900.webp) > A healthy and delicious flavor ![Table spread at Kaoyu highlighting a healthy flavor](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish-22-yuzwo-900.webp) ## Reservations, takeout and hours at Bantiannyao > Catch Table and Naver Reservation - No break time - Takeout/delivery available ![Restaurant interior with reservation and takeout/delivery signage](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish-23-i28rz-900.webp) ![Exterior of Kaoyu Daejeon Branch near Government Complex-daejeon Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish-24-18cuw-900.webp) 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. ## Where it is - Bantiannyao Kaoyu Daejeon Branch (반티엔야오 카오위 대전점) - 13 Dunsan-ro 31beon-gil, 2nd floor, Unit 1, Seo-gu, Daejeon, South Korea - 대전광역시 서구 둔산로31번길 13 2층 1호 - 36.3523179, 127.3772817 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B0%98%ED%8B%B0%EC%97%94%EC%95%BC%EC%98%A4%20%EC%B9%B4%EC%98%A4%EC%9C%84%20%EB%8C%80%EC%A0%84%EC%A0%90/@36.3523179,127.3772817,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@daejeon-market-bench/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-garlic-ningbo-fish/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt