Daegu & Gyeongbuk Cafe Notes — Cafe Notepad

Bone broth kalguksu & pork bossam in Gyo-dong, Daegu: Donggok Jemyeon

Donggok Jemyeon (동곡제면) is a Korean restaurant in the Gyo-dong and Dongseong-ro area of Jung-gu, Daegu, serving house-made kalguksu (knife-cut noodles). At Donggok Jemyeon the blogger shared rich bone broth noodles, gabrisal bossam (boiled pork shoulder cap) and dakmuchim (sweet-and-sour seasoned chicken): the broth was deep, the bossam kept even the child asking for more, and the chicken was an unexpected treat. Donggok Jemyeon is worth a return visit whenever you want a hearty meal in Dongseong-ro.

Written Jun 22, 2026Sponsored

PlaceJung-gu, DaeguRestaurants

Gyodong Korean restaurant with a solo bossam set meal: Uldong Bossam

Uldong Bossam is a Korean restaurant in Gyodong, Jung-gu, Daegu, where bossam (boiled pork wraps) comes as a set meal for one. The writer visited with a child and ate odor-free, juicy bossam in a bright, tidy dining room, along with a rich doenjang (soybean paste) stew full of pork and a thin, crispy cheese potato pancake. Uldong Bossam suits everything from solo lunches to a light family dinner.

Written Sep 13, 2026Sponsored

PlaceDong-gu, DaeguRestaurants

Pork belly, honey potato and daechang near Dongdaegu Station: Hubaldae

Hubaldae is a Korean BBQ restaurant near Dongdaegu Station in Dong-gu, Daegu. Staff grill pork belly and Korean beef daechang at the table, with honey potatoes, kimchi, fragrant greens, and a spicy house ramen to finish. Verdict: a memorable spot for grilled meat with fun pairings.

Written Sep 10, 2026Sponsored

PlaceDong-gu, DaeguCafés

Mushroom cream rigatoni brunch with a toddler in Daegu: Hands Coffee

Hands Coffee Dongchon Recreation Area branch is a large café in Dong-gu, Daegu, with floor seating, outdoor space, and a spacious parking lot. I had brunch there with my 3-year-old on a weekend morning; the mushroom cream rigatoni was satisfying, and the visit continued with a walk at Dongchon Recreation Area.

Written Sep 8, 2026Sponsored