Jukjeon Station steakhouse in Daegu: mammoth garlic steak, Etrenne

A date-night favorite near Juksan Station in Daegu: Etrenne Jukjeon Branch

Tonight I went with a friend to Etrenne Jukjeon Branch, said to be a hot spot near Juksan Station. I usually love Western dishes like steak and pasta, so I went in with high hopes — and to cut to the chase, the food was really satisfying. If you're looking for a steak place, pasta place, or Western restaurant near Juksan Station, this is worth a visit.

Where is Etrenne Jukjeon Branch, and what does it look like?

Etrenne sits in a convenient spot for a meal near Juksan Station. The exterior is clean and the vibe is nice, making it a good fit for a dinner date with a friend. It's not too heavy or formal, but still has that Western-restaurant feel, so I could relax and enjoy the meal.

• Address: 169 Waryong-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu, South Korea (World Mark Westend Sales Facility Bldg, 1F, Bldg 102, Unit 102)
• Hours: Daily 11:30 - 22:00
• Break time: 15:00 - 17:00 / Last order 21:00
• Amenities: Takeout available · Delivery available

How to reach Etrenne Jukjeon Branch from the building parking lot

For parking, you can use the lot in the building where Etrenne is located. There's plenty of parking space, so it's convenient to drive there.

The route from the parking lot is a little tricky, so let me explain. Follow your navigation into the building's parking garage — that's the 1st floor. If there's no spot and you go up, that's the '1st upper floor.' From there, take the elevator to the 2nd floor. Once on the 2nd floor, look for the connecting passage below!!! Etrenne is on the 1st floor, next to Lee Chun-bong Chicken.

After that, just look for the red Etrenne sign. Follow the signs and you'll get there.

They're also running a buy-one-get-one Blanc, Hoegaarden, and Budweiser event, plus a Bundaberg receipt review event!?

Inside Etrenne Jukjeon Branch: seating and atmosphere

The interior of Etrenne Jukjeon Branch is clean and cozy overall. The tables are spaced comfortably, so it was easy to chat with my friend while eating. Since it was evening, there were other diners enjoying their meals, and the relaxed atmosphere made it feel like a good spot for a date or a get-together with friends.

Etrenne means "gift" in French. And honestly, my friend and I did have a gift-like time at Etrenne.

FYI, here's the Wi-Fi password.

Etrenne Jukjeon Branch menu and what we ordered

Etrenne has set menus too, but since ordering a steak comes with pre-meal bread and salad, we went with single dishes.

We ordered the Best Menu items — Mammoth Garlic Steak (₩49,000), Half-and-Half Lasagna (₩22,000), and a Zero Coke (₩2,000).

If you come for lunch at Etrenne Jukjeon Branch, you can get the 2-person or 3-person set at a more reasonable price.

Salad and garlic bread that come with the steak

This is the salad and pre-meal bread that come with the steak. The salad vegetables were really fresh and the cheese was savory. The sauce, sweet and tangy, was memorable, and the portion was generous enough for two.

The bread is a moist garlic bread with garlic flavor soaked in — the kind you could die eating without noticing, haha.

Half-and-half lasagna, 22,000 won: half potato, half meat

Once the salad whets your appetite, in comes the lasagna! Today's main dish.

I ordered the Half-and-Half Lasagna, and it was great being able to enjoy more than one flavor at once — the soft lasagna and rich sauce went really well together. Paired with the steak, the combination worked quite well.

The two pieces on the left are fluffy potato, and the ones on the right are meat lasagna. It went perfectly with the tomato sauce — I kept scraping the plate, haha.

Mammoth Garlic Steak, 49,000 won, cooked medium rare

The Mammoth Garlic Steak comes topped with garlic flakes, so it looked appetizing right away. We ordered it medium rare, and the meat came out cooked incredibly well. The outside was seared just enough while the inside stayed juicy and tender. I could sense the juices as I sliced into it, and the first bite delivered real meaty flavor.

The fries served on the side were also great dipped in ketchup — the familiar taste is always the scariest, and this was very delicious.

Adding the garlic flakes brought out a rich, savory garlic flavor that made the dish even more layered. Anyone who loves garlic would really enjoy this menu. The combination of steak and garlic worked better than I expected, and the meat wasn't tough at all — I enjoyed it to the very last bite.

The meat was tender with just the right chew. Not tough at all, and really delicious.

Both dishes lived up to their status as signature menu items. The potato was mild and savory, pairing perfectly with the cheese and tomato sauce. The meat, combined with various ingredients, made for a hearty dish.

I couldn't leave even a single garlic flake behind, so I scraped it all up onto the meat. I heard the good-looking young chefs here used to work at Outback, and honestly, it does taste like Outback!!

Verdict: is Etrenne Jukjeon Branch worth it near Jukjeon Station?

Visiting Etrenne for dinner with a friend after a while, the whole meal was satisfying — from the moist garlic bread served on the house, to the steak, to the lasagna. The steak ordered medium rare was especially delicious, and the pairing with the garlic flakes was memorable.

If you're looking for a steak place, pasta place, Western restaurant, or date spot near Juksan Station, I'd recommend Etrenne. Next time, I'd like to try other pasta dishes here too.