# Dunsan-dong kaoyu restaurant, qinghuajiao vs garlic: Bantiannyao - By Ara M. (https://superchart.com/en/@dongnae-cupboard-light/) - Written Sep 16, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seo-gu, Daejeon - Sponsored: This visit was provided by the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@dongnae-cupboard-light/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@dongnae-cupboard-light/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison/index.md) ## In short Bantiannyao Kaoyu Daejeon Branch (반티엔야오 카오위 대전점) is a Chinese kaoyu (fish hotpot) restaurant on the second floor across from Galleria Timeworld in Dunsan-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon. Having tried the garlic broth on a previous visit, the writer and her husband came back for the signature qinghuajiao kaoyu with ningbo fish, fensi noodles, two draft beers at 2,500 won each, and the self bar for two, then compared the two flavors. The qinghuajiao carried only a faint, tingling Sichuan pepper aroma that even spice-sensitive diners can handle, but for this 40-something writer the less aromatic garlic version was still the better pick. ## Good to know - **Location**: 13 Dunsan-ro 31beon-gil, 2nd floor Unit 1, Seo-gu, Daejeon (near Galleria Timeworld, in the building next to Olive Young) - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–22:30 - **Reservations**: Available through Naver Reservation (perks for booking ahead) - **Parking**: Small, tight lot behind the building; Galleria Department Store parking recommended — 2 hours free if you download the Galleria app - **What they ordered**: Qinghuajiao kaoyu, ningbo fish, fensi noodles, self bar for two - **Draft beer**: 2,500 won a glass - **Self bar**: 2,000 won per person (rice, soft drinks, snacks, sauce bar) - **Price reference**: ₩2,500 ≈ $1.8 · ₩2,000 ≈ $1.5 (2026-09-16) *as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026* I went back to Bantiannyao Kaoyu Daejeon Branch, a favorite spot in Dunsan-dong, Daejeon. ![Return visit photo at Bantiannyao Kaoyu Daejeon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison-01-9lqj7-1200.webp) ![Bantiannyao Kaoyu Daejeon Branch, a kaoyu restaurant in Dunsan-dong, Daejeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison-02-5buoo-900.webp) Last time I had the garlic flavor, but this time I went for the signature qinghuajiao. Our weekday evening plans got cancelled last minute, and while we were figuring out what to eat, kaoyu (grilled fish hot pot) came to mind. We booked right away and headed over. We loved it so much last visit that there was no hesitation about coming back. ## Where Bantiannyao Kaoyu Daejeon Branch is, and its hours It's located at 13 Dunsan-ro 31beon-gil, 2nd floor Unit 1, Seo-gu, Daejeon, and open daily 11:00–22:30. You can reserve through Naver, and since reservations come with perks, be sure to book ahead! It's near Galleria Timeworld, so it's easy to find — right next to the Olive Young building near Galleria. ## Parking near Bantiannyao: Galleria Timeworld is easiest ![Parking information for Bantiannyao Kaoyu Daejeon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison-03-1frb9-772.webp) There's a small lot behind the building, but spots aren't plentiful, especially on weekends or evenings. So we'd recommend using the Galleria Department Store parking lot right across the street instead. It's also nice for a stroll after eating, and if you download the Galleria app you get 2 hours free — worth keeping in mind! ## Inside Bantiannyao: atmosphere and seating Bantiannyao Kaoyu Daejeon Branch sits right across from Galleria Timeworld in Dunsan-dong, so it was easy to find. The space is spacious with separate rooms and group seating, so it looks good for work dinners or gatherings too. ![Spacious interior with private rooms and group seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison-04-clb5j-900.webp) Even on a weekday evening, seats were plentiful and the tables were spaced well apart, so we could chat comfortably without worrying about the next table. ![Weekday evening seating with wide table spacing](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison-05-8bjxj-900.webp) The soft lighting made for a nice photo atmosphere, and I remember the place being pleasant with no fishy smell at all inside. ## Bantiannyao's kaoyu menu and broth flavors ![Menu board at Bantiannyao Kaoyu Daejeon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison-06-urn49-900.webp) ![Menu showing kaoyu flavor and side dish options](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison-07-1tidp-900.webp) ### What we ordered at Bantiannyao this visit ![Table set up for ordering qinghuajiao kaoyu](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison-08-1x0kc-900.webp) We went with qinghuajiao kaoyu, ningbo fish, and kept it simple by adding just fensi (glass) noodles as our side, plus a self bar for two — my husband and I. ![Ordered qinghuajiao kaoyu with basic table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison-09-l962j-900.webp) ![Kaoyu pot with ningbo fish](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison-10-218fu-900.webp) ![Fensi noodle side served alongside the kaoyu](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison-11-1yrlj-900.webp) ![Qinghuajiao kaoyu broth starting to boil](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison-12-1uqf3-900.webp) We also had a glass of draft beer each — two total. ## How tingly is the qinghuajiao kaoyu, really? ![Qinghuajiao kaoyu piled high with chili](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison-13-1w2wk-900.webp) The dish caught my eye right away with all the chili piled on top, but it was less intense than it looked — the numbing Sichuan pepper aroma spread gently instead. The staff came by once the hourglass ran out to debone the fish and set aside the belly and cheek meat for us, which made eating a lot easier. The fish meat was thick but flaked apart smoothly along the grain — great texture — and even though it's a freshwater fish, I barely noticed any muddy smell. ![Thick deboned kaoyu fish meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison-14-lo8j9-900.webp) My husband usually can't handle numbing spice well, but the qinghuajiao wasn't too intense, so he ate comfortably all the way through. Mixing rice into the broth made for a spicy-salty flavor that soaked right in — he finished a whole bowl. ## Are the fensi noodles worth adding to the kaoyu? ![Fensi noodles added into the broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison-15-1uslc-900.webp) Once the broth started boiling, they added the fensi noodles, which soaked up the seasoning and came out chewy with a properly spicy kick. Adding just one side noticeably changed how filling the meal felt, so I'll definitely add it again next time. The bouncy texture made it fun to chew, and with the broth soaked right in, my chopsticks kept going back to the fensi. It's a much richer experience than eating just the fish — I'd recommend always adding a noodle side. ## Kaoyu with 2,500-won draft beer ![A glass of draft beer paired with the kaoyu](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison-16-9iqwm-900.webp) Taking a sip of cold draft beer between bites of the numbing qinghuajiao was a really great pairing. At ₩2,500 a glass, it's easy to order without hesitation, so my husband and I split two. Spicy, tingly kaoyu and beer is a combo I'll keep thinking about! There's no need to agonize over ordering separate drinking snacks — the kaoyu alone covers everything from a full meal to a proper drinking session. My husband and I already agreed we'll order the draft beer first next time. ## What's in Bantiannyao's 2,000-won self bar Since we both tend to eat a lot, we naturally grabbed the self bar again this time too. We helped ourselves to rice, soda, and snacks with ease, and the sauce bar had plenty of variety to mix and match to our taste. ![Self bar at Bantiannyao Kaoyu Daejeon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison-17-qd9r7-900.webp) ![Sauce bar selection at the self bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison-18-17tra-900.webp) ![Soda options at the self bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison-19-1b75l-900.webp) ![Snacks and side dish corner at the self bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison-20-r21h8-900.webp) ![Self-served bowl of rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison-21-1k0k0-900.webp) ![Peanut sauce mixed with garlic and chili oil](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison-22-k51al-900.webp) I made a peanut sauce with a bit of garlic and chili oil mixed in, and it went really well with the qinghuajiao. We went back for rice twice more, and it was easy to use without feeling like anyone was watching, and the soda was kept cold and constantly refilled — I felt like ₩2,000 per person was well worth it. ## Our verdict on Bantiannyao Kaoyu Daejeon Branch ![Table with the qinghuajiao kaoyu finished off](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison-23-1kkrs-900.webp) The qinghuajiao had its own charm, distinct from the garlic flavor last time, and it was a solid choice on its own. Adding the fensi side and draft beer made for a hearty meal. Even with the same kaoyu, the feel changes so much depending on the sauce that it's like eating a different dish each time — never gets old, so I keep coming back. ## Garlic or qinghuajiao: which kaoyu to order next time ![Comparison photo of garlic flavor and qinghuajiao](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison-24-16gfz-900.webp) I had the garlic flavor last time and qinghuajiao this time, but I think I'll order garlic again next time! As someone in my 40s, I honestly preferred the flavor without the strong aroma. If you're a fan of hotpot or mala tang, I'd recommend giving Bantiannyao Kaoyu in Dunsan-dong, Daejeon a try. ## 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/@dongnae-cupboard-light/daejeon-dunsan-kaoyu-banthienyao-comparison/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt