Dusk Bench Sitter · 24 stories

A Dusk Bench on Dongseong-ro

Writes about small restaurants and eateries around Daegu and North Gyeongsang. · Writes about: Cafés · Restaurants · Hair & beauty salons · Shopping

PlaceJung-gu, DaeguRestaurants

Daegu peanut bread stall, runny-yolk egg bread: Daesin Peanut Bread

Daesin Peanut Bread (대신땅콩빵) is a peanut bread and egg bread stall in the clothing alley of Seomun Market in Jung-gu, Daegu. Even in the Saturday lunch crowd, Daesin Peanut Bread handed over peanut bread with 4–5 peanuts in every piece and egg bread with a runny yolk quickly, and payment by bank transfer was accepted. Someone who never liked peanut bread enjoyed it, and the blogger's husband called it the best peanut bread he has ever had.

Written Nov 11, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSuseong, DaeguRestaurants

Couple's 8pm hanwoo BBQ in Daegu: galbitsal & beef over rice, Jangpro

Jangpro Hanwoo Galbitsal (장프로한우갈빗살) is a hanwoo beef barbecue restaurant serving galbitsal (boneless rib meat) and sirloin on Deuran-ro in Hwanggeum-dong, Suseong, Daegu. A married couple arrived around 8pm, grilled galbitsal and 1++ (double-plus) sirloin, ordered extra bowls of rice to eat the beef on top, and refilled side dishes like white kimchi and corn salad several times. Verdict: the couple ranks Jangpro Hanwoo Galbitsal as the best beef restaurant they have ever visited.

Written Apr 30, 2026Sponsored
PlacePohang, GyeongbukRestaurants

Pohang Jukdo Market snow crab restaurant: weekend set for 2, Dongnam

Dongnam Hoe Sikdang (동남회식당) is a snow crab and sashimi restaurant on Crab Street in Jukdo Market, Pohang. On a weekend trip to Pohang, the writer ordered the snow crab set for 2 (₩100,000). It was served as a course: a basic spread from fried fish cutlet to slush mulhoe (icy cold raw fish soup) and seafood ramyeon, then sashimi with make-your-own sushi, and finally moist, meaty steamed snow crab. Dongnam Hoe Sikdang is a highly satisfying Jukdo Market pick for two people who want snow crab and sashimi in one meal.

Written May 2, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJung-gu, DaeguRestaurants

Banwoldang Korean restaurant: oje for two big eaters, Bujasikdang

Banwoldang Bujasikdang is a Korean restaurant near Banwoldang Station in Jung-gu, Daegu, serving fire-grilled stone-plate jeyuk (spicy stir-fried pork) and oje stir-fry (squid and pork) for ₩12,000–14,000. A big-eating couple on their 4th or 5th visit ordered the ₩14,000 fire-grilled stone-plate oje stir-fry with black rice, the cheonggukjang (fermented soybean) stew that comes with every order and free ssam greens from the self bar, and both had plenty. Banwoldang Bujasikdang is a dependable regular spot for a hearty dinner in Banwoldang.

Written Nov 8, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGyeongju, GyeongbukCafés

Gyeongju mochi shop: 2 whole strawberries & ruby red kiwi, Tareudang

Tareudang is a takeout-only fruit mochi and tart dessert shop on Hwangridan-gil in Gyeongju, at 49 Sajeong-ro. The writer bought 4 Tareudang mochi (2 strawberry, 1 pineapple, 1 kiwi) for 20,000 won and opened them right away in the car: each strawberry mochi held two whole strawberries, the ruby red kiwi came in big pieces, and the fresh cream wasn't heavy. Tareudang is worth recommending on Hwangridan-gil, both for a dessert to enjoy yourself and as a gift.

Written May 20, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJung-gu, DaeguRestaurants

Group galbi BBQ near Yangnyeongsi, Daegu: staff-grilled ribs, Jangjak

Jangjak Saenggalbi Jongno Main Branch (벽돌생갈비 종로점) is a three-floor fresh galbi (Korean grilled ribs) restaurant in Jongno, Jung-gu, Daegu, near Yangnyeongsi. The writer ordered the brick galbi (₩58,000), which Jangjak staff grilled at the table, and also tried a free cypress-steamed platter, ttagwi-jjim (braised cheek meat) from the receipt-review event, and black pork ramyeon to finish. Jangjak Saenggalbi in Jongno suits anyone who would rather not grill their own meat or needs a spot for a group dinner.

Written May 23, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSuseong, DaeguRestaurants

Suseong, Daegu Chinese restaurant: no-cook weekend junghwa bibimbap

Jungguksung Ilgeup Yorisa-ui Jip (중국성 일급요리사의 집) is a 30-year-old Chinese restaurant in Jisan-dong, Suseong, Daegu. On a weekend with no wish to cook, the writer ordered one lard ganjajang (9,000 won) and two of Daegu's signature junghwa bibimbap (9,900 won each). The freshly wok-fried, rich ganjajang and the junghwa bibimbap, served with a fried egg and jjamppong broth, were both satisfying, so visitors to Daegu should order the two together at Jungguksung Ilgeup Yorisa-ui Jip.

Written May 27, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSuseong, DaeguRestaurants

Burger shop on Deuran-ro, Daegu: Classic Cheeseburger set, Downtown

Downtown Daegu Believe Heritage is a handmade burger shop on Deuran-ro in Suseong, Daegu, right next to Clap Pizza, so pizza and burgers are both close at hand. The writer ordered the Classic Cheeseburger set (₩13,800) plus an extra burger and chicken bites, and the fluffy sesame-seed bun and the Southeast Asian-scented chicken bites stood out. Downtown Daegu Believe Heritage was good enough to revisit, and big eaters should order a double-patty burger.

Written May 27, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJeju, JejuRestaurants

Charcoal pork BBQ in Nohyeong-dong, Jeju: camping-smoky belly, Boncham

Jeju Boncham Sutbul Galbi (제주본참숯불갈비) is a charcoal-grill pork restaurant at 31 Wonnohyeongnam 1-gil in Nohyeong-dong, Jeju City, about 20 minutes by car from Jeju Airport. On a May trip to Jeju, a couple ate ogyeopsal (five-layer pork belly) and marinated pork galbi that arrives pre-grilled. The charcoal smoke tasted like a camping barbecue, and the marinated galbi was so good with rice that they ordered one more serving. Jeju Boncham Sutbul Galbi is an easy black pork BBQ stop for your first meal after landing or your last before flying out.

Written May 29, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeogwipo, JejuRestaurants

Jungmun black pork BBQ revisit, then Yongmeori Coast: Kkamang Dwaeji

Kkamang Dwaeji Jungmun Branch is an aged Jeju black pork BBQ restaurant near Saekdal Beach in Jungmun, Seogwipo. After enjoying Kkamang Dwaeji on a trip last summer, a couple came back for lunch, ordered 600g of aged black pork belly for two plus rice (₩67,000 total), and wrapped the smoke-seared meat in pickled wild garlic leaves and bracken before walking to nearby Yongmeori Coast. The verdict: Kkamang Dwaeji was good enough to be worth a return visit.

Written May 30, 2026Sponsored
PlacePohang, GyeongbukRestaurants

Pohang Yeongildae mulhoe restaurant with table kiosks: Oneuldo Gajami

Oneuldo Gajami (오늘도가자미) is a newly opened flounder mulhoe (cold raw fish soup) and sashimi restaurant on Haean-ro in Yeongildae, Pohang. At Oneuldo Gajami, the writer ordered two bowls of mulhoe and a grilled flounder on the kiosk at the table and got free fried flounder and shrimp for a receipt review. The mulhoe came packed with raw fish and pear, along with spicy fish stew, rice and noodles, for a generous meal. For a friendly Yeongildae mulhoe restaurant that serves food quickly, Oneuldo Gajami is worth recommending.

Written May 29, 2026Sponsored
PlaceDong-gu, DaeguRestaurants

Early-dinner jjamppong near Dongdaegu Station: grilled brisket, Machai

Machai Jjamppong Sinam Branch (마차이짬뽕 신암점) is a jjamppong and Chinese restaurant on Ayang-ro in Dong-gu, Daegu, near Dongdaegu Station. At a 5 p.m. early dinner, the writer ordered brisket jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup), ganjjajang (dry-fried black bean noodles) and fried dumplings; the separately grilled brisket paired especially well with the seafood-based broth, and the ganjjajang won points for its smoky wok flavor and sweet sauce. For meat and a refreshing jjamppong broth in one bowl, the brisket jjamppong at Machai Jjamppong Sinam Branch is the dish to order.

Written Oct 28, 2026Sponsored