# Daegu Korean restaurant for spicy squid rice bowl: Hyangtaek Daebong - By Yerin Bang (https://superchart.com/en/@dongseong-noon-table/) - Written Sep 17, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jung-gu, Daegu - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@dongseong-noon-table/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@dongseong-noon-table/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice/index.md) ## In short Hyangtaek Daebong Branch (향택 대봉점) is a Korean restaurant in Daebong-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu, near Kim Kwang-seok Street. The order was samchi gondre-bap (mackerel and gondre hot-pot rice) at 14,000 won, chamnamul squid rice bowl at 13,000 won, and mushroom pancake at 6,000 won, pairing mild pot rice with a spicy, herb-scented bowl. With two parking spaces in front and high chairs on hand, Hyangtaek Daebong is an easy pick for a family meal or lunch with friends. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Mon–Sun 11:00–20:00 - **Break time**: 15:30–17:00 - **Address**: 17 Dalgubeol-daero 440-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu (ground floor) - **Parking**: About 2 spaces in front of the restaurant; Kim Kwang-seok Street public parking支 supported - **Samchi gondre-bap (mackerel and gondre hot-pot rice)**: 14,000 won - **Chamnamul squid rice bowl**: 13,000 won - **Mushroom pancake**: 6,000 won - **Good to know**: Groups and private bookings welcome, high chairs available, weekday receipt event *as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026* I went to Hyangtaek, a well-known rice restaurant near Kim Kwang-seok Street, for a clean and filling meal in Daebong-dong. I usually love Korean food, and this place has a really great menu lineup. ![Korean table spread at Hyangtaek Daebong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice-01-mht1j-1200.webp) The samchi gondre-bap (mackerel gondre rice) has a flavor anyone would like and is gentle enough for kids too, so it works for a family outing, while the chamnamul squid rice bowl has a spicy kick that keeps popping into my head. ## Where is Hyangtaek Daebong, and what about parking and hours? - Hours: Mon–Sun 11:00–20:00 (break time 15:30–17:00) - Address: 17 Dalgubeol-daero 440-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea (ground floor) - Parking available in front of the restaurant (Kim Kwang-seok Street public parking support) - Group bookings available (private hire possible) - Baby chair available ![Exterior of Hyangtaek Daebong Branch and the space out front](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice-02-v56gd-966.webp) Hyangtaek feels clean and tidy from the outside already. There's space for about two cars right in front, so you can drive over, and Kim Kwang-seok Street public parking support is also available. ![Spacious interior with wood-toned decor](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice-03-1js9v-966.webp) *A spacious, comfortable interior* Inside, it's spacious with a wood-toned interior that feels warm and comfortable. What I personally liked was the open kitchen — being able to watch the food being prepared made me trust it more. I'd recommend this to anyone looking for a good rice restaurant near Kim Kwang-seok Street. ![Menu board at Hyangtaek Daebong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice-04-6slvp-966.webp) ![Menu information at Hyangtaek Daebong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice-05-1mtme-966.webp) ![Table setting before ordering](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice-06-1gaei-966.webp) I ordered samchi gondre-bap (14,000 won), chamnamul squid rice bowl (13,000 won), and mushroom pancake (6,000 won). They also run a receipt event on weekdays, so be sure to take part. ## How spicy is the chamnamul squid rice bowl at 13,000 won? ![Neat table spread with basic side dishes and mains](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice-07-1tlq8-966.webp) Overall the food came out plated cleanly, making for a neat-looking spread. The basic side dishes — pickles, seasoned salted fish (jeotgal), gopchang gim (seasoned laver), and soup — went well with the main dishes. ![A bowl of chamnamul squid rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice-08-1kpcc-966.webp) This was my first time trying the chamnamul squid rice bowl, and I was told the seasoning was spicy, so I was really looking forward to it. I thought it might be quite intense, but mixed together with the chamnamul (short-stalked chrysanthemum greens) it went really well with the fragrant greens. ![Squid rice bowl mixed with chamnamul greens](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice-09-cielw-966.webp) The chewy texture of the squid, the crunchy chamnamul and bean sprouts, and the spicy seasoning all worked together to whet the appetite. ![A spoonful of the spicy seasoned squid rice bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice-10-18bk5-966.webp) ![Rice bowl showing squid and bean sprouts](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice-11-1p6dt-966.webp) ## Samchi gondre-bap, 14,000 won: taste and any fishy smell My usual order, the samchi gondre-bap, needs no introduction. It comes with a whole piece of grilled mackerel (samchi), savory and nutty in a way both adults and kids would like. I worried the fish might smell a bit fishy, but I didn't notice it at all. ![Samchi gondre-bap topped with grilled mackerel](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice-12-klwi2-966.webp) When you mash up the mackerel flesh, add the soy-based sauce, and mix it into the gondre-bap, it becomes deep and delicious overall. ![Gondre rice mixed with mackerel flesh and soy sauce seasoning](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice-13-14f88-966.webp) ![Samchi gondre-bap wrapped in gopchang gim](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice-14-ilkn0-m-966.webp) Hyangtaek's samchi gondre-bap is delicious on its own, but I liked it even more wrapped in gim (dried laver) topped with the seasoned soy sauce or jeotgal. The savory rice combined with the umami of the seasoning makes the flavor feel even richer. And since the mackerel itself isn't intense, it feels like the more you eat, the healthier you get. ![Samchi gondre-bap with basic side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice-15-1nnmg-966.webp) ![A plate of crisply fried mushroom pancake](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice-16-1yxdu-966.webp) ## Mushroom pancake side at 6,000 won The last dish I'll introduce is the mushroom pancake, which you really should order alongside everything else. It's a side dish, but the flavor is one that would turn anyone into a mushroom lover. The outside is fried up crisp while the inside stays chewy, so my chopsticks kept reaching for it. ![Cross-section of mushroom pancake with several kinds of mushrooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice-17-auk83-966.webp) The outside is fried almost crisp enough to pass for deep-fried, so the moment you take a bite a nutty aroma fills your mouth. With several kinds of mushrooms mixed in, the texture varies a bit with each bite. Eaten alongside the main dishes it makes the table feel more abundant, so even people who aren't usually into mushrooms should give it a try. ## Verdict: is Hyangtaek Daebong a good Daegu lunch? ![Full lunch spread at Hyangtaek Daebong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice-18-1tfcn-966.webp) *Lunch in Daebong-dong* - Parking available in front of the restaurant - A neat Korean menu for both lunch and dinner - Healthy mackerel gondre rice / spicy squid rice bowl The samchi gondre-bap was savory and nutty, the chamnamul squid rice bowl was spicy and fragrant, and the mushroom pancake was crisp and chewy — the three dishes balanced each other really well. It's a comfortable place to eat whether you're out with family or meeting friends, making Hyangtaek a great rice restaurant to visit in Daebong-dong, near Gyeongbuk Uni Hospital Station and Kim Kwang-seok Street. 😎 ## Where it is - Hyangtaek Daebong Branch (향택 대봉점) - 17 Dalgubeol-daero 440-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea - 대구광역시 중구 달구벌대로440길 17 지상1층 - 35.8620621, 128.6040243 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%96%A5%ED%83%9D%20%EB%8C%80%EB%B4%89%EC%A0%90/@35.8620621,128.6040243,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@dongseong-noon-table/hyangtaek-daebong-chamnamul-squid-rice/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt