Korean set meal for two in Daemyeong-dong, Daegu: Cafe Dongi

Today I've got an honest review of Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch, a Nam-gu, Daegu restaurant near Apsan known for its great Korean set meals!

Where is Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch? Hours and parking

Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch is a Korean set-meal restaurant at 122 Daemyeongbokgae-ro 4-gil, 1st floor, Nam-gu, Daegu, near Daemyeong Station. It's open daily 11:00-21:00 with a break time from 15:00-16:30.

• 🚩Address: 122 Daemyeongbokgae-ro 4-gil, 1st floor, Nam-gu, Daegu, South Korea
• ⏰Hours: Daily 11:00-21:00 (break time 15:00-16:30)
• 🚘Parking: In front of the restaurant or in the alley

Here's the exterior of Cafe Dongi, a Korean set-meal spot near Daemyeong Station in Nam-gu, Daegu :)

Even the exterior felt more like a cute café than a rice restaurant, which was a fun surprise :)

There's hutgae tea (Korean raisin tree tea) set out in front of the shop. They've made it so you can take a break and enjoy a cup on a hot day. I could feel the owner's thoughtfulness and it put me in a good mood before I even walked in!

Inside Cafe Dongi: café-style room with solo seats

The inside of Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch felt more like a café than a Korean rice restaurant. There are 2-tops, 4-tops, group tables, and even single seats for solo diners.

The interior also felt more café than restaurant. Isn't the decor pretty :)

There were tables of every kind — 2-tops, 4-tops, and group seating — and I loved that there were single seats for solo diners too!

What is free at Cafe Dongi: fried eggs, rice, seaweed and barley candy

The self-serve fried egg station

Cafe Dongi's signature perk — self-fry eggs! You fry as many eggs as you want, yourself!

Hutgae tea plus free rice and seaweed refills

Rice refills are unlimited too! And hutgae tea is available, so feel free to enjoy it.

And seaweed — which I love — is unlimited too! Wrapping rice in seaweed is the best side dish ever!

Barley candy for dessert

Next to the water dispenser there's also barley candy set out. Cafe Dongi, a Korean set-meal restaurant in Daemyeong-dong, Nam-gu, Daegu, was a generous place that gave out a lot!

Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch menu and prices

• Dongi fire-grilled pork bulgogi set ₩9,900
• Dongi jeyuk-bokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork) set ₩9,900
• 40-year master's kimchi jjigae set ₩9,900
• Woo-samgyeop doenjang jjigae set ₩10,500
• Tofu doenjang jjigae set ₩8,900
• Shoulder cut Japanese-style curry set ₩9,900
• Grandma-style jjukkumi stir-fry set ₩16,900
• Fire-grilled pork set ₩12,900
• Dongi bulgogi set ₩12,900
• Summer specialty yeolmu bibimbap set ₩7,900
• Crispy whole shrimp Japanese-style curry set ₩11,900
• Bulgogi yeolmu bibimbap set ₩9,900
• Tuna yeolmu bibimbap set ₩8,900
• Savory zucchini doenjang jjigae set ₩8,900

• Mini tangsuyuk (sample size) ₩9,900
• Nuruk-aged tangsuyuk ₩17,800
• Fried mandu (dumplings) ₩4,900
• Fried king prawns ₩6,900
• Crispy kimchi jeon (pancake) ₩2,900
• Meatballs ₩2,900
• Kids' meat set ₩4,900
• Kids' boiled pork set ₩4,900

Events running at Cafe Dongi

Sign up for Dongi membership and get a coupon for a mini tangsuyuk sample! You can use it right away on your next visit, so be sure to join :) And if you leave a Naver receipt review, you get a free lemonade :)

What side dishes come with a Cafe Dongi set meal

The Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch set meal comes with dried radish, pickled chili, and braised burdock root as the basic side dishes, plus a doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) with tofu and enoki mushrooms as part of the spread. After the meal, they even serve omija tea (schisandra berry tea).

We ordered the Korean set meal.

The side dishes come out neatly arranged on the tray. Dried radish, pickled chili, and braised burdock come as standard!

A savory doenjang jjigae with tofu and enoki mushrooms is also included in the spread.

And such a nice touch — they even serve a sweet-tart omija tea to enjoy after the meal!

After ordering, it only takes a short wait before the whole Korean set meal spread arrives!

Grandma-style jjukkumi stir-fry set, 16,900 won

My husband's order, the grandma-style jjukkumi (stir-fried octopus) set, is 16,900 won. It's loaded with plump baby octopus, delicious dipped in mayonnaise, and my husband raved about it.

This is the grandma-style jjukkumi stir-fry set my husband ordered!

A delicious spread loaded with plump baby octopus!

Dipping it in mayonnaise is so good :) My husband's favorite — the jjukkumi stir-fry!

Best of all, it comes out as a neat full spread, which made us feel well taken care of.

Fire-grilled pork set, 12,900 won

My order, the fire-grilled pork set, is 12,900 won. The jeyuk-bokkeum (stir-fried pork) is grilled over an open flame for a smoky flavor with great depth, and since it comes as a full spread, it seemed like a great choice for taking your parents out too.

This is the fire-grilled pork set I ordered!

Jeyuk-bokkeum grilled over an open flame is the best!

Coming out as a full spread makes it feel even more upscale. A place that seems great for bringing your parents to!

The smoky flavor made the fire-grilled pork stir-fry even more savory! Piling a bite onto your rice is the best!

How big is the 9,900 won mini tangsuyuk?

The mini tangsuyuk sample at Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch is 9,900 won, and even as a mini portion, it was satisfyingly generous. Crispy outside, tender inside, and the lemon-based sauce was great too.

Cafe Dongi, a Korean set-meal restaurant in Daemyeong-dong, Nam-gu, Daegu! Their tangsuyuk sample is famous too, so I gave it a try!

Crispy outside, tender inside! Even as a mini tangsuyuk, the portion was generous and satisfying. The lemon-based tangsuyuk sauce was great too! Definitely try the mini tangsuyuk :)

Is Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch worth a return visit?

If you're looking for a great Korean set-meal restaurant near Daemyeong Station in Nam-gu, Daegu, I highly recommend Cafe Dongi! Self-fry eggs, unlimited rice, unlimited seaweed, barley candy snacks, hutgae tea — Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch gives out so much!

The Korean set meal, served so neatly as a full spread, made me feel well taken care of. I'll be back :)