# Daegu Japanese bar for motsunabe on a rainy night: Gyodong Nakwon

- By Nuri P. (https://superchart.com/en/@dusk-rice-route/)
- Written Sep 7, 2026
- Local places › Bars › Jung-gu, Daegu
- Sponsored: This post was written as a sponsored visit to the restaurant.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@dusk-rice-route/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@dusk-rice-route/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night/index.md)

## In short

Gyodong Nakwon is a Japanese-style izakaya bar on the main road in Gyodong, Jung-gu, Daegu. On a rainy night, medium-spice motsunabe (beef intestine hot pot) with a ₩2,000 noodle add-on paired perfectly with the best-selling crab tomalley pasta. The spicy broth and rich creamy pasta combo held up even on this reviewer's umpteenth visit.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 627 Gukchaebosang-ro, 1F, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea (next to Melting Point)
- **Hours**: 18:00 - 02:00
- **Parking**: Available
- **Signature dishes**: Motsunabe (beef intestine hot pot), crab tomalley pasta
- **Motsunabe options**: Spice level adjustable, noodle add-on ₩2,000
- **Drinks**: Sake, highballs, traditional Korean liquor, and more
- **Seating**: Mix of bar tables and regular seating, tables can be combined

*as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026*

## Where Gyodong Nakwon is and when it's open

- Location: 627 Gukchaebosang-ro, 1F, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea (next to Melting Point)
- Hours: 18:00 - 02:00
- Parking available

Hi, this is Jju!

Today I'm covering Gyodong Nakwon, one of the hottest izakaya bars in Gyodong, Daegu right now. Nakwon is famous for its delicious food pairings — haha, the izakaya vibe and the great side dishes really pull people in, so even on a weekday the place was packed! Let's get into the details :)

Gyodong Nakwon sits right on the main road rather than tucked inside Gyodong, so it's actually pretty easy to find!

## An exterior that feels like Japan

![Exterior of Gyodong Nakwon on the main road](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night-01-1e6hu-m-900.webp)

Here it is — Gyodong Nakwon izakaya! Just looking at it from the outside gives you the feeling of actually being in Japan, haha. Gyodong itself is an area packed with bars, so comparisons are inevitable, but Nakwon stood out for feeling clean and cozy, which made the first visit less intimidating.

![Photo of signature dishes posted at the entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night-02-35881-900.webp)

You can preview the tasty-looking signature dishes in photos right at the entrance.

## Interior seating — good for groups or solo drinking

![Interior of Nakwon with a Japanese izakaya feel](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night-03-1ujee-m-900.webp)

![Table seating inside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night-04-6v138-m-900.webp)

Even though it's an izakaya, it also works well as a group bar in Gyodong since you can push tables together! The mix of bar tables and regular seating also makes it feel comfortable for solo drinking.

![Izakaya interior with bar table seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night-05-tt2ok-m-900.webp)

Total Japan vibes right here.

## The menu — motsunabe and crab tomalley pasta

![Gyodong Nakwon's food menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night-06-1moqr-900.webp)

Nakwon's most famous dish is the motsunabe (beef intestine hot pot)! You can adjust the spice level, and partway through you can add noodles, so it's tasty and filling — the best, haha. And then there's the best-selling crab tomalley pasta!! If you visit Nakwon, you have to try the crab tomalley pasta — it's rich and perfect as a drinking snack.

![Menu page listing crab tomalley pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night-07-vagtw-1200.webp)

![Drinks menu with sake and highballs](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night-08-1gsii-900.webp)

The drink selection includes sake, highballs, traditional Korean liquor, and more, which I loved. When you're at a Gyodong spot known for great food, it's more fun to branch out beyond the usual soju and beer and try different drinks alongside the meal, haha.

## Medium-spice motsunabe, spicy comfort on a rainy day

![Pot of motsunabe beef intestine hot pot before boiling](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night-09-1u67c-m-900.webp)

First up, the motsunabe I ordered!! The portion was bigger than expected and the visuals alone were impressive. Since it's a soup-based dish, it works great on cold days or late-night visits, and it was satisfyingly filling even as a drinking snack. If you're looking for a Gyodong izakaya with great food, this dish alone is enough to satisfy.

![Motsunabe packed full of ingredients](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night-10-sewre-900.webp)

![Broth of the medium-spice motsunabe](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night-11-1q7a7-900.webp)

I ordered it medium-spice and the heat level was just right. It happened to be raining at the time too, so the spicy kick made the motsunabe taste even better.

![Motsunabe served with a glass of beer](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night-12-1h9f9-900.webp)

True to a real Gyodong favorite, paired with beer it just goes down so smoothly.

![A bowl of motsunabe scooped out](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night-13-1pofa-900.webp)

## How does the crab tomalley pasta taste?

I ordered it alongside the best-selling crab tomalley pasta, and the combination of the two was great.

![Cream-based crab tomalley pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night-14-180md-900.webp)

![Crab tomalley pasta topped with shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night-15-18jpc-900.webp)

![Close-up of the crab tomalley pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night-16-1pe7p-900.webp)

Since it's a crab tomalley pasta, it had that rich, dense flavor along with plenty of springy shrimp mixed in!! With so many ingredients packed in, it had a genuinely upscale taste.

![Crab tomalley pasta noodles twirled on a fork](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night-17-e35xw-900.webp)

![Rich creamy sauce coating the pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night-18-124os-900.webp)

![Crab tomalley pasta eaten together with shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night-19-1tqjw-900.webp)

Nakwon's crab tomalley pasta is cream-based, so it's soft and rich without being heavy, and the crab tomalley flavor comes through strongly, which made it even better. One bite and the umami just exploded, haha.

![A bite showing the pasta's springy noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night-20-1oxvf-900.webp)

The meeting of pasta and crab tomalley...!! The noodles were also springy and chewy — a real Gyodong favorite, confirmed!!!!

![Extra noodles added to the motsunabe](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night-21-j074q-900.webp)

![Motsunabe simmered with the added noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night-22-6syip-900.webp)

### Add the ₩2,000 noodles for guaranteed fullness

I added noodles to my motsunabe for ₩2,000, and it really filled me up and was so satisfying! The motsunabe already had a ton of ingredients and beef intestine inside, so I was full.

![Table spread with motsunabe and crab tomalley pasta together](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night/gyodong-nagwon-motsunabe-rainy-night-23-d3e2e-900.webp)

## Overall thoughts

This was such a delicious visit to Gyodong Nakwon izakaya. It's a Gyodong bar that has it all — atmosphere, accessibility, and great food. In particular, the combination of the signature motsunabe and crab tomalley pasta was so satisfying that it makes me want to come back. A real favorite I've visited more times than I can count in Gyodong, Daegu!! Highly recommend!!

## Where it is

- Gyodong Nakwon (교동 낙원)
- 627 Gukchaebosang-ro, 1F, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea (next to Melting Point)
- 대구광역시 중구 국채보상로 627 1층 (멜팅포인트 옆)
- 35.8703556, 128.5993707
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B5%90%EB%8F%99%20%EB%82%99%EC%9B%90/@35.8703556,128.5993707,17z

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