# Daemyeong-dong Korean restaurant with Gimpo gold rice: Cafe Dongi - By Yerin Ahn (https://superchart.com/en/@gimpo-narrow-kitchen/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Nam-gu, Daegu - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gimpo-narrow-kitchen/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gimpo-narrow-kitchen/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik/index.md) ## In short Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch is a Korean set meal restaurant with individual table braziers near Daemyeong Station in Daemyeong-dong, Nam-gu, Daegu. Back in Daegu after a long time, the writer took their parents here and shared three set meals — brazier-grilled spicy pork, brazier-grilled bulgogi and stir-fried jjukkumi (baby octopus) — and the parents were most impressed by the rice, cooked with Gimpo gold rice (geumssal) from the DMZ area, plus the free self-bar of fried eggs, five-grain rice and barley gangjeong. At 12,900 won and up, Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch is an easy answer for treating parents to a proper Korean meal. ## Good to know - **Location**: 122 Daemyeongbokgae-ro 4-gil, 1F, Nam-gu, Daegu (near Daemyeong Station) - **Hours**: 11:00–21:00 - **Break time**: 15:00–16:30 (last orders 14:30 and 20:30) - **Dongi brazier-grilled spicy pork set meal**: 12,900 won - **Dongi brazier-grilled bulgogi set meal**: 12,900 won - **Grandma's stir-fried jjukkumi set meal**: 16,900 won - **What the set includes**: Individual brazier main dish, traditional doenjang stew, 3 side dishes, seasonal dessert drink - **Self-bar**: Unlimited fried eggs and five-grain rice, barley gangjeong *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* ![Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch solo-brazier Korean set meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik-01-1jbw9-900.webp) ![Horizontal photo of the Korean set meal spread at Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik-02-gzuqh-900.webp) ![Grilled main dish on the brazier at Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik-03-rlozn-900.webp) ## Why Cafe Dongi was the pick for a meal with parents in Daemyeong-dong I came down to Daegu after a while and took my parents out for a neat, proper dinner. Since it was a meal with the elders, there was a lot to think about beyond just how clean the place looked — the rice, the seasoning, all of it mattered. ![Dinner table with parents at Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik-04-ra5ng-900.webp) After weighing several options, I landed on 'Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch,' and it turned out to be a more than satisfying meal — better than expected. ![Exterior of Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch near Daemyeong Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik-05-fxjfg-900.webp) ![Entrance signage of Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik-06-fdal8-900.webp) ![Menu board at Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik-07-148gk-900.webp) ![Overall view of Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik-08-1qpxp-900.webp) ## Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch: location and opening hours 📍 A tidy Korean restaurant found near Daemyeong Station. If you're looking for a place in Daemyeong-dong, Nam-gu, Daegu that's affordable but still makes you feel well taken care of, I'd recommend this one. > 📍Address: 122 Daemyeongbokgae-ro 4-gil, 1F, Nam-gu, Daegu (near Daemyeong Station) / ✔️Hours: 11:00 ~ 21:00 / ✔️Break time 15:00~16:30, last order 14:30·20:30 / 📌Features: A clean, proper premium Korean set meal served on an individual brazier ![Tidy interior seating at Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik-09-1a6ef-900.webp) ![Cozy interior atmosphere at Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik-10-1nx1g-900.webp) ![Table setting at Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik-11-pcjf3-900.webp) ![Interior hallway and seating at Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik-12-14jke-900.webp) ## What the parents praised most: Gimpo gold rice The interior of Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch is tidy and cozy, which made it perfect for a relaxed conversation with my parents over dinner. What my parents praised most here was, of all things, the rice. Cafe Dongi apparently uses only first-grade geumssal rice grown in Gimpo, a clean DMZ region, to cook its rice. It had a real glossy sheen, and the sweetness that came out with each chew let us really taste that just-cooked flavor. On top of that, the generous free services for guests were touching too. ![Fried egg corner at the self-bar of Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik-13-1f8pu-900.webp) ![Unlimited five-grain rice corner at the self-bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik-14-49aq2-900.webp) ### Self-bar with unlimited fried eggs and five-grain rice Unlimited fried egg & five-grain rice: at the self-bar you can fry your own egg hot and fresh, and freely help yourself to more of the healthy five-grain rice. ![Barley gangjeong served after the meal to cleanse the palate](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik-15-sm5ye-m-900.webp) ### Barley gangjeong to finish the meal Nutty barley gangjeong (crunchy barley snack): there's even the nostalgic barley gangjeong on hand to enjoy after the meal, and my parents were very pleased. The owner's sincere mindset — 'not a place where 100 people come once, but a place where 1 person comes 100 times' — really came through in the careful set meal and every corner of the self-bar. ## The three set meals ordered at Cafe Dongi, and an honest verdict We each ordered something different — the grilled pork set, the grilled bulgogi set, and the grilled jjukkumi set — and shared them all. Each set comes with a main dish neatly served on an individual brazier, plus a traditional doenjang stew, three side dishes, and a seasonal dessert drink, so it felt like a full, generous spread. ![Solo brazier set with doenjang stew and three side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik-16-1dw6b-900.webp) ![Dongi grilled pork bulgogi Korean set meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik-17-1tsqy-900.webp) ### Dongi brazier-grilled spicy pork set meal (12,900 won) Cooked quickly at 300 degrees, it keeps the vegetables crisp and the meat juicy. The gentle smokiness combined with the sweet-and-spicy sauce was excellent — a signature dish everyone could enjoy without exception. ![Close-up of grilled pork bulgogi on the brazier](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik-18-s9ey6-900.webp) ![Dongi grilled beef-style bulgogi Korean set meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik-19-12vks-900.webp) ### Dongi brazier-grilled bulgogi set meal (12,900 won) A sweet-and-savory soy sauce-marinated pork bulgogi made with domestic natural fruits and vegetables blended in. Not overwhelming, with a gentle savoriness and tender meat — it was a perfect fit for people who can't handle spicy food, or elders who prefer a milder flavor. ![Grandma's stir-fried jjukkumi Korean set meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik-20-141gp-1200.webp) ### Grandma's stir-fried jjukkumi set meal (16,900 won) Said to be made just like the warm recipe a countryside grandmother would cook, the jjukkumi (baby octopus) was plump and the spicy sauce really whetted the appetite. Mixed into the rice, the sharp spiciness and the springy texture were outstanding. ![Table with all three Korean set meals shared together](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik-21-1pv9b-900.webp) ## Overall verdict: would we go back to Cafe Dongi? Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch offers a neat individual-brazier set meal at a reasonable price in the 10,000-won range, hitting both value for money and value for the heart. Since the food is Korean and comfortable on the stomach without being overly strong in flavor, my parents cleaned their bowls and were genuinely satisfied — something that hadn't happened in a while. If you're looking for a tidy Korean set meal restaurant, or a hearty home-cooking-style place to take your parents near Daemyeong-dong, Daegu, I'd recommend visiting 'Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch'! ## Where it is - Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch (카페동이 대명역점) - 122 Daemyeongbokgae-ro 4-gil, 1F, Nam-gu, Daegu, South Korea - 대구광역시 남구 대명복개로4길 122 1층 - 35.8400003, 128.5666178 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B9%B4%ED%8E%98%EB%8F%99%EC%9D%B4%20%EB%8C%80%EB%AA%85%EC%97%AD%EC%A0%90/@35.8400003,128.5666178,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gimpo-narrow-kitchen/cafe-dongi-daemyeong-parents-hanjeongsik/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt