# Daegu Korean meal: 50-year fried dumplings, brazier jeyuk, Cafe Dongi

- By Hill Table Guest (https://superchart.com/en/@gudeok-hillside-table/)
- Written Jun 29, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Jung-gu, Daegu
- Sponsored: This post is a review written after the restaurant provided the meal as part of a store-visit campaign.
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## In short

Cafe Dongi Dongseong-ro Main Branch is a Korean set-meal restaurant on the 2nd floor of a building on Dongseong-ro 3-gil in Jung-gu, Daegu. The writer ordered the Dongi flame-grilled spicy pork (jeyuk) set served on a single brazier, a beef belly doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) set, a mini tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork) tasting plate and the 50-year-tradition fried dumplings, and also used the self-serve corner with fried eggs and multigrain rice. With set meals at around 10,000 won plus the self-serve corner, Cafe Dongi Dongseong-ro Main Branch is a generous, great-value place to eat in Dongseong-ro.

## Good to know

- **Address**: 2nd floor, 58-9 Dongseong-ro 3-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu
- **Hours**: Mon–Fri 11:00–20:30, Sat–Sun 11:00–21:00
- **Parking**: No dedicated parking; the restaurant suggests the Gukchae Bosang Park public lot or the Teresa Credit Union Main Branch lot
- **Price range**: Korean set meals at around 10,000 won
- **Self-serve corner**: Fried eggs, unlimited multigrain rice, barley gangjeong (crispy barley snack), hovenia (hutgae) tea, filtered water
- **Seating**: Tables for 2 and 4, group tables, partitions between seats
- **Dishes ordered**: Dongi flame-grilled spicy pork (jeyuk) set on a single brazier, beef belly doenjang jjigae set, mini tangsuyuk tasting plate, 50-year-tradition juicy fried dumplings
- **Price reference**: ₩10,000 ≈ $7.5 (2026-10-18)

*as written by the visitor on Jun 29, 2026*

![Main photo of Cafe Dongi Dongseong-ro Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set-01-gm1a6-900.webp)

## What is Cafe Dongi Dongseong-ro Main Branch like, and can you park?

Cafe Dongi (카페동이) Dongseong-ro Main Branch is a Korean set-meal restaurant on the 2nd floor of a building at 58-9 Dongseong-ro 3-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu. It is open Mon–Fri 11:00–20:30 and Sat–Sun 11:00–21:00.

When I want Korean food in Dongseong-ro, I always end up looking for a place that is tasty and filling. This time Cafe Dongi Dongseong-ro Main Branch caught my eye, since it's known for a neat, hearty spread that feels like a home-cooked meal, so I paid a visit.

Sadly, there is no dedicated parking lot in the building, so you can't park there :( If you're driving, I'd recommend a nearby paid lot. The cheapest is the Gukchae Bosang Park public parking lot, and the closest to the restaurant is said to be the Teresa Credit Union Main Branch lot!

![Entrance and signage of Cafe Dongi Dongseong-ro Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set-02-5qc3x-966.webp)

## Atmosphere and seating at Cafe Dongi Dongseong-ro Main Branch

Cafe Dongi Dongseong-ro Main Branch is a clean, comfortable space with wood-tone interiors and warm lighting. That tidiness was the very first thing I noticed when I walked in. The tables are spaced generously too, so I could eat without feeling cramped^^!

![Wood-tone dining hall of Cafe Dongi Dongseong-ro Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set-03-1ejjj-966.webp)

There are tables for 2, tables for 4 and group seating, so it works for solo meals, get-togethers with friends, family outings and even company dinners. Each seat has a partition, so there's little interference from the next table, which I liked. haha

![Partitioned seats at Cafe Dongi Dongseong-ro Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set-04-fsvgb-900.webp)

![Table seating area at Cafe Dongi Dongseong-ro Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set-05-1cdcd-966.webp)

## What's in the self-serve corner at Cafe Dongi?

The self-serve corner at Cafe Dongi Dongseong-ro Main Branch has a fried egg station, unlimited multigrain rice, barley gangjeong (crispy barley snack), hotgae tea and filtered water. This generous self-serve corner is one of the biggest charms of Cafe Dongi.

![Self-serve corner at Cafe Dongi Dongseong-ro Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set-06-dljen-966.webp)

The first thing that caught my eye was the DIY fried egg station.

![DIY fried egg station](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set-07-av1n5-966.webp)

Plenty of fresh eggs were laid out, so you can fry as many as you like. A golden, freshly fried egg on top of warm rice really felt like a home-cooked meal. haha

The multigrain rice is also unlimited, so you can top up whenever you run out, which makes for a healthy meal. They say the rice is Grade 1 Geumssal rice from Gimpo, grown in the DMZ clean zone, which made me trust it even more.

![Self-serve corner with unlimited multigrain rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set-08-9y20k-966.webp)

After the meal there's nutty, crunchy barley gangjeong to pick at as a palate cleanser, and a welcome hotgae tea and cool filtered water are free to help yourself, so you can drink them before or after eating without a second thought.

![Menu board at Cafe Dongi Dongseong-ro Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set-09-9i0b9-900.webp)

![Korean meal set lineup at Cafe Dongi](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set-10-1rh7w-900.webp)

![Single-serving set meal menu at Cafe Dongi](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set-11-h9gp0-900.webp)

![Side menu at Cafe Dongi](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set-12-1g1kn-900.webp)

![Menu prices at Cafe Dongi Dongseong-ro Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set-13-1c94x-900.webp)

## Menu and prices at Cafe Dongi Dongseong-ro Main Branch

Cafe Dongi Dongseong-ro Main Branch offers a range of Korean meal sets at a reasonable price of around ₩10,000, premium single-serving set meals, and sides like nuruk (fermented grain starter) sirloin tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork) and fried dumplings. It's easy to find a filling meal to suit your taste^^!

Mungzzi's Pick

- [Single brazier] Dongi flame-grilled spicy pork (jeyuk) set
- Beef belly doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) set
- Mini tangsuyuk tasting plate
- 50-year-tradition juicy fried dumplings

![Table spread of the flame-grilled jeyuk set and doenjang jjigae set](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set-14-x81qe-1200.webp)

What Mungzzi ordered was the premium Dongi flame-grilled spicy pork set, the beef belly doenjang jjigae set, the mini tangsuyuk tasting plate, and the 50-year-tradition juicy fried dumplings.

![Cafe Dongi table full of the ordered dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set-15-1xtww-900.webp)

It was such a generous spread that the table filled up in no time ><

![Dongi flame-grilled spicy pork set on a personal brazier](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set-16-fmb5z-900.webp)

### How was the Dongi flame-grilled spicy pork set?

The Dongi flame-grilled spicy pork set comes on a personal brazier, so it stays warm to the very last bite, which I really liked. The jeyuk (spicy stir-fried pork) had a subtle smoky flavor and the sweet-spicy seasoning had soaked in well, and the tender meat went nicely with the crunchy cabbage.

![Flame-grilled jeyuk served with cabbage](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set-17-10w25-900.webp)

![Close-up of a piece of flame-grilled jeyuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set-18-1nixl-900.webp)

With the doenjang jjigae and side dishes that come with it, it became a hearty meal like home cooking haha

![Doenjang jjigae and side dishes served with the jeyuk set](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set-19-emlhd-900.webp)

### Beef belly doenjang jjigae set

The beef belly doenjang jjigae set at Cafe Dongi impressed me with a rich, savory broth from the first spoonful.

![Cafe Dongi beef belly doenjang jjigae set](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set-20-gmljx-900.webp)

There was plenty of beef belly, so the meat's nutty flavor blended well into the broth, and the tofu, mushrooms and other ingredients were generous too, so a bowl of rice vanished in an instant.

![Beef belly and tofu in the doenjang jjigae](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set-21-1h3k6-900.webp)

### Mini tangsuyuk and 50-year-tradition fried dumplings

The sides, the mini tangsuyuk tasting plate and the 50-year-tradition fried dumplings, were better than I expected. The mini tangsuyuk was crispy outside and moist inside, as if freshly fried, perfect alongside the meal.

![Cafe Dongi mini tangsuyuk tasting plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set-22-1yqr7-900.webp)

In particular, the sirloin is aged with nuruk, so the meat was tender and clean-tasting with no gamey smell.

![A piece of nuruk-aged sirloin tangsuyuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set-23-9hwa6-900.webp)

Last, the 50-year-tradition juicy fried dumplings: the moment I bit in, the juices spread through the crispy wrapper, and I was really satisfied.

![50-year-tradition juicy fried dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set/daegu-dongseongro-fried-dumpling-jeyuk-set-24-18vr4-900.webp)

They're packed full, so they work as a snack, and they went even better alongside the jeyuk or the doenjang jjigae.

## Would you go back to Cafe Dongi Dongseong-ro Main Branch?

Cafe Dongi Dongseong-ro Main Branch in Daegu offered a big spread plus a varied self-serve corner, so the value for money was really high. With tasty food, a clean restaurant and a comfortable atmosphere, I'd recommend it if you want hearty, home-style Korean food in Dongseong-ro! haha

## Where it is

- Cafe Dongi Dongseong-ro Main Branch (카페동이 동성로본점)
- 58-9 Dongseong-ro 3-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea
- 대구광역시 중구 동성로3길 58-9 지상 2층
- 35.867958, 128.5984771
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B9%B4%ED%8E%98%EB%8F%99%EC%9D%B4%20%EB%8F%99%EC%84%B1%EB%A1%9C%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@35.867958,128.5984771,17z

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