# Korean restaurant in Dusan-dong, Daegu: Cafe Dongyi solo octopus set - By Mirae (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeongbuk-tablecloth/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Suseong, Daegu - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyeongbuk-tablecloth/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyeongbuk-tablecloth/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan/index.md) ## In short Cafe Dongyi Branch 1 is a Korean restaurant at Hwanggeum Crossroads in Dusan-dong, Suseong-gu, Daegu, and it has been serving one-person set meals for 13 years. On a Sunday evening visit, the order was grandma's stir-fried baby octopus with a bite-sized kimchi pancake, plus a self-serve fried egg and five-grain rice. With the octopus arriving on a small brazier and kimchi stew available for 1,000 won more, Cafe Dongyi Branch 1 is an easy, home-style meal for solo diners. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:00 - **Break time**: 15:00–16:30 - **Last order**: 14:00 and 20:00 - **Closed**: Closed for the Chuseok holiday - **Location**: 1st floor of the Suseong SK Leaders View shops, right next to Coffee Myungga / in front of Exit 1, Hwanggeum Station, Daegu Metro Line 3 - **Parking**: 2 hours validated at the Homeplus underground parking lot in the building - **Self-serve corner**: Fried eggs, Gimpo Geumssal five-grain rice, barley gangjeong (crisped grain sweets) - **What was ordered**: Grandma's stir-fried baby octopus, bite-sized kimchi pancake (added as a side) - **Soup swap**: Doenjang stew (soybean paste stew) comes as standard; 1,000 won more to switch to kimchi stew - **Seating**: One table for two on the 1st floor beside the open kitchen; tables for 2–4 and group seating on the 2nd floor - **Price reference**: ₩1,000 ≈ $0.7 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* ![Exterior of Cafe Dongyi Branch 1 at Hwanggeum Crossroads, Dusan-dong, Daegu](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan-01-iuqhu-900.webp) Last weekend I went to Cafe Dongyi Branch 1, a well-known spot in Dusan-dong, Daegu. It's a restaurant near Hwanggeum Crossroads that has held its ground for 13 years, and since my family and I have been going regularly for years, I wanted to introduce it. ## Where is Cafe Dongyi Branch 1, and what about parking and hours? Cafe Dongyi Branch 1 is located on the first floor of the Suseong SK Leaders View commercial building, right next to Coffee Myungga, and it's right in front of Exit 1 of Hwanggeum Station on Metro Line 3, so it's easy to reach by public transit. Plus you get 2 hours of free parking at the Homeplus underground lot in the building, so it's very accessible overall. - Daily 11:00–21:00 - Break time 15:00–16:30 - Last order 14:00, 20:00 - Closed during Chuseok holiday ![Open kitchen and two-person table on the first floor of Cafe Dongyi Branch 1](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan-02-j8126-m-900.webp) We got there close to 8pm on a Sunday, so we were a bit rushed on time — if you want to eat leisurely, I'd recommend arriving by 7:30pm. ## Inside Cafe Dongyi Branch 1: open kitchen downstairs, group tables upstairs On the first floor of Cafe Dongyi Branch 1 there's an open kitchen where you can clearly see the chefs at work, plus one two-person table. ![Staircase leading up to the second floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan-03-1jr0v-900.webp) Head up the stairs to the second floor and you'll find seating ranging from two-person tables to group tables for four or more — perfect for a family meal out or a gathering. ![Second floor seating with two-person tables and group seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan-04-1bb59-900.webp) The dark wood-toned interior had high ceilings and felt open, with a cozy atmosphere that made for a comfortable meal. ![Second floor interior with dark wood-toned design](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan-05-lgcvd-900.webp) ## Self-serve fried eggs and five-grain rice: why regulars keep coming back One reason I've kept coming back here is that you can grill as many self-serve fried eggs as you want. If you've tried them yourself, you'll know the eggs here are fresh and nutty-tasting, so different from home — it's no secret that I grill two every time I come. ![Self-serve fried egg cooking corner](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan-06-1euzk-900.webp) There's also five-grain rice made with Gimpo Geumssal rice grown in Gimpo's clean farmland, which you can help yourself to as much as you want. ![Self-serve five-grain rice made with Gimpo Geumssal rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan-07-1jfl4-900.webp) The barley gangjeong (sweet crispy barley snack), with its subtle sweetness, made for a nice bite of dessert after the meal. ![Barley gangjeong served as a post-meal dessert](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan-08-ngfws-900.webp) ## Cafe Dongyi Branch 1 menu and the one-person set meal Cafe Dongyi Branch 1 is run by a chef with 15 years of experience in Korean cuisine. The fact that they've held the same spot for so long said a lot on its own, and knowing all the sauces and side dishes are made in-house gave me even more confidence. ![Korean menu board at Cafe Dongyi Branch 1](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan-09-bkztk-900.webp) The menu was varied — flame-grilled spicy pork stir-fry, yeast-fermented sweet and sour pork, summer-special radish green bibimbap, flame-grilled bulgogi, shoulder-cut Japanese-style curry, and more — all served as home-style solo dining sets, which I loved since I often eat alone and it's totally fine to come by yourself. ![Grandma's stir-fried baby octopus solo dining set](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan-10-qyrt4-1200.webp) I prefer seafood over meat, so I usually order the grandma's stir-fried baby octopus whenever I come, and I picked the same thing this time. ![Tidy solo Korean meal set on a tray](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan-11-1t58r-900.webp) It comes neatly set up on a tray as a full-course Korean meal for one — even at a glance, the tidiness was impressive. ![Rice, three side dishes, soup, and omija tea set](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan-12-ffhqf-900.webp) One main dish, three side dishes, rice, a soup, and omija tea (five-flavor berry tea) — it looked simple but felt like a satisfying, filling spread. ![Bite-sized kimchi pancake added as a side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan-13-1fy6t-900.webp) ### Adding the bite-sized kimchi pancake as a side This is the crispy bite-sized kimchi pancake we ordered as a side — a good amount for two people to share. ![A piece of crispy kimchi pancake picked up](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan-14-1xyvn-900.webp) Since it had just come out, we ate a piece while it was still crispy — the seasoning wasn't too strong and it was clean-tasting, making it a nice side to pair with the main. ![Stir-fried baby octopus served on a portable stove](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan-15-aisl5-900.webp) ## How does grandma's stir-fried baby octopus taste? The stir-fried baby octopus comes out on a portable stove, and it kept its warmth throughout the meal so I could enjoy even the last bite piping hot. ![Spicy-sweet seasoned stir-fried baby octopus](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan-16-1q06x-900.webp) Made from a recipe passed down from a grandmother in the countryside, the seasoning wasn't overdone — a spicy-sweet balance that suited my taste perfectly. Above all, the texture was soft and moist through and through, and I understood why this place has been recognized as a Dusan-dong favorite for so long. ![Baby octopus dipped in mayo sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan-17-pa967-900.webp) Dipping it generously into the mayo sauce added a rich, creamy layer that let the nutty flavor really shine. ![Small wheat rice cakes soaked in sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan-18-1iacn-900.webp) I also couldn't skip picking out the small wheat rice cakes soaked in the sauce — such a fun bite. ![Eating stir-fried baby octopus together with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan-19-wqt6i-900.webp) ![Soup and side dishes served with the meal set](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan-20-fcy4n-900.webp) ## Doenjang stew included, kimchi stew for 1,000 won more The doenjang stew (soybean paste stew) included in the base set had a mellow, not-too-salty savoriness, fitting for a neighborhood spot at Hwanggeum Crossroads. ![Doenjang stew included in the base set](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan-21-1h2ys-900.webp) For an extra ₩1,000, you can switch to kimchi stew, packed with well-fermented kimchi and pork, delivering a deep, rich flavor that had me nodding along. ![Kimchi stew upgraded for ₩1,000 more](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan-22-1u3vc-900.webp) Mixing the spicy broth and its ingredients into the rice made for the most satisfying, filling bite. ![Rice mixed with kimchi stew broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan-23-1kxiz-900.webp) True to its reputation as a neighborhood spot at Hwanggeum Crossroads, Cafe Dongyi Branch 1 delivered a thoughtful home-style Korean meal — a great place near Dusan-dong, Daegu, for a comfortable, home-cooked-style meal. ## Where it is - Cafe Dongyi Branch 1 (카페동이 1호점) - 95 Dongdaegu-ro, Suseong SK Leaders View, Suseong-gu, Daegu, South Korea - 대구광역시 수성구 동대구로 95 수성 SK 리더스뷰 - 35.8392165, 128.6235378 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B9%B4%ED%8E%98%EB%8F%99%EC%9D%B4%201%ED%98%B8%EC%A0%90/@35.8392165,128.6235378,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gyeongbuk-tablecloth/cafe-dongi-jjukkumi-daegu-dusan/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt