# Otoro and mekadoro tuna sashimi course in Dalseo, Daegu: Hangil Tuna - By Mirae (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeongbuk-tablecloth/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Dalseo, Daegu - Sponsored: This review was made possible by a store visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyeongbuk-tablecloth/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyeongbuk-tablecloth/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course/index.md) ## In short Hangil Tuna is a tuna specialty restaurant near the entrance of the Janggidong food alley in Dalseo, Daegu. Ordering the Manager Special for two brought a course of banchan running from abalone porridge through suimono soup, grilled toothfish and udon, plus sashimi from the otoro and mekadoro cuts, and the portions were generous enough that even skipping the refill left the writer full until the next day. A solid pick when you want to try several tuna cuts alongside a full spread of side dishes in one sitting. ## Good to know - **Hours**: 17:00–01:00 (last order 00:00) - **Closed**: Every Sunday - **Takeout**: Available - **Seating**: 7 standing counter seats near entrance, several private floor-seating rooms inside - **Ordered**: Manager Special for two - **Special lineup**: Manager / VIP / Hangil (up to 2 refills) - **Location**: On the main road across from Dalseo SK View Building 109, next to Iroun Hanwoo (entrance of Janggidong food alley) *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* ![Exterior of Hangil Tuna in the Janggidong food alley, Daegu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course-01-1vaab-900.webp) Back in August, during a stretch of brutal heat, I visited Hangil Tuna, a well-known spot in Janggidong, Daegu. It's been a famous tuna specialty restaurant in Dalseo for ages, and as someone who takes sashimi very seriously, I'd been wanting to check it out for a long time — so I finally made the trip. ## Hangil Tuna's location and hours It's located on the main road across from Dalseo SK View Building 109, right next to Iroun Hanwoo, at the entrance of the Janggidong food alley, so it was easy to find. - Hours 17:00–01:00 - Last order 00:00 - Closed every Sunday - Takeout available ![Wood-toned interior of Hangil Tuna with counter seating under warm lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course-02-1wicp-900.webp) ## Counter seats, private rooms, and the overall vibe The wood-toned interior felt quiet and modern, with soft lighting and a cozy atmosphere that almost gave me izakaya vibes. Near the entrance there's standing counter seating for up to seven, set up open-kitchen style, so it was fun catching glimpses of the chef prepping the sashimi. Further inside there were several private rooms, mostly with floor-seating tables. It seemed like a great spot for friends, couples, group dinners or gatherings, and the calm mood made me think it would also work well as a date spot. ![A reserved floor-seating table set neatly for guests](https://img.superchart.com/images/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course-03-1k5r9-900.webp) We'd made a reservation ahead of time, and the staff set everything up quickly and neatly — it made us feel well taken care of. ![Hangil Tuna's special menu and sake list](https://img.superchart.com/images/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course-04-1vmaj-900.webp) ## Menu lineup and sake selection Hangil Tuna uses fresh bluefin tuna, low-temperature thawed and aged for over 12 hours, giving it a distinctive taste — no wonder it's a well-known name in Janggidong, Daegu. The special menu comes in three tiers depending on the cut — Manager, VIP, and Hangil — and refills go up to two times, just so you know. They also had a nice range of sake that pairs perfectly with Japanese-style food, including Dassai 39, Junmai Daiginjo, Kubota Senju, and Matsuri Tengu, so there was plenty of choice on the drinks side too. ![The first dishes arriving for the Manager Special for two](https://img.superchart.com/images/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course-05-1khem-900.webp) ## Manager Special for two: a banchan spread served like a course We ordered the Manager Special for two, and shortly after, the dishes started arriving one by one, almost like a course meal. ![Abalone porridge served as the first course](https://img.superchart.com/images/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course-06-hi25s-900.webp) First came abalone porridge for each of us — light but warm, a perfect way to start and ease into the meal. ![Dried seaweed with white kimchi, pickled radish, pickled ginger, and rakkyo](https://img.superchart.com/images/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course-07-1wt0b-900.webp) Dried seaweed for wrapping the sashimi was neatly laid out alongside palate-cleansing white kimchi, pickled radish, pickled ginger, and rakkyo (pickled shallots). ![Salad drizzled with yuzu dressing](https://img.superchart.com/images/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course-08-1mf7g-900.webp) A salad drizzled with tangy yuzu dressing was sweet-and-sour and crunchy — the kind of side dish you devour without thinking. ![A full spread of banchan laid out on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course-09-fi3c7-900.webp) Then the banchan started appearing one after another in earnest, and as you can see in the photos, they were all dishes you genuinely want to reach for — seeing the spread alone made me smile. ![Fried egg sizzling on a hot plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course-10-1w8gc-900.webp) A fried egg came out sizzling on a hot plate, and it tasted worlds apart from the one you'd fry at home — I finished it off in no time. ![Suimono soup made with hard clams](https://img.superchart.com/images/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course-11-1ibt6-900.webp) The suimono soup, simmered with plump hard clams and topped with chives and green chili, had a spicy-refreshing kick that made it a great pairing with drinks too. ![Crispy fried shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course-12-ih8cn-900.webp) Fried shrimp shows up at a lot of Japanese restaurants these days, but this one was noticeably crunchier, with a nutty flavor that really won me over. It looked a bit like braised short ribs at first glance, so I asked the staff what it was — turns out it's cod fillet braised in soy sauce. It was nicely salty, well-seasoned, and the tender flesh just melted — right up my alley. ![Cod fillet braised in soy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course-13-ldk9s-900.webp) The grilled toothfish, cooked to a golden brown, had a sweet, savory depth that made my eyes widen — I ended up picking it apart all by myself. ![Golden-grilled toothfish](https://img.superchart.com/images/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course-14-1l9ru-900.webp) The udon came loaded with toppings like crown daisy greens, which was fun to fish out, and the broth was clean and not too salty — just right. ![Udon topped with crown daisy greens](https://img.superchart.com/images/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course-15-m4ydt-1200.webp) ## Otoro and mekadoro: tasting the tuna cuts The tuna sashimi arrived alongside the banchan, and the clean, no-fuss plating alone was enough to catch the eye — even at a glance, the color was beautiful. ![A plated arrangement of the Manager Special tuna sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course-16-11933-900.webp) About 90% of what they serve is bluefin tuna, and 10% is wild swordfish belly, sourced only from fish weighing over 250kg — so the quality was outstanding from the start. ![Close-up of tuna sashimi cuts arranged by part](https://img.superchart.com/images/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course-17-14o9w-900.webp) I personally lean toward otoro, and true to its reputation as a standout tuna cut in Dalseo, the richness and flavor were excellent — savoring it plain, it melted like cotton candy. ![Rich otoro tuna sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course-18-v2ob0-900.webp) The marbling, spread evenly like a dusting of snow, delivered plenty of nutty richness — I was too busy eating to even keep up conversation. ![A piece of marbled tuna sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course-19-1d0v6-900.webp) The classic way to eat it is a light dip in soy sauce, but dipping it in vinegar-chili sauce with a bit of wasabi mixed in, the way I did, gives you a different, worthwhile flavor experience too. ![Tuna sashimi dipped in wasabi and vinegar-chili sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course-20-gq696-900.webp) The mekadoro cut, rich in fat with a uniquely crunchy texture, was also a great match as a drinking snack. ![Crunchy-textured mekadoro tuna cut](https://img.superchart.com/images/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course-21-1be2t-900.webp) ## Portions generous enough that we skipped the refill I'm the type who'd wake up from a nap for sashimi, but even I didn't ask for a refill this time — the portions were that generous, and I wasn't hungry again until the next day. It really made me feel like this Janggidong spot in Daegu is a cut above. ![A plate of tuna sashimi with plenty still left](https://img.superchart.com/images/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course-22-x0lp2-900.webp) Since we were already pretty full, we ended the meal with tuna sushi, and as a sushi lover, it hit exactly the right note for me. ![Tuna sushi served at the end of the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course-23-1v9ew-900.webp) The moment it hit my mouth it melted away like ice cream, and I kept nodding to myself the whole time. ![Close-up of soft, tender tuna sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course-24-1q82r-900.webp) True to its reputation as a tuna specialist in Dalseo, Hangil Tuna delivered on flavor, quality, and overall composition — I get why it's stayed a beloved spot in Janggidong, Daegu for so long. ## Where it is - Hangil Tuna Janggidong Food Alley Branch (한길참치 장기동 먹자골목점) - 266 Daemyeongcheon-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu, South Korea - 대구광역시 달서구 대명천로 266 - 35.8421832, 128.5312055 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%95%9C%EA%B8%B8%EC%B0%B8%EC%B9%98%20%EC%9E%A5%EA%B8%B0%EB%8F%99%20%EB%A8%B9%EC%9E%90%EA%B3%A8%EB%AA%A9%EC%A0%90/@35.8421832,128.5312055,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gyeongbuk-tablecloth/hangil-tuna-dalseo-toro-course/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt