# Daegu Bangcheon Market Korean restaurant, hanpa galbi: Hyangtaek - By Hyewon Sagye (https://superchart.com/en/@gyodong-warm-tray/) - Written Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jung-gu, Daegu - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary meal as part of an in-store sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyodong-warm-tray/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyodong-warm-tray/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal/index.md) ## In short Hyangtaek Daebong Branch is a Korean restaurant in Jung-gu, Daegu, near Kim Kwang-seok Street and Bangcheon Market. At the end of a weekend outing the writer stopped in and ordered the signature hanpa galbi (braised short rib) and samchi gondre bap (grilled mackerel with gondre herb rice), and the rib meat pulled apart with chopsticks while the mackerel was grilled without any fishy smell, alongside a neat spread of side dishes. Parking at Hyangtaek Daebong Branch is a bit tight, but it is a satisfying choice if you want to treat your parents to a proper Korean meal. ## Good to know - **Ordered**: Hanpa galbi (braised short rib), samchi gondre bap (grilled mackerel with gondre herb rice) - **Served with**: Neat side dishes, soy sauce seasoning, gopchang gim (crinkled seasoned laver) - **Location**: 17 Dalgubeol-daero 440-gil, ground floor, Jung-gu, Daegu (near Kim Kwang-seok Street and Bangcheon Market) - **Drawback**: Parking space is a little tight *as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026* Tired of eating the same old thing every time you go out? I was sick of flour-heavy or overly spicy food myself, craving something that would sit easy on my stomach, and that's how I ended up finding this place. ![Korean table setting at Hyangtaek Daebong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal-01-1kj4i-966.webp) ## Hyangtaek Daebong Branch: a Korean rice house after a Bangcheon Market outing Hyangtaek Daebong Branch is a Korean restaurant on Dalgubeol-daero 440-gil in Jung-gu, Daegu, right near Kim Kwang-seok Street and Bangcheon Market. On a rare relaxed weekend, I went for a stroll around Bangcheon Market — wandering through the alleys was fun, but when mealtime came, I had no idea where to go. > After too much pasta and pizza lately, I really wanted a proper rice meal that would fill me up. ![Surroundings of the restaurant during a stroll through Bangcheon Market](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal-02-cfuzv-m-966.webp) That's when this place caught my eye — the clean exterior stood out right away, so I walked straight in. This is the spot that's been gaining word-of-mouth fame as a must-visit restaurant near Kim Kwang-seok Street. ![Clean exterior of Hyangtaek Daebong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal-03-1ha77-966.webp) ![Entrance of Hyangtaek Daebong Branch near Kim Kwang-seok Street](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal-04-1loi9-1200.webp) ### What is the atmosphere like at Hyangtaek Daebong Branch? Stepping inside, the warm lighting and stylish interior instantly put me at ease. It felt less like a meat restaurant or ordinary eatery and more like a cozy café — I enjoyed the atmosphere the whole time. ![Warmly lit interior of Hyangtaek Daebong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal-05-1r469-966.webp) ## Sweet-and-salty done right: tender hanpa galbi short rib After sitting down and looking over the menu, I ordered the restaurant's signature dishes: hanpa galbi and mackerel gondre bap. ![Menu board at Hyangtaek Daebong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal-06-3af1x-966.webp) Soon after ordering, a set of neat side dishes arrived. Each one felt made with care, and my anticipation grew before the main dishes even showed up. ![Neatly arranged side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal-07-1wj9u-966.webp) ![Basic side dish spread at Hyangtaek Daebong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal-08-1qwbo-966.webp) The first dish to arrive was the hanpa galbi. A sweet sauce aroma drifted past, and I couldn't help but start salivating. > I really dislike tough meat, but this rib was so tender it practically fell apart with just chopsticks. ![Plate of hanpa galbi with sauce soaked in](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal-09-pj6gb-966.webp) ![Tender hanpa galbi being pulled apart with chopsticks](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal-10-140lh-966.webp) A special sauce, not overly sweet or salty, had soaked all the way into the meat, ![Close-up of hanpa galbi in special sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal-11-u2prc-966.webp) making it a flavor everyone, young or old, would love. If you're looking for a must-visit restaurant near Kim Kwang-seok Street, you absolutely have to try this rib. ![Table setting with hanpa galbi and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal-12-13rn4-966.webp) ## Healthy and tasty: samchi gondre bap, grilled mackerel with herb rice Next came the dish I'd been looking forward to — mackerel gondre bap. The sight of a whole thick-cut mackerel fillet sitting atop fragrant gondre (mountain thistle) rice was truly striking. ![Mackerel gondre bap topped with a whole mackerel fillet](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal-13-1f9qb-966.webp) > The mackerel was grilled crispy outside and tender inside with zero fishy smell — flaking it off and mixing it into the rice was absolute perfection. ![Grilled mackerel flaked off onto gondre rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal-14-1bhgc-966.webp) ![Mackerel gondre bap with soy sauce dip](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal-15-1xj25-966.webp) True to its reputation as a must-visit restaurant near Kim Kwang-seok Street, the soy sauce dip served alongside was a real game-changer. It wasn't salty, had wonderful savory depth, and elevated the flavor of the gondre rice even further. Even people who don't usually enjoy fish could eat this comfortably — it was light and nutty. ![Full table with hanpa galbi and mackerel gondre bap together](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal-16-srgte-966.webp) A bite of tender hanpa galbi paired with the nutty mackerel gondre bap made for a wonderful combination in the mouth. When I pressed the soft mackerel with my spoon, it melted like cotton candy, turning into just the right texture for mixing into the rice. ![Mackerel gondre bap pressed and mixed with a spoon](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal-17-1xf4e-966.webp) ![Gondre rice and mackerel mixed together for eating](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal-18-p29fb-966.webp) Dipping it in the gopchang gim (seasoned laver) that came alongside added a hint of sweet-salty flavor, making the whole dish even more comforting with concentrated umami. ![A bite of mackerel gondre bap wrapped in gopchang gim](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal-19-1uo8h-966.webp) It had been a while since I finished a meal feeling this healthy and satisfied without any stomach discomfort. If you're looking for a high-quality Korean meal among the must-visit restaurants near Kim Kwang-seok Street, this one will win you over. ## How to order at Hyangtaek Daebong Branch for the best meal > When eating the mackerel gondre bap, I recommend not adding all the sauce at once — enjoy the plain nutty flavor first, then mix in the sauce little by little. When eating the ribs, pair them with the pickled side dishes for a refreshing finish without any greasiness. Hyangtaek Daebong Branch nailed both taste and atmosphere. Parking was a bit tight in my experience, but if you want a high-quality Korean meal that makes you feel properly taken care of, this is a choice you won't regret. ## Where it is - Hyangtaek Daebong Branch (향택 대봉점) - 17 Dalgubeol-daero 440-gil, ground floor, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea - 대구광역시 중구 달구벌대로440길 17 지상1층 - 35.8620621, 128.6040243 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%96%A5%ED%83%9D%20%EB%8C%80%EB%B4%89%EC%A0%90/@35.8620621,128.6040243,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gyodong-warm-tray/bangcheon-market-hanpa-galbi-samchi-meal/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt