Daegu Korean restaurant lunch with bossam: Uldong Bossam

I had a meal of bossam (boiled pork wraps) and potato pancake at Uldong Bossam (울동보쌈) near Daegu City Hall’s Dongin Government Complex. The two cuts of bossam came with side dishes and doenjang jjigae, making it a filling spread, and the shredded, pan-fried potato pancake also stood out.

Where is it near Daegu City Hall, and what about parking?

The address is 279 Gyeongsanggamyeong-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea, 1F. Since it is near Daegu City Hall’s Dongin Government Complex, I thought it could work well for nearby office workers looking for lunch.

There is no dedicated parking space. I used the City Hall Plaza public paid parking lot, which was within walking distance, and paid ₩4,000 after finishing my meal at a relaxed pace. That was the amount I spent during my visit.

The hours listed in the original are daily from 11:00 to 23:00, with a break from 15:00 to 16:30 and last order at 21:30.

Is there seating for solo diners or groups?

The interior was spacious and clean, so it felt comfortable. There were plenty of tables, along with bar seating that worked well for eating alone.

There was a slightly separated space toward the back, which I thought would also work for gatherings or company dinners.

I also noticed interior decorations with a Korean feel throughout the restaurant.

There was a restroom inside, along with a high chair and disposable aprons. Hand sanitizer, toothpicks, hair ties, and maesil tea (green plum tea) to drink after the meal were also available.

What did I order, and how much did it cost?

The menu included bossam sets, rice bowl sets, bossam and suyuk (boiled pork) in different sizes, minari (water parsley) pancake, and potato pancake. There was also suyuk hot pot, and the alcohol selection included bokbunja wine, makgeolli, and whisky in addition to soju and beer.

As soon as I sat down, I was given chilled water. Cups and wet tissues were already on the table.

• Medium Uldong Bossam — ₩39,000
• Potato pancake — ₩9,000
• Rice — ₩1,000

How were the bossam pork and side dishes?

The bossam looked generous when it arrived. It came with pork belly and jowl, and when I ate it, both cuts were tender and juicy without being tough or having a gamey smell.

Onions, chili peppers, chives, and musaengchae (seasoned shredded radish) also came with the meal, so I could pair them with the pork or wrap everything in ssam (lettuce wraps).

The rice I ordered separately was pleasantly sticky and served in a generous portion.

The basic side dishes included pickled onions, baek-kimchi (white kimchi), seasoned bean sprouts, yeolmu-kimchi (young radish kimchi), and vegetables. There were also ssamjang, salted shrimp, spicy sauce, and leafy greens for wrapping, so I changed up the combinations as I ate. I was told the side dishes are made in-house with fresh seasonal ingredients.

Doenjang jjigae was served as well. It had plenty of ingredients, including tofu, zucchini, and meat, so it was good with rice. Considering the amount of pork, side dishes, and stew, I found it a satisfying meal for the price.

What was the potato pancake’s texture, and how was the cheese served?

The potato pancake was made by pan-frying shredded potatoes until crisp. It arrived freshly cooked with soy sauce and ketchup.

After serving it, the staff grated as much cheese as I wanted at the table. I wanted to taste the potato itself too, so I asked for a light amount on only about half. It was not overly salty, and I enjoyed the crisp texture with the bossam.

I finished with a zero cola. The bossam I had that day was enjoyable for its tender pork and variety of accompaniments, and adding the potato pancake made it a filling meal.