# Solo dining near Gamsam Station, Daegu: grilled bulgogi at Yukbanjang - By Hangil Writes (https://superchart.com/en/@hangil-notes/) - Written Sep 9, 2026 - Updated Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Dalseo, Daegu - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@hangil-notes/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@hangil-notes/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@hangil-notes/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@hangil-notes/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@hangil-notes/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@hangil-notes/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@hangil-notes/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@hangil-notes/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@hangil-notes/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@hangil-notes/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/index.md) ## In short Yukbanjang Gwangjanggakoa Gwangko Branch is a yukgaejang (spicy beef soup) restaurant a 5-minute walk from Gamsam Station and Seonam Market in Dalseo, Daegu. On a return visit for an early lunch, the writer tried kalguksu yukgaejang and the new grilled bulgogi, plus unlimited rice and side dishes at the self-serve bar. The solo-dining-friendly atmosphere makes it an easy lunch pick near Gamsam Station. ## Good to know - **Hours**: 10:30-21:00, until 15:00 on Sundays - **Break time**: 15:30-16:30 - **Address**: 177 Dangsan-ro, 1F, Dalseo-gu, Daegu, South Korea - **Red yukgaejang**: ₩11,000 - **Kalguksu yukgaejang**: ₩11,000 - **Grilled bulgogi**: ₩9,000 - **Group room**: Up to 8 people, reservation recommended - **Self-serve bar**: Unlimited rice and side dishes - **Parking**: Nearby alleys or public parking around Duryu Central Ville The City - **Transit**: Within 5 minutes on foot from Gamsam Station and Seonam Market *as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026* ![A full spread of yukgaejang at Yukbanjang Daegu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch-01-12050-1200.webp) Today I'm bringing you a story about a revisit to Yukbanjang, a Daegu yukgaejang (spicy beef soup) restaurant great for lunch near Gamsam Station and Seonam Market, and for solo dining too :) ![Store information for Yukbanjang Gwangjanggakoa Gwangko Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch-02-muhcs-900.webp) *Yukbanjang Gwangjanggakoa Gwangko Branch* ## Yukbanjang Daegu: hours, parking, and location ⏰ Hours ⏰ 10:30-21:00, closes at 15:00 on Sundays, break time 15:30-16:30 🏠 Address 🏠 177 Dangsan-ro, 1F, Dalseo-gu, Daegu, South Korea Parking wasn't an issue — you can use the nearby alleys or the public parking around Duryu Central Ville The City, and since it's within 5 minutes on foot from both Gamsam Station and Seonam Market, it seemed easy to visit even without a car. ![The Yukbanjang Daegu sign, now changed to black](https://img.superchart.com/images/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch-03-1nhf1-668.webp) ![Exterior and entrance of Yukbanjang Daegu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch-04-1c5pm-900.webp) It had been a while since I last visited this Daegu yukgaejang spot, and the sign had changed from white to black. After checking the hours and break time, I headed straight inside. ## Interior and the solo-dining vibe ![Table seating inside Yukbanjang Daegu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch-05-do5rh-900.webp) *Interior* ![The dining hall during early lunch hour](https://img.superchart.com/images/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch-06-1or0m-900.webp) Even though I visited for an early lunch, quite a few people were already eating, and several solo diners were also having their meal without any awkwardness. ![The group room that fits up to 8 people](https://img.superchart.com/images/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch-07-128kr-900.webp) There's also a group room in the back that fits up to 8 people, so a reservation in advance seems like a good idea. ![Chalkboard corner listing monthly news and set menus](https://img.superchart.com/images/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch-08-j2oye-900.webp) A new chalkboard corner at this Daegu yukgaejang spot. It shares monthly news, improvements, and set menus with photos, and there seemed to be even more celebrity autographs than before, haha. ![Celebrity autographs on the restaurant wall](https://img.superchart.com/images/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch-09-1gfbj-900.webp) ![Self-serve bar for unlimited rice and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch-10-1a9if-900.webp) ### Self-serve rice and side dish bar, unlimited refills Rice and side dishes could be refilled easily at the self-serve bar, and since it's unlimited, rice lovers would be happy here, haha. ![Corner with disposable aprons and a baby chair](https://img.superchart.com/images/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch-11-u7r5e-900.webp) Disposable aprons and a baby chair were available if needed, and the clean kitchen is one reason I'd recommend this as a great Gamsam lunch spot. Even after a while away, the open kitchen was just as spotless 🤍 ![The open kitchen at Yukbanjang Daegu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch-12-genvq-900.webp) ![Origin labeling board on display](https://img.superchart.com/images/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch-13-1y6vl-900.webp) ![Staff conduct rules and the rice used for meals](https://img.superchart.com/images/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch-14-jc8r4-900.webp) I could check the origin labeling board, and got a peek at the rather nice staff conduct rules — not something you see often these days — as well as the rice used for the meals. Lastly, there was sujeonggwa (cinnamon-persimmon punch) and vitamin candy to enjoy after the meal, haha. I think it used to be plum tea when I visited before, so switching to sujeonggwa will probably please older guests even more! ## Menu and the meal itself ![Menu at the Yukbanjang table](https://img.superchart.com/images/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch-15-uf5iv-900.webp) *Menu and the meal itself* The Yukbanjang menu can be checked right at the table, and staff take your order in person. Along with the basic yukgaejang dishes and lunch set menus, there's a hearty king short rib yukgaejang and a new side menu, grilled bulgogi, that's easy to pair with your meal. For anyone having trouble deciding, there were menu explanations with photos on the wall, along with the benefits of green onion and of yukgaejang itself — worth a check-check. ![Wall menu guide with photos and descriptions](https://img.superchart.com/images/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch-16-1qpum-900.webp) ![Sign explaining the benefits of yukgaejang and green onion](https://img.superchart.com/images/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch-17-18q23-900.webp) ![Basic side dishes preset for a reserved visit](https://img.superchart.com/images/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch-18-j0ikx-900.webp) Since I'd made a reservation through Naver, the basic side dishes were already set up, and once I sat down, they brought over cold water too. Pepper and minced garlic were on the table, spoons and napkins in the drawer beside it, and a receipt review event was also running. Oh, and if you make a reservation through Naver, there are various coupon perks too, so keep that in mind :) - Red yukgaejang ₩11,000 - Kalguksu yukgaejang ₩11,000 - Grilled bulgogi ₩9,000 Alright, let me show you each menu item one by one, haha. ![Red yukgaejang served with a bowl of rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch-19-n39il-900.webp) ### Red yukgaejang, ₩11,000 First up is the basic red yukgaejang, served with a bowl of rice — and the rice is refillable too! ![Close-up of red yukgaejang packed with green onion and meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch-20-1gnkf-900.webp) The yukgaejang was packed with green onion and meat, making for a hearty meal, and even though it wasn't my dish, I spotted glass noodles inside too. ### Kalguksu yukgaejang, ₩11,000 I prefer noodles over rice, so I ordered the kalguksu (knife-cut noodle) yukgaejang, and this dish was also loaded with hearty ingredients 👍🏻👍🏻 The noodles were generous in portion and had soaked up the broth well, so I finished it all without leaving a drop. ![Kalguksu yukgaejang loaded with hearty ingredients](https://img.superchart.com/images/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch-21-1rhta-900.webp) ### New menu grilled bulgogi, ₩9,000 — how does it compare to the boiled pork? On my previous two visits, the boiled pork (suyuk) was so good I kept going back to it, but this time I decided to try the new menu instead. ![A plate of the new grilled bulgogi menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch-22-1c0mi-861.webp) The grilled bulgogi, with a nice hint of char, was lighter to enjoy than the boiled pork, but when it came to pairing with the yukgaejang, the boiled pork still won. ![Grilled bulgogi paired with yukgaejang](https://img.superchart.com/images/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch-23-6p9sw-900.webp) Still, it was delicious, so I finished it all, haha. ![Empty bowls of yukgaejang and grilled bulgogi, finished completely](https://img.superchart.com/images/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch-24-ukyar-900.webp) Even after a while away, the flavor didn't disappoint, and I got to enjoy a healthy, hearty meal. If you love yukgaejang, or you're looking for Korean food near Gamsam Station and Seonam Market, this is well worth a casual visit :) ## Where it is - Yukbanjang Gwangjanggakoa Gwangko Branch (육반장 광장코아 광코점) - 177 Dangsan-ro, 1F, Dalseo-gu, Daegu, South Korea - 대구광역시 달서구 당산로 177 1층 - 35.8525507, 128.5485983 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9C%A1%EB%B0%98%EC%9E%A5%20%EA%B4%91%EC%9E%A5%EC%BD%94%EC%95%84%20%EA%B4%91%EC%BD%94%EC%A0%90/@35.8525507,128.5485983,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@hangil-notes/yukbanjang-daegu-gamsam-solo-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt