Torch-seared beef skirt at Cheongujeong Beef, a Dalseo BBQ spot

I found a genuinely great beef restaurant this time, so I'm posting right away! The prices were so reasonable, and the beef quality was so tender it melted in my mouth — this is my review of Cheongujeong in Wolseong-dong, Daegu.

Location and hours of Cheongujeong Beef Sinwolseong Branch

• 📍 Location: 51 Joam-ro, 1F #104, Dalseo-gu, Daegu, South Korea
• ⏰ Weekdays 17:00–23:00 / Fri, Sat until 24:00 / Sun until 21:00
• 🚗 Private parking lot address: Wolseong-dong 1427-14

An owner who only uses 1+ to 1++ grade beef

The owner only serves 1+ to 1++ grade beef! When I called to make a reservation, I was told he was out on a business trip to select beef in person. That's how much heart he puts into it..🥹

The owner even had his phone number and ID card posted big on the wall of the restaurant haha

A Naver review event is also running!

Restaurant atmosphere and side dishes

The owner's ID card was the first thing I saw walking in haha, and you could really feel how serious he is about this haha. On one side there were also signed autographs!

And the tables that stayed fully packed the whole time, like proof this is a genuinely great restaurant!

The side dishes were generous too! The heotgae-su (hangover-relief tea) water was so savory and good! They say it's great for hangover relief and antioxidant effects!

The soju glasses and spoons were also provided neatly — so satisfying!

There's also a self-serve bar haha

Fresh beef skirt at ₩9,900 per 100g — the torch-searing is key

Fresh beef skirt (안창살) at ₩9,900 per 100g. First orders start from 300g, and I ordered the beef skirt since it seemed the most expensive and tastiest!

So here's the thing about this Wolseong-dong beef restaurant, Cheongujeong — when you order beef, the owner torch-sears it first! Beef is supposed to be eaten red for the real flavor, right? Hahahaha. Since only the outside gets cooked, there's no need to wait long before you can eat right away — so happy about that!!

It was seriously so tender, you guys.. I can't believe a beef restaurant like this was in Wolseong-dong hahaha. And a cold draft beer to go with it..!! 🍺 🍻 🍺

The seasoned bean sprouts were so good too;; this isn't at the self-serve bar, you need to ask a staff member for it separately haha

We grilled rice cakes and fish cakes too, and they were so delicious!

We also ordered LA-style fresh flower short ribs

LA-style fresh flower short ribs, ₩9,900 per 100g

Even for additional orders, the owner torch-sears it for you! 🔥 🔥 🔥

The short rib meat was so tender too.. it came off the bone easily and was so delicious hahaha

Dip the rice cakes and fish cakes in the sauce too!!!

Spicy doenjang stew — a warning for those who can't handle spice

They also had a spicy version of doenjang (soybean paste) stew separately, and as someone who can't handle spice well, it was spicy.. but it was the kind of spicy you keep eating anyway haha

I've been telling everyone around me since I got back.. this is seriously a restaurant you'll keep going back to once you've been haha. Totally recommend it!!!!