Dongcheon-dong, Daegu Korean BBQ: Canadian pork belly, Mijin Chuksan

Let me introduce a Korean BBQ spot in Chilgok 3-jigu, Daegu, with amazing value for money! It's already so well known by word of mouth that the whole place is packed on weekend evenings. The prices are friendly but the quality doesn't fall short at all, and Mijin Chuksan (미진축산) has the kind of taste and price that make you come back. I was so satisfied that I thought, "For Chilgok 3-jigu BBQ, it's this place, no question!" So here's my visit review.

Where is Mijin Chuksan Chilgok Branch, and where can you park?

Mijin Chuksan Chilgok Branch (미진축산 칠곡점) is at 122 Dongcheon-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu, on the 1st floor, in the main commercial area of Chilgok 3-jigu. It's across from Starbucks and about a 10-minute walk from Palgeo Station, so it's not hard to find.

There's a parking lot in the basement of the shopping complex plus open space in front of the restaurant, so coming by car is very convenient. I heard roadside parking before 6 p.m. is subject to enforcement, so be careful, really careful 🌟

• Hours: Mon–Fri 17:00–01:00 / Sat–Sun 15:00–01:00
• Last order: 00:00
• Notes: groups welcome, reservations, kids' facilities, parking available

Inside Mijin Chuksan Chilgok Branch and its self-serve bar

The hall is 70 pyeong and seats up to 80, so it's quite spacious. Company dinners with a big group look totally doable. It's kept neat and clean, making it a Chilgok 3-jigu BBQ restaurant that works fine for all kinds of gatherings too.

It's a famous local spot, so there's sometimes a wait at peak time, but there's a waiting area.

There's also a play area for kids, so it's popular with families who come with little ones.

On top of that, there's a generous self-bar. Myeongi namul (pickled wild greens), ssambu (pickled radish wraps), jaeraegi (a shredded leafy side), ssam vegetables, cheese and more. The table setting fee is just ₩3,000 per table, yet there were so many side dishes I wanted to grab, so it was easy to eat your fill.

Mijin Chuksan Chilgok Branch menu, prices and order minimums

You can choose anything from set menus to single items, and there are so many kinds of meat that I thought, "This is really a place you come for a meat party," haha. Every single item looked tempting, so I agonized over what to eat.

The meal menu has everything too: doenjang stew, kimchi stew, ramyeon, jjolmyeon (chewy spicy noodles), fried rice, even lunchboxes. But meat order comes first, right? haha

First order must be at least 500g (mixing cuts is fine); spicy pork skin, spicy chicken neck and pork galbi start from 200g. A ₩3,000 table setting fee applies to every table.

Here's what I ordered 🔽

• Raw pork belly 100g ₩4,400 × 2
• Beef rib finger (소생갈비살) 100g ₩7,900 × 2
• Marinated pork galbi 100g ₩4,400 × 2
• Rice ₩1,000
• Table setting fee ₩3,000

What come with the table setting and doenjang stew?

At Mijin Chuksan Chilgok Branch, various dipping sauces and meljeot (salted anchovy sauce) come as standard sides.

Jaeraegi, vegetables, pineapple and other sides to suit your taste are all ready from the self-bar 😋

The doenjang stew (soybean paste stew) is included in the basic setup, and it was spicy, zesty and delicious. Taking a spoonful between bites of meat was a perfect match. The portion is big too, so you can eat it with rice instead of ordering a separate stew for the end of the meal.

How good is the Canadian pork belly at Mijin Chuksan?

The meat came out quickly, and for the low price it looked so good ☺️

I put the raw pork belly on first, and even though it's thick, the fire is good so it cooks fast 😍

Golden brown and cooked just right 👍

I tried a bite with ssambu and jaeraegi, and the meat was super tender and nutty, melting in my mouth 🥹 I couldn't help thinking, this place does meat well, haha. Mijin Chuksan uses pork belly from Canada's clean regions, which they say has no gamey smell and soft fat layers, making it nuttier and chewier than Korean hanDon pork. Cheap and delicious, so I was doubly satisfied, haha.

Is the beef rib finger worth ordering?

The beef rib finger (소생갈비살) at Mijin Chuksan is ₩7,900 per 100g and was just as satisfying as the pork. After the pork belly I loved, my expectations for the rib finger, the second thing we ate, were much higher, haha.

This place... isn't just good at pork, the beef is ridiculously good too 😭 My friend wanted to try beef, so I ordered it half doubting, but you can trust it ❗️

The meat is beyond tender, almost silky, haha. Juices burst in your mouth as it melts away.

When to grill the marinated pork galbi, and how it tastes

The marinated pork galbi at Mijin Chuksan could be ordered starting from 2 servings. Since it's already marinated, we grilled it last on the grill.

The rib bones have plump meat on them, so there's something to gnaw on, which I like, haha. The ratio of meat to fat was just right too. Pork galbi with only lean meat turns dry and not tasty, you know.

The sweet, deeply savory marinade plus a chewy texture really woke up my appetite. Every menu item was a success at this Chilgok 3-jigu favorite 💕 There's a reason customers never stop coming, especially families: it's a true Dongcheon-dong meat place. With good-quality meat at low prices, high satisfaction is guaranteed. Mijin Chuksan in Dongcheon-dong 🥰 I highly recommend you visit once!