Korean restaurant in Seo-gu, Daegu: bossam at Pyeongsang Myeonok

I found a restaurant I want to revisit with my parents. In its modern, tidy space, there is a wide range of Korean dishes, including bossam (boiled pork wraps), grilled fish, daegu ppul-jjim (braised cod cheeks), yukhoe bibimbap (beef tartare mixed rice), naengmyeon (cold noodles), and sotbap (pot-cooked rice). The well-organized interior made it a great restaurant for birthdays, group gatherings, and family meals. If you are looking for a place where every banchan (side dish) is neatly prepared and the cooking feels thoughtful, this is it.

Pyeongsang Myeonok Sotbap Bansang Duryu Negeori Branch information

• Daily 11:00–21:00
• Last order: 20:10
• Break time: 15:30–16:30 (except weekends and public holidays)
• 1763 Dalgubeol-daero, Seo-gu, Daegu, South Korea

Getting to Duryu Intersection and parking

It is in a prime spot near Seo-gu Office and Duryu Intersection, with plenty to do nearby thanks to its proximity to E-World and Duryu Park. Getting there is convenient, too. It is close to Duryu Station, making public transit easy, and there is a separate parking lot outside the restaurant, so parking is easy as well.

A modern, clean interior

The wood-toned interior gives the restaurant a modern, clean feel. It has an upscale atmosphere that would suit even a more formal occasion.

If you are planning to come with a group, be sure to reserve ahead. This is a popular Korean restaurant, so it gets busy at mealtimes even on weekdays.

Ordering bossam and pot rice

We ordered the small bossam for ₩36,000 and changed two rice servings to pot rice for ₩2,000 each. Beyond what I ordered, the menu is full of delicious Korean dishes, including grilled fish, braised cod cheeks, cold noodles, beef tartare bibimbap, and pot-rice options.

These are the individual side plates. The spoons and chopsticks are individually wrapped, too. Very hygienic.

Doenjang-jjigae and neatly prepared side dishes

First out was the doenjang-jjigae (soybean-paste stew). You place it on the induction burner at the table and let it bubble away, and true to a restaurant known for Korean set meals, the stew was incredibly good too.

Here are the neatly presented side dishes. The seasoned dried pollack was especially delicious. Such a burst of umami!

Pot rice with shiitake mushrooms and lotus root

This is the pot rice I love. It had shiitake mushrooms, lotus root, and chickpeas, and because it was freshly cooked, it was fragrant and hearty, with a pretty generous portion. And then comes the pot-rice finale: sungnyung (scorched-rice tea). It would be a shame not to have this at the end—it is so nutty and delicious.

Moist, tender bossam

The bossam arrived topped with fresh geotjeori kimchi, white kimchi, shredded radish salad, garlic, chili peppers, lettuce, and a chive salad. It looked so appetizing with that lovely sheen. The dressing on the lettuce salad was so good. It went perfectly with the meat!

I ate the moist bossam with the vegetables. It was moist and tender, without even a hint of unpleasant smell. The small bossam was just the right amount for two adults. After finishing the pot rice and even the scorched-rice tea, it was a very satisfying lunch.

A Korean restaurant I want to revisit with my parents

I liked the seasoning, the way the dishes were served, and the atmosphere so much that I wondered why I had not visited sooner. I usually love Korean food, especially pot rice, and come out for it often, so I could see why this place has so many customers. Just as delicious food makes you think of someone precious, this was a restaurant that made me think I should bring my parents here for a meal. It is also ideal for family gatherings, birthdays, social club gatherings, and group events, with a varied menu that anyone can enjoy without much room for dislike.