# Seongseo, Daegu Korean restaurant: four dishes for three, Hyangtaek - By Yoona Sim (https://superchart.com/en/@rear-stool-daegu/) - Written Sep 20, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Dalseo, Daegu - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@rear-stool-daegu/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@rear-stool-daegu/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes/index.md) ## In short Hyangtaek Seongseo Keimyung University Branch is a Korean restaurant on Hosan-dong-ro 35buk-gil, near the main gate of Keimyung University in Dalseo, Daegu, known for its mackerel and eggplant rice bowls. Three diners arrived at 12:30 on a Saturday and ordered all four dishes to share: mackerel gondre rice at 14,000 won, eggplant doenjang rice bowl at 13,000 won, herring roe bibim noodles at 13,000 won and a galbi platter at 10,000 won. Pairing the two signature bowls with the noodles and galbi made a neat, generous spread and a happily filling meal. ## Good to know - **Location**: 71 Hosan-dong-ro 35buk-gil, 1st floor, Dalseo-gu, Daegu - **Hours**: Mon–Sat 11:00–20:00 (break 15:30–17:00) - **Last order**: 15:00 / 19:30 - **Closed**: Every Sunday - **Parking**: No dedicated lot; park in front of the restaurant or in nearby alleys - **Mackerel gondre rice**: 14,000 won - **Eggplant doenjang rice bowl**: 13,000 won - **Herring roe bibim noodles**: 13,000 won - **Galbi platter**: 10,000 won - **Visit**: Saturday around 12:30, party of three - **Price reference**: ₩14,000 ≈ $10 · ₩13,000 ≈ $9.5 · ₩10,000 ≈ $7.3 (2026-09-22) *as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026* I've eaten at Hyangtaek's Daebong branch before. ![A full Korean meal spread eaten at Hyangtaek's Daebong branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes-01-1m3r4-900.webp) I wondered how good a tidy Korean restaurant putting eggplant front and center could really be — but I remember cleaning my plate of the eggplant doenjang rice bowl, the mackerel gondre rice, and every side dish that came with it. ![Eggplant doenjang rice bowl and side dishes on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes-02-hihoe-900.webp) That very Hyangtaek opened near Keimyung University, so off I went right away~! This is Hyangtaek Seongseo Keimyung University Branch, a Seongseo restaurant worth knowing ෆ ## Hyangtaek Seongseo: location, hours and parking near Keimyung University - 📍 Location: 71 Hosan-dong-ro 35beon-gil, 1st floor, Dalseo-gu, Daegu, South Korea, Hyangtaek Seongseo Keimyung Branch - ⏰ Hours: Mon–Sat 11:00–20:00 (break time 15:30–17:00 / last order 15:00, 19:30) - Closed every Sunday - 🚘 No dedicated lot; park in front of the store or in nearby alleys ## Is there a wait at 12:30 on a Saturday? We arrived at Hyangtaek Seongseo Keimyung Branch around 12:30pm on a Saturday, three of us, and luckily two tables were still open so we sat right down. From outside it already looked packed enough that I expected a wait. ![Exterior and entrance of Hyangtaek Seongseo Keimyung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes-03-1wnwq-900.webp) Even after we sat down, guests kept streaming in — felt like I'd found the right Seongseo spot. ![Interior of Hyangtaek Seongseo Keimyung Branch crowded with guests](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes-04-1oxvr-900.webp) ![View of table seating at Hyangtaek Seongseo Keimyung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes-05-in0ou-832.webp) Being so close to Keimyung's main gate, I expected mostly students, but the crowd ranged from couples to older diners. A Korean restaurant anyone can enjoy without hesitation — on to the taste review! ## Hyangtaek's menu and what three of us ordered At Hyangtaek Seongseo Keimyung Branch, the three of us ordered mackerel gondre rice (₩14,000), eggplant doenjang rice bowl (₩13,000), herring roe bibim noodles (₩13,000), and a galbi platter (₩10,000) — the two signature dishes plus two we'd never tried. ![Menu board at Hyangtaek Seongseo Keimyung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes-06-bps9c-705.webp) ![Menu board showing prices for mackerel gondre rice and eggplant doenjang rice bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes-07-bpiwt-670.webp) - Mackerel gondre rice (mackerel and gondre-herb rice bowl) — ₩14,000 - Eggplant doenjang rice bowl — ₩13,000 - Herring roe bibim noodles — ₩13,000 - Galbi platter — ₩10,000 We ordered mackerel gondre rice, eggplant doenjang rice bowl, herring roe bibim noodles, and the galbi platter. ![Four dishes ordered by three diners laid out together](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes-08-1z03a-900.webp) The mackerel gondre rice and eggplant doenjang rice bowl are the must-order signature dishes. The herring roe bibim noodles and galbi platter were new to us, and I was looking forward to them! ### What comes with the table setting ![Basic table setting with miso doenjang soup, pickles, and salted seafood](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes-09-ca9kb-900.webp) They set out miso doenjang soup along with pickled vegetables and salted seafood side dishes. The portions were small, but tasty enough that we asked for refills to pair with the rice bowls. ### Tips for eating at Hyangtaek ![Sign explaining how to enjoy each menu item](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes-10-134ln-900.webp) Each dish comes with tips on the table for eating it best — tear the mackerel and eggplant into bite-size pieces and mix well, then drizzle on the seasoning or vinegar to taste. That's it. ## Mackerel gondre rice, 14,000 won ![All four Hyangtaek dishes served together](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes-11-1mvva-900.webp) All the dishes arrived together! ![Mackerel gondre rice topped with boneless mackerel](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes-12-ptnum-900.webp) The boneless mackerel comes already filleted — tear it into small pieces, mix in the gondre herb and chives, and add the soy sauce a little at a time as you toss it. ![Mackerel and gondre herb mixed with soy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes-13-1fd03-900.webp) The mild mackerel and the fragrant umami of the gondre-soy sauce combo — the soy sauce ties the whole flavor together perfectly. ![Mackerel gondre rice wrapped in gopchang gim with salted seafood](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes-14-ngu4s-900.webp) One more tip — wrap a bite in gopchang gim (crispy seasoned seaweed) with a dab of salted seafood on top. That combo is simply unbeatable, haha ## Eggplant doenjang rice bowl, 13,000 won ![Large scored eggplant on top of the eggplant doenjang rice bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes-15-knv7e-900.webp) ![Close-up of Hyangtaek's eggplant doenjang rice bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes-16-10lk6-1200.webp) Tearing apart the big, densely scored eggplant released moist juices right away... Mixed with the doenjang meat-sauce, it's savory, mild, and packed with meaty flavor. Start with the plain taste, then add a splash of vinegar partway through for extra umami — you never get tired of it, and it just keeps disappearing. ## Herring roe bibim noodles, 13,000 won ![Herring roe bibim noodles piled with seasoned roe](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes-17-1owca-900.webp) ![Herring roe bibim noodles topped with thin slices of meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes-18-m1n6z-900.webp) I thought it was just red seasoning sauce, but it turned out to be piled with seasoned herring roe! Eaten together with the savory sauce and thin slices of beef like usamgyeopsal, it was a real specialty. Sharing it alongside the rice dishes made for a great pairing! The popping herring roe kept our appetites going — a bite of rice, a bite of noodles, on repeat. ## Galbi platter, 10,000 won ![Galbi platter served as before, in full-platter style](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes-19-16soi-900.webp) Just like before, the galbi came out as a full platter! Surprisingly thick cuts, with great texture in every bite! ![Cross-section of the galbi platter showing juices](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes-20-hj2rm-900.webp) What you see on top is more juice than fat. It's lean and mild, and you really taste the juiciness! ![Galbi platter cut and shared among diners](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes-21-1oc0n-900.webp) We split every last piece between the three of us, haha ![Empty plates marking the end of the meal at Hyangtaek Seongseo Keimyung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes-22-1sqtb-m-900.webp) ## Honest verdict on Hyangtaek Seongseo A Seongseo restaurant I'd recommend to anyone — family, friends, or a date, everyone will enjoy it here. A Seongseo spot I'd want to return to whenever I'm craving a proper full Korean spread. Recommended for days when you want a clean, hearty meal, haha ෆ > A tidy, full spread — clean flavors you keep going back for, and a good kind of full. ## Where it is - Hyangtaek Seongseo Keimyung University Branch (향택 성서계명대점) - 71 Hosan-dong-ro 35beon-gil, 1st floor, Dalseo-gu, Daegu, South Korea - 대구광역시 달서구 호산동로35북길 71 1층 - 35.8518846, 128.4827422 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%96%A5%ED%83%9D%20%EC%84%B1%EC%84%9C%EA%B3%84%EB%AA%85%EB%8C%80%EC%A0%90/@35.8518846,128.4827422,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@rear-stool-daegu/hyangtaek-seongseo-saturday-lunch-four-dishes/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt