Packed on opening day: raw galbi Korean BBQ in Dalseo, Daegu

Today I went to Baeksanu Sutbul, the buzzy new BBQ spot in Sinwolseong that just opened. Once I actually ate there, I got it — I get why everyone's talking about it. Let me tell you why right now!

Location and parking at Baeksanu Sutbul Wolsong Main Branch

• 🚘 102-10 Joam-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu
• 🅿️ Parking: free street parking nearby
• ⏰ Weekdays 16:00–23:30 / Weekends 12:00–23:00
• 📍 Kids' playroom available
• 📍 No pets allowed

On the way there I was like, a restaurant here? But when I arrived it was already packed. It just opened — how did everyone already know about this place?

You can park in front of the restaurant or on the street nearby. We couldn't find a spot right next to it, so we parked about a 2-minute walk away.

The exterior had a certain presence the moment I saw it. You could see from outside that it was full of people, so I walked in worrying there'd be no seats.

Full house right after opening — the dining room vibe

That's the biggest mosaic I've ever needed on a photo, haha 🤣 Why are there so many people????? Is this the only good BBQ spot in Sinwolseong??? Luckily there was a table in the very back so we grabbed it — but even the back filled up while we were eating.

The interior is huge, and so are the tables, so this place would be great for group gatherings or a company dinner.

Open-kitchen prep and self-bar pork skin

They trim and pre-grill the meat out in the open, so you can see exactly how fresh it is 👍 — I loved that.

Baeksanu Sutbul is a galbi specialty restaurant that uses only 100% domestic chilled raw galbi.

The basic side dishes came out clean and simple, and anything else you need is at the self-bar. Best part — the self-bar has pork skin!!! I always used to pay extra for this. Why is it just sitting there for free here?

Bakpo raw galbi, real charcoal aroma

First we ordered the bakpo raw galbi. The cut is thick, with a good balance of lean meat and fat — doesn't it look amazing? They hand-slice every piece, so it's super tender!

The charcoal was excellent, which made the meat grill beautifully, and with such a clean slice the charcoal aroma really soaked into the meat — it took the flavor to another level.

The charcoal and the grill plate were so good that the meat didn't burn and cooked fast 👍 Look how golden and delicious it looks 😆

And here comes the draft beer 😋 Served in a chilled iced glass, so refreshing.

You have to try the bakpo raw galbi — highly recommend! It's delicious even eaten plain. That burst of charcoal aroma, the texture with lean meat and fat evenly mixed, the juices — the overall flavor was just insane 🥹

Real pork galbi, pre-grill option, and the 15-minute wait

After the bakpo raw galbi, we ordered the great-value real pork galbi. You can choose whether to have it pre-grilled or not — we went with pre-grilled for convenience. It took about 15 minutes to come out, so we ate the self-bar pork skin in the meantime. Nothing felt like it stalled, which was great 😁 The pork skin seemed pre-boiled and prepped, because the texture was very soft and nutty.

The pre-grilled real pork galbi arrived. Looking around at other tables, it seemed like a popular order — probably because of the value.

The seasoning on the real pork galbi wasn't just sweet — there was a subtle savory depth, plus the charcoal aroma layered on top, so I never got tired of it even by the last bite.

Doenjang stew and ramyeon — the one letdown

You know how after BBQ you crave something spicy and hot? So we ordered doenjang stew (soybean paste stew) and ramyeon. The stew was made with meat broth, tofu, and vegetables — clean, rich, and spicy enough to hit the spot after all that meat. The ramyeon was a bit disappointing though — they seemed to use instant ramyeon noodles, and I could taste the flour in them 😢

Finishing with yukhoe

It ain't over till it's over. As a real finale, we also ordered yukhoe (beef tartare) 🤣 Everything we'd eaten so far was so good that I figured the yukhoe would be great too, so I ordered it. Since they distribute and trim the meat in-house, the yukhoe was fresh and nutty and delicious 🧡

Why it's great for a family meal with kids

It's also great for family gatherings — there's a kids' playroom, plus slushies, claw machines, Mentos dispensers, all the stuff kids love. Thanks to my daughter having a great time in the playroom, I got to eat comfortably and enjoy my meal today.

From now on, when I want BBQ, I'm heading to Baeksanu Sutbul Wolsong Main Branch, my go-to Sinwolseong spot. I'm already planning to try the jjakdae raw galbi next time 😆 10000000000% coming back.