10-minute hourglass chicken hot pot in Daegu: Golmok Naengmyeon 1966

Hi everyone 😊 Today I'm sharing my visit to Golmok Naengmyeon 1966 Daegu, a well-known Deuran-gil lunch spot in Suseong-gu, Daegu. It's normally famous for its cold noodles, but I heard they'd just launched a dak hanmari (whole chicken hot pot) menu, so I had to check it out. From the menu lineup to the self-serve bar to the way you're supposed to eat it, there was a lot worth noting in detail.

Where is Golmok Naengmyeon 1966 Daegu, and is there parking?

Golmok Naengmyeon 1966 Daegu sits on Deuran-gil in Suseong-gu, Daegu. Parking is available on the building's first floor, so it was easy to get to, and even though the interior is fairly spacious, it was still busy enough to show how popular this place is.

The Deuran-gil restaurant even famous athletes vouch for

Inside, the walls were covered with autographs from famous athletes, including baseball player Koo Ja-wook. Seeing traces of so many well-known visitors, I understood exactly why this place has such a reputation as a Deuran-gil lunch spot in Suseong-gu, Daegu.

Dak hanmari menu and prices at Golmok Naengmyeon 1966

Looking at the menu, the star dish was Daegu-style dak hanmari, made with domestic chicken, a generous helping of vegetables, and a deep, rich broth. Han-mari (2–3 people) was ₩31,000 à la carte or ₩34,000 as a set (kalguksu 200g + 2 dumplings). Han-mari-ban (3–4 people) was ₩43,000 à la carte or ₩47,000 as a set (kalguksu 300g + 3 dumplings). Du-mari (4+ people) was ₩55,000 à la carte or ₩59,000 as a set (kalguksu 400g + 4 dumplings), so you could pick according to your group size.

Add-on menu items included kalguksu noodles for ₩2,000, dumplings for ₩2,000, and rice cake for ₩2,000, plus potato for ₩2,000, king oyster mushroom for ₩2,000, and extra vegetables for ₩3,000. To finish, there was a porridge rice option (rice, egg, seaweed, sesame oil) for ₩2,000.

The menu also laid out the ideal eating order: once the broth boils, add the vegetables; after eating the vegetables, cook the chicken thoroughly before eating it; then add the kalguksu noodles and dumplings to the broth and eat them after about 6 minutes.

What we ordered: the 34,000-won dak hanmari set

We ordered the Dak Hanmari Set.

What's on the self-serve bar?

The self-serve bar had warm broth along with a variety of items like soy-marinated onions, kimchi, and green chilies with ssamjang (thick soybean-chili paste).

On top of that, there was also peanut sauce, chili sauce, and salt, so you could pick and dip according to your own taste.

Table setting and mixing your own dipping sauce

The table came set with a small dish, a large bowl, and scissors and a ladle.

You put dadaegi (spicy chili paste condiment) in the small dish and soy sauce in the large bowl on the left, prepping the dipping sauce ahead of time.

How to eat dak hanmari: the 10-minute hourglass

The chicken comes already cut into easy-to-eat pieces, with the vegetables served separately. First, once the broth boils, you add all the vegetables and cook them, then dip them in soy sauce shabu-shabu style.

For the chicken, you time it with the hourglass for 10 minutes until it's thoroughly cooked, then eat it. Having such a precise time guide meant even a beginner like me couldn't mess it up.

How did the chicken taste?

The chicken, cooked thoroughly for a full 10 minutes, was tender and full of juice. Simmered deep in that rich broth, it had no gamey smell and tasted clean, and dipping it in soy sauce with a bit of dadaegi mixed in added even more savory depth. The vegetables cooked alongside soaked up plenty of broth too, so they were delicious on their own.

The kimchi served alongside

The kimchi served alongside was really tasty. Well-fermented tanginess balanced with just the right amount of spice made it the perfect match for the dak hanmari. I kept reaching for it.

Finishing with dumplings and kalguksu

The set includes 2 dumplings and kalguksu noodles, which the staff brought out separately when we asked. You add these to the broth and cook them — after enjoying the chicken and vegetables, adding the noodles and dumplings to the remaining rich broth let us fill up satisfyingly right to the end.

Thoughtful service at Golmok Naengmyeon 1966

At the register, there was floss and candy set out, and I was impressed that they took care of these thoughtful little touches after the meal.

Who should visit this Daegu chicken hot pot restaurant

• Anyone looking for a Deuran-gil lunch spot in Suseong-gu, Daegu
• Anyone who wants to try a new dish at an established cold noodle restaurant
• Anyone who enjoys the fun of cooking dak hanmari at the table themselves
• Anyone who loves deep, rich broth and tender chicken

Final verdict on Golmok Naengmyeon 1966 Daegu

Golmok Naengmyeon 1966 Daegu is normally famous for its cold noodles, but this time the newly launched dak hanmari menu was satisfying too, making for a great Deuran-gil lunch in Suseong-gu, Daegu. Domestic chicken, deep broth, a variety of sauces, and finishing off with kalguksu and dumplings — it was a full, satisfying meal all the way through. With famous figures like Koo Ja-wook vouching for the place, it feels like somewhere you can visit with confidence.

👉 A new dak hanmari discovery at a cold noodle favorite — Golmok Naengmyeon 1966 Daegu, a Deuran-gil lunch spot in Suseong-gu, Daegu