Daegu Korean pub near Dongdaegu Station: spicy pork stew at Jibduri

A Korean pub near Dongdaegu Station: what is Jibduri Dongdaegu Station Branch like?

Jibduri Dongdaegu Station Branch (집들이 동대구역점) is a Korean pub with a great mood in Sincheon-dong, close to Dongdaegu Station. I was looking for somewhere to have a casual drink with a friend near Dongdaegu Station, and ended up at this place, which has a buzz as a Sincheon-dong favorite. 🍶✨

Jibduri Dongdaegu Station Branch hours and parking

• Address: 31 Dongbu-ro 32-gil, Dong-gu, Daegu, South Korea (1st floor)
• Hours: Tue–Thu 18:00–01:00 (last order 00:00)
• Fri–Sat 18:00–02:00 (last order 01:00)
• Closed every Monday
• Parking: not available

Jibduri Dongdaegu Station Branch was perfect for me, since I love Korean-style drinking food. The modern interior and soft lighting set a nice mood, and the food quality satisfied me too, so I had a really good time.

Is the atmosphere good for talking?

📍 Being close to Dongdaegu Station, it works as a meeting spot, and it's an easy place for a quick drink after work. The moment I walked in, the warm lighting and clean interior caught my eye. It isn't too loud and feels relaxed, so it's great for drinking while you chat.

A starter side I liked right away: cabbage with shredded kelp

🥗 Once you order, a starter side arrives first. Crunchy cabbage with nutty sesame oil, topped with salty shredded kelp (채다시마), which was sneakily addictive. It was nice to nibble on while waiting for the drinks, and I kept reaching for more.

Yogurt sherbet (₩7,000): does it go with spicy dishes?

🍧 The yogurt sherbet is ₩7,000. Honestly, it's a flavor everyone knows, but when I'm drinking I always find myself wanting a cold dessert-style snack like this. The sweet-tart yogurt cleans up your palate, and it paired really well with spicy dishes in particular.

The main dish: spicy pork stew (₩22,000), taste and what's in it

🍲 The main dish I had at Jibduri Dongdaegu Station Branch that day was the spicy pork stew (얼큰돼지찌개, ₩22,000). It looked really generous from the start. Plenty of tofu, mushrooms, glass noodles and pork went in, and you could tell at a glance that the quality was good.

I tried a spoonful of the broth first, and it was spicy and deep, just like the name promises. It's great with drinks, but the refreshing broth is good enough that you could eat it as a hangover soup too.

The pork was tender and clean with no gamey smell, and the glass noodles had soaked up the rich broth, so I really enjoyed them. Above all, it's a dish that makes you crave rice, so I ended up ordering an extra bowl of steamed rice. 🍚

Eaten with rice, it felt like a solid meal, yet it still works perfectly as a drinking snack. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who likes Korean-style drinking food.

A sweet finish: hotteok with ice cream (₩7,000)

🍨 The hotteok (Korean filled pancake) with ice cream at Jibduri Dongdaegu Station Branch is ₩7,000. After enjoying good food and drinks, I didn't want to head home just yet, so I ordered it last. The hotteok came hot off the griddle, crispy outside and chewy inside, and packed with sweet syrup, which made it a perfect dessert.

Eating it with cold vanilla ice cream made it even better thanks to the contrast in temperature. Sweet and nutty blended together nicely, and it was a really satisfying way to end a night of drinking. 🍯🍦

Final verdict: who should go to Jibduri Dongdaegu Station Branch?

✨ I'd recommend Jibduri Dongdaegu Station Branch as a Sincheon-dong favorite and a bar near Dongdaegu Station: the mood, the food and the location all satisfied me.

The spicy pork stew was hearty and perfect with drinks, and the yogurt sherbet and hotteok with ice cream made a flawless finish.

If you're looking for a Korean pub with a nice mood or a bar with good drinking food near Dongdaegu Station, I recommend giving Jibduri Dongdaegu Station Branch a visit. It's a comfortable place for a drink with friends, a partner or coworkers, and I think you'll have a good time. 🍶💕