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I write about cafes I visit in Daegu and Gyeongbuk. · Writes about: Cafés · Restaurants · Kids & baby · Home & living

PlaceJung-gu, DaeguRestaurants

Daegu Korean restaurant: stone galbi that wowed a friend, Bujasikdang

Banwoldang Bujasikdang (반월당부자식당) is a Korean restaurant on Gwandeokjeong-gil near Banwoldang Station in Jung-gu, Daegu, serving fire-grilled stone galbi (marinated ribs on a hot stone plate), fire-grilled squid stir-fry and more. Having already tried the squid stir-fry, the writer returned with a friend around 11:30 on a weekday and ordered the fire-grilled Buja stone galbi for two (14,000 won per person); the thick yet tender meat and sweet marinade impressed the friend from the very first bite. With cheonggukjang (fermented soybean stew) and side dishes, Banwoldang Bujasikdang served two adults a generous, filling Korean lunch.

Written Nov 9, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGunwi, DaeguRestaurants

Gunwi camping BBQ with kids 4 and 5: creek water gun play, Palkkongi

Palkkongi is a camping restaurant at the foot of Palgongsan in Bugye-myeon, Gunwi, Daegu, where you rent a tent-style site for charcoal BBQ with a kids' play area on the grounds. Three adults and two kids (ages 4 and 5) took a weekend 2:30 slot at a Mukping site, ate pork belly and pork neck with shredded green onion and stir-fried kimchi, and finished with squid jjamppong ramen, while the kids played on the trampoline, the spinning swing and in the creek with water guns. Verdict: Palkkongi offers BBQ-restaurant prices plus camping atmosphere and a play area, making it fairly reasonable for families with kids aged 4 to 7.

Written May 20, 2026Sponsored
ProductRadiusKids & baby

Toddler toothbrush by age: best fit at 40 months, Radius Totz Plus

Radius is a US oral care brand with a kids' toothbrush line of four age-based models: Pure Baby, Totz, Totz Plus and Big Kid Forever. A parent compared all four Radius toothbrushes with a 40-month-old, and Totz Plus fit best for grip and size, while the soft bristles made brushing fun for the child. Radius toothbrushes stand out most for their softness and a lineup finely matched to each growth stage.

Written May 21, 2026Product provided
PlaceJung-gu, DaeguCafés

Daegu brunch café before kindergarten pickup: tomato soup at Dento

Dento is a brunch café in Bongsan-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu, near Exit 9 of Banwoldang Station. Before kindergarten pickup, the writer and a friend split each of Dento's five bite-sized open sandwiches (₩12,000) in half and added tomato soup, homemade lemonade and iced drip coffee. If you want small tastes of many flavors, Dento's bite-sized open sandwiches and rich tomato soup make a great pairing.

Written Oct 20, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSuseong, DaeguRestaurants

Sinmae Market, Daegu Korean lunch: jjukkumi & bulgogi, Cafe Dong-i

Cafe Dong-i Sicheol (카페동이 시지점) is a Korean set-meal restaurant next to Sinmae Market, near Sinmae Station in Suseong, Daegu. On a Thursday market day, the writer brought a friend and a child to Cafe Dong-i Sicheol, shared a jjukkumi (spicy stir-fried baby octopus) set-meal tray, a Dong-i bulgogi set-meal tray and a mini tangsuyuk (Korean sweet and sour pork) with the child, then browsed Sinmae Market. With a clean, tidy setting and a balanced spread that even includes doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew), Cafe Dong-i Sicheol is a satisfying lunch spot to visit with kids.

Written Jun 14, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSuseong, DaeguCafés

Daegu bakery café near Gosan Station: almond croissant at Aroke

Aroke Daegu Sigi Branch is a bakery café on the 1st floor of 3058 Dalgubeol-daero in Suseong, Daegu, near Gosan Station. On a second visit, the writer and a friend shared a warm latte, a blueberry yogurt smoothie, an almond croissant and two financiers (small French almond cakes), bonuibam (candied chestnut) and maple pecan, and the calm, warm interior and generous spacing between seats were still a highlight. Aroke Daegu Sigi Branch remains a satisfying pick for a relaxed bakery-and-drinks stop near Gosan Station, even on a repeat visit.

Written Jun 14, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJung-gu, DaeguRestaurants

Gyodong, Daegu Thai restaurant with a cat at the door: Thai Yami

Thai Yami (THAI YUMMY) is a Thai restaurant in Gyodong, Jung-gu, Daegu, tucked behind the Novotel near Jungangno Station. On a weekday lunch the writer had pad thai, Thai Yami's signature kai phrai (handmade fried chicken with salad) and fresh-squeezed orange juice, and the meal felt like a little trip to Thailand. For something different to eat in Gyodong, Thai Yami's pad thai and juicy kai phrai are well worth it.

Written Jun 17, 2026Sponsored
PlaceDanyang, ChungbukCafés

Danyang market bakery, less-sweet garlic bread in the car: Danppang

Danppang Bakery (단빵제빵소) is a garlic bread bakery in Gugyeong Market, Danyang-eup, Danyang, Chungbuk. On day two of a Danyang trip, after visiting Manchunha Skywalk, the writer bought two assorted sets of plain, cream cheese, black garlic cream cheese and sweet potato custard garlic bread, gave one box as a gift and shared the other in the car right away. The cream looks generous, but the garlic bread is less sweet than expected, so anyone who prefers less sweet bread should pick up Danppang Bakery's plain and cream cheese garlic bread.

Written Oct 16, 2026Sponsored
PlaceDanyang, ChungbukRestaurants

Danyang market fried chicken to go after Mancheonha Skywalk

Danyang Heukmaneul Nurungji Dakgangjeong (단양흑마늘누룽지닭강정) is a nurungji dakgangjeong (crispy glazed fried chicken with scorched rice) shop in Gugyeong Market, Danyang. On the last day of a Danyang trip, after visiting Mancheonha Skywalk, the writer took away a 20,000 won box of Original nurungji dakgangjeong and a bottle of black garlic makgeolli. The crisp nurungji, pressed by the owner, and the slight spicy kick at the finish made this fried chicken memorable.

Written Oct 16, 2026Sponsored
ProductVerdanteKids & baby

Mild apple kids' toothpaste: Verdante Kids High Fluoride Toothpaste

Verdante Kids High Fluoride Toothpaste is a Korean apple-flavored children's toothpaste with 1450ppm fluoride and hydroxyapatite, rated A by Momguide. A 5-year-old who dislikes spicy or minty toothpaste used a pea-sized amount of Verdante Kids High Fluoride Toothpaste, said it smelled like apples and brushed without any fuss. Verdante Kids High Fluoride Toothpaste is worth considering for kids moving from toddler to junior toothpaste.

Written Jun 22, 2026Product provided
PlaceJung-gu, DaeguRestaurants

Kid-friendly kalguksu restaurant in Gyo-dong, Daegu: Donggok Jemyeon

Donggok Jemyeon Daegu Dongseong-ro Main Branch is a kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup) restaurant with handmade noodles in Gyo-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu, within walking distance of Dongseong-ro. On a weekend lunch with two 5-year-olds, the writer ordered Hanwoo bone broth kalguksu, seafood chive pancake and gabrisal suyuk (boiled pork), and enjoyed the chewy noodles, clean bone broth, seafood-packed pancake and tender pork. With toddler chairs and a broth that isn't spicy, Donggok Jemyeon is an easy recommendation for a family meal out with kids.

Written Jun 27, 2026Sponsored
PlaceDanyang, ChungbukRestaurants

Danyang ssambap restaurant, post-swim family dinner for 5: Heukmaneul

Danyang Heukmaneul Ssambap (단양흑마늘쌈밥) is a black garlic ssambap (rice with leafy wraps) restaurant near Gugyeong Market in Danyang, Chungbuk. On their first Danyang trip, three adults and two toddlers came for dinner after swimming and ordered 2 servings each of black garlic squid stir-fry ssambap (34,000 won) and black garlic boiled pork ssambap (38,000 won), and the crab doenjang stew and side dishes were all delicious too. Danyang Heukmaneul Ssambap serves a meal that is good across the board, from the mains to the stew and sides.

Written Oct 13, 2026Sponsored