Thin Ladle, Busan/Gyeongnam and Daegu/Gyeongbuk Restaurants

Makchang grill in Jongno, Daegu with a curry powder dip: Bongja

Bongja Makchang Daegu Jongno Branch is a makchang (grilled beef tripe) restaurant in Jongno, Jung-gu, Daegu. The writer and their boyfriend ordered the two-plate makchang set with special seasoned bracken, steamed egg and ramyeon, drank ₩2,900 draft beer, then added one more serving of makchang and finished with doenjang (soybean paste) stew and rice. Makchang dipped in curry powder was the most memorable part, and the writer is 100% planning to return to Bongja Makchang.

Written Jun 21, 2026Sponsored

PlaceJung-gu, DaeguRestaurants

Clam grill revisit in Gyodong, Daegu: cream sauce dip, Nampo

Nampo is a clam grill and seafood pub on the main Gyodong street in Jung-gu, Daegu. Returning after a few years on the strength of a good memory, the writer ordered the clam grill for two (59,000 won for 2–3 people) and got cheese-topped scallops, pen shell and abalone, plus the included shabu-shabu and dessert ice cream. Nampo was just as satisfying on the revisit as it was years ago.

Written Jul 4, 2026Sponsored

PlaceJung-gu, DaeguRestaurants

Daegu Western restaurant near Sparkland for aglio olio: Resting07

Resting07 is a Western restaurant on the 2nd floor of a building near Sparkland in Dongseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu. On a repeat visit to the white, wood-toned dining room, which has 9 tables across window seats, private rooms and the main hall, the writer shared an aglio olio and a steak cream pasta, pairing the light oil pasta with the rich cream one. With distinctive noodle texture and a nutty cream sauce, Resting07 is worth revisiting for good-value Western food in Dongseong-ro.

Written Aug 9, 2026Sponsored