# Daegu group-meal sotbap restaurant in Daebong-dong: Hyangtaek Daebong - By Harin (https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-seat-log/) - Written Sep 16, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jung-gu, Daegu - Sponsored: This review was written after receiving a complimentary meal from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-seat-log/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@weekday-seat-log/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal/index.md) ## In short Hyangtaek Daebong Branch is a sotbap (Korean cauldron rice) and Korean set-meal restaurant in Daebong-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu, just off the Kim Kwang-seok Memorial Street mural walk. The eggplant doenjang rice bowl is 13,000 won and the mackerel gondre rice is 14,000 won, both eaten here with a hanpan mushroom side in a calm wood-toned dining room that works for a group or for treating someone to lunch. For a tidy Korean meal after a stroll down Kim Kwang-seok Street, Hyangtaek Daebong Branch is an easy pick. ## Good to know - **Address**: 17 Dalgubeol-daero 440-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu (1st floor) - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–20:00 - **Break time**: 15:30–17:00 - **Parking**: Parking in front of the restaurant; parking support at the Kim Kwang-seok Street public lot - **Eggplant doenjang rice bowl**: 13,000 won - **Mackerel gondre rice**: 14,000 won - **Price reference**: ₩13,000 ≈ $9.6 · ₩14,000 ≈ $10.5 (2026-09-16) *as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026* Hi everyone ✨ The weather's been getting cooler lately and I've been craving tidy Korean food more and more. Today I'm bringing you an honest review of Hyangtaek Daebong Branch, a neat and atmospheric Daegu-style sotbap (cauldron rice) restaurant in Daebong-dong, Daegu. - 17 Dalgubeol-daero 440-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea - Daily 11:00–20:00 - Break time 15:30–17:00 - Parking available in front of the restaurant - Supported parking at Kim Kwang-seok Street public lot ## Where is Hyangtaek Daebong Branch, and what is the dining room like? ![Interior view of Hyangtaek Daebong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal-01-1agr5-900.webp) Hyangtaek Daebong Branch carries the quiet, old-fashioned charm typical of the back alleys of Daebong-dong. It's close to the subway and right near the Kim Kwang-seok Street mural walk, which made it a perfect stop for a meal after a stroll. ![The alley in Daebong-dong where Hyangtaek Daebong Branch is located](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal-02-6rn0c-900.webp) ![The wood-toned entrance of Hyangtaek Daebong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal-03-1355d-900.webp) The clean, warm wood-toned interior caught my eye from the outside. Even before stepping in, I was already excited to see what kind of food would come out. ![Dining seats with warm lighting at Hyangtaek Daebong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal-04-1fsha-900.webp) The inside was just as tidy, with a calm atmosphere that's great for conversation. The space was neatly arranged and the lighting was warm, so my first thought was that it'd be perfect for a Daegu wedding invitation gathering or a meal to treat someone properly. There were plenty of people there for gatherings and dates too. ## What we ordered at Hyangtaek: eggplant doenjang rice bowl and mackerel gondre rice ![The menu board at Hyangtaek Daebong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal-05-11kkk-900.webp) ![Menu board listing signature dishes at Hyangtaek Daebong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal-06-1q7h4-900.webp) Looking at the menu, the signature dishes stood out, so after some thought we ordered the eggplant doenjang bowl (₩13,000) and mackerel gondre rice (₩14,000). As we waited at our table, neat, well-made side dishes were set down one by one. ### The side dishes that come with every meal ![Basic side dish spread at Hyangtaek Daebong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal-07-10l78-900.webp) ![A neatly plated side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal-08-5ficc-900.webp) ![Close-up of side dishes at Hyangtaek Daebong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal-09-vqt7n-900.webp) ![Side dishes served in tableware](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal-10-p2hg6-900.webp) You could tell a lot of care went into every piece of tableware, and the side dishes weren't over-seasoned, so they went really well with the main dishes. It was a clean, thoughtful flavor befitting a proper rice house, and I loved it. ## How does the hanpan mushroom taste? ![Hanpan mushroom at Hyangtaek Daebong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal-11-1efps-900.webp) *Hanpan mushroom* ![Eggplant doenjang bowl at Hyangtaek Daebong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal-12-1nh3i-900.webp) *Eggplant doenjang bowl* ![Full table setting with mackerel gondre rice at Hyangtaek Daebong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal-13-5btue-1200.webp) *Mackerel gondre rice* ![Grilled mackerel on top of gondre rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal-14-1xuwv-900.webp) ![Table setting with two rice bowls side by side](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal-15-lvimf-900.webp) The hanpan mushroom is crisp like a chip on the outside, but the moment you bite in, the deep aroma and chewy texture of shiitake mushroom fills your mouth. Pan-fried until golden, it's incredibly savory, and thanks to the mushroom's own subtle umami, it's never greasy. ![Golden-fried hanpan mushroom cross section](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal-16-6cpqw-900.webp) ![Grilled shiitake mushroom picked up with chopsticks](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal-17-1l68v-900.webp) ## Eggplant doenjang rice bowl, 13,000 won First up, one of the signature dishes: the eggplant doenjang bowl (된장 = fermented soybean paste). Golden pan-fried eggplant piled generously on rice, paired with a savory doenjang sauce — the combination was amazing. ![Rice bowl topped with doenjang-seasoned eggplant](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal-18-57r2o-900.webp) The eggplant's naturally soft texture blended perfectly with the savory sauce for top-tier umami. ![Mixing the eggplant doenjang bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal-19-1xlbh-900.webp) ![A spoonful of grilled eggplant with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal-20-15nxw-900.webp) There was a generous amount of eggplant, so it was great to eat together with the rice all the way through. ![Close-up of the bowl piled generously with eggplant](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal-21-1xp6b-900.webp) ## Mackerel gondre rice, 14,000 won The other signature dish, mackerel gondre rice, comes with a thick, hearty grilled mackerel fillet on top of gondre (thistle greens) rice. The mackerel had zero fishy taste, just clean and savory, and paired beautifully with the fragrant gondre — I ate it feeling completely at ease. Among Daegu's sotbap restaurants these days, it's rare to find a place that brings out the natural flavor of ingredients this well. ![Flaking apart the thick grilled mackerel](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal-22-q0gur-900.webp) ![A spoonful of gondre rice with mackerel together](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal-23-1h5kg-900.webp) They didn't skimp on ingredients, so the portion was generous, and I felt healthier with every bite. Thanks to this warm, thoughtful meal, I finished eating feeling comfortable and satisfied. ## Who is Hyangtaek Daebong Branch best for? It's perfect if you're looking for a clean, can't-go-wrong spot for a Daegu wedding invitation gathering, or if you want to enjoy a proper meal with someone special. ![The table at Hyangtaek Daebong Branch after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal-24-z5fad-900.webp) If you're looking for a hearty, well-made Korean meal around Daebong-dong or Kim Kwang-seok Street, be sure to visit Hyangtaek Daebong Branch 😊 ## Where it is - Hyangtaek Daebong Branch (향택 대봉점) - 17 Dalgubeol-daero 440-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea - 대구광역시 중구 달구벌대로440길 17 지상1층 - 35.8620621, 128.6040243 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%96%A5%ED%83%9D%20%EB%8C%80%EB%B4%89%EC%A0%90/@35.8620621,128.6040243,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-seat-log/hyangtaek-daebong-solbap-walk-meal/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt