# Checking mackerel bones at a Daegu Korean restaurant: Hyangtaek - By Haru (https://superchart.com/en/@while-coffee-cools-a369/) - Written Sep 13, 2026 - Updated Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jung-gu, Daegu - Sponsored: This post was written with support for a restaurant visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@while-coffee-cools-a369/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@while-coffee-cools-a369/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@while-coffee-cools-a369/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@while-coffee-cools-a369/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@while-coffee-cools-a369/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@while-coffee-cools-a369/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@while-coffee-cools-a369/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@while-coffee-cools-a369/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@while-coffee-cools-a369/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@while-coffee-cools-a369/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/index.md) ## In short Hyangtaek Daebong Branch is a Korean restaurant near Kim Kwang-seok Street (김광석길) in Jung-gu, Daegu. The meal was mackerel gondre rice (14,000 won) and an eggplant doenjang rice bowl (13,000 won), each eaten with soy sauce, gopchang gim (crinkled seaweed) and bibim jeotgal (seasoned salted seafood) for a different taste every bite. Hyangtaek Daebong Branch made a filling, tidy meal after a walk down Kim Kwang-seok Street, though the domestic mackerel can still have bones to check for. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1st floor, 17 Dalgubeol-daero 440-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu - **Hours**: 11:00–20:00 - **Break time**: 15:30–17:00 - **Last order**: 15:00 and 19:30 - **Parking**: 2 cars in front of the restaurant - **Facilities**: Groups welcome, high chairs, takeout, reservations, waiting area - **Mackerel gondre rice**: 14,000 won - **Eggplant doenjang rice bowl**: 13,000 won - **Weekday receipt review event**: Free mushroom pancake *as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026* If you're visiting Kim Kwang-seok Street (김광석길) in Daegu for a trip or a weekend date, you'll probably wonder where to eat after the walk. This time I wanted something clean and neat near the street, so I visited Hyangtaek Daebong Branch. ![Exterior of Hyangtaek Daebong Branch marking the visit](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice-01-15jo4-1200.webp) ## What the dining room at Hyangtaek Daebong Branch looks like The exterior had a modern, tidy look, and there was a waiting table system out front — I could tell right away how popular this place is, haha. ![Exterior of Hyangtaek Daebong Branch with waiting table system](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice-02-1eslv-966.webp) ![View of the entrance to Hyangtaek Daebong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice-03-1maf8-966.webp) By the entrance stood a signboard showing the signature menu. ![Entrance signboard showing signature menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice-04-1wnkw-966.webp) ![Entrance of Hyangtaek with signature menu information](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice-05-1tlur-966.webp) From outside, every table looked full, so I thought I'd have to wait, but luckily there was an open seat when I went in, haha. The warm wood interior caught my eye, and the space felt clean and calm overall — comfortable for a meal. ![Interior of Hyangtaek Daebong Branch with wood decor](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice-06-bkt5r-m-966.webp) ![Calm dining space at Hyangtaek Daebong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice-07-18bho-966.webp) The owner and staff were so kind, which put me in a good mood. ![Table seating inside Hyangtaek Daebong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice-08-gg3or-966.webp) ![Clean dining space at Hyangtaek Daebong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice-09-1bo3s-966.webp) ## How to eat the rice for the best flavor On the table sat a guide card for eating Hyangtaek's dishes the tasty way. ![Guide card on how to eat Hyangtaek's dishes deliciously](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice-10-al68p-966.webp) It said to first mix the toppings evenly with the rice to taste the dish as it is, then add gim (seasoned seaweed) and seasoned fish roe, or a little of the special sauce, to enjoy it a different way. Useful tips for getting the most out of the menu. - Hours 11:00–20:00 - Break time 15:30–17:00 - Last order 15:00, 19:30 - Parking for 2 cars in front of the restaurant - Group seating, high chair, takeout, reservations, waiting area available ![Usage information for Hyangtaek Daebong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice-11-15qj5-966.webp) ![Business hours information for Hyangtaek Daebong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice-12-1dxup-m-966.webp) ![Parking and amenities information for Hyangtaek Daebong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice-13-1upsm-966.webp) If you take part in the receipt review event, you get a free mushroom pancake — worth trying, though it's weekdays only. ![Weekday receipt review event information](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice-14-5n9d9-966.webp) There's a big cauldron in front of the kitchen — somehow it makes the food taste even more trustworthy, haha. - Mackerel gondre rice: ₩14,000 - Eggplant doenjang rice bowl: ₩13,000 ![Large cauldron in front of the kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice-15-1offt-966.webp) ## The side dishes and soup that come with the meal The food arrived with individual side dishes plated neatly, ![Table set with individually plated basic side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice-16-160td-966.webp) ![Neatly plated Korean side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice-17-2gbye-966.webp) and a warm soup rounded out a clean, tidy table setting. ![Table set with soup and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice-18-1p8er-966.webp) ## Mackerel gondre rice: taste and bones to watch for I started with the mackerel gondre rice. Over rice mixed with gondre greens (dried thistle greens), shiitake mushrooms, scallions, and sesame seeds sat a large, golden-grilled piece of mackerel — it looked delicious just to see. The mackerel meat was thick and clean-tasting, pairing well with the fragrant gondre. I tried it first without any sauce, then mixed in a bit of the special soy sauce — the soy flavor added made everything richer. ![Mackerel gondre rice with added soy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice-19-yf0ca-966.webp) Eating it with gim (seaweed) topped with rice and seasoned fish roe was also a great combination. ![Rice with gim and seasoned fish roe](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice-20-1mhc8-966.webp) The signboard notes that the mackerel is domestic and hand-trimmed, so bones may remain — worth checking as you eat. ![Menu note about domestic mackerel bones](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice-21-1z0u6-966.webp) ## Is the eggplant doenjang rice bowl worth ordering? The eggplant doenjang rice bowl would catch the eye of anyone who likes eggplant. The eggplant had a tight crosshatch of scoring and was grilled golden, yet soft enough to cut easily with chopsticks. The savory doenjang (soybean paste) sauce with ground meat, chives, and a crispy topping went well with the rice, ![Eggplant rice bowl with doenjang sauce and toppings](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice-22-zsbs6-966.webp) and the doenjang flavor was strong but not too sharp, making it easy to eat comfortably. ![A bowl of soft eggplant doenjang rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice-23-1w2a2-966.webp) ![Mackerel gondre rice and eggplant doenjang rice bowl served together](https://img.superchart.com/images/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice-24-ygfac-966.webp) The two dishes had different charms, so it was easy to pick based on preference. The mackerel gondre rice stood out for its clean, fragrant flavor, while the eggplant doenjang bowl impressed with the combination of savory doenjang and soft eggplant. If you want to finish off a stroll along Kim Kwang-seok Street with a clean Korean meal, Hyangtaek is worth a stop. With its neat menu and comfortable atmosphere, it's a filling meal that fits well into a Daebong-dong outing. It was my first time trying this kind of rice bowl, but I finished it all very happily. ## 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/@while-coffee-cools-a369/daegu-hyangtaek-grilled-mackerel-rice/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt