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Cafés, restaurants and places in Daegu, written by bloggers who went there.
Hyangtaek Daegu Jongno Branch is a Korean restaurant in Jung-gu, Daegu, serving carefully prepared rice bowls. We shared Spanish mackerel gondre rice and eggplant doenjang rice for 14,000 and 13,000 won in its serene hanok-inspired setting. Verdict: a satisfying, thoughtfully prepared meal in Daegu Jongno.
Daesin Peanut Bread is a snack shop near Seomun Market Zone 2 in Jung-gu, Daegu. I took home 45 peanut breads and 2 egg breads, and loved the nutty whole peanuts and crisp-outside, soft-inside texture even after they cooled. Verdict: a great market snack for anyone who does not want something overly sweet, haha.
Yakryeongsi Seomun Public Parking Lot is a dog-friendly café in Jung-gu, Daegu, with a mat playground, pool, and dog spa across its floors. I enjoyed injeolmi patbingsu for ₩15,000 while watching the dogs play, even without bringing a pet. Verdict: a relaxing and unusual date-stop café.
Cafe Dongi Daemyeong Station Branch is a Korean restaurant in Nam-gu, Daegu, that makes family meals with children easy. Six of us, including three children and my mother, shared kids’ meals, grilled pork, pork bulgogi, and soybean paste stew, with the self-service bar and quick staff response standing out. Verdict: a worthwhile pick for a family meal with children.
Cafe Dongyi Chimsan Branch is a Korean restaurant in Buk-gu, Daegu. We visited with our child on a weekend evening for yeolmu bibimbap, fire-grilled pork bulgogi, and tangsuyuk, plus the self-service bar. Verdict: a filling family meal with plenty of child-friendly options.
Gogi 9dan Chimsan Direct Branch is a beef barbecue restaurant in Buk-gu, Daegu. My family had a 500g flower-cut rib platter, the 18,000 won 9dan Set, and extra yukhoe, then finished with patbingsu and coffee. Verdict: a satisfyingly full family meal from barbecue through dessert.
Yeojin Hair Atelier Daegu Suseong is a hair salon on Cheongsu-ro in Suseong, Daegu. Before a trip, I had a sleek perm and cut, with individual shampoo rooms and thoughtful protective-film service; my chest-length hair cost 80,000 won plus 20,000 won for extra volume. Verdict: I was completely satisfied with the calm, silky result.
Sin Yeongung Cheonggukjang Haemulttukbaegi Seongseo Moda Outlet branch is a Korean restaurant in Dalseo, Daegu. I visited with my parents for live abalone cheonggukjang seafood stew and seafood stew, both generously filled with seafood and warming broth. A satisfying stop after outlet shopping.
Mijin Chuksan Chilgok Branch is an aged-meat Korean BBQ restaurant in Dongcheon-dong, Buk-gu, Daegu. My friend and I shared the ₩35,000 couple set with pork neck, pork belly, sausage, and bibim jjolmyeon, with spacious seating and table ventilation making the meal comfortable. Verdict: a great spot for mixing and matching meat with sauces and sides.
Jongno Darang is a bluefin tuna restaurant in Jung-gu, Daegu. I tried the small bluefin platter with explanations of each cut, a complimentary steamed abalone dish, and spicy seafood ramen; the rich tuna had no fishy taste. Verdict: a satisfying place for a relaxed tuna-and-drinks dinner.
Rama & Bavana Suseong Lake Branch is an Indian and Western restaurant in Suseong, Daegu, directly across from Suseong Lake. We visited with a child for chicken curry, plain naan, shrimp bacon fried rice, and Oriental pasta, with lovely lake views and a warm atmosphere. Verdict: a great pick for a special meal after a Suseong Lake walk.
Yukyeonjeong Gyodong Branch is a bar in Gyodong, Jung-gu, Daegu, serving yuk sashimi and mungtigi together. I ordered the half-and-half platter with my younger sibling and enjoyed the tender yuk sashimi and chewy mungtigi with drinks in its calm wood-toned setting. Verdict: the half-and-half platter is a satisfying pick if you like both.
