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Cafés, restaurants and places in Daegu, written by bloggers who went there.
Galbijeong is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Dalseong, Daegu. Five diners, including a five-year-old and grandparents, enjoyed marinated pork ribs, naengmyeon, and stew; the gentle marinade and kid-friendly touches stood out. Galbijeong is a worthwhile pick for family meals or team dinners.
Banwoldang Buja Sikdang Suseong Branch is a Korean restaurant in Suseong, Daegu, specializing in fire-grilled pork and squid stir-fry. I ordered two portions of fire-grilled pork-and-squid stir-fry with two bowls of rice, plus the included doenjang-jjigae. Verdict: a hearty choice whenever you crave a spicy, smoky meal.
Hands Coffee Dongchon Resort Branch is a large café in Dong-gu, Daegu, with forest views across floors 2 to 4. My child read a book while our family explored the different spaces and shared roll cake and baked treats. Verdict: a lovely stop to linger with children near Dongchon Resort.
Otter Rabbit House is a brunch and bakery café in Dalseo, Daegu. My friend and I had Bulgogi Shrimp Salad Pasta and mild Ragu Tteokbokki for 16,000 won and 13,000 won, alternating fresh and savory bites in its warm wood-toned space. Verdict: a lovely pick for brunch with atmosphere.
Hyangtaek Daebong Branch is a Korean restaurant in Daebong-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu. We ordered eggplant doenjang rice and chamnamul squid rice together, alternating between mild and spicy-sour flavors; even a child who does not usually like eggplant enjoyed it wrapped in gim. Verdict: a lovely choice for neat, gently seasoned Korean food.
Bongja Makchang Daegu Jongno Branch is a pork BBQ restaurant in Jung-gu, Daegu, serving makchang and pork belly together on one platter. My friend and I paired the ₩43,000 mixed platter with unlimited ramen, steamed egg, and patbingsu. Verdict: a generous, great-value dinner spot.
Donggok Jemyeon Daegu Dongseong-ro Main Branch is a Korean restaurant in Jung-gu, Daegu, serving house-made kalguksu and savory pancakes. We shared a seafood chive pancake set with spicy yukgaejang kalguksu and rich chicken kalguksu, plus free rice and a yogurt to finish. Verdict: a satisfying choice for a warm, hearty meal.
Gankeun Galbi Seongseo Branch is an all-you-can-eat pork rib restaurant in Dalseo, Daegu. The spacious restaurant has a self-service bar, basement parking, and a kids' zone for children through elementary school. Verdict: a satisfying family meal spot where the ribs alone felt worthwhile.
Hyangtaek Seongseo Keimyung University Branch is a Korean restaurant in Dalseo, Daegu, serving neatly prepared Korean meals. There was a weekday lunch queue, but tables turned over quickly, and I tried yukhoe bibimbap, Spanish mackerel gondre rice, and hanpan galbi. Verdict: the fresh yukhoe, boneless fish, and gently sweet galbi made a satisfying combination.
Rama & Babana Dongseong-ro Main Branch is an Indian fusion restaurant in Jung-gu, Daegu. For a first Indian meal, I tried beef curry with naan, mozzarella chapati, tandoori cream chicken, and blueberry lassi, all with familiar flavors and generous portions. Verdict: an easy, filling introduction to Indian food.
Banwoldang Bujasikdang is a Korean restaurant in Namsan-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu. Its standard-spice fire-grilled stir-fried squid was moist and tender with a gentle smoky flavor, alongside fried burdock and cheonggukjang soybean-paste stew. A satisfying spot for finishing a bowl of rice when Korean food is calling.
Haenyeo Sotbap (해녀솥밥) Suseong Direct Store is a Korean restaurant in Suseong, Daegu, serving abalone and eel sotbap. I enjoyed its generous side dishes, pot rice, and pomegranate slush with my mom in a spacious room. Verdict: a wonderfully neat, satisfying meal for parents.
