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Cafés, restaurants and places in Daegu, written by bloggers who went there.
Suyeong Naengsam is a frozen pork barbecue restaurant in Dongseong-ro, Daegu. We ordered three servings each of quick-frozen thin-sliced pork and pork belly, plus meat doenjang stew and bibim noodles. A great pick for a filling gathering meal that cooks fast!
Donggok Jemyeon is a Korean noodle restaurant in Dongseong-ro, Daegu, serving kalguksu made with freshly prepared noodles. I tried the ultra-concentrated chicken kalguksu, Korean beef bone broth kalguksu, and seafood chive pancake; the thick, chewy standard noodles were the standout. Verdict: a great stop for a clean, comforting bowl of hot noodles.
Gyeryonggak is a Chinese restaurant near Dongdaegu Station in Dong-gu, Daegu, serving traditional ganjajang stir-fried in lard. No. 1 and I shared an extra-large lard ganjajang and 10 fried dumplings, and especially loved the rich, nutty black bean paste and sweet-crisp onions. Verdict: A lovely pick for a child-friendly jjajangmyeon date or a craving for deeply savory ganjajang.
Daraewon Makchang is a grill restaurant in Seo-gu, Daegu, serving makchang and fresh pork belly. My daughter and I arrived at opening time for two portions of makchang, pork belly, soybean paste stew, and rice. A satisfying choice for an early, meat-filled dinner.
Taegyeongok is a Korean restaurant in Jung-gu, Daegu, serving Seoul-style bulgogi and Hamheung naengmyeon. I had the small Seoul-style bulgogi, level 3 spicy naengmyeon, and three meat dumplings for a seriously filling meal. Verdict: the spicy naengmyeon and bulgogi pairing was especially satisfying.
Raichen Chilgok Branch is a Vietnamese restaurant in Buk-gu, Daegu. I tried the ₩37,500 Set A for two with Hanoi-style pho, bun cha, and banh xeo; the broth was rich and the charcoal-grilled aroma was lovely. Raichen is where I want to return when I’m craving bun cha and pho.
Hyangtaek Seongseo Keimyung University Branch is a Korean restaurant near Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital in Dalseo, Daegu. Even at opening time, the restaurant was full, and I enjoyed Spanish mackerel gondre rice, yukhoe bibimbap, and grilled galbi in a neatly set meal. Verdict: A lovely choice for a Korean set meal that is not overly seasoned.
Daesin Peanut Bread is a market snack shop in Jung-gu, Daegu, selling peanut bread and egg bread. I tried its sweet, nutty peanut latte smoothie and packed up 45 peanut breads and egg bread. Verdict: a great stop for a Seomun Market snack or a generous Daegu souvenir.
Hanjan Meokgo Gajami is a flatfish sashimi restaurant in Pyeongni-dong, Seo-gu, Daegu. My wife and I ordered the medium chamgajami sashimi and were very full; the vegetable mix with chojang and soybean powder was especially good. The complimentary mulhoe and the spicy fish stew we ordered at the end also stood out.
Jeju Seobine Haejangguk is a Korean restaurant in Manchon-dong, Suseong, Daegu. I visited with my husband and enjoyed the spicy beef-and-blood soup and the noodle soup with rice; despite visiting through a review program, I would return for the broths.
Gogi 9dan is a charcoal-grilled meat restaurant in Buk-gu, Daegu. I had a family meal there with my mother and child, ordering a plate of hanger steak and the 9dan set; the tender meat, partitioned seating, parking, and playroom made the meal comfortable.
With Me Hair is a hair salon on the third floor of a building near 2·28 Memorial Park in Dongseong-ro, Daegu. I booked a weekday daytime visit to cover my brown hair with dark brown dye, and found my hair softer than after my usual color treatments.
