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Cafés, restaurants and places in Daegu, written by bloggers who went there.
Uldong Bossam is a Korean restaurant in Gyodong, Jung-gu, Daegu, serving individual bossam sets and boiled pork jowl. We ordered the basic bossam set, the meat-heavy set for 10,900 and 12,900 won, plus potato pancake. Verdict: the tender pork jowl made the meat-heavy set the standout.
Geumdeungeo Deulanguil Main Branch is a Korean restaurant in Suseong, Daegu, serving nuruk-salt-aged wood-fired mackerel. My friend and I reserved for 2 p.m. and shared two portions of grilled mackerel, cockle salad, and self-bar side dishes. Verdict: a filling, home-style lunch with gentle flavors.
Shabu20 Daegu Bokhyeon branch is an all-you-can-eat shabu-shabu buffet in Buk-gu, Daegu. On an 80-minute weekday lunch course, I tried soybean and katsuobushi broths with unlimited beef and pork, vegetables, Vietnamese rolls, fried chicken, and dessert. Verdict: a generous, well-managed spot for a group meal or family outing.
Suyeong Naengsam Daegu Direct Store is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Jung-gu, Daegu, serving quick-frozen sliced pork. On a weekday evening, I had five portions of pork plus fried rice, soybean paste stew, and bibim noodles; even the thin pork was more filling than expected. Verdict: come hungry for the tasty sides, too.
Imga-ne Ureong Ssambap is a Korean restaurant near Palgongsan in Dong-gu, Daegu, serving organic wrap vegetables and freshwater-snail ssamjang. My mom and I shared three set meals of grilled mackerel and charcoal-grilled bulgogi, with three refills of vegetables, pot rice, and dessert. A satisfying meal for a drive with parents.
Banwoldang Bujasikdang is a Korean restaurant on Gwandeokjeong-gil in Jung-gu, Daegu. On a weekend evening, I enjoyed its flame-grilled squid and pork stir-fry for two with black rice, fresh side dishes, and wrap vegetables. Verdict: a warm, smoky hot-plate meal worth seeking out near Banwoldang.
Hanwoojang is a 24-hour Korean soup restaurant in Jung-gu, Daegu. I shared ttaro-gukbap, yangtang, and dogani-tang with my parents over warm broth and an unhurried conversation. Verdict: a comforting choice for a family meal, early breakfast, or late-night meal.
Daraewon Makchang Daegu Main Branch is a longtime makchang restaurant in Seo-gu, Daegu. I mixed an order of Korean beef makchang and boneless chicken feet, enjoying the outdoor-stall atmosphere after a short wait. Verdict: a place I already want to revisit on a breezy evening.
Uldong Bossam is a Korean restaurant in Jung-gu, Daegu, serving bossam set meals and pancakes. I added a minari pancake to the bossam set and loved the grind-your-own sesame sauce, chewy pork jowl, and beef brisket doenjang jjigae. A clean, filling meal worth a visit.
Yukbanjang Gwangjanggakoa Gwangko Branch is a yukgaejang restaurant near Gwangjanggakoa in Dalseo, Daegu. We had red yukgaejang, yukgaejang kalguksu, and grilled bulgogi for 11,000, 11,000, and 9,000 won, with unlimited rice and side dishes. Verdict: Yukbanjang is a hearty, spicy meal worth returning for.
26do Hair Suseong Branch is a hair salon in Suseong, Daegu, on the second floor of the Suseong Lotte Castle shopping complex. I received a ₩59,000 three-step neutral clinic treatment and a cut for tangled, split ends, and loved the softer, bouncier result and refreshed layers. A satisfying visit with clear pricing and helpful care advice.
Room Pojangmacha is a spacious pocha-style bar in Dongseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu. After work on a Friday, we had draft beer, fried chicken gizzards, and Nagasaki jjamppong soup; the generous food and great atmosphere had my coworker absolutely loving it, hahaha. Verdict: a strong pick for anything from team dinners to dates with pocha vibes.
