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Cafés, restaurants and places in Daegu, written by bloggers who went there.
Hyangtaek Daebong Branch is a Korean restaurant near Kyungpook National University Hospital Station in Jung-gu, Daegu. I tried its mackerel gondre rice and eggplant doenjang rice bowls for 14,000 and 13,000 won. Verdict: a filling yet gentle Korean meal that left me feeling light.
Matdongsam Beomeo Main Branch is a pork BBQ restaurant in Suseong, Daegu, set in a retrofitted retro-style house. I had special five-layer pork and chewy pork with kimchi, jaeraegi, and garlic sauce, plus Grandma’s doenjang jjigae and steamed egg. Verdict: the unusual chewy texture is the part I keep thinking about.
Fiora Beauty Shop is a reservation-only skin clinic in Dalseo, Daegu, a 5-minute walk from Jukjeon Station. The 90-minute session moved through HIFU, water-drop hydration care, ThermaJet, RF, and a galvanic contour massage, with the director adjusting extra time on the left side to correct visible asymmetry. Redness and marks were minimal right after, so daily life resumed immediately, and the jawline looked visibly sharper.
Suyeong Naengsam Daegu Direct Store is a naengsam (chilled thin-sliced pork) restaurant in Gyodong near Dongseongno, Jung-gu, Daegu. A group of friends ordered 4 servings plus 3 servings of 1mm quick-frozen sliced pork belly, hot jachi guksu (feast noodles), and soju late at night in the round-table hall, and the homemade green onion kimchi paired perfectly. With a big TV and a self-serve bar, it's built for group gatherings and drinking sessions.
Cafe Dongi Dongseong-ro Main Branch is a Korean restaurant on the 2nd floor of the main Dongseong-ro shopping street in Jung-gu, Daegu, near Exit 10 of Banwoldang Station. Eating solo, the writer ordered the individual grilled jeyuk (spicy stir-fried pork) set plus a tasting portion of sweet and sour pork and meatballs, and loaded up at the free self-bar of fried eggs, five-grain rice, barley candy, hutgae tea and dolgim. Tablet ordering and generous table spacing made solo dining completely comfortable here.
Matdongsam Beomeo Main Branch (맛동삼 범어본점) is a pork belly restaurant in a renovated house in Beomeo-dong, Suseong, Daegu. The writer ordered three servings of special ogyeopsal (skin-on pork belly), doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) and rice, grilling the meat with roasted salt, herring roe and fermented anchovy, plus potatoes, mushrooms and grilled kimchi in the rendered fat. With its retro atmosphere and an annex room, it's a solid pick for a family meal or a work dinner.
Ryusenso Beomeo Branch is a ramen restaurant in Suseong, Daegu, serving Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen and spicy Kara ramen. We tried the original Ryusenso, level 2 Ryusenso Kara, and tori karaage; parking was difficult, but the no-break-time service was convenient. Verdict: a filling lunch stop for rich or spicy ramen.
Banwoldang Bujasikdang is a Korean restaurant in Jung-gu, Daegu, serving squid stir-fry with cheongguk doenjang soup. After joining the waitlist at 12:30, we sat down at 1:00 for two portions of regular-spice squid stir-fry, bibimbap, and fried rice. Verdict: a deeply satisfying, clean-your-plate meal.
Dana Dongseong-ro Main Branch is an Italian restaurant in Jung-gu, Daegu, five minutes on foot from Banwoldang Station. I have visited with my own money since 2023, and the 35,000 won signature pizza set with baked risotto still lived up to my good memories. Verdict: a lovely pick for dates, birthdays, and group meals.
Mirim Yangjang Daegu is a Chinese-style bar in Jung-gu, Daegu, serving Peking duck and Chinese dishes. Two adults and one elementary-school child shared half a Peking duck and chili shrimp for lunch, enjoying crisp rich skin, tender meat, and large springy shrimp. Mirim Yangjang Daegu is a lovely choice for a lunch beyond the usual Chinese fare.
Banwoldang Buja Sikdang Suseong Branch is a Korean restaurant in Suseong, Daegu. My sister and I tried the branch-only fire-grilled spicy creamy pork, served on a hot stone plate with melting cheese and cheongguk doenjang-jjigae. A great comforting meal for cream and cheese lovers.
Dento is a brunch café in Bongsan-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu, serving five bite-size open sandwiches and drip coffee. From pan con tomate to truffle ricotta, the varied flavors and polished plating made the meal especially fun. Verdict: Dento is a lovely pick for an unusual brunch.
