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Cafés, restaurants and places in Daegu, written by bloggers who went there.
Modak Texas Barbecue Palgongsan Branch is a Texas barbecue restaurant in Dong-gu, Daegu. We tried the two-person Texas platter set and rosé ravioli pasta, with tender smoked meat and a refillable self-service bar standing out. Verdict: a fun choice for a family meal or a Palgongsan date.
Rama & Babana Dongseong-ro Main Branch is an Indian fusion curry restaurant in Jung-gu, Daegu. My daughter and I ordered chicken curry, butter garlic naan, plain naan, and tandoori cream chicken while looking out over Dongseong-ro at night. A satisfying, cozy choice for a mother-daughter date.
Banwoldang Buja Sikdang Suseong Branch is a Korean restaurant in Suseong, Daegu, known for wok-fired spicy pork. After a walk around Suseong Lake, we had clean-tasting banchan, doenjang-guk, and pork that kept sizzling on the hot plate; the rosé pork was sold out. Verdict: a satisfying fire-grilled pork meal worth returning for.
Bongja Makchang Daegu Jongno Branch is a grilled intestines restaurant in Jung-gu, Daegu. On my last makchang outing before giving birth, I had chewy fresh makchang, ₩2,000 soybean paste stew, fried rice, and free ramen and patbingsu. Verdict: a generous, friendly spot for a Daegu makchang feast, haha.
Dento is a brunch café in Bongsan-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu. I walked from Banwoldang Station and ate five bite-sized open sandwiches in the suggested order, with flavors building toward the truffle ricotta. Verdict: a neat, adorable little brunch course worth trying.
Donggok Jemyeon Daegu Dongseong-ro Main Branch is a handmade-noodle Korean restaurant in Jung-gu, Daegu. I tried the seafood chive pancake set, Hanwoo beef-bone kalguksu, yukgaejang kalguksu, and extra-concentrated chicken kalguksu. Verdict: a filling pick when you want kalguksu topped with half a chicken.
Matdongsam Beomeo Main Branch is a pork barbecue restaurant in Suseong, Daegu. I had five-layer pork belly and pork jowl with stir-fried kimchi and barley doenjang, plus a generous complimentary doenjang jjigae. Verdict: fresh pork and excellent accompaniments made this a very satisfying meal.
Hubaldae Daegu Jongno Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Jung-gu, Daegu, serving fresh pork belly with potato wraps. I reserved for a late weekday dinner and enjoyed staff-grilled pork belly and special fried rice without waiting. Verdict: a delicious pick for pork and basil potato wraps in Jongno.
Galbijeong is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Dalseong, Daegu, serving grilled pork ribs and a large doenjang-jjigae set for lunch. The ₩32,000 set for two includes staff-grilled pork ribs, rice, and a hearty soybean paste stew. Verdict: Galbijeong makes for a relaxed, filling lunch without the grilling work.
Palette Hannam is a pastel-toned Western restaurant in Dongseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu. I tried its signature Palette Pasta, soft-cooked egg omurice, and cola. A lovely pick for a date or a get-together with friends.
Raichen Chilgok Branch is a Vietnamese restaurant in Buk-gu, Daegu. The ₩37,500 Two-Person Set A includes Hanoi-style pho, bún chả and bánh xèo, with the rich pho broth standing out. Verdict: Delicious food makes this a satisfying meal despite slightly disappointing service.
Mirim Yangjang Daegu is a Chinese-style bar in Gyodong, Jung-gu, Daegu. We ordered half a Peking duck, kkanpung shrimp, and Zero Cola, then wrapped the crisp duck skin and juicy meat in wheat pancakes. Verdict: a cozy spot for a seriously good Peking duck wrap.
