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Cafés, restaurants and places in Daegu, written by bloggers who went there.
Chulgeungil Saenggogi Daegu Jongno Branch is a raw-beef restaurant in Jongno, Jung-gu, Daegu. I tried its 59,000 won half-and-half platter of Gyeongsang-style mungtigi and brisket sashimi, plus generous banchan. The chewy mungtigi was the clear winner.
Modak Texas Barbecue Dongdaegu Branch is a Texas-style barbecue restaurant in Dong-gu, Daegu. The ₩57,000 platter for two and ₩15,000 shrimp cream pasta were so generous that even three people could have struggled to finish them. Verdict: a great pick for a seriously meaty dinner.
Resting07 is an Italian restaurant in Dongseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu. My family ordered cube pork neck steak, gamberi pilaf, and aglio e olio for a filling meal, and we especially loved the seemingly endless shrimp and odor-free pork. Verdict: generous, affordable food that even my parents enjoyed.
Hyangtaek Daebong Branch is a Korean restaurant near Kim Kwang-seok Street in Jung-gu, Daegu. Dining alone, I had Spanish mackerel gondre rice and a platter of galbi, and loved the big piece of fish, generous gondre, and crunchy gungchae. Verdict: a seriously satisfying meal around Kim Kwang-seok Street.
26do Hair Suseong Branch is a hair salon in Suseong, Daegu, where my wife consulted on a cut for curly, thick hair. A layered cut reduced the weight without excessive thinning, leaving her hair lighter and naturally controlled. Verdict: a satisfying cut with advice tailored to easy everyday styling.
Gyodong Nakwon is a Japanese-style bar in Jung-gu, Daegu. On a return visit with a friend, I ordered crab tomalley pasta, motsunabe, beef brisket and mung bean sprouts, and Suntory highballs. Gyodong Nakwon is a satisfying pick for great bar food and a cheerful atmosphere.
Uldong Bossam is a Korean restaurant near Daegu City Hall’s Dongin Annex in Jung-gu, Daegu. We ordered a small bossam, potato pancake, two bowls of rice, and Kooksoondang makgeolli for dinner. Verdict: a relaxed, good-value choice for solo meals, dates, or get-togethers.
Siznique Shinsegae Department Store Daegu Branch is a fruit-cake dessert shop on B1 of Shinsegae Department Store in Dong-gu, Daegu. We shared its Floral Peach Cake as a family dessert, with fragrant peach and soft cream that never felt too rich. Siznique is a lovely choice for a sweet family dessert time.
Geumdeungeo Dalseo Branch is a Korean restaurant in Dalseo, Daegu, serving grilled fish and seafood set meals. We ordered the grilled mackerel set meal and gulbi (dried yellow corvina) set meal, enjoying moist fish and fresh side dishes with our child. Geumdeungeo Dalseo Branch was a satisfying choice for a family meal or dining out with parents.
Supbul Makchang is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Dalseo, Daegu, with a retro open-air pub atmosphere. I ordered a ₩51,000 set of makchang, spicy makchang, pork neck, and Cheongdo Hanjae minari, plus free beef radish soup and a spotless self-service bar. Verdict: A wonderfully committed retro spot for a varied grilled-meat meal.
Gankeun Galbi Seongseo is an unlimited pork rib restaurant in Dalseo, Daegu. Our family of three had pork ribs, self-bar dishes, ramen, and patbingsu, with easy parking, a playroom, and private rooms. Verdict: a great spot for a filling family meal, haha.
Gyodong Nakwon is an izakaya in Gyodong, Jung-gu, Daegu. We ordered motsunabe, stir-fried beef brisket and bean sprouts, and Cass beer; the brisket dish unexpectedly became our top pick. Verdict: an easygoing spot for a date or casual drinks.
