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Cafés, restaurants and places in Daegu, written by bloggers who went there.
Hyangtaek Seongseo Keimyung University Branch is a Korean restaurant near Keimyung University’s main gate in Dalseo, Daegu. Its yukhoe bibimbap came with generous domestic beef round, crisp vegetables, egg yolk, and sauce served separately, plus roasted seaweed and soup. Verdict: a clean, satisfying Korean meal when you want something easy on the stomach.
26do Hair Suseong Branch is a hair salon in Suseong, Daegu. I toned my bright, uneven brown hair down to chocolate brown and had my messy layers cut, with color fading considered during the consultation. Verdict: I loved the polished, autumn-ready result.
Mirim Yangjang Daegu is a Chinese-style bar in Jung-gu, Daegu, serving Peking duck. After dinner elsewhere, the writer ordered half a Peking duck and especially loved the crisp skin wrapped in pancakes. Verdict: a great choice for Peking duck and drinks after dinner.
Baut is a brunch café in Dong-gu, Daegu, near Dongdaegu Station. After Saturday morning work, I visited with my husband for veggie hummus, a green onion jambon sandwich, Baut Coffee, and apple & peach tea; the mild hummus was the standout. Verdict: Baut is a lovely choice for a date or gathering, especially with its own parking.
Suyeong Naengsam Daegu Direct Store is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Jung-gu, Daegu, serving quick-frozen sliced pork and pork belly. My husband and I had three portions of sliced pork, two portions of pork belly, and bibim guksu for 45,000 won. Verdict: the thin, tender sliced pork makes this a satisfying value meal.
With Gopchang & Makchang Dongseong-ro Branch is a gopchang restaurant in Jung-gu, Daegu, with second-floor terrace seating. We shared two portions of cheesy vegetable gopchang, beer, and fried rice. Verdict: a lovely breezy stop for gopchang and a beer.
Imga-ne Ureong Ssambap is a Korean restaurant in Dong-gu, Daegu, near Palgongsan. I visited with my parents and ordered one serving of boiled pork and two servings of grilled mackerel with ureong ssamjang and stone-pot rice. A satisfying ssambap lunch after a Palgongsan drive.
Banwoldang Bujasikdang is a Korean restaurant near Banwoldang Station in Jung-gu, Daegu. A friend and I shared two portions of fire-grilled squid and pork with doenjang-jjigae and self-serve wrap vegetables. Verdict: a hearty Korean meal near Banwoldang.
Uldong Bossam is a bossam restaurant in Dongin-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu. We ordered the medium Uldong Bossam and enjoyed moist pork with a generous spread of home-style side dishes. Verdict: a great pick for a hearty, carefully prepared Korean meal.
Yukbanjang Gwangjanggakoa Gwangko Branch is a Korean restaurant near Gamsam Station in Dalseo, Daegu. I ordered white yukgaejang and charcoal-grilled bulgogi for a satisfying solo meal, while the spacious dining room and high chairs also looked great for families. The rich broth and smoky-sweet bulgogi were the standouts.
Shabu20 Daegu Bokhyeon branch is an all-you-can-eat shabu-shabu buffet in Buk-gu, Daegu. At weekday lunch, I enjoyed half bonito and spicy broth, quality meat, and refilled the pad thai and whelk-minari salad two or three times. A great pick when you want everything from meat to dessert.
Raichen Chilgok Branch is a Vietnamese restaurant in Buk-gu, Daegu. Two people ordered Hanoi-style pho, bánh xèo, and charcoal-grilled bún chả for 10,000 won, 15,500 won, and 13,500 won. Verdict: a lovely choice for approachable Vietnamese flavors.
