Boneless dakdoritang and rice combo at Sugisogeum, Daegu bar

It's always a bit of a dilemma figuring out where to go for a group dinner near Keimyung University in Seongseo. When you're going with several people, location matters, the menu needs to be shareable, and honestly, most of us prefer somewhere with a bit of energy rather than a super quiet spot.

This time I went to Sugisogeum's Keimyung University branch, near the school's east gate. I visited on a weekday evening, and... the place was packed. It was so busy I genuinely wondered if it really was a weekday — I was surprised the moment I walked in.

It seemed like a lot of people around Keimyung University's east gate come here for dinner plans or get-togethers, and while I was eating, I kept seeing more people walk in at nearby tables. So personally, I think this is a place worth recommending to anyone looking for a group dinner spot in Seongseo near Keimyung University.

Location and parking at Sugisogeum Keimyung University branch

📍 Easy to find near Keimyung University's east gate

Sugisogeum Keimyung University branch sits near the school's east gate. The area around Keimyung University draws a lot of students, but in the evenings, plenty of people come for dinners with friends, office gatherings, and get-togethers with larger groups.

So if you're looking for a place to eat dinner as a group near the east gate, this spot has a location advantage. Seeing how busy it was even on a weekday evening like this, I got the sense it's genuinely a popular dinner spot around Keimyung University.

Parking is available at the street parking lot across from Keimyung University's east gate. No parking in front of the restaurant itself ❗️

What's the vibe inside?

Photos of the interior of Sugisogeum

Warm wood-toned interior ✨

There's even a 'Sugisogeum embarrassing photo booth' machine haha, so I got to take some pictures 🤭

Sugisogeum menu and what we ordered

The Sugisogeum menu

There were so many menu items — dakdori (spicy braised chicken), donkatsu (pork cutlet), cold shabu, salt pizza — and a lot of dishes I was curious to try. What we ordered that day was the domestic boneless dakdoritang and sugi-bap!

I love how neat and tidy the table setting looked.. 🩷

The starter was tofu with stir-fried kimchi — the tofu was soft and fluffy and the kimchi was nice and salty, and the combination of the two was amazing 🫨🫨

Sugi-bap: braised tofu + perilla leaf gimbap

We also ordered the sugi-bap, which I'd been curious about since I first saw the name. It's made up of braised tofu and perilla leaf gimbap (seaweed rice roll). Pairing it with the dakdoritang made the meal so much more filling. Highly recommend this combo ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The perilla leaf gimbap in particular was much better eaten alongside the dakdoritang than plain rice on its own, and with the braised tofu too, we got to enjoy a much wider range of flavors than if we'd only ordered one dish!

If you're visiting with a group, adding the sugi-bap alongside a main dish to share seems like a great idea. Personally, I really recommend the sugi gimbap ❗️ The nutty perilla leaf gimbap is so good.. 🤭 I was worried it might be sold out since it apparently runs out often, but luckily it was still available when I visited ❗️

The braised tofu looks like it might have strong seasoning, but once you actually taste it, the seasoning is perfectly balanced.

Seriously the ultimate rice thief... 🩷🩷🫨

Domestic boneless dakdoritang and fried bunmoja

As the name suggests, the dakdoritang uses domestic boneless chicken, so I liked being able to eat it comfortably without having to pick out bones! And the broth was so good I ate it without even noticing my tongue was burning .....🫠🫠 hahahahaha

Since it's a single pot of dakdoritang to share among several people, I thought it would work well not just for meals with friends but also as a group dinner menu. If you're in Seongseo looking for dakdoritang or a dinner dish for several people to share, I recommend this one ❗️

It was my first time trying fried bunmoja (glass noodle fritters), and they were so chewy... They're already tasty on their own, but somehow fried they were even better...?🩷

Homemade cream cheese crackers from the review event

I also took part in the review event! The item I received was the homemade cream cheese crackers! They were simple to enjoy and made a nice dessert-style finish to the meal.

Is this really just a review event portion?

Homemade cream cheese, spread and spread

I was so full that I left a few pieces of the crackers behind, and I keep thinking about them 🫨 It really is fun to look forward to these kinds of review events when you visit. :)

How is Sugisogeum Keimyung University branch as a group dinner spot in Seongseo?

Personally, I felt this was a solid option if you're looking for somewhere near Keimyung University's east gate where several people can eat dinner together. There are dishes made for sharing, like the domestic boneless dakdoritang, and adding the sugi-bap made the meal even more filling. Above all, even though I visited on a weekday evening, the place was so full of people that the atmosphere was really lively.

This place seems better suited to chatting with friends over a meal or gathering as a group for dinners and get-togethers, rather than a quiet dining experience.

💡 If you're looking for a group dinner spot near Keimyung University in Seongseo

When looking for a place for a group dinner or gathering near Keimyung University's east gate in Seongseo, you end up considering not just the food but also location, menu variety, how easy it is to share dishes, and the overall atmosphere. Judging by those standards, Sugisogeum Keimyung University branch was a good fit for a group visit. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

What stood out most about this visit was how many customers were there even on a weekday evening ❗️ If you have a dinner plan near Keimyung University's east gate, or you're planning a get-together with friends in Seongseo, keep this place in mind. I went with the combo of domestic boneless dakdoritang plus sugi-bap this time, but next time I'd like to try some other menu items too. :) 🩷🩷🩷🩷🫠

✔️ At a glance

• 📍 Location: Near Keimyung University's east gate in Seongseo
• 🍗 Ordered: Domestic boneless dakdoritang
• 🍚 Side: Sugi-bap (braised tofu + perilla leaf gimbap)
• 🧀 Review event item: Homemade cream cheese crackers
• 👥 Visit time: Weekday evening
• ✨ Atmosphere at the time: Very busy and lively with lots of customers

If you're looking for a group dinner spot in Seongseo near Keimyung University, add Sugisogeum Keimyung University branch to your list of candidates!