In this article, we’ll tell you about some of the best restaurants in Daegu.
1. Samsong Bakery
This is a legendary bakery with over 60 years of history and tradition in Daegu. It sells old-style bread with a rustic feel and is a must-visit place for people who come to Dongseong-ro. There are not many types of bread, but the baked croquettes and whole corn bread are the most popular menu items. The baked croquettes are baked instead of fried in oil, so the flavor is light and not overpowering.
Address: 397, Jungang-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu, Korea
‣ Menu: Corn bread (1,800 won), Soboro red bean bread (1,800 won), and cream cheese sticky bun (2,800 won)
‣ Operating hours: 08:00 ~ 22:00
2. Jungang Tteokbokki
This 30-year-old bun restaurant is so popular that you have to get a number and wait in line.
However, once you taste the food, it’s not worth the wait. It is famous for its flat dumplings and spicy garaetteok tteokbokki.
Address: 81, Dongseong-ro 2-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu, Korea
Menu: Rice Tteokbokki (4,000 won), Dumplings (4,000 won), Kimbap (2,000 won)
‣ Business hours: 11:20 ~ 20:00
3. Minidang Flat Dumpling Main Branch
This is a restaurant specializing in dumplings that everyone knows in Daegu.
You can enjoy flat dumplings, which are leeks, vermicelli, and green onions inside the dumpling skin, baked flat, and topped with sliced green onions. Customers come from all over the country to enjoy this flavorful dish.
Address: 93 Myeongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, Korea
Menu: Flat dumplings (3,500 won), jjolmyeon (4,500 won), garak noodles (4,000 won), and ramen (3,500 won)
‣ Business hours: 10:30 ~ 21:00
4. Original Bukseong-ro Garakguksu Bulgogi
This restaurant specializes in briquette grilled pork bulgogi. It is loved for its cheap and unchanged flavor. The main menu is bulgogi with flavorful fire. The restaurant seats more than 40 tables, making it a great place for group gatherings.
Address: 21-11, Seoseong-ro 14-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu, Korea
‣ Menu: Bulgogi (10,000 won), Pork Bulbaek (5,000 won), Garak Noodles (3,500 won)
‣ Business hours: 17:00 ~ 05:00
5. Palgong Makchang
This restaurant specializes in 100% traditional flavors and craftsmanship that has been passed down through two generations.
The restaurant’s secret recipe perfectly removes the odor of the pancake, making it easy for anyone to enjoy. Only groups are accepted by reservation.
Address: 42-5, Dongseong-ro 6-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu, Korea
‣ Menu: Palgong Makchang (7,000 won), Buldakbal (7,500 won), Raw Makchang (7,000 won)
Business hours: 11:00 ~ 03:00
6. Geumgok Samgyetang
This is a samgyetang restaurant that moved from Dongseong-ro to near Sinmae Station.
There are only two dishes on the menu, yonggye samgyetang and electric grilled whole chicken, both of which are perfect for a hearty meal.
The light broth goes well with the spicy garlic pickles that come with it.
Address: 96, Gosan-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu, Korea
Menu: Younggye Samgyetang (14,000 won), Perilla Samgyetang (16,000 won), Matsutake Samgyetang (20,000 won)
‣ Operating hours: 11:00 ~ 21:30
7. Sinsin Spot
This Chinese restaurant specializes in jjamppong, which is especially popular for its generous portions. It is a neat restaurant next to Hyundai Marine at Duryu Station.
Their signature dishes are cold jjamppong with various seafood and spicy chili jjamppong.
Address: 1786, Dalgubal-daero, Dalseo-gu, Daegu, Korea
Menu: Regular seafood jjamppong (7,000 won), octopus jjamppong (10,000 won), octopus jjamppong (15,000 won)
‣ Business hours: 00:00 ~ 00:00
8. Old House Restaurant
Located in a narrow alleyway between Seomun Market and Dalseong Park, Old House Restaurant has been in business for three generations since 1948. The silver mother-of-pearl nong, red floorboards, and dining tables create a nostalgic atmosphere that makes you feel like you’re at your grandmother’s house. The signature Yukgaejang, made with Korean beef, is served with tofu, kakdugi, chives, and pickled red peppers.
Address: 48-5, Dalseong Park-ro 6-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu, Korea
‣ Menu: Yukgaejang (9,000 won)
Hours of operation: 11:00 ~ 18:00
9. Taeasan Mandu
Well-known on Dongseong-ro, Taesan Dumplings is an old Chinese dumpling shop run by overseas Chinese merchants and is most famous for its paozi style meat king dumplings with thick dumpling skin. The crispy, golden brown dumplings are delicious when served with soy sauce, a mixture of soy sauce, vinegar, and chili powder. In addition to dumplings, you can also enjoy a variety of other snacks, from ramen to garak noodles, jjolmyeon, and kimbap.
Address: 2109-32, Dalgubal-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu, Korea
Menu: Meat Wangmandu (5,000 won), Seafood Ramen (4,000 won), Garakguksu (3,500 won), Kimbap (3,500 won)
‣ Business hours: 11:00 ~ 21:00
10. Sinsongja Shinmasan Restaurant
This restaurant is bustling with people looking for pork soup that is affordable, generous portions, and clean without any odor.
It is said that the soup seasoned with shrimp seasoning is excellent. The shrimp soup is also popular for its glossy texture. There is a long line of customers during meal times.
Address: 214 Hyeonchung-ro, Nam-gu, Daegu, Korea
‣ Menu: Meat rice (10,000 won), separate soup (7,000 won), pork soup (7,000 won), steamed sundae (7,000 won)
‣ Opening hours: 09:30 ~ 21:30Recommended restaurants in Jongno
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