Daegu Restaurants

  1. Dijon

    Next door, Into's sister restaurant is surely the only place in Daegu with Riesling on the wine list. Come here for French and Mediterranean dishes (such as a great seared duck breast or roast pork with apple-cider sauce). Candlelight and wood smoke add a romantic ambience, the bread is served warm, and a real rose graces every white-clothed table.

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  2. Gangsan Myeonok

    One of Daegu's oldest establishments, this eatery is well regarded for naengmyeon, and galbi . Plastic food makes for user-friendly ordering.

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  3. Geumgok Samgyetang

    A famous favourite easy walking distance from the markets downtown. Order one of its menu's three items: ginseng-infused chicken, barbecue chicken, or a half order of the latter.

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  4. Gimbapjang

    Nearly across the street from Kaejung, with naengmyeon and mandu at rock-bottom prices. Folk music is incongruously festive in this well-lit greasy spoon.

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  5. Into

    A European café that serves fine pastas and salads. There are just four tables, but it has a nice variety of French and Italian items on the ever-changing menu.

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  6. Kaejung

    A popular and respected place specialising in chewy and very tasty naengmyeon (cold noodles), and soft tofu. An English menu is available. Jazz tunes croon, and a faux chia-pet hamster add flair.

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  7. Seokryujip

    For an only-in-Korea adventure, come here for dog and goat meat, both of which are fabled to have 'stamina-producing' powers in men. It's right behind the gas station.

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