Ttaro Gukbap & Beef Soup in Daegu
— about 7 minutes from Banwoldang Station
Looking for where to eat ttaro gukbap — Daegu's signature spicy beef soup and one of the city's official 10 delicacies — plus galbitang and oxtail, with an English menu? Cheongwoo Haejang is a beef-soup house inside the 360-year-old Yangnyeongsi herbal medicine alley, about a 7-minute walk from Banwoldang Station (Exit 15) and 6 minutes from The Hyundai Daegu.
What is ttaro gukbap, and why Daegu?
Ttaro gukbap (따로국밥) literally means "rice and soup, separately." Its lineage goes back to Daegu tangban: in 1929 the magazine Byeolgeongon ran a piece titled “Daegu’s pride, Daegu tangban” about this red beef soup — beef simmered for hours with heaps of green onion and chili oil — already famous enough that Seoul restaurants hung “Daegu-tang” signs. After 1945 the rice began to be served in its own bowl, and the dish took the name ttaro gukbap. Daegu's city government lists it among the Daegu 10-mi, the ten dishes that define the city's food — alongside jjim-galbi (braised ribs) and mungtigi (raw beef).
Our version is the Daegu spicy beef soup on the menu: beef and beef bones simmered from morning to evening, gently spicy rather than punishing, served with rice on the side the Daegu way. If you want to taste the one dish that is truly Daegu, this is it.
Not a fan of spice? The same broth, without chili
Everything here starts from one pot: beef and beef bones simmered all day into a clear, deep stock. That means the non-spicy dishes are just as good — and they are what most families and older guests order.
| Dish | Price | Spice | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galbitang — beef short rib soup | ₩16,000 | None | Our signature. Kids, elders, first-timers |
| Daegu spicy beef soup (ttaro gukbap) | ₩13,000 | Mild–medium | The Daegu classic |
| Clear beef soup (haejang-guk) | ₩12,000 | None | Light breakfast or hangover cure |
| Garlic-bomb braised short ribs (jjim-galbi) | ₩22,000 | Medium–hot | Sharing, Daegu-style |
| Braised oxtail | ₩49,000 | None | Groups, a table centrepiece |
Full menu with photos: see the English menu.
How to get here from Banwoldang, The Hyundai or Seomun Market
We are in Yangnyeongsi, the herbal medicine alley that has traded ginseng and medicinal roots since the 1600s, right in the middle of downtown Daegu (Jung-gu).
- From Banwoldang Station (Lines 1 & 2): about 7 minutes on foot from Exit 15 (about 500 m).
- From The Hyundai Daegu department store: walk north along the side of the store, pass the Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine, and turn left into the alley — about 6 minutes on foot (about 380 m).
- From Seomun Market: about 16 minutes on foot heading east (about 970 m).
- From the Modern Culture Alley: about 6 minutes on foot from Gyesan Cathedral, about 11 minutes from Cheongna Hill — we are a natural lunch stop on that walking route.
Planning a full day? See our half-day Daegu food & walking route from Banwoldang to Seomun Market.
Good to know
- Our English, Japanese and Chinese menus are on this website — show the menu page on your phone to order.
- Cards and mobile payment accepted. Corkage welcome (bring your own wine).
- High chairs available; group tables for up to 40 with advance booking.
- Rated 4.8 on Google — read reviews.
FAQ
- What is ttaro gukbap?
- Ttaro gukbap is Daegu's signature dish and one of the city's official 10 delicacies (Daegu 10-mi): a spicy beef soup served with the rice in a separate bowl (ttaro means separately). It is made from a broth of beef and beef bones simmered for hours with red pepper and garlic.
- Is there a non-spicy option for kids or elders?
- Yes. Galbitang (beef short rib soup, ₩16,000) and the clear beef soup (₩12,000) use the same all-day beef broth with no chili, and suit children and older guests.
- Do you have an English menu and how do I get there from Banwoldang Station?
- Yes. Our English, Japanese and Chinese menus are on this website — show the menu page on your phone to order. We are about a 7-minute walk from Banwoldang Station (Lines 1 and 2, Exit 15) and about 6 minutes from The Hyundai Daegu department store: from the store, walk north past the Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine and turn left into the herbal alley. Address: 11 Namseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu.
- What are the opening hours and can I book?
- Open daily 11:00–22:00 with a break 15:00–17:00, last order 21:00. Bookings by phone: +82-53-255-7052 (groups up to 40).
A bowl of Daegu, in the herbal alley
Cheongwoo Haejang — ttaro gukbap · galbitang · oxtail · jjim-galbi
Daily 11:00–22:00 (break 15:00–17:00) · about 7 min on foot from Banwoldang Station