Daegu Makchang: 4 Must-Try Spots4
- Outdoor pojangmacha vibe you can enjoy in any weather: Daegu 'Kkangine Makchang'
- A local favorite makchang spot: Maru Makchang in Suseong-gu, Daegu
- One of Daegu's top three makchang destinations: 'Jeongmin Makchang'
- Clean, odor-free Daegu-style makchang: 'Gohyang Charcoal Makchang' in Daegu
When makchang browns on the grill and you lightly dip it in powdered soybeans, the nutty flavor deepens and a new layer of taste emerges. The crunchy exterior, chewy interior, and savory soybean powder combine to create deeply satisfying bites. Add a cold shot of soju and the meal naturally falls into a perfect rhythm. It’s a simple combination, but once you try it, you’ll be dreaming about it. Today we round up makchang spots where you can fully savor grilled pork intestine.
Outdoor pojangmacha vibe you can enjoy in any weather — Daegu 'Kkangine Makchang'
Kkangine Makchang sits facing a scenic hillside and serves makchang alongside samgyeopsal and gabrisal. This outdoor, pojangmacha-style spot has a canopy, so you still get that open-air street atmosphere even in rain or snow. The signature is the makchang: it arrives pre-seared and free of any off-putting odor, so you only need to finish it briefly on the tabletop grill. Dipping it in their peanut-forward makchang sauce brings out a richer, nuttier taste. Grilled kimchi and bean sprouts served as sides make each bite even more delicious.
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✔위치
1st Floor, 379 Apsan Sunhwan-ro, Nam-gu, Daegu
✔영업시간
Daily 5:00 PM–midnight (last order 11:00 PM)
✔가격
Makchang 12,000 KRW (9.00 USD) Samgyeopsal 13,000 KRW (9.75 USD)
A local favorite makchang spot — Maru Makchang in Suseong-gu, Daegu
Makchang is one of Daegu’s signature dishes, and Maru Makchang near Suseong Lake is a standout among locals. Their pork makchang has no off-odor, offers a rich, nutty flavor, and delivers a satisfyingly chewy texture that appeals to everyone.
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✔위치
5 Suseongmot 2-gil, Suseong-gu, Daegu
✔영업시간
Weekdays 5:00 PM–11:00 PM / Weekends 5:00 PM–midnight
✔메뉴
Small makchang 22,000 KRW (16.50 USD), Pork makchang 13,000 KRW (9.75 USD), Makbap 13,000 KRW (9.75 USD)
One of Daegu's top three makchang spots — 'Jeongmin Makchang'
When you think of makchang, Daegu often comes to mind — and Jeongmin Makchang is counted among the city's top three. The shop’s nostalgic, time-worn charm hits you as soon as you walk in. The makchang is pre-seared and finished over the brazier at your table; when cooked well, it’s odor-free and perfectly chewy. Side dishes include kimchi, pickled onions, makjang sauce, peppers, and scallions. Stir scallions and peppers into the makjang sauce and dip your makchang for a flavor boost.
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- ▲위치
1886 Dalgubeol-daero, Dalseo-gu, Daegu
- ▲영업시간
4:30 PM–midnight / Closed on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month
- ▲가격
Fresh samgyeopsal 11,000 KRW (8.25 USD) Fresh moksal 11,000 KRW (8.25 USD) Pork makchang 11,000 KRW (8.25 USD)
Clean, odor-free Daegu-style makchang — Daegu 'Gohyang Charcoal Makchang'
Gohyang Charcoal Makchang in Chilgok is known for grilling makchang over coal briquettes. The restaurant offers both a pojangmacha-style outdoor area and indoor seating, so you can dine comfortably year-round. Their usual way to eat is to grill samgyeopsal and makchang together so the pork’s rich fat elevates the intestine’s flavor. Dip it in their special makjang sauce for even more depth.
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✔위치
47 Palgeocheonseo-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu
- ✔영업시간
Daily 3:00 PM–midnight
- ✔메뉴
Pork makchang 10,000 KRW (7.50 USD), Fresh samgyeopsal 10,000 KRW (7.50 USD)
