Tasty alley
Anjirang Gopchang Alley
안지랑 곱창골목
Daegu's grilled-gopchang street
A 500m run of grilled and spicy-marinated gopchang joints in Daegu's Daemyeong-dong, this is the dish the city is known for. Over 50 restaurants line the stretch from Anjirang Negeori to Anjiranggol Valley, and it's been named one of Korea's top five food alleys. Pair it with coffee up at nearby Apsan Cafe Street.
What to see & do
Daegu-style yangnyeom gopchang Pork offal marinated in spicy chili-and-soybean paste, grilled uncut then cut into bite-size pieces.
50+ restaurants over 500m The specialty strip runs from Anjirang Negeori to Anjiranggol Valley.
Top-5 Korean food alley Officially picked as one of the country's best food streets.
Coffee at Apsan Cafe Street The classic follow-up is coffee and a view nearby after eating.
Eat & do here
- Chungbuk Restaurant충북식당 The spot credited with starting it all, introducing spicy yangnyeom gopchang around 1979.
- 121M Cafe일이일엠 카페 An old house turned cafe, with bamboo at the entrance, a garden of flowers and trees, and an inviting rooftop.
- Omamori Tea House오마모리 A Japanese-style tea house with tatami seating and a viewing-stone garden, strong on matcha lattes, matcha desserts, and black and Chinese teas.
- Dürk더크 A tucked-away coffee shop with fold-up wooden windows, known for its Signature Latte, chocolate cookies, and custard. Instagram
Source: Korea Tourism Organization, “Korean Streets & Alleys” (2024). Rewritten for DealSeoul; details may have changed since 2024, confirm hours and openings before you go.
