Bongsan Jjimgalbi
봉산찜갈비
A representative historic restaurant in Dongindong Jjimgalbi Alley, serving spicy, garlicky beef ribs in dented aluminum pots, with customizable spice levels.
Located in Dongindong Jjimgalbi Alley, this restaurant dates back to the early 1970s and was formerly known as 'Silbi Sikdang'. Fodor's describes it as a standout in the alley. The signature jjimgalbi (braised ribs) is seasoned with red pepper powder and plenty of minced garlic, served in iconic dented aluminum pots. It is available with Hanwoo (Korean beef) or imported beef, and the spice level can be adjusted. Mixing rice with the remaining sauce after eating the ribs is a popular local custom. Online reviews are mixed. Hanwoo costs just over 30,000 KRW per portion, while imported beef is about 22,000 to 24,000 KRW. It is about an 11-minute walk from Chilsung Market Subway Station.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–21:10 (last order 20:40), with slight variations across sources
Nearby sights
- Gukchae-bosang Movement Memorial Park
- Kim Gwang-seok Street
- Dongseong-ro
- Gyeongsang Gamyeong Park
- Daegu Yangnyeongsi Herbal Medicine Market
- Modern History Street (Cheongna Hill)
- Seomun Market Night Market
- Dalseong Park