Top 7 Best Restaurants in Uiseong
Uiseong in North Gyeongsang Province is famous for its premium garlic, but it is also a culinary travel destination brimming with delicious food. We have compiled a list of 7 of Uiseong's representative restaurants that have been highly praised on TV programs such as 'Gourmet Traveler Heo Young-man's Baekban Journey,' 'Jeon Hyun-moo's Plan,' and 'The Delicious Guys.' Check everything at a glance, from addresses and business hours to menus and vivid reviews!
1. Uiseong Garlic Beef Deokhyang
Category: Meat, Meat Dishes
Uiseong Hanwoo specialty restaurant recognized by Gourmet Heo Young-man's Baekban Journey and Delicious Guys
Address: 41, Doriwon 3-gil, Bongyang-myeon, Uiseong-gun, Gyeongbuk
Phone: 054-834-6800
Hours: 11:00 ~ 21:00 (Last order 20:30)
TV Broadcast:
- Gourmet Traveler Heo Young-man's Baekban Journey Episode 273 (December 8, 2024) - Grilled Beef with Garlic Seasoning / Wongitang
- Delicious Guys Episode 331 (June 25, 2021) - Garlic Beef
Menu and Prices:
- Table setting fee (per person): 5,000 won
- Garlic Beef Vitality Soup (Lunch Special): 14,000 won
- Garlic Beef with Garlic Seasoning (Lunch Special): 20,000 won
- Garlic-marinated grilled meat (250g): 25,000 won
Review: True to its reputation as a premium Hanwoo restaurant representing the Uiseong region, the spacious and pleasant interior stood out as soon as I entered. With ample parking space, it is the perfect venue for family gatherings or company dinners. The 'Garlic Beef Vitality Soup' and 'Garlic Marinated Grilled Beef' ordered from the lunch specials were so delicious that it is immediately clear why the restaurant has been frequently featured on television. The special garlic sauce perfectly eliminates any gamey odor while adding a subtle, rich flavor. The meat was surprisingly tender and fresh, and the accompanying side dishes were neat and clean, making it the perfect place to bring your parents.
2. Yongju Bapsang
Category: Set meal, home-style
The renowned restaurant for garlic chicken and braised pork ribs, highly praised by Saengsaengjeongbo and Jeon Hyun-moo's Plan
Address: 20 Dongseo 2-gil, Uiseong-eup, Uiseong-gun, Gyeongbuk
Phone: 0507-1399-1881
Hours: 11:00 ~ 20:00 (Break time 15:00~17:00, open until 15:00 on Sundays, closed every Wednesday)
TV Broadcast:
- 2TV Saengsaengjeongbo Episode 2504 (March 25, 2026) - Braised Pork Backbone
- Jeon Hyun-moo's Plan Episode 6 (25.11.21) - Garlic Chicken / Garlic Boneless Chicken / Garlic Chicken Gizzards
- 2TV Live Info Episode 1770 (March 28, 2023) - Garlic Chicken
Menu and Prices:
- Today's Yongju Table: 15,000 won
- Uiseong Garlic Chicken Gizzard: 15,000 won
- Uiseong Garlic Chicken: 24,000 won
Review: This is a hearty local restaurant where you can enjoy special delicacies that are as warm as home-cooked meals. The place has become even busier after their braised pork backbones were featured on the TV show "Saengsaengjeongbo." The signature dish, "Uiseong Garlic Chicken," features a spicy, sweet, and savory garlic marinade that permeates both the batter and the meat, leaving you in awe the moment you take a bite. The garlic gizzards, which are a fantastic beer snack, also boast an excellent texture—crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. They are currently running an event where you can get a coupon for a half-portion of garlic gizzards if you leave a review on Naver, so be sure to take advantage of it! Thanks to the side dishes and main courses prepared with such care, you can experience the magic of a bowl of rice disappearing in an instant.
3. Halmae Dakbal
Category: Chicken Feet
Boneless chicken feet full of the aroma of briquette fire and the atmosphere of a traditional market
Address: No. 11 Halmae Dakbal, 7-6, Traditional Market 3-gil, Uiseong-eup, Uiseong-gun, Gyeongbuk
Hours: 09:30 ~ 20:00 (Last order 19:30; sometimes closed the day after the 5-day market, so please check by phone)
TV Broadcast:
- Live Tonight Episode 1914 (December 5, 2022) - Charcoal-Grilled Garlic Chicken Feet
- Delicious Guys Episode 331 (June 25, 2021) - Grilled Chicken Feet
- Aired on numerous programs including Live Today and 6 O'clock My Hometown
Menu and Prices:
- Charcoal-grilled boneless chicken feet (Representative): 12,000 won
- Chicken neck meat / Chicken gizzards: 10,000 won each
- Barley rice: 7,000 won
Review: As you enter the food alley of Uiseong Traditional Market, the savory aroma of charcoal fire hits your nose, and Halmae Dakbal is the culprit. With numerous TV stations having visited, the taste is absolutely guaranteed. Grilled directly over charcoal on a grill, the boneless chicken feet offer a smoky flavor that fills your mouth the moment you take a bite—it is truly a work of art. It is moderately spicy, yet the savory juices burst forth with every chew, making it irresistibly addictive. Pairing it with soft buckwheat jelly or fragrant barley rice makes for an excellent meal or the perfect accompaniment to drinks. Maintaining a hygienic and well-organized kitchen amidst the cozy atmosphere characteristic of a market, you can enjoy the meal with peace of mind.
4. Seoul Kkakdugi
Category: Gomtang, Seolleongtang
Rich broth simmered slowly in a cauldron, the best place for breakfast
Address: 4362-5, Gyeongbuk-daero, Bongyang-myeon, Uiseong-gun, Gyeongbuk
Phone: 054-833-7720
Hours: 07:10 ~ 20:10 (Closed every Monday)
Directions: After exiting at Uiseong IC, turn right at the first crosswalk. Dedicated parking available inside the alley.
Menu and Prices:
- Cast Iron Pot Beef Soup / Korean Beef Soup: 10,000 won each
- Uiseong Garlic Pork Stew: 10,000 won
- Galbitang: 12,000 won
Review: This is a restaurant specializing in soups and rice dishes, perfectly located near the Uiseong Interchange to stop by at the beginning or end of your trip. Since they open as early as 7:10 AM, it is a great place to enjoy a hearty breakfast. The signature dish, 'Gamasot Gomtang,' is simmered for a long time in a large cauldron using traditional methods, resulting in a broth that is milky white like cream and so rich it makes your lips stick together. It has absolutely no gamey odor and boasts an exquisite savory flavor, with tender meat inside. If you enjoy spicy flavors, the 'Uiseong Garlic Pork Stew' or 'Hanwoo Gukbap' are excellent choices, featuring a refreshing and spicy broth packed with Uiseong garlic. The combination with the perfectly fermented, crunchy radish kimchi, which really stands out from the restaurant, is superb.
5. Dallas Hamburger
Category: Hamburger
Recommended by Pinggyego! A retro handmade burger that evokes memories of the 1980s
Address: 14-1 Guncheong-gil, Uiseong-eup, Uiseong-gun, Gyeongbuk
Phone: 054-833-8079
Hours: Weekdays 10:00 ~ 18:30 / Saturdays 10:00 ~ 16:00 (Closed every Sunday)
Special Note: Located on the roadside near Uiseong Elementary School (Parking is recommended elsewhere nearby)
Menu and Prices:
- Bulgogi Burger (Recommended): 6,000 won
- Double hamburger: 5,500 won
- Egg burger / Cheese burger: 5,000 won each
Review: This is a hidden gem of a retro burger joint in Uiseong that is garnering even more attention after being featured on the YouTube variety show "Pinggyego Chonkangse." It is one of the few precious establishments that has perfectly preserved the signage and taste of "Dallas Burger," a homegrown Korean burger chain that was popular in the 1980s and 90s. Between soft buns carefully grilled on a griddle brushed with margarine, a savory meat patty, cabbage salad tossed with ketchup and mayonnaise, a fried egg, and cheese are harmoniously arranged. It boasts a very clean, savory, and heartwarming taste of nostalgia that is distinct from the overly stimulating franchise burgers trending these days. Since it is a one-person operation run solely by the owner, preparation may take a little time, so we recommend visiting with plenty of time to spare.
6. Chudaegam Namwon Chueotang Uiseong Branch
Category: Chueotang
The appeal of the set menu featuring rich and thick loach soup and crispy fried food
Address: 5750 Gyeongbuk-daero, Uiseong-eup, Uiseong-gun, Gyeongbuk
Phone: 054-833-9939
Hours: 10:30 ~ 20:30 (Break time 15:00~17:00 / Last order: Lunch 14:30, Dinner 20:00 / Open year-round except holidays)
Directions: Located on National Route 5 near Uiseong Police Station, between Haean 1 Hospital and Cheolpasa Temple.
Menu and Prices:
- 2-Person Half-and-Half Set / 2-Person Loach Set (Representative): 30,000 won each
- 3-Person Half-and-Half Set (Representative): 45,000 won
- Abalone loach soup: 15,000 won
Review: Located on a main road near the Uiseong Police Station, this place offers excellent accessibility and is very convenient to visit thanks to its spacious parking lot. The loach soup here is made by finely grinding the loach and simmering it thoroughly with dried radish greens, resulting in a broth that is clean yet deep and rich in flavor. In addition to the standard loach soup, there is a wide variety of other nourishing options available, such as Neungi Loach Soup and Abalone Loach Soup. The 'Half-and-Half Set,' which is ideal for groups of two or three, offers high satisfaction as it allows you to enjoy a hearty bowl of loach soup along with crispy on the outside and savory on the inside fried loach and fried shrimp all at once. With group seating and high chairs for children readily available, it is highly recommended as a place for a family meal to nourish their bodies.
7. Baengnokdam Pork Soup
Category: Soup
The clean, hearty Uiseong garlic pork soup with no unpleasant odors, highly praised by Jeon Hyun-moo's Plan
Address: 1782, Seobu-ro, Angye-myeon, Uiseong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Phone: 054-862-5585
TV Broadcast:
- Jeon Hyun-moo Plan Episode 6 (25.11.21) - Beef Brisket / Pork Soup / Offal Soup
Menu and Prices:
- Pork soup with rice: 6,000 won
- Sundaegukbap: 6,000 won
- Offal soup: 6,000 won
- Pork bone hangover soup: 6,000 won
Review: Located in Angye-myeon, Uiseong, this gukbap restaurant has seen a significant increase in customers traveling from afar after being featured on the popular TV show "Jeon Hyun-moo Plan." Considering today's prices, the fact that a bowl of pork gukbap costs only 6,000 won is truly surprising, boasting an incredibly good value for money. The signature dish, pork gukbap, features a very light and clean broth, allowing even first-time gukbap eaters to enjoy it without worrying about any unpleasant odors. Notably, the broth is flavored using garlic, a local specialty of Uiseong, leaving a deep and subtle aroma that fills the mouth. The meat inside is tender and generously portioned, so mixing a bowl of rice into the soup and enjoying it with kimchi provides a warm and hearty meal. In addition to sundae gukbap and offal gukbap, this is a true local gem perfect for enjoying the specialties featured on the show, such as the beef shank boiled in broth.
