Shinsegae Mall, Daegu: A Foodie Paradise

Shinsegae Mall in Daegu is the ultimate paradise for foodies! There are more than 50 restaurants in the mall spread over the 1st, 8th, and 9th floors. There’s even a Food Market in the basement of the Shinsegae Mall where you can get some delicious and fresh produce.

Luang Street Food Court

There are food stalls throughout the mall but most of them are concentrated on the 8th Floor (Luang Street Food Court). In this food court, you can grab a high-quality scrumptious meal without breaking your wallet. Just as the name suggests, the whole floor gives a vibe of a dimly street of Hong Kong in the 1960s.

Check out Salvatore Cuomo, an Italian restaurant and Tokkijung, a Japanese fusion restaurant on this floor if you want to try something different.

As compared to other restaurants on 8th floor, the food court can be a bit pricey but the food is worth the money spent.

Shinsegae Mall 9th Floor – Zooraji Theme Park

You can take your kids to the outdoor Zooraji Theme Park where they can enjoy the facilities. As the name suggests, it’s a zoo-themed rooftop garden. The indoor facilities are also child-friendly. While the children are enjoying the theme park, you can get some fresh air and enjoy the city view from the top. It’s also a great photo spot.

It also offers food options but they are pricey as compared to other options in the mall.

Food Plaza

The Food Plaza in the basement of the Shinsegae Mall in Daegu offers wide variety of inexpensive foods. You can get foods like Amornio, Tartorte, and Avantgarde.

In the Food Plaza you can also buy local breads that come from Daegu.

Food in Shinsegae Mall

Here are three must-eats when you visit Shinsegae Mall in Daegu.

Tantan Noodles Kitchen

It is a small eatery where you can enjoy delicious Korean food. Sitting is in form of small stools and the chefs prepare dishes in a kitchen in the middle. This eatery is located on ground floor (B1). Their signature dish is Tantan noodles and dumplings. The noodles are served with rice, chopped garlic, and fried kimchi. Wither perfectly spiced seasoning, the dish is very delicious and spicy. If you aren’t a fan of spicy foods, opt for a mildly hot version.

Banwoldang Goroke

It is a croquette bun that’s deep fried. It contains a mix of chopped meat, seafood, vegetables, thin noodles, and mashed potato. This mixture is shaped flat and rolled in wheat flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs before deep frying.

Modern Alley Sweet Red-Bean Bun

It is a sweet red bean bread that’s filled with red bean paste. There are other variations of this bread where they are stuffed with white beans, green beans, sesame, and even chestnut.