How to Finish a Plate of Duck Bulgogi at the Foot of Apsan: Cheonyeonae

How a 1999-licensed establishment remains at 289 Apsansunhwan-ro

Cheonyeonae is a meat restaurant (charcoal-grilled dishes) registered on the first floor at 289 Apsansunhwan-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu, in Songhyeon-dong. Its licensing number is 19990181773, and local administrative licensing data continues to list it as an establishment licensed in 1999. It is also included in the current Dalseo-gu-operated “Dalseo Matna” list as a restaurant serving duck bulgogi and boiled chicken dishes.

Songhyeon-dong, where the restaurant is located, meets the western foothills of Apsan and is a neighborhood that is easy to reach from Namdaegu IC. Therefore, rather than stopping by by car for a meal before walking around Apsan or visiting the observatory, it is less rushed to head toward Apsan after eating. However, Cheonyeonae itself is a restaurant, not a tourist attraction, so it is not suitable for visitors expecting historic buildings or exhibition spaces.

Ordering starts with Healing Bulgogi A at 59,000 won and B at 45,000 won

The signature menu is Healing Bulgogi, prepared with fresh duck and chives. According to Tabling, Healing Bulgogi A costs 59,000 won for 3–4 people, while B costs 45,000 won for 2 people; an additional order costs 29,000 won. For two people, starting with B is practical, while groups of three or more can consider A first, making the menu selection simpler.

Side dishes include perilla-seed sujebi for 8,000 won, buckwheat makguksu, and fried rice. Neungi mushroom boiled chicken costs 85,000 won, including porridge, and is marked as a reservation menu, so ordering it after arriving on the same day may mean that it is unavailable. If the boiled chicken is your main purpose, reconfirm by phone before visiting whether reservations are possible and how much preparation time is needed.

• Healing Bulgogi B (2 people): 45,000 won
• Healing Bulgogi A (3–4 people): 59,000 won
• Additional Healing Bulgogi: 29,000 won
• Reserved neungi mushroom boiled chicken (including porridge): 85,000 won
• Perilla-seed sujebi: 8,000 won

Open from 11:30 to 21:30, and closed on Mondays

Cheonyeonae’s listed business hours are 11:30–21:30, while Tabling and tourism information pages mark it as closed every Monday. Although some older tourism data recorded it as open year-round, recent reservation and restaurant information repeatedly states that it is closed on Mondays, so it is better to avoid visiting on that day.

The main telephone number is 053-638-9908. The Dalseo-gu Matna list also includes 053-622-3310, but the number repeatedly shown on recent reservation platforms and tourism information is 053-638-9908. During busy periods such as weekend lunch or dinner, the most reliable approach is to call this number before setting out and ask about closures, waiting times, and reservations for neungi mushroom boiled chicken.

18 minutes from Exit 3 of Songhyeon Station; taxis are better with luggage

By public transportation, Cheonyeonae is listed as approximately an 18-minute walk from Exit 3 of Songhyeon Station on Daegu Metro Line 1. Since the route is not a short restaurant walk on level ground but requires heading toward Apsansunhwan-ro, taking a taxi from the station is more practical when traveling with young children, in rainy or very hot weather, or when you have plans at Apsan after the meal.

Drivers can use the restaurant’s parking lot, and tourism information describes parking as free. Siksin’s restaurant information introduces the lot as having space for about 30 cars, but this figure does not guarantee real-time availability. Especially during weekend mealtimes, it is more convenient to drop off your party first and then park the vehicle rather than trying to handle parking and entry all at once.

• Nearest metro station: Songhyeon Station, Line 1
• Recommended exit: Exit 3
• Walking time: Approximately 18 minutes
• Parking: Restaurant parking available; listed as free
• Restrooms: Separate facilities for men and women

When combining it with Apsan Sunset Observatory, traveling after the meal is safer

Tourism information presents Apsan Sunset Observatory and Section 10 of the Biseulsan Dulle-gil Trail as nearby places to visit alongside Cheonyeonae. As its name suggests, Apsan Sunset Observatory is visited for views around sunset, so it is best to finish your meal before sunset and leave enough time for the journey.

Ordering duck bulgogi along with fried rice and perilla-seed sujebi can make the meal take longer. If you want to see the sunset from the observatory, rather than starting a leisurely meal after 17:00, check the seasonal sunset time separately and allow at least an hour for travel. If you walked first, it is also better to avoid entering the restaurant immediately while wearing sweat-soaked clothes or dirt-covered shoes.

Self-service leafy wraps, fried rice, and weekend waits repeatedly mentioned in reviews

Recent reviews repeatedly mention waiting during mealtimes, leafy wrap vegetables at the self-service bar, and ordering fried rice and perilla-seed sujebi after the duck bulgogi. This suggests that the restaurant is structured for sharing several dishes rather than serving a meal that ends quickly with one plate. If your party has a small appetite, ordering only the bulgogi first and deciding on additional dishes after seeing how quickly the food is being prepared can help reduce leftovers.

Reviews also mention a spacious parking lot, hall, private-room, and floor-seating options, as well as sweet pumpkin sikhye served after the meal. However, seating types, self-service operations, and dessert service may vary by date and crowd levels, so groups requiring a specific type of seating should request it when making a reservation. Since no reliable, up-to-date information was found regarding wheelchair or stroller accessibility or the availability of foreign-language menus and assistance, it is safer to confirm by phone.

No official website was found separately

No independent official website or official reservation page for Cheonyeonae Apsan Branch was found. Therefore, it is best to prioritize telephone information at 053-638-9908 and the business-day listings on current reservation platforms over old operating information scattered online. Takeout is listed as available, but you should ask about the takeout menu range and preparation time before ordering.

There is no admission fee, as this is a regular restaurant, and the cost of use is the amount ordered for the meal. A recommended stay is approximately 60–90 minutes for bulgogi only, or about 90–120 minutes for neungi mushroom boiled chicken or a group meal. These estimates do not include waiting time or travel time to Apsan Sunset Observatory.