Sienmei Chinese restaurant in Daegu: Three Generous Dishes to Share

Sienmei Chinese restaurant is in Suseong-gu, Daegu, and I found its generous dishes well suited to sharing with a group. I would start with Hongsyojokbaryori, a pork dish, for its tender meat, then add Chillijungsaeu, shrimp in chili sauce, and Gochujapchae & kkotppang, vegetables and meat served with steamed buns, for variety. The portions and cooking felt like good value to me, although the dishes took a while to arrive.

Quick Info

• Price during visit: Hongsyojokbaryori (홍쇼족발요리) — 53,000 won
• Price during visit: Chillijungsaeu (칠리중새우) — 40,000 won
• Price during visit: Gochujapchae&kkotppang (고추잡채&꽃빵) — 44,000 won
• Address: 97 Dongwon-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu (대구 수성구 동원로 97)
• Phone: 010-8564-4614
• Hours: Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00
• Closed: No regular closing days
• Phone comes from recent public listings; check before visiting.

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What to order at Sienmei Chinese restaurant

At Sienmei, we ordered one portion each of Hongsyojokbaryori, Chillijungsaeu and Gochujapchae & kkotppang. At the time of my visit, Hongsyojokbaryori cost 53,000 won, Chillijungsaeu cost 40,000 won and Gochujapchae & kkotppang cost 44,000 won. I had invited more people because I wanted to try several dishes, and the large portions made sharing a sensible choice.

A table ready for the meal

When I arrived at Sienmei, our table already had water cups, small plates and utensils laid out, along with pickled radish, onion and black bean paste. I also had tea before the food arrived; the clear brown tea came in a white cup.

How tender was Hongsyojokbaryori?

Hongsyojokbaryori arrived covered in a glossy, dark sauce with coriander on top. The pork separated almost as soon as I touched it with the scissors.

I found the lean meat in Hongsyojokbaryori tender and moist, with seasoning reaching into the meat. The skin had a chewy texture that I particularly liked alongside the softer pieces.

How spicy was Chillijungsaeu?

I found Chillijungsaeu sweet and sour, with little heat despite its bright red sauce. The shrimp were plump beneath the coating, and a cut piece showed plenty of shrimp meat inside. The glossy shrimp sat on a bed of lettuce.

The Chillijungsaeu portion gave our group plenty to share.

How I ate Gochujapchae & kkotppang

Gochujapchae & kkotppang came with a heaped plate of shredded ingredients and white steamed buns. I opened the buns and filled them generously with the vegetables and meat. The bun held the filling together, making this a satisfying way to finish the three-dish meal.

Allow time for a shared meal

During my meal at Sienmei, the dishes arrived slowly enough that getting a photograph of everything together was difficult. I would leave plenty of time for a meal like ours, especially when sharing several large dishes.

FAQ

Was Chillijungsaeu very spicy?

I found Chillijungsaeu sweet and sour, with little heat. The bright red sauce looked more intimidating than it tasted to me.

What was the texture of Hongsyojokbaryori like?

I found Hongsyojokbaryori’s lean meat tender and moist, while the skin was chewy. The meat separated almost immediately when I used scissors.

Were the portions at Sienmei suitable for sharing?

Yes, I found the portions at Sienmei generous enough to suit a shared meal. Our three large dishes made more sense with a group.