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Tobagi (토박이) — Homestyle Chicken Stew & Grill
A cozy Daejeon eatery serving homestyle (spicy braised chicken with potatoes) alongside lively seafood and pork dishes—popular with locals for big, shareable plates.
DaejeonKorean Food > Chicken (Grill/Stew/Braise/Ribs)
4.1
(56 reviews)A neighborhood spot known for hearty — chicken braised with potatoes, mixed vegetables, and spicy seasonings. Other local favorites include (stir-fried squid with onions and vegetables) and dwaeji jumulleok (spicy marinated pork), both prepared with punchy, homestyle flavors.
Local Tips
- •Signature dakbokkeumtang: chicken stewed with potatoes and mixed vegetables—order large for groups
- •Casual, homestyle atmosphere with popular ojingeo bulgogi and spicy dwaeji jumulleok
- •Open daily until 22:30 and accepts reservations; no on-site parking—use nearby paid lots or a taxi
Menu
(Large, serves 3)28,000 KRW
(Small, serves 1–2)23,000 KRW
Dwaeji Jumulleok (Pork jumulleok, base for 2)8,000 KRW
(Army base stew, base for 2)8,000 KRW
Ojingeo & Jumulleok (Squid & pork combo, base for 2)8,000 KRW
(Stir-fried squid, base for 2)10,000 KRW
Practical Information
- Category
- Korean Food > Chicken (Grill/Stew/Braise/Ribs)
- Address
- 1st Floor (in an alley), 41-9 Jungang-ro 156beon-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon
- Operating Hours
- Daily 10:30 - 22:30
- Phone
- 042-252-3470
- Facilities
- Reservations available,No on-site parking
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Glossary
- Budae-jjigae
- ‘Army stew’ — a spicy, brothy casserole with ham, sausages, kimchi, noodles or rice cakes; hearty and communal.
- Dakbokkeumtang
- Spicy braised chicken stew with potatoes and vegetables, cooked in a red chili sauce and meant for sharing.
- Dwaeji Jumulreok
- Marinated pork (stir-fried) often served sizzling; savory and slightly sweet, designed for communal plates.
- Ojingeo Bulgogi
- Stir-fried squid in a spicy-sweet marinade, similar in style to beef bulgogi but with seafood.
