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Dakdonggari's 'Abbotruffle Chicken' Wins Top Prize at Daegu Festival
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Dakdonggari's 'Abbotruffle Chicken' Wins Top Prize at Daegu Festival

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Dakdonggari's 'Abbotruffle Chicken' won the Grand Prize at the Daegu Chimac Festival's K-Chicken competition.
  • This award follows consecutive gold medals in 2023 and 2024, validating the brand's menu development capabilities.
  • The winning dish, 'Abbotruffle Chicken,' was praised for its unique flavor profile combining avocado and truffle.

Dakdonggari, a chicken and pocha franchise, has earned the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Award (Grand Prize) at the '2026 Daegu Chimac Festival K-Chicken New Menu Competition' for its 'Abbotruffle Chicken.' This significant achievement builds upon the brand's success, having secured gold medals in the same competition for two consecutive years in 2023 and 2024. The recognition underscores Dakdonggari's robust menu development prowess. The franchise, known for its 7080 retro concept reinterpreted for modern tastes, originated in the Daegu-Gyeongbuk region and has expanded nationwide, including a branch in Seoul's Gangnam district. The name 'Donggari' is derived from a regional dialect word for 'nest.' Judges highly commended the 'Abbotruffle Chicken' for its originality and sophisticated flavor, noting the harmonious blend of smooth avocado and rich truffle. Dakdonggari expressed honor at receiving the minister's award after their prior successes, emphasizing their commitment to culinary innovation.

We are very honored to receive the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Award after winning gold medals for two consecutive years.

โ€” Dakdonggari RepresentativeExpressing gratitude and pride following the award win.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.