6 Great Restaurants in Gyeongju

Gyeongju is home to a host of traditional Korean dishes. Soups, noodles, and tofu are perennial favorites that you’ll find all over town in different forms. It’s a great place to savor the flavors of Korea and discover some local specialities.

For something different, you can also find dishes from other cultures with a Korean twist. Visit bakeries converted from hanoks (traditional Korean home), which is a uniquely Gyeongju experience, offer a variety of pastries and treats you shouldn’t miss.

1. Palujeong Haejang-guk

A warming breakfast soup

Categoría: Parejas, Familias, Grupos

Palujeong Rotary in Hwango-dong is the Mecca of hangover soup (haejang-guk) in Gyeongju. Several varieties are available, but the standard hangover soup here features buckwheat jelly (memil-muk) and bean sprouts in a seafood broth. It also includes sargassum, or gulfweed, and chopped ripened kimchi as a garnish.

You wouldn’t think buckwheat jelly would go as well as it does with the soup, but it’s a staple here for a reason. Its refreshing taste is great for a morning meal, helping brighten your day.

Ubicación: 810-1 Taejong-ro, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

2. Byeolchaeban Gyodong Sssambap

Delicious lettuce leaf wraps

Categoría: Parejas, Familias, Grupos

Byeolchaeban’s main menu is the leaf (lettuce or perilla) wraps (ssambap), but the spicy beef soup (yukbuchon yukgaejang) and mixed rice (gondalbi bibimbap) are also worth a try. The Korean beef (hanu) leaf wraps offer a mild flavor, while the duck and pork leaf wraps come with a nice spicy kick.

If you can’t get enough of healthy veggies, you’re in luck because they generously provide unlimited leaf wrap refills. What’s also unique here is the kelp wraps, so be sure to ask for some.

Ubicación: 328-1 Hwangnam-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

Horario: Daily from 9 am to 9 pm

3. Metdol Sundubu

Tasty tofu made by hand

Categoría: Parejas, Familias, Grupos

Restaurants specializing in traditional stone-milled soft tofu soup (sundubu jjigae) are popular with locals as well as tourists. They make the soft tofu directly in the restaurant, so you can check out how it’s made yourself. Plus, you can even take the soybean puree that remains after making the tofu.

The soft tofu soup is spicy yet light and served in an earthen bowl. You won’t find this unique soft tofu texture elsewhere. If you prefer a rich and savory soup without the spice, the clear soft tofu soup is recommended.

Ubicación: 7 Bukgun-gil, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

Horario: Monday–Wednesday and Friday from 8 am to 4 pm then from 5 pm to 9 pm, Saturday–Sunday from 8 am to 9 pm (Closed Thursday)

4. Hwangnam Milmyeon

Fresh noodles and rich soups

Categoría: Parejas, Familias, Grupos

Hwangnam Milmyeon, famous not only for their wheat noodles but also for the restaurant’s wonderful exterior, makes fresh noodles just for you the moment you place an order. Once you’ve been seated, they serve rich beef-bone broth that has been slowly brewed for more than 72 hours.

The Hwangnam wheat noodles can be enjoyed with seasoning made from various fruits and vegetables that aren’t too spicy. Also available is the wheat noodle soup (mulmilmyeon), which is served with a broth made from beef bones, chicken, and various herbal medicines. The briquette bulgogi, a side menu, adds an extra dimension when eaten together with the noodles.

Ubicación: 12 Poseok-ro 1068beon-gil, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

Horario: Monday–Friday from 11 am to 8 pm, Saturday–Sunday from 11 am to 9 pm

5. Gamlodang

A simple menu done right

Categoría: Parejas, Familias, Grupos

Gamlodang only has 3 items on the menu because that’s all they need: chewy noodles (jjolmyeon), ramen, and fish cake. It’s a bit far from downtown Gyeongju, but the taste is well worth the journey.

The chewy noodles can be had in a hot broth (on-jjolmyeon), spicy and mixed with vegetables without broth (bibim-jjolmyeon), or cold (naeng-jjolmyeon). However, you need to try the fish cakes before the noodles, as they make a great appetiser. You can even choose the spiciness of the soy sauce for the fish cakes according to your preference. Even with a limited menu, you can tell that the owner pays careful attention to the details.

Ubicación: 335-7 Geoncheon-ri, Geoncheon-eup, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

Horario: Tuesday–Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm (Closed Monday)

6. Lee Jaewon’s pastry workshop

Picture-perfect patisserie

Categoría: Parejas, Gastronomía

Indulge your sweet tooth at Lee Jaewon’s pastry workshop. This cozy little bakery serves up exquisite patisserie, tasty cakes, and mouth-watering pastries. The building has an unassuming exterior you might walk past, but we highly recommend ducking inside and treating yourself.

Every item on the menu is a feast for your mouth and your eyes. Strawberry shortcakes, cheesecakes, pancakes with berries, and gateaux covered in chocolate curls. Take your pick from the options on offer and take a break with a slice of cake and a drink.

Ubicación: 89 Bonghwang-ro, Jungbu-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

Horario: Monday–Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm (Closed Sunday)

Teléfono: +82 54-624-4124

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