Best Local Restaurants in Gyeongju-si, Gyeongbuk

🏛️ 15 civil-servant visits

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Korean · 경북 경주시 서면 내서로 433

Gyeongbuk Gyeongju-si Seo-myeon Naeseo-ro 433

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Doenjang-jjigae · soybean-paste stew ₩8,000

What are these dishes?

Doenjang-jjigae — A savory stew of fermented soybean paste with tofu and vegetables.

2. Daegugalbi (대구갈비)

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🏛️ 13 civil-servant visits

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Galbi (grilled ribs) · 경북 경주시 북정로 5

Gyeongbuk Gyeongju-si Bukjeong-ro 5

★ 4.7 (962)₩₩

Galbi-jjim · braised short ribs ₩13,000
Galbi-jjim · braised short ribs ₩24,000
Galbitang · beef short-rib soup ₩12,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩13,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩24,000
Galbi-jjim · braised short ribs ₩13,000

What are these dishes?

Galbitang — A clear, hearty soup of beef short ribs simmered for hours, eaten with rice.
Galbi — Beef or pork ribs marinated in a sweet-savory soy sauce, then grilled over charcoal.

3. Gampobyeolmihoetjip (감포별미횟집)

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🏛️ 209 civil-servant visits

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Sashimi (raw fish) · 경북 경주시 백률로57번길 10

Gyeongbuk Gyeongju-si Baengnyullo57beon-gil 10

★ 4.3 (10)₩₩

Daegujiri (대구지리) ₩15,000
Agujiri (아구지리) ₩15,000
Hoetbap (횟밥) ₩15,000
Mulhoe · cold raw-fish soup ₩18,000
Grilled fish ₩40,000
Chamgajami (so) (참가자미 (소)) ₩60,000

What are these dishes?

Mulhoe — Cold raw fish and vegetables in a chilled, tangy-spicy broth — a coastal summer dish.

4. Gangsansikdang (강산식당)

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🏛️ 5 civil-servant visits

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Korean · 경북 경주시 건천읍 건천1길 166

Gyeongbuk Gyeongju-si Geoncheon-eup Geoncheon1-gil 166

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Galchi · cutlassfish (braised or grilled) ₩15,000
Jipdoenjang (집된장) ₩8,000
Gimchi (김치) ₩9,000
Godeungeo · mackerel (grilled or braised) ₩10,000
Dongtae · pollock stew ₩9,000

5. Sobaeksansaenggogi (소백산생고기)

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🏛️ 3 civil-servant visits

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6. Gomijeong (고미정)

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🏛️ 70 civil-servant visits

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Duck · 경북 경주시 양정로 285

Gyeongbuk Gyeongju-si Yangjeong-ro 285

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Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩47,000
Haesintang(ori+jeonbok, garibi, muneo)(1iljeon yeyak) (해신탕(오리+전복, 가리비, 문어)(1일전 예약)) ₩180,000
Yukhoe-style raw beef ₩47,000
Ori · duck dish ₩62,000
Ori-baeksuk · whole duck simmered in a clear broth ₩63,000
Ot-baeksuk · whole chicken simmered with lacquer-tree bark ₩67,000

What are these dishes?

Bulgogi — Thinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.
Ori — Duck, usually smoked or grilled, valued as a lean and healthy meat.

7. Ijohanjeongsik (이조한정식)

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🏛️ 65 civil-servant visits

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8. Jageumseong (자금성)

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🏛️ 53 civil-servant visits

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Chinese · 경북 경주시 백률로57번길 13

Gyeongbuk Gyeongju-si Baengnyullo57beon-gil 13

★ 3.7 (10)₩₩

Tangsuyuk · sweet-and-sour fried pork ₩15,000
Jjamppong · spicy seafood noodles ₩10,000
Reonchiteukseon(A) (1in) (런치특선(A) (1인)) ₩15,000
Reonchiteukseon(B) (1in) (런치특선(B) (1인)) ₩20,000
Jjajang · black-bean-sauce noodles ₩9,000
Tangsuyuk · sweet-and-sour fried pork ₩25,000

What are these dishes?

Jjamppong — Spicy seafood noodle soup in a fiery red broth with squid, mussels and vegetables.

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9. Baengnihyang (백리향)

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🏛️ 52 civil-servant visits

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Chinese · 경북 경주시 황성로69번길 13-7

Gyeongbuk Gyeongju-si Hwangseongno69beon-gil 13-7

★ 3.0 (34)₩₩

Jjajangmyeon · black-bean noodles ₩8,000
Tangsuyuk · sweet-and-sour fried pork ₩21,000
Jjajangmyeon · black-bean noodles ₩9,000
Jjajangmyeon · black-bean noodles ₩10,000
Jjamppong · spicy seafood noodles ₩11,000
Udon noodles ₩11,000

What are these dishes?

Jjajangmyeon — Wheat noodles topped with a savory black-bean sauce and pork — Korea's beloved Chinese dish.
Jjamppong — Spicy seafood noodle soup in a fiery red broth with squid, mussels and vegetables.

10. Midam (미담)

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🏛️ 46 civil-servant visits

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Korean set course · 경북 경주시 윗동천중앙길 133

Gyeongbuk Gyeongju-si Witdongcheonjungang-gil 133

★ 4.4 (13)₩₩₩

Hoe · sliced raw fish (sashimi) ₩50,000
Jeon · savory pancake ₩50,000
Merogui (메로구이) ₩30,000
Suyuk · boiled sliced pork/beef ₩25,000
Galbi-jjim · braised short ribs ₩35,000
Grilled eel ₩25,000

What are these dishes?

Hoe — Fresh raw fish sliced sashimi-style, dipped in chili paste or soy sauce.
Jeon — Savory Korean pancakes of vegetables, seafood or meat, pan-fried in egg batter.
Suyuk — Plain boiled slices of pork or beef, served with dipping sauces.

11. Gampojungmaeinchamgajamihoe (감포중매인참가자미회)

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🏛️ 151 civil-servant visits

Sashimi (raw fish) · 경북 경주시 백률로 65-2

Gyeongbuk Gyeongju-si Baengnyul-ro 65-2

★ 3.3 (15)₩₩

Hoe · sliced raw fish (sashimi) ₩40,000
Hoe · sliced raw fish (sashimi) ₩50,000
Maeuntang · spicy fish stew ₩12,000
Saeng daegujiri (생 대구지리) ₩12,000
Jayeonsan chamgajami gui(so) (자연산 참가자미 구이(소)) ₩20,000

What are these dishes?

Hoe — Fresh raw fish sliced sashimi-style, dipped in chili paste or soy sauce.

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12. Dongjubokjip (동주복집)

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🏛️ 39 civil-servant visits

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13. Sanseongsikdang (산성식당)

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🏛️ 1 civil-servant visits

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14. Maradohoesikdang (마라도회식당)

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🏛️ 1 civil-servant visits

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15. Oebau (외바우)

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🏛️ 1 civil-servant visits

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Meat & BBQ · 경북 경주시 안강읍 구부랑3길 12

Gyeongbuk Gyeongju-si Angang-eup Guburang3-gil 12

★ 4.0 (31)₩₩

Beoseot bulsamgyeop saeu cheolpanbokeum (버섯 불삼겹 새우 철판볶음) ₩18,000
Jeongol · hot pot ₩16,000
Samgyeopsal · grilled pork belly ₩18,000
Nakji · octopus dish ₩18,000
Beoseot bulsamgyeop ojingeo cheolpanbokeum (버섯 불삼겹 오징어 철판볶음) ₩18,000
Nakji · octopus dish ₩23,000

What are these dishes?

Samgyeopsal — Thick slices of pork belly grilled at your table, wrapped in lettuce with garlic and ssamjang paste.

16. Chunghyodakjip (충효닭집)

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🏛️ 4 civil-servant visits

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Fried chicken · 경북 경주시 원효로51번길 5

Gyeongbuk Gyeongju-si Wonhyoro51beon-gil 5

★ 4.0 (67)₩₩

Huraideu (후라이드) ₩21,000
Dakgangjeong (닭강정) ₩23,000
Ttaengchoganjang (땡초간장) ₩23,000
Chikin · Korean fried chicken ₩23,000
Huraideu+dakgangjeong (후라이드+닭강정) ₩24,000
Ganjang+ttaengchoganjang (간장+땡초간장) ₩25,000

17. Yetjeong (옛정)

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🏛️ 29 civil-servant visits

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Korean set course · 경북 경주시 숲머리길 120

Gyeongbuk Gyeongju-si Summeori-gil 120

★ 3.7 (53)₩₩

Hanjeongsik · Korean table d'hôte ₩17,000
Jeyuk · spicy stir-fried pork ₩20,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩22,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩22,000
Galbi-jjim · braised short ribs ₩27,000
Jeyuk · spicy stir-fried pork ₩25,000

What are these dishes?

Hanjeongsik — A full Korean course meal of many small side dishes served together.
Jeyuk — Pork stir-fried in a spicy gochujang sauce — a classic everyday Korean meal.

18. Sujeongsoban (수정소반)

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🏛️ 28 civil-servant visits

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Korean · 경북 경주시 포석로 633-14

Gyeongbuk Gyeongju-si Poseok-ro 633-14

★ 4.2 (27)₩₩

Jeongsik · set meal ₩16,000
Cheonggukjang · rich fermented soybean stew ₩11,000
Chueotang · loach soup ₩10,000
Kalguksu · knife-cut noodle soup ₩9,000
Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩18,000
Suyuk · boiled sliced pork/beef ₩20,000

What are these dishes?

Cheonggukjang — A pungent, deeply savory stew of fast-fermented soybeans — stronger than doenjang.
Kalguksu — Knife-cut wheat noodles in a warm broth, often with clams, chicken or anchovy.
Bulgogi — Thinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.
Suyuk — Plain boiled slices of pork or beef, served with dipping sauces.

19. Budukgolsikdang (부둑골식당)

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