# Gyeongju Korean restaurant with tomb views: Handa Sot - By Jaein (https://superchart.com/en/@afternoon-empty-seat/) - Written Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk - Sponsored: This post was written with support for a visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@afternoon-empty-seat/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@afternoon-empty-seat/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice/index.md) ## In short Handa Sot is a Korean restaurant on Cheomseong-ro in Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk, where you can enjoy stone-pot rice while looking out at royal tombs. We shared charcoal-grilled eel stone-pot rice and cockle bibimbap stone-pot rice, then walked to Cheomseongdae. Verdict: a satisfying meal-and-stroll stop for a Gyeongju trip. ## Good to know - **Address**: 111 Cheomseong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea (경상북도 경주시 첨성로 111) - **Hours**: Daily 10:30–21:00 - **Last order**: 20:00 - **Ordered**: Charcoal-grilled eel stone-pot rice; cockle bibimbap stone-pot rice *as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026* The weather has been so lovely lately that I went near Hwangridan-gil in Gyeongju for a delicious meal and a little post-meal walk nearby. The place I visited was Handa Sot Gyeongju (한다솥 경주점), located on Cheomseong-ro. ![Handa Sot Gyeongju on Cheomseong-ro](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice-01-135dc-1200.webp) Hwangridan-gil has so many pretty cafés and good restaurants, but sometimes you just crave a neat, comforting Korean meal, right? This was a nice Hwangridan-gil Korean set-meal restaurant for exactly those moments. It is open daily from 10:30 to 21:00, with last orders at 20:00. ## Handa Sot with beautiful views of the nearby tombs ![Royal tomb scenery around Handa Sot Gyeongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice-02-egcpp-900.webp) The first thing I loved when I arrived was the view of Gyeongju's royal tombs all around the restaurant. ![View of Gyeongju's royal tombs from the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice-03-8gd6u-900.webp) ![Gyeongju royal tomb scenery near Handa Sot](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice-04-1jhni-900.webp) ![Gyeongju royal tomb scenery beneath a blue sky](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice-05-1mna3-900.webp) ![Scenery around the restaurant with a view of Gyeongju's royal tombs](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice-06-kzboo-900.webp) ![Tranquil Gyeongju scenery enjoyed at Handa Sot](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice-07-1s95x-900.webp) Gyeongju is charming for its tranquil scenery, and being able to take in the landscape while eating put me in a good mood even before the meal. On a fine day like this, the blue sky and fresh green scenery made Gyeongju's uniquely relaxed atmosphere feel even more special. - Charcoal-grilled eel stone-pot rice - Cockle bibimbap stone-pot rice ## Charcoal-grilled eel stone-pot rice ![A full charcoal-grilled eel stone-pot rice set](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice-08-jsu7q-900.webp) The first dish I tried was the charcoal-grilled eel stone-pot rice. The eel piled on top looked so appetizing that it felt substantial to look at and made a great full meal too. ![Charcoal-grilled eel stone-pot rice topped with eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice-09-8ub68-900.webp) Perhaps because it was grilled directly over the fire, the eel had a nutty flavor and a gentle smoky aroma. It was delicious with the fluffy, separate grains of stone-pot rice. ![Fluffy rice and charcoal-grilled eel stone-pot rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice-10-fz64g-900.webp) A piece of eel with rice was mild yet filling, so I kept going back for spoonful after spoonful. ## The cockle bibimbap stone-pot rice is delicious too ![꼬막 비빔 솥밥 메뉴](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice-11-1ixke-900.webp) The cockle bibimbap stone-pot rice we ordered alongside it had a charm quite different from the eel rice. ![Mixed stone-pot rice with seasoning and cockles](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice-12-1y56k-900.webp) The chewy texture of the cockles and the seasoning went beautifully with the rice, and the more I mixed it, the more savory depth came through. ![Cockle bibimbap stone-pot rice to mix before eating](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice-13-1eks0-900.webp) Ordering both dishes was nice because we could enjoy two distinct flavors, and I think sharing a couple of menu items would be a great idea too. ## Finish stone-pot rice with nurungji ![Making nurungji with warm water after stone-pot rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice-14-1hn9d-900.webp) After eating the rice, I poured warm water into the remaining crust in the pot to make nurungji (scorched-rice tea), and it was really delicious too. ![Toasty nurungji to finish the stone-pot rice meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice-15-1usut-900.webp) It was toasty and warm, a lovely clean finish to the meal. ## A neatly prepared, delicious spread of side dishes ![A neatly arranged spread of Korean side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice-16-4tfgm-900.webp) ![Neatly prepared side dishes served with stone-pot rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice-17-1fa0v-900.webp) Another part I personally loved was how neat and delicious every single side dish was. At a Korean restaurant, I tend to pay attention not only to the main dish but quietly to the banchan (side dishes) too, and everything was presented so tidily. I especially enjoyed the braised lotus root and stir-fried mushrooms. ![Braised lotus root and stir-fried mushroom side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice-18-pg8wu-900.webp) ![Korean side dishes served alongside stone-pot rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice-19-1xrmk-900.webp) Adding the side dishes one by one to the stone-pot rice made the whole spread feel even more abundant, while the meal as a whole was not heavy. I thought the menu would also make for an easy, comfortable meal with parents or when visiting Gyeongju with children. ## A walk to Cheomseongdae after the meal It felt a shame to head straight home after such a good meal, so with the weather being so nice, I walked to nearby Cheomseongdae. ![Walking route to Cheomseongdae after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice-20-15nzo-900.webp) Handa Sot Gyeongju is close to both Cheomseongdae and Daereungwon, making it well located for enjoying a meal and sightseeing together. ![Gyeongju scenery near Cheomseongdae and Daereungwon](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice-21-1t6os-900.webp) The weather has been so lovely lately that strolling slowly past Gyeongju's tombs and surrounding scenery made the perfect after-meal walk. ![A walking route around Gyeongju's royal tombs and nearby scenery](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice-22-18skv-900.webp) Rather than getting straight into the car after eating, I recommend walking to a famous attraction nearby like this. You could also plan a route taking in Cheomseongdae and Daereungwon, as well as Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond and Woljeonggyo Bridge. Both the charcoal-grilled eel stone-pot rice and cockle bibimbap stone-pot rice I had this time were delicious, and I was satisfied because every side dish was so neatly prepared. Even the nurungji at the end was tasty, so I really got to appreciate the appeal of stone-pot rice. ![A Gyeongju stone-pot rice meal finished with nurungji](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice-23-1gjhh-900.webp) With the pretty views of the nearby tombs as well, and Cheomseongdae within walking distance after a meal on a nice day, it felt like a great place to add to a Gyeongju itinerary. ![Gyeongju travel meal scenery with views of royal tombs](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice-24-b0n4u-900.webp) A day of enjoying a delicious stone-pot rice meal in Gyeongju, looking out at beautiful royal tombs, and walking all the way to Cheomseongdae. The good weather made it an even happier meal. ## Where it is - Handa Sot Gyeongju (한다솥 경주점) - 111 Cheomseong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea (경상북도 경주시 첨성로 111) - 경상북도 경주시 첨성로 111 - 35.833264, 129.21447 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%95%9C%EB%8B%A4%EC%86%A5%20%EA%B2%BD%EC%A3%BC%EC%A0%90/@35.833264,129.21447,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@afternoon-empty-seat/gyeongju-handasot-tumulus-rice/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt