# Gyeongju hotpot rice restaurant near Cheomseongdae: Handa Sot

- By Seul A. (https://superchart.com/en/@bay-banchan/)
- Written Sep 14, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk
- Sponsored: This is sponsored content from a visit supported by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@bay-banchan/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@bay-banchan/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch/index.md)

## In short

Handa Sot Gyeongju is a solbap (hotpot rice) Korean set-meal restaurant a five-minute walk from Cheomseongdae and Daereungwon in Gyeongju. Three moms walking Hwangnidan-gil stopped in on a whim and each ordered a bowl — abalone solbap 21,000 won, premium short rib solbap 23,000 won and soy-braised pork belly solbap 18,000 won — and finished every grain. From the side dishes to the rice itself, Handa Sot Gyeongju is an easy pick for one proper meal on a Gyeongju trip.

## Good to know

- **Address**: 111 Cheomseong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
- **Hours**: Daily 10:30–21:00 (last order 20:00)
- **Parking**: Free open lot in front of the restaurant (4 cars); nearby paid lots: Jjoksaem, Daereungwon public lot, Hwangnidan-gil public lot
- **Abalone solbap**: 21,000 won
- **Premium short rib solbap**: 23,000 won
- **Soy-braised pork belly solbap**: 18,000 won
- **Wood-fired grilled fish set (for 2)**: 38,000 won
- **Butter-grilled abalone set (for 2)**: 59,000 won
- **Group seating**: Minimum 6 up to 38 people; reservations accepted for parties of 6 or more
- **Seating**: 1st and 2nd floors, solo seats available for dining alone; restroom on 1st floor only
- **Reservations**: Available through Catch Table and Naver reservations
- **Other**: No pets allowed; wheelchair-accessible entrance
- **Price reference**: ₩38,000 ≈ $28 · ₩59,000 ≈ $44 · ₩30,000 ≈ $22.5 (2026-09-15)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 14, 2026*

Three of us moms, off on a trip to Hwangnidan-gil in Gyeongju. Weeks before, we'd been scrolling Instagram going 'let's go here, let's go there' — and then once we actually got there, total chaos, haha. But it was still great. I like this way better than everything being perfectly planned ☺️ Even the restaurant, we picked on the spot. And it turned out to be a huge success. Here's the record of it.

![Exterior of Handa Sot Gyeongju on Hwangnidan-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch-01-1y14r-1200.webp)

## Where is Handa Sot Gyeongju? Hours and parking

> Handa Sot Gyeongju
> 111 Cheomseong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
> 
> Daily 10:30–21:00
> Last order 20:00
> 
> Parking: free lot in front of restaurant (4 spots)
> Nearby: Jjoksaem parking lot, Daereungwon public lot
> Hwangnidan-gil public lot (paid)

The weather was still summer but the sky already looked so autumn, you know? Such a pretty cloudy day, and Handa Sot just fit Gyeongju perfectly. We got pulled in craving solbap (hotpot rice). Picked it so we'd have the energy to keep wandering around after.

![Handa Sot Gyeongju building under a cloudy sky](https://img.superchart.com/images/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch-02-1geqr-900.webp)

![Entrance and signboard of Handa Sot Gyeongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch-03-ohswr-900.webp)

## Second-floor seats at Handa Sot with tomb and sky views

Handa Sot Gyeongju is a hanjeongsik (Korean set meal) spot beloved on Hwangnidan-gil. The 1st floor was full, so we headed straight up to the 2nd floor, which had great views of both the royal tomb mounds and the sky.

![Interior view of Handa Sot Gyeongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch-04-1e6ds-900.webp)

Scanning the place~ Looks like the restroom is on the 1st floor only.

![Second floor seating at Handa Sot Gyeongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch-05-1j2qr-900.webp)

![View of royal tomb mounds and sky from the 2nd floor window](https://img.superchart.com/images/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch-06-1819q-900.webp)

## Kiosk ordering and the best side dish: gungchae (dried lettuce stem)

At Handa Sot Gyeongju, you order quickly at the kiosk and the banchan (side dishes) get set up right away. We were starving from all the walking, so we dug in fast — and it was so good.

![A full spread of banchan at Handa Sot Gyeongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch-07-ptozl-900.webp)

![Side dish plates laid out on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch-08-1xni9-900.webp)

The seasoned perilla leaves were tasty, and the lotus root side dish flavored with perilla seeds was totally my style.

![Crunchy gungchae side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch-09-a26a6-900.webp)

The friend sitting across from me was eating something with such a satisfying crunch — practically ASMR — that I had to try it too. Oh~~ salty and savory, great texture, and my hand kept going back for more, so much that we'd basically cleaned the plate before the food even arrived... Turns out it was called gungchae. Delicious — noted, noted.

![Full table setting with solbap and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch-10-1i21b-900.webp)

## Handa Sot menu: premium solbap bowls and sets for two

Handa Sot Gyeongju's menu features a premium solbap line — short rib, abalone, charcoal-grilled eel, soy-braised pork belly, and cockle bibim solbap — plus sets meant for two: the wood-fired grilled fish set (₩38,000 for 2) and the butter-grilled abalone set (₩59,000 for 2). Once the food arrived, full spread shot complete ☺️

![Menu board of Handa Sot's solbap and set dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch-11-xxhsj-966.webp)
*Source: Handa Sot Naver Place*

The signature set is a table of crispy-outside, moist-inside wood-fired grilled fish with fluffy solbap — mackerel, Spanish mackerel, and hairtail grilled in a 500°C oven, so if you love fish, this one's worth picking. We each went with solbap instead!! The rice is made with in-season ingredients and specially bred rice, so chewy that even eating it plain made our appetites perk right up.

![Steaming solbap at Handa Sot](https://img.superchart.com/images/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch-12-1ud34-900.webp)

![Close-up of chewy rice in the hotpot](https://img.superchart.com/images/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch-13-rqd1c-900.webp)

![Solbap being scooped into a bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch-14-da8iq-900.webp)

### Abalone solbap 21,000 won — innards served on the side

> Abalone solbap ₩21,000
> A generous serving of abalone with a chewy texture and rich flavor, in premium hotpot rice

My pick was the abalone solbap. I was already impressed just by how beautifully the abalone was cleaned and prepped. Plated it up nicely. I also loved that they served the abalone innards separately. My friend next to me piled the innards right back on and ate it happily. Personally I'm not a fan of the innards, so I really appreciated that thoughtful touch.

![Trimmed abalone in the abalone solbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch-15-1tbhl-900.webp)

![A bowl of abalone solbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch-16-11ch8-900.webp)

### Premium short rib solbap 23,000 won — smoky beef with a dab of wasabi

> Premium short rib solbap ₩23,000
> Tender premium short rib served with a special sauce
> Hotpot rice known for its rich juiciness and smoky char flavor

The tender short rib with a little wasabi on top was so good, full of that smoky char flavor. Wasn't my pick, but my friend next to me chose it, so I just tried one piece. Eating it with the special sauce really took the flavor to another level — very satisfying.

![Short rib pieces on top of the premium short rib solbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch-17-p8hdw-900.webp)

![Premium short rib solbap served with wasabi and special sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch-18-1k6uu-900.webp)

### Soy-braised pork belly solbap 18,000 won — with minari and boiled egg

> Soy-braised pork belly solbap ₩18,000
> Generously topped with house-braised soy pork belly
> Sweet and salty sauce that pairs perfectly with the rice

The pork belly solbap, rounded out with minari (water dropwort) and a boiled egg, was soft and delicious with well-balanced nutrition too. We all agreed Korean food really is the best for recharging, and every one of us finished our bowl completely.

![Soy-braised pork belly solbap topped with minari and boiled egg](https://img.superchart.com/images/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch-19-hfguu-900.webp)

![An emptied solbap bowl and banchan plates](https://img.superchart.com/images/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch-20-le32j-900.webp)

## Group reservations and what to check before visiting Handa Sot Gyeongju

With clean, well-made banchan and a great menu selection, this is a solid pick for a proper Korean meal. Group reservations for 6 or more are available, making it a great fit for family, friends, travel groups, or work outings. You can book through Catch Table or Naver Reservations. If you sign up for alerts through Naver, you can get a free glass of cold highball too — worth checking before you visit. (Available with a minimum spend of ₩30,000 in-store, usable from 17:00 until before 21:00.)

![Informational image about Handa Sot Gyeongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch/handasot-gyeongju-abalone-solbap-lunch-21-1rdpi-966.webp)

- 5-minute walk to Cheomseongdae and Daereungwon / 5-minute drive to Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
- 15-minute drive to Gyeongju Expo Park and Gyeongju World
- No pets allowed; wheelchair accessible entrance
- A Korean restaurant right in the heart of Gyeongju's key attractions
- Group seating (minimum 6, up to 38 people)
- Solo seats available (great for dining alone)
- Write a Naver receipt review and get a free fresh-squeezed cheonhyehyang (sweet citrus) juice worth ₩3,000

## Where it is

- Handa Sot Gyeongju (한다솥 경주점)
- 111 Cheomseong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
- 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

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