# Gyeongju izakaya with tsukune and chicken gomtang: Yakitori Sogi - By Haeju (https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-night-glass/) - Written Sep 16, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk - Sponsored: This post was written after visiting through a business sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-night-glass/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gwangju-night-glass/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner/index.md) ## In short Yakitori Sogi is a charcoal-grill yakitori izakaya tucked into a Hwangridan-gil alley in Gyeongju. Course A (full) for two costs 66,000 won and runs from sous-vide chicken breast salad through chicken tenderloin, neck and kawa (chicken skin) skewers and pork belly rolled with scallion to tsukune (chicken meatball), finishing with chicken gomtang (clear chicken soup) and shiso sorbet, paired with two Kirin draft beers. With both dachi counter seats and tables, Yakitori Sogi suits a date or a night out with friends while traveling in Gyeongju. ## Good to know - **Address**: 12 Poseok-ro 1068beon-gil, Building Ba, 1st floor, Units 73-74, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do - **Hours**: Mon-Thu 18:00-24:00 (last order 23:00), Fri-Sun 17:00-01:00 the next day (last order 00:00) - **Closed**: Every Tuesday - **How to order**: QR code ordering - **What we ordered**: Course A (full) for two, 66,000 won, plus two Kirin draft beers - **Seating**: Mostly dachi seats (bar counter), with two-person and group tables toward the back - **Parking**: No dedicated lot; nearby public parking lots or alley parking - **Drinks**: Beer, soju, highballs, wine, sake, cheongju, whiskey - **Price reference**: ₩66,000 ≈ $48.5 (2026-09-16) *as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026* Today I'm bringing you a jackpot find from my Gyeongju trip — a spot that got me twice over, first with the vibe and then with the flavor 😍 Everyone heads to Hwangridan-gil when they visit Gyeongju, right? I wanted somewhere with great atmosphere that also served proper Gyeongju-style yakitori, so I did my research and hunting until I found Yakitori Sogi 🙌💖 Dim lighting, the smell of skewers grilling over charcoal... I fell for it the second I walked in, haha ☺️✨ ## Where is Yakitori Sogi? Hours and parking in Gyeongju Yakitori Sogi is at Ba-dong 1st floor units 73-74, 12 Poseok-ro 1068beon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, tucked into a Hwangridan-gil alley. Monday to Thursday it's open 18:00-24:00 (last order 23:00), Friday to Sunday 17:00-01:00 the next day (last order 00:00), and it's closed every Tuesday. - 📍 Address: Ba-dong 1st floor units 73-74, 12 Poseok-ro 1068beon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea - ⏰ Hours: Mon-Thu 18:00-24:00 (last order 23:00) / Fri-Sun 17:00-01:00 next day (last order 00:00) - 🗓 Closed every Tuesday - 🅿️ Parking: no dedicated lot (use nearby public parking or the alley) ## Yakitori Sogi's exterior and mood on the Hwangridan-gil alley Walk slowly through the Hwangridan-gil back alleys and the exterior of Yakitori Sogi just appears out of nowhere 🌿✨ A cozy, mood-filled entrance. ![Exterior of Yakitori Sogi on a Hwangridan-gil alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner-01-wy9az-1200.webp) It's got that distinct hanok (traditional Korean house) feel that Hwangridan-gil is known for, mixed with modern Japanese style — the atmosphere is great from the moment you step in 💕 ### What is the seating like: dachi counter or tables? Inside Yakitori Sogi it's mostly dachi bar seats, with separate table seating toward the back for two or larger groups. The moment you walk in, the upscale, cozy atmosphere hits you hard...✨ ![Interior atmosphere of Yakitori Sogi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner-02-zqxyk-m-966.webp) ![Interior of Yakitori Sogi decorated mostly with dachi bar seats](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner-03-1455r-966.webp) It's mainly decked out in dachi bar seats, cleanly designed, and it's perfect for couples on a date or friends catching up over drinks 🍸💖 ![Skewer-grilling station in front of the bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner-04-7bkun-966.webp) You can watch the skewers being carefully grilled right in front of the bar too, which was fun to watch 💯 It's not just dachi seats — there are tables in the back for two or more, so groups can definitely come here too! ## The menu and ordering: Course A (full) for two, 66,000 won Yakitori Sogi's menu ranges from courses to various à la carte skewers, sides, and dessert drinks, and you order via QR code. I went with Course A (full) for two at ₩66,000, haha. ![Yakitori Sogi's course and à la carte menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner-05-zzfkx-966.webp) ![Yakitori Sogi's drinks menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner-06-gj6a4-966.webp) Here's Yakitori Sogi's carefully put-together menu 📖✨ Beer and soju of course, but also highball, wine, sake, cheongju, and even whiskey 🙌 ## Tasting the course: from chicken breast salad to charcoal skewers Yakitori Sogi's Course A opens with a sous-vide chicken breast salad and cheese tofu. The sous-vide chicken breast salad that came out first as a starter was really fresh and delicious — great! ![First course dish, sous-vide chicken breast salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner-07-15dxo-966.webp) ![Plate of sous-vide chicken breast salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner-08-bkn9f-966.webp) ![Adorable little plate of cheese tofu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner-09-8hr2x-966.webp) Next up was the cheese tofu — isn't it just adorable? Almost too cute to eat, haha. I took a bite and it was sweet with a delicate, tender texture — really delicious. ![Kirin draft beer served with the course](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner-10-nopbb-966.webp) With an atmosphere this good you can't skip drinks, right? I had two Kirin draft beers. The owner must take great care of the tap because the beer tasted really good too. Getting drunk on the vibe here >.< Finally the skewers arrive. This is the thigh meat yakitori! Really tender and delicious. ![Charcoal-grilled thigh meat yakitori](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner-11-4n8c4-966.webp) The skewers finally came out!! First up was chicken tenderloin, grilled over charcoal and served straight off the fire — really light and clean-tasting with a great smoky note ㅠㅠ ![Light and clean chicken tenderloin skewer](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner-12-wfp1t-966.webp) ![Plate of charcoal-smoked chicken tenderloin skewers](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner-13-60m8a-966.webp) Next they brought out chicken karaage, crispy outside and juicy inside — so good ㅠㅠ It's served over potatoes, which paired really well with it. The owner clearly knows food. ![Chicken karaage served over potatoes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner-14-10faj-966.webp) This is chicken neck meat topped with whole grain mustard steeped in whiskey. The neck meat, carrying that charcoal aroma, was so savory and chewy! Great texture, great flavor, and the sauce pairing was perfect!! ![Chicken neck skewer topped with whole grain mustard](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner-15-rtql4-966.webp) ![Chicken neck skewer with whiskey-steeped sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner-16-1nj9u-966.webp) This one's the chicken wing meat skewer. I usually love the softer parts near the wing, so this really suited my taste +.+ Next up was a nicely browned heart skewer 🍢 Heart usually risks a gamey smell or a tough texture if grilled wrong, but the charcoal fire here was strong enough that there was zero gamey taste — nicely browned outside and chewy-moist inside 💖 ![Tender chicken wing meat skewer](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner-17-1ptva-966.webp) ![Nicely browned heart skewer](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner-18-89jqq-966.webp) Next is the glossy, shiny chicken skin skewer (kawa). Thanks to the charcoal rendering out all the fat, there's zero greasiness — crispy outside, chewy inside, that classic crispy-tender combo, and it kept demanding more beer, haha. ![Glossy grilled chicken skin skewer (kawa)](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner-19-17ssq-966.webp) ![Plate of crispy-tender chicken skin skewers](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner-20-1s6fi-966.webp) I was pretty surprised mushrooms could be this hearty! Delicate texture but surprisingly meaty to chew on. ![Hearty mushroom skewer](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner-21-1jm9o-966.webp) Next is the pork belly-scallion skewer, an absolute visual showstopper 🥓 Thick, savory pork belly wrapped tightly around crisp, fragrant scallions packed inside — mouthwatering just to look at 🤤 Finally, the classic staple of yakitori — thigh meat skewer 🍗 Thick, generous chicken thigh grilled carefully over charcoal until nicely browned outside, packed with juice inside — the moisture level is no joke 💖 The moment you bite in, that tender-chewy signature thigh texture bursts, and the subtle charcoal aroma pairs beautifully. Clean and light in flavor — impossible for anyone not to love 🔥 ![Classic thigh meat skewer](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner-22-1p7rp-966.webp) ## Ending the course with tsukune, tomato marinade and chicken gomtang The back half of Yakitori Sogi's course moves through tsukune (grilled chicken meatball), tomato marinade, chicken soup, and shiso sorbet. The tsukune is grilled minced chicken and vegetables, served with a special egg yolk sauce — I popped the yolk and dipped generously, and the rich, smooth yolk flavor melded perfectly with the sweet-savory tare sauce, melting in my mouth. ![Tsukune chicken meatballs with egg yolk sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner-23-w0eoq-966.webp) Then comes the tomato marinade, a clean, fresh little palate cleanser that cuts right through the richness of all the meat before it, haha. ![Fresh tomato marinade](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner-24-1rkyo-966.webp) To finish the meal, chicken soup — after eating nothing but meat, mixing rice into the warm soup for a bite felt just like finishing a Korean meal with nurungji (scorched rice) 🤤👍 The shiso sorbet wrapped up dinner on a clean, refreshing note. Thank you for the meal, I'm so full >.< ## Final verdict: who should book Yakitori Sogi? > Yakitori Sogi: an incredible yakitori spot down a Hwangridan-gil alley where hanok charm meets Japanese izakaya style 🌿🍸 Between the atmospheric dachi bar seats and the tables suited for groups, this place is well set up for either an intimate date or catching up with friends over a variety of drinks — hard to beat 💖 If you go with Course A like we did, you get to try everything from the salad to handmade grilled skewers — definitely worth a visit if you're traveling to Gyeongju 🙌🔥 ## Where it is - Yakitori Sogi (야키토리소기) - 12 Poseok-ro 1068beon-gil, Ba-dong 1st floor units 73-74, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea - 경상북도 경주시 포석로1068번길 12 바동 1층 73,74호 - 35.8360162, 129.2106833 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%95%BC%ED%82%A4%ED%86%A0%EB%A6%AC%EC%86%8C%EA%B8%B0/@35.8360162,129.2106833,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-night-glass/gyeongju-hwangnidan-yakitori-course-dinner/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt