# Western restaurant in Gyeongju: beef risotto at Midam Kitchen - By Suan (https://superchart.com/en/@how-dinner-went/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Updated Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk - Sponsored: This was a campaign visit; the specific scope of what was provided needs confirmation. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@how-dinner-went/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@how-dinner-went/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining/index.md) ## In short Midam Kitchen is a hanok-style Western restaurant in Hwangnidan-gil, Gyeongju. We shared pepperoni pizza, Toowoomba pasta, and beef risotto; the boldly seasoned, lightly spicy risotto was my favorite, though there is no private parking. ## Good to know - **Address**: 33 Cheomseong-ro 49beon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongbuk, South Korea - **Parking**: No private parking; use a public parking lot - **Pepperoni pizza**: ₩17,900 - **Toowoomba pasta**: ₩15,900 - **Beef risotto**: ₩15,900 - **Setting**: Hanok-style building, lawn courtyard, and courtyard views from indoors - **Takeout experience**: We packed up the leftover pizza and ate it at our accommodation. *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* The two of us had Western food at Midam Kitchen (미담키친) on Gyeongju’s Hwangnidan-gil. Eating pasta and pizza in a hanok-style building felt unfamiliar at first, but once we sat down, it suited the lawn courtyard outside the window. ![Midam Kitchen, a Western restaurant on Gyeongju’s Hwangnidan-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining-01-h1uo9-966.webp) ## What are the courtyard and indoor atmosphere like at this hanok-style restaurant? When you enter the hanok-style building, a lawn courtyard opens up in front of you. The courtyard was prettily arranged, making it a nice place to take photos. ![Midam Kitchen’s hanok-style building and courtyard](https://img.superchart.com/images/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining-02-1g7t2-966.webp) ![Midam Kitchen’s hanok building and lawn courtyard](https://img.superchart.com/images/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining-03-1eu6p-966.webp) ![Midam Kitchen space with a lawn courtyard](https://img.superchart.com/images/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining-04-1j1st-966.webp) ![Midam Kitchen courtyard with hanok atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining-05-1afhs-966.webp) ![Hanok and courtyard surroundings at Midam Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining-06-1qm99-966.webp) Inside, I liked the interior and lighting. The hanok and lawn courtyard worked well together, and the cozy lighting made it easy to settle into conversation with the person I was with. ![Interior atmosphere at Midam Kitchen’s hanok restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining-07-cuh38-966.webp) ![Midam Kitchen’s hanok atmosphere and lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining-08-1gmxq-966.webp) ![Cozy lighting and interior at Midam Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining-09-1aytp-966.webp) The green lawn courtyard outside the window kept catching my eye during the meal. The experience of eating Western food in a hanok, along with the relaxed atmosphere for conversation, suited a date or a meal while traveling. ![Western dining space inside Midam Kitchen’s hanok](https://img.superchart.com/images/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining-10-14mzp-966.webp) ![Indoor space for dining and conversation at Midam Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining-11-2mpbt-966.webp) ![Lawn courtyard viewed from inside Midam Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining-12-k53rp-966.webp) ## What did we order for two, and how much did it cost? The two of us ordered three dishes: pepperoni pizza, Toowoomba pasta, and beef risotto. These are the prices recorded in the original post. - Pepperoni pizza: ₩17,900 - Toowoomba pasta: ₩15,900 - Beef risotto: ₩15,900 ![Western food menu guide at Midam Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining-13-1pohw-966.webp) ![Menu guide viewed before ordering at Midam Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining-14-1q9v5-966.webp) ![Western dishes ordered for two at Midam Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining-15-1u9zp-966.webp) The plates and lighting worked well together, so the food photos came out nicely too. With all three dishes, we could not finish the pizza and packed up the leftovers. ![Western dishes served on plates at Midam Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining-16-1sopj-966.webp) ## Why was the beef risotto my favorite of the three dishes? The beef risotto was the dish I enjoyed most. It was fairly strongly seasoned, which suited my taste, and the beef was tender. The cream had a lightly spicy note, so it did not feel overly rich. ![Creamy beef risotto ordered at Midam Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining-17-6spx0-966.webp) ![Beef and cream sauce in Midam Kitchen’s beef risotto](https://img.superchart.com/images/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining-18-1o1ez-966.webp) I also liked the texture: each grain of rice held its shape while mixing well with the cream sauce. Among the three dishes, the bold seasoning and spicy cream flavor stayed with me most. ## Was the pepperoni pizza still good as takeout? The pepperoni pizza was spicy, and the outer edge of the crust was baked crisp. It also had plenty of cheese on top. ![Spicy pepperoni pizza ordered at Midam Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining-19-agmll-966.webp) ![Crust and cheese on Midam Kitchen’s pepperoni pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining-20-1a8q8-966.webp) We packed up the leftover pizza and ate it as a late-night snack at our accommodation. It was still enjoyable after it had cooled. ## How were the seasoning and ingredients in the Toowoomba pasta? The Toowoomba pasta was seasoned slightly more mildly than the beef risotto. Its creamy, slightly sweet sauce had a subtle smoky aroma. ![Creamy Toowoomba pasta ordered at Midam Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining-21-dpc11-966.webp) ![Sauce and shrimp in Midam Kitchen’s Toowoomba pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining-22-e427d-966.webp) ![Mushrooms and vegetables in Midam Kitchen’s Toowoomba pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining-23-zopqc-966.webp) It contained two large shrimp and several cocktail shrimp. There were also plenty of mushrooms and vegetables, which suited me because I like vegetables, and it was enjoyable to scoop them up with the sauce. The cream was rich without feeling heavy, so I finished it. ## Where can you park if you drive? Midam Kitchen is at 33 Cheomseong-ro 49beon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongbuk. There is no private parking, so you need to park at a public parking lot before visiting. ## Where it is - Midam Kitchen (미담키친) (미담키친) - 33 Cheomseong-ro 49beon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongbuk, South Korea - 경상북도 경주시 첨성로49번길 33 미담키친 - 35.836035, 129.2075997 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%AF%B8%EB%8B%B4%ED%82%A4%EC%B9%9C/@35.836035,129.2075997,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@how-dinner-went/midam-kitchen-hwangnidan-gil-hanok-dining/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt