# Gyeongju Hwangridan-gil converted-house restaurant for two: Dongyang

- By Doyeon Rim (https://superchart.com/en/@hwaseong-corner-cup/)
- Written Sep 16, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk
- Sponsored: This is a review of a store visited courtesy of the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@hwaseong-corner-cup/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch/
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## In short

Dongyang Baekban Gyeongju Hwangridan-gil Main Branch is a Korean restaurant set in a converted house on Poseok-ro in Hwangridan-gil, Gyeongju. Arriving at the 11:00 opening rush, the writer ordered a medium sumi dakbokkeumtang (spicy braised chicken) for 28,000 won with a beef tartare rice bowl at 6,000 won and a pollack roe rice bowl at 5,500 won, splitting each in half with a friend; the boneless chicken in tomato-based sauce was mild enough for spice-sensitive eaters. Dongyang Baekban is a good Hwangridan-gil choice when two people want dakbokkeumtang without overordering.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 1F, 1056-5 Poseok-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongbuk
- **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:00 (break 15:00–17:00)
- **Parking**: Paid parking at the Hwangnam Life & Culture Center public lot
- **What we ordered**: Sumi dakbokkeumtang (medium) 28,000 won · beef tartare rice bowl 6,000 won · pollack roe rice bowl 5,500 won
- **Hot pot & stew menu**: Silver mushroom rice-crust chicken hot pot 38,000 won / Sumi dakbokkeumtang 28,000–38,000 won / Special dakbokkeumtang 30,000–40,000 won / Vegetable jjimdak (braised chicken) 28,000–38,000 won / Pork kimchi dureuchigi 27,000–37,000 won / Hanwoo beef tripe hot pot 35,000–45,000 won
- **Rice bowl menu**: Caviar roe rice 7,000 won / Pollack roe rice 5,500 won / Spicy green chili rice 5,000 won / Gamtae seaweed rice 5,500 won / Beef tartare rice 6,000 won / Roe rice 5,500 won / Egg rice 3,500 won / Gondre (thistle) rice 6,000 won
- **Seating**: Two indoor rooms with 2-person and 4-person tables
- **Price reference**: ₩38,000 ≈ $28 · ₩28,000 ≈ $20.5 · ₩30,000 ≈ $22 (2026-09-16)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026*

I was near Hwangridan-gil for almost a week for a schedule, and while searching around I found Dongyang Baekban, a Hwangridan-gil restaurant. It serves neat, clean Korean food you can enjoy without pressure, and the atmosphere was so nice I visited with a friend.

- Dongyang Baekban Gyeongju Hwangridan-gil Main Branch
- 1056-5 Poseok-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongbuk, South Korea
- Daily 11:00 - 21:00 (B.T 15:00 - 17:00)
- Paid parking at Hwangnam Life & Culture Center public lot

![Exterior of Dongyang Baekban's converted-house building in Hwangridan-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch-01-1q2ft-966.webp)

## What Dongyang Baekban's converted house looks like in Hwangridan-gil

There was an event happening right next door that day, which made it stand out even more, plus there's a lovely stone statue — the converted-house restaurant had such charm and was great for photos.

![Stone statue and yard next to Dongyang Baekban's entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch-02-u7dhy-966.webp)

![Full exterior view of the converted-house restaurant Dongyang Baekban](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch-03-wfbcw-966.webp)

Honestly I fell for the Dongyang Baekban sign(?) on the stairs first — not polished, but warm and unpretentious, the kind of house-only atmosphere I personally love.

![Dongyang Baekban sign on the stairway](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch-04-1eqi6-966.webp)

Pork kimchi dureuchigi (stir-fry), tomato cheese dakbokkeumtang, silvery mushroom black rice-crust chicken hot pot — these usually feel like they're priced for a proper health-boosting meal, but here two people can enjoy them lightly too, which makes Dongyang Baekban Hwangridan-gil Main Branch even better.

![Dongyang Baekban's signature menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch-05-zf4gc-966.webp)

![Indoor dining space at Dongyang Baekban](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch-06-8n9j5-900.webp)

## Arriving at the opening rush: seating and window views at Dongyang Baekban

The indoor dining space is split into two sections like this. I came for the opening rush, and after me came customers with babies as well as couples, friends and all sorts — a real Hwangridan-gil favorite.

![Empty seats at Dongyang Baekban during opening rush](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch-07-1w86j-966.webp)

![Two-person table with old-fashioned decor](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch-08-11qen-m-966.webp)

![A private, divided dining section](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch-09-uztcw-966.webp)

There are 2-person and 4-person tables, and probably because it's a converted house, the spaces are divided fairly privately, decorated with old-fashioned props that felt warm and cozy.

![Interior decoration reading 'rice is medicine'](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch-10-vj1wf-966.webp)

"Rice is medicine" — that kind of vibe. And through the window you can see Hwangridan-gil outside, which is fun for a bit of casual people-watching.

![View of Hwangridan-gil street through the window](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch-11-17vi8-966.webp)

## Dongyang Baekban Hwangridan-gil menu and prices

[Dongyang Baekban Hwangridan-gil Main Branch menu] Silvery mushroom rice-crust chicken hot pot ₩38,000 / Sumi dakbokkeumtang ₩28,000 / ₩38,000 / Special dakbokkeumtang ₩30,000 / ₩40,000 / Vegetable jjimdak ₩28,000 / ₩38,000 / Pork kimchi dureuchigi ₩27,000 / ₩37,000 / Hanwoo tripe hot pot ₩35,000 / ₩45,000

There are also set menus and hanwoo beef mulhoe (cold raw beef soup), yukjeon (pan-fried beef), beef tartare gimbap, cheese tteokgalbi, grilled mackerel and more. The rice bowls also caught my eye: caviar egg rice ₩7,000 / pollack roe rice ₩5,500 / spicy pepper rice ₩5,000 / gamtae rice ₩5,500 / beef tartare rice ₩6,000 / egg roe rice ₩5,500 / egg rice ₩3,500 / gondre rice ₩6,000.

![Menu board showing rice bowl options and prices](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch-12-894ch-1200.webp)

### What two people ordered at Dongyang Baekban

Sumi dakbokkeumtang (medium) ₩28,000 / beef tartare rice ₩6,000 / pollack roe rice ₩5,500

![Table setting with four side dishes plus beef tartare and pollack roe rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch-13-wjqlc-966.webp)

## Four side dishes, the beef tartare rice bowl and the pollack roe rice bowl

After ordering, four side dishes came out along with the beef tartare rice and pollack roe rice — so cute and pretty. Since there are so many rice bowl options, you can pick according to your taste, and with such a big menu, Dongyang Baekban works well for a meal or as a side dish with drinks.

![Side dish plates including bean sprouts and diced radish kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch-14-mmzla-966.webp)

The crunchy bean sprouts were nutty, great in both texture and flavor, and the diced radish kimchi was delicious too, haha. Even just rice with the radish kimchi was tasty on its own.

![A bowl of pollack roe rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch-15-1xyfy-966.webp)

Bursting pollack roe, plus a beef tartare bibimbap this cheap — it comes out in a separate bowl for you to mix yourself. My friend and I split it in half and enjoyed every bit of this Hwangridan-gil favorite.

![Beef tartare rice mixed in a bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch-16-12k7z-966.webp)

## Is the medium sumi dakbokkeumtang mild enough for spice-sensitive eaters?

We ordered the sumi dakbokkeumtang in medium size — you can choose medium or large depending on your party size and appetite, and the visual was 👍. Being able to enjoy dakbokkeumtang comfortably as two people was such a nice touch.

Since everything comes already cooked, you just turn on the burner and once the glass noodles are done you can dig right in. The ingredients were varied and generous — enoki mushrooms, glass noodles, potatoes and more — and even though we're both spice-sensitive, we could eat it fine. A tomato-sauce dakbokkeumtang, who knew — the sauce is savory and rich without being harsh, which is what makes it so appealing.

![Medium-size sumi dakbokkeumtang boiling](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch-17-5ky9u-966.webp)

The chicken is boneless, so you can dig right in without picking out bones, and it's convenient with no gamey chicken smell at all — delicious. We stumbled onto Dongyang Baekban Hwangridan-gil Main Branch by chance and left thoroughly satisfied — a genuinely good restaurant that's even been on TV.

![Boneless chicken and glass noodles scooped up from the dakbokkeumtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch/gyeongju-hwangnidan-dongyang-baekban-lunch-18-168x4-966.webp)

Dongyang Baekban Hwangridan-gil Main Branch is a great place to drop into while walking around Hwangridan-gil without any pressure — everyone from kids to adults can find something to eat without worry, and the staff are friendly in a comfortable atmosphere. How about a satisfying meal here?

## Where it is

- Dongyang Baekban Gyeongju Hwangridan-gil Main Branch (동양백반 경주황리단길 본점)
- 1056-5 Poseok-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongbuk, South Korea
- 경상북도 경주시 포석로 1056-5 1층 동양백반
- 35.8352993, 129.2100529
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%8F%99%EC%96%91%EB%B0%B1%EB%B0%98%20%EA%B2%BD%EC%A3%BC%ED%99%A9%EB%A6%AC%EB%8B%A8%EA%B8%B8%20%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@35.8352993,129.2100529,17z

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