# Hwangnidan-gil restaurant dinner, sold-out pork kimchijjim: Goyu - By Doyeon Rim (https://superchart.com/en/@hwaseong-corner-cup/) - Written Sep 17, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@hwaseong-corner-cup/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@hwaseong-corner-cup/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner/index.md) ## In short Goyu is a modern Korean restaurant on the main street of Hwangnidan-gil in Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk. At dinner the writer ordered a two-person portion of slow-simmered whole pork kimchijjim (kimchi braised with pork) for 15,000 won and a cheese potato pancake for 9,000 won, and the kimchijjim sold out right after the order went in. With no gamey smell and only a gentle heat, Goyu's kimchijjim had two self-declared spice wimps clearing a full bowl of rice each. ## Good to know - **Address**: 49 Sajeong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongbuk - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:00 (break 16:00–17:00) - **Parking**: No private lot; use Hwangnidan-gil Central Parking Lot or the paid public and private lots in Hwangnam-dong nearby - **Slow-simmered whole pork kimchijjim**: 15,000 won - **Cheese potato pancake**: 9,000 won - **Served with**: Beef radish soup, geotjeori (fresh-tossed kimchi) - **Seating**: L-shaped layout with tables for two and four; high chairs available - **Ordering**: Tablet ordering at every table *as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026* Heading out for dinner on the way to Tareudang, the Instagram-famous bakery, I spotted Goyu right next door on the main street of Hwangnidan-gil. It takes traditional Korean dishes and gives them a modern spin, and customers kept streaming in to check the menu — I didn't hesitate to walk in for dinner. > Goyu / 49 Sajeong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongbuk / Daily 11:00–21:00 (Break time 16:00–17:00) / Use nearby public parking lots ![Exterior of Goyu, a Korean restaurant on the main street of Hwangnidan-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner-01-17xdt-966.webp) ![Street view around Goyu's entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner-02-z590s-966.webp) ## Where to park and what the menu board at Goyu's entrance shows Goyu doesn't have its own parking lot, but there are paid public lots nearby like Hwangnidan-gil Central Parking Lot and the Hwangnam-dong public/private lot. There's also a standing sign at the entrance with photos of the menu, which was handy to check before going in. ![Photo menu guide on the standing sign at Goyu's entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner-03-1u3i1-966.webp) ![Close-up of the menu details on Goyu's standing sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner-04-1jjkg-966.webp) ![Full view of Goyu's doorway and storefront entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner-05-121en-966.webp) ## Goyu's half-open kitchen and full-window seats Walking in, you're greeted straight ahead by a half-open kitchen where you can watch the cooking happen. The space is L-shaped with 2- and 4-person tables. Big windows and wood tables keep it looking clean overall, with lighting that adds a nice mood. ![Goyu's half-open kitchen and L-shaped seating interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner-06-p6cs5-966.webp) ![Goyu's interior styled with big windows and wood tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner-07-wkzfr-966.webp) It was already packed early on, but we grabbed the one remaining 2-person table. There were high chairs ready too, and the tables had generous spacing, making it a comfortable Hwangnidan-gil spot for a meal. ![A 2-person table at Goyu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner-08-1h0li-966.webp) ![Seating at Goyu with generous spacing between tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner-09-1g7b7-966.webp) ## Goyu's menu, tablet ordering and the hair ties at each table Every table has a tablet ordering device, with set menus that let you try several dishes at once, plus ssambap (lettuce-wrap rice), yukhoe (beef tartare), potato pancake, pork kimchijjim, eggplant gangjeong, buckwheat noodles, and more mains and sides. And what a nice touch — hair ties! Long hair gets in the way while eating, so having hair ties right at the table let me eat comfortably, at least for a bit. ![Tablet ordering device and hair ties on a Goyu table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner-10-1s2ib-1200.webp) ## What we ordered: pork kimchijjim for two and cheese potato pancake - Slow-simmered whole pork kimchijjim ₩15,000 x2 - Cheese potato pancake ₩9,000 It looked like almost every table had the slow-simmered pork kimchijjim. Right after we ordered it sold out — we caught the last train haha. The ssambap looked super popular too, so I want to try that next time. Visually it's gorgeous, almost like gimbap >.< ![Menu screen at Goyu showing a photo of the ssambap dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner-11-1elw5-966.webp) ![Start of the table setting at Goyu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner-12-1vi4k-966.webp) ### The beef radish soup and geotjeori that come with every meal After ordering, Goyu brings out geotjeori and beef radish soup as complimentary starters — you can see the beef is thick-cut and generously portioned, right? The soup is seasoned just right, savory yet clean, and the geotjeori is crisp and delicious, great for waking up your appetite before the meal. ![Complimentary beef radish soup and geotjeori](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner-13-6nox8-966.webp) ### Korean pork shoulder kimchijjim: mild enough for spice wimps The kimchijjim, made with slow-simmered domestic refrigerated pork shoulder, was a visual knockout. Along with the whole cabbage kimchi, there were big chunks of tofu and generously sized pork shoulder — you really need scissors to cut it up. ![Slow-simmered whole pork kimchijjim made with domestic pork shoulder](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner-14-2bk62-966.webp) ![Pot of kimchijjim topped with tofu and whole cabbage kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner-15-vxdf9-966.webp) They give you scissors and tongs, so once you cut it into bite-size pieces, you can see just how thick the meat is. Even so, there was no gamey smell at all, and the rich, slightly thickened broth was so good — no funky sourness from the kimchi either, and two spice-wimps like us had no trouble finishing it. It has that savory, umami kind of mild spiciness that keeps you coming back for more. ![Thick pork shoulder cut with scissors in the kimchijjim](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner-16-gh32o-966.webp) ![Close-up of the pork kimchijjim's thickened broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner-17-85z1l-966.webp) It melts in your mouth, so I think even elementary-school-age kids could handle it without it being too spicy. The combo of tofu, kimchi, and pork shoulder 👍 — pile it on white rice and a whole bowl disappears in no time. It also pairs really well with the complimentary beef radish soup, making this a solid Hwangnidan-gil restaurant pick. ![A piece of kimchijjim served over white rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner-18-1fw65-966.webp) ### Cheese potato pancake with spicy mayo sauce We also ordered the cheese potato pancake in case the kimchijjim turned out too spicy, and it was super crispy *_* dusted generously with cheese powder, with the savory flavor turned all the way up. ![Cheese potato pancake dusted with cheese powder at Goyu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner-19-ucdbr-966.webp) ![Cheese potato pancake with spicy mayo sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner-20-7apnn-966.webp) Crispy, and it goes really well with the spicy mayo-ish sauce that comes with it. The crunchy texture combined with the potato's savoriness makes this cheese potato pancake a hit with all ages. ![Full view of the evening table spread at Goyu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner-21-7ofhi-966.webp) ## Why Goyu fits easily into a Hwangnidan-gil walking route Goyu sits right on the main street of Hwangnidan-gil, so it's easy to find, and it's close to Tareudang, the Korean-style ten-won bread stall, and more, making it easy to pair with other stops on a course. Customers of all ages were dining there. It reinterprets Korean food in a modern way, so you can eat something clean and delicious, and even a simple meal feels like it sets the mood — the staff were kind too. Next time you're craving a good meal, how about Goyu, a Hwangnidan-gil restaurant in Gyeongju? ## Where it is - Goyu (고유) - 49 Sajeong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongbuk, South Korea - 경상북도 경주시 사정로 49 - 35.8367243, 129.208533 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B3%A0%EC%9C%A0/@35.8367243,129.208533,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@hwaseong-corner-cup/gyeongju-hwangnidan-gil-goyu-kimchi-jjim-dinner/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt