# Gyeongju restaurant for cream chicken rigatoni: Midam Kitchen - By Eunbyul (https://superchart.com/en/@jeju-stone-bench/) - Written Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary meal as part of a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@jeju-stone-bench/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@jeju-stone-bench/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni/index.md) ## In short Midam Kitchen is an Italian restaurant tucked into a side alley off Hwangnidang-gil in Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk. Visiting with a college friend of ten years, the writer ordered arugula tomato pizza, cream chicken rigatoni and lemonade, and the owner brought out a complimentary ricotta salad. Tables at Midam Kitchen are set far apart, so it is easy to talk, and the cream chicken rigatoni is worth a trip for anyone who loves a rich cream sauce. ## Good to know - **Ordered**: Arugula tomato pizza, cream chicken rigatoni, lemonade - **Complimentary item**: Ricotta salad (owner's treat) - **Menu range**: Wood-fired style pizza, pasta, risotto, house-made cutlets - **Seating**: Indoor tables set far apart - **Location**: 33 Cheomseong-ro 49beon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do *as written by the visitor on Sep 15, 2026* I went to Gyeongju with a college friend of ten years, a place where the quiet charm of old hanok houses coexists with a trendy vibe. ![View of an alley on Hwangnidang-gil, Gyeongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni-01-x0xxv-900.webp) ![Trumpet vine flowers spotted on the way to Midam Kitchen in Gyeongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni-02-1ng0v-m-900.webp) (Trumpet vine flowers I spotted in Gyeongju on the way to Midam Kitchen) After looking around, I found a new Italian restaurant tucked inside an alley off Hwangnidang-gil, with a warm, tasteful interior and neat plating. It felt like a great spot for a date, but also plenty solid for a comfortable, filling meal. Here's my honest review from visiting and tasting it myself. (If you're looking for a relaxed restaurant on Hwangnidang-gil in Gyeongju, or hunting for a can't-miss place to eat there, this one's worth a look) ## Where is Midam Kitchen in Gyeongju, and what does it look like? Midam Kitchen sits in a spot you can naturally wander into while strolling the main road of Hwangnidang-gil in Gyeongju. The address is 33 Cheomseong-ro 49beon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Step just slightly off the busy center and a clean, beautiful exterior appears. ## Inside Midam Kitchen: how far apart are the tables? ![Seating inside Midam Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni-03-l8223-900.webp) ![Widely spaced tables at Midam Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni-04-hocct-900.webp) ![Interior design of Midam Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni-05-y1ch2-900.webp) ![View of the interior space at Midam Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni-06-hzdq0-900.webp) ![Window seat at Midam Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni-07-1684m-900.webp) ![Overview of the interior of Midam Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni-08-1tnh6-900.webp) The tables inside Midam Kitchen really are spaced generously apart. It felt like a perfect Gyeongju date restaurant for having a cozy, intimate conversation over a meal. ## What is on the Midam Kitchen menu? This Hwangnidang-gil restaurant, Midam Kitchen, had a wide-ranging menu — from wood-fired style pizzas loaded with varied toppings, to Hwangnidang-gil pasta, hearty risotto, and crispy house-made cutlets. ![Menu board at Midam Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni-09-rkeft-900.webp) ![Pizza and pasta menu listing at Midam Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni-10-1n1yb-900.webp) ![Table setting at Midam Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni-11-12d63-900.webp) ![Page of the menu lineup at Midam Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni-12-1uj10-900.webp) ![Table where the order was awaited at Midam Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni-13-2yoyi-900.webp) That day I ordered what's said to be the signature combo — arugula tomato pizza and cream chicken rigatoni — and got to try the ricotta salad too. (The owner gave it to us as a treat..♡) ## How was the arugula tomato pizza at Midam Kitchen? ![Arugula tomato pizza topped with fresh arugula](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni-14-wgdzf-900.webp) ![A whole arugula tomato pizza at Midam Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni-15-10ksi-900.webp) The arugula tomato pizza at Midam Kitchen came out fresh from the oven, generously piled with vibrant green raw arugula on the dough — fresh looking from the first glance. The edge of the crust was crispy yet chewy, and the tangy tomato-based sauce along with the slight bitterness of the fresh greens balanced out the richness of the cheese nicely. ![A pizza slice showing the crispy crust](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni-16-19pfw-900.webp) It's a pizza I'd recommend to anyone who wants a satisfying meal that isn't overly heavy. ## Cream chicken rigatoni: the dish to order (highly recommended!) ![Cream chicken rigatoni at Midam Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni-17-phlnt-900.webp) ![Rigatoni pasta in a rich cream sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni-18-1oez8-900.webp) ![Close-up of the cream chicken rigatoni plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni-19-hgqov-900.webp) The cream chicken rigatoni I picked from the pasta menu had a depth of richness that would satisfy any cream-sauce fan. The rigatoni, a short tube-shaped pasta, held plenty of savory, thick cream sauce all the way inside. ![Cream chicken rigatoni with large pieces of chicken](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni-20-1u5tx-1200.webp) Large, tender chunks of chicken breast filled it out, giving this Hwangnidang-gil pasta both a satisfying bite and plenty of substance. ![Cream pasta with zucchini and mushrooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni-21-1rniw-900.webp) ![Rigatoni noodles mixed with vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni-22-uz6qx-900.webp) The zucchini, mushrooms, and other vegetables made it even tastier. And honestly, the chicken was really tender. ![A glass of lemonade at Midam Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni-23-hucl8-900.webp) Right about then I took a sip of the lemonade, and it was genuinely refreshing 🍋 — it tasted like real ground lemon, not syrup. Totally my style. ## The complimentary ricotta salad from the owner The ricotta salad served alongside stood out for the soft, cloud-like lightness of the ricotta cheese. The dressing wasn't overdone, so the crisp, natural texture of the vegetables came through, and it worked as a great palate cleanser between bites of pizza and cream rigatoni. ## Verdict: a Hwangnidang-gil restaurant made for catching up with a friend Midam Kitchen turned out to be a truly fitting Hwangnidang-gil restaurant in Gyeongju for a relaxed, warm meal. The owner was genuinely kind 💐, which made it even more memorable. It was a great Gyeongju date restaurant for focusing on conversation. ![Table after finishing the meal at Midam Kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni-24-10glh-900.webp) Poof! ## Where it is - Midam Kitchen (미담키친) - 33 Cheomseong-ro 49beon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, 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/@jeju-stone-bench/gyeongju-hwangnidan-migam-kitchen-rigatoni/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt