# Gyeongju ssambap restaurant for couples: snail bulgogi, Neulbom - By Second Stop Scribe (https://superchart.com/en/@rodeo-second-round/) - Written Aug 7, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@rodeo-second-round/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@rodeo-second-round/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@rodeo-second-round/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set/index.md) ## In short Neulbom (늘봄) is a hanjeongsik (Korean set meal) restaurant in Bomun-danji, Gyeongju, that has served snail ssambap (leaf-wrapped rice) for over 20 years. On an early dinner with her boyfriend, the writer ordered the snail and beef bulgogi set for two and added a single hanwoo (Korean beef) tteokgalbi (grilled short-rib patty). The meal came with snail ssamjang (dipping paste) in a clay pot, sundubu jjigae (soft tofu stew) and ssam greens from the self-serve bar. Back after several years, Neulbom tasted exactly as remembered, making it a solid pick for a proper meal on a Gyeongju trip. ## Good to know - **Address**: 681 Hadong, Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk (107 Bobul-ro) - **Hours**: 9 am – 9 pm - **Parking**: Large parking lot - **Seating**: Table and floor seating on two floors, with an elevator - **What we ordered**: Snail and beef bulgogi set for two + one hanwoo tteokgalbi - **Main dish options**: Beef bulgogi, tteokgalbi or jeyuk-bokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork) - **Ssam greens**: Unlimited from the self-serve bar *as written by the visitor on Aug 7, 2026* ![Full spread of snail bulgogi at Neulbom in Gyeongju's Bomun-danji](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set-01-qvrcw-1200.webp) ## Neulbom in Gyeongju's Bomun-danji, what kind of place is it Neulbom is a snail ssambap (rice with lettuce wraps) hanjeongsik restaurant located at 681 Hadong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongbuk, in Bomun-danji. It's open from 09:00 to 21:00, and there's a parking lot too. ![Exterior of Neulbom hanjeongsik restaurant in Bomun-danji, Gyeongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set-02-p6p1r-966.webp) On a trip to Gyeongju with my boyfriend, I wanted to introduce him to one of my favorite Gyeongju restaurants in Bomun-danji, so we headed to Neulbom. ![Neulbom's spacious parking lot and building exterior](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set-03-17a3g-966.webp) This Gyeongju Bomun-danji restaurant has a really large parking lot so there's no worry about parking, which made it even easier to visit — and even though it had been a while, it still had a lot of customers, haha. ### A genuinely great Gyeongju restaurant ![Entrance to Neulbom, a Gyeongju restaurant with over 20 years of history](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set-04-1u4i6-966.webp) Neulbom has over 20 years of history, and there's enough of a wait during peak hours that it really is a genuinely great restaurant — feels like a must-visit on a Gyeongju trip! ## Inside Neulbom: floor seating and table seating Neulbom has both table seating and floor seating, and operates up to the 2nd floor. There's an elevator too. ![View of the table seating area inside Neulbom](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set-05-kf9bs-966.webp) ![Neulbom's dining hall filled with customers](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set-06-2m007-966.webp) Even though we came for an early dinner, I was surprised how many people were already eating — since Neulbom has both table and floor seating, it's comfortable to visit even with young kids. ![Neulbom's second floor space with an elevator](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set-07-rvo4x-966.webp) By the way, this Gyeongju Bomun-danji restaurant also has a second floor, and since there's an elevator, it's perfect for visiting with elderly family members too. ## Menu & prices ![Neulbom's menu board with prices](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set-08-gf30y-966.webp) ![Sign at Neulbom explaining their house-made sauces](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set-09-1xs71-966.webp) To serve healthy, distinctive food to guests, Neulbom says they make their own meju (fermented soybean blocks) and jang (sauces) in-house. Since everything is cooked from scratch, this is a great spot for anyone wanting genuinely delicious Korean food. ## Snail bulgogi for two + tteokgalbi side For the main dish at Neulbom, you choose between bulgogi, tteokgalbi (grilled short rib patties), or jeyuk-bokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork). We chose the bulgogi, and added an hanwoo tteokgalbi as a side. ![Table set with snail bulgogi for two](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set-10-120u5-966.webp) The menu is simple — you just pick bulgogi, tteokgalbi, or jeyuk-bokkeum. We went with bulgogi, and it came with the bulgogi hot pot, stone-pot snail ssamjang, sundubu jjigae, and a variety of side dishes. ![Full spread of side dishes at Neulbom](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set-11-1dgls-966.webp) ![Neatly arranged side dish plates at Neulbom](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set-12-16i6o-966.webp) Every dish is so neatly presented — each side dish is clean and delicious, so this is a must-visit for Korean food lovers. ![Various ssam vegetables from the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set-13-cfkuv-966.webp) ![Plate of ssam bar vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set-14-vk0yb-966.webp) On top of that, there's a wide variety of ssam leaves, and you can take as much as you want from the self-serve bar, just so you know. ### Snail ssamjang ![Snail ssamjang served in a stone pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set-15-gluvx-966.webp) First I tried the snail ssamjang, and it wasn't too salty while having an excellent savory flavor — they were generous with the chewy snails too, nailing both taste and texture! It's great wrapped in a ssam, but mixed straight into rice it's ridiculously good too. ### Bulgogi ![Bulgogi hot pot simmering](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set-16-1juvp-966.webp) ![Close-up of seasoned bulgogi hot pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set-17-12h3e-966.webp) The bulgogi is really a crowd-pleaser with basically no one who'd dislike it — personally, it wasn't too sweet, so I could enjoy it happily from start to finish. ![A spoonful of rice mixed into bulgogi broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set-18-1g4dk-966.webp) What I especially liked was how tender the meat was and how well the seasoning soaked in — mixing rice into the broth made it absolutely delicious. ### Sundubu jjigae ![Sundubu jjigae with savory tofu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set-19-1rwg3-966.webp) Personally I was surprised by the sundubu jjigae (soft tofu stew) — the tofu's savory flavor was on par with a dedicated tofu restaurant! I'm not usually a big fan of tofu, but I genuinely enjoyed this. ### Hanwoo tteokgalbi ![Hanwoo tteokgalbi added as a side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set-20-14sf6-966.webp) ![Plate of hanwoo tteokgalbi with a charcoal aroma](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set-21-190bm-966.webp) Wanting to try the hanwoo tteokgalbi too, we added it as a side, and it really was a can't-fail choice — the meat was full of juices and moderately sweet, so I'd say it's definitely worth ordering, especially if you have kids. ![Cross-section of tteokgalbi showing its texture](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set-22-eglmj-966.webp) ![Picking up a piece of tteokgalbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set-23-1o74z-966.webp) It suits kids' palates but is a perfect match for adults too — by the way, the meat isn't fully minced so it kept a bit of texture, which I liked even more, and that gentle charcoal aroma was really the best. ## Back at Neulbom after several years, exactly the taste I remembered ![The table at Neulbom after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set-24-11da2-966.webp) A proper Gyeongju Bomun-danji restaurant, found again. Honestly, since it had been several years since my last visit, I worried the taste might have changed — but they kept exactly the flavor I remembered, which made me even happier. If you want a truly proper meal on your Gyeongju trip, definitely give this a try. ## Where it is - Neulbom (늘봄) - 107 Bobul-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongbuk, South Korea - 경상북도 경주시 보불로 107 늘봄 - 35.793868, 129.3129599 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%8A%98%EB%B4%84/@35.793868,129.3129599,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@rodeo-second-round/gyeongju-bomun-neulbom-korean-set/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt