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Cafés, restaurants and places in Gyeongbuk, written by bloggers who went there.
Tareudang is a fruit mochi and egg tart dessert shop on the main street of Hwangnidang-gil in Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk. The golden kiwi mochi was unwrapped right on the street and split into six bites by the couple, and the mango yogurt mochi was cut open with scissors back at the guesthouse to check the cross-section. The chocolate mochi was left behind in the guesthouse fridge and thrown out, so check the fridge before checkout.
Tareudang is a fruit mochi and egg tart dessert shop on the west side of Hwangnidang-gil in Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk, open daily 11:00–19:00. On a Monday afternoon there was no wait, and peach yogurt, kiwi, pineapple and fig giant mochi were packed to go and eaten back in Seoul, with 500 won off each piece for orders of 4 or more. All four were good, but the peach yogurt giant mochi was the clear winner — go early, as Tareudang closes once the fruit runs out.
Ogajeong Gamasot Samgyetang is a samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) restaurant in Dongcheon-dong, near Gyeongju City Hall in Gyeongbuk. Stopping in on a motorcycle trip from Gampo, the writer and her husband each ordered yeongyang samgyetang and found the soup already packed with rice, so neither needed a side bowl, and the seasoning was neither too salty nor too bland. With chicken free of any gamey smell and tangy cucumber kimchi on the side, both bowls were cleaned to the last drop.
Yard is a café in the Bomun Tourist Complex in Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk, with yellow cosmos fields and leafy tree views. After visiting Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa, I relaxed here on a weekday with a signature cream latte, matcha latte, and chocolate whipped-cream cake. Verdict: a peaceful stop for a scenic break during a Gyeongju trip.
Cafe Dongi Yeungnam University Art Center Branch is a Korean restaurant in Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk, on the second floor of Yeungnam University’s Cheonma Art Center. During a day trip to Cheongdo, I had stir-fried webfoot octopus, pork bulgogi set meals, and mini tangsuyuk for 16,900, 12,900, and 9,900 won. Verdict: a filling, comfortable meal with an especially memorable doenjang jjigae.
Hwangnam Dukkebi Restaurant Hwangnam Main Branch is a Korean restaurant on Hwangridan-gil in Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk. I reserved ahead and enjoyed the Cheomseongdae seven-dish set and cheese royal-tomb steamed egg without waiting. Verdict: a fun stop for photographing, then mixing, a generous spread.
Sonsi Sushi Yeungnam University Main Branch is a Japanese restaurant near Yeungnam University Station in Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk. We ordered the 11-Year Sushi Aged Specialty Premium 12, Supreme 12 with large udon, and ankimo futomaki, and loved the varied aging aromas and generous spread. Verdict: a satisfying sushi meal with thoughtful waiting amenities.
Plan A Restaurant is a fourth-floor Western restaurant overlooking Songdo Beach in Pohang, Gyeongbuk. After exploring Songdo Beach, I had carbonara spaghetti, PLAN.B beef chop steak, and whole-shrimp pilaf for 55,500 won altogether. Plan A Restaurant is a lovely choice for a seaside date or family dinner.
Kkotdwaeji Sikdang Gyeongsan Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Oksan-dong, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk. After reserving, I enjoyed a pre-set table spread, Korean pork grilled all at once, beef tripe ramyeon, and doenjang jjigae. Verdict: a wonderfully easy choice for family meals and team dinners without having to grill the meat yourself.
Otters Jisan Saetgang Main Branch is a large bakery café near Jisan Saetgang Park in Gumi, Gyeongbuk. We visited with the kids, using the nursing room, high chairs, and second-floor floor seating while trying cream doughnuts, breads, and signature drinks. Verdict: an easy family outing stop with plenty of parking and seats.
Hyoeunok Gyeongju Branch is a Korean restaurant near Bomun Tourist Complex in Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk. I had its Gyeongju minari beef rib hot pot set, followed by shabu-shabu beef, kalguksu, and gondre juk. Verdict: a wonderful hearty family dinner in Gyeongju.
Domo Sushi is a sushi restaurant in Idong, Pohang, Gyeongbuk, that serves a generous array of complimentary dishes with sushi orders. I had the 10-piece Domo Assorted Sushi and beef brisket udon, with thick fish toppings and enough food to leave me completely full. Verdict: a satisfying sushi meal with a Korean set-menu-level spread.
