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Cafés, restaurants and places in Gyeongbuk, written by bloggers who went there.
Hyoeunok is a Korean restaurant in Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk, where diners can eat indoors with their dogs. The ₩44,000 beef brisket and intestines hot pot was a delicious first-time switch from the usual signature menu. Verdict: an easy, satisfying stop on a dog-friendly Gyeongju itinerary.
Hojueseo on Hoejeon Chobap is a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant in Mundok, Pohang, Gyeongbuk. Visiting for dinner, the couple chose 27 plates, from rolls and inari sushi to salmon sushi and menbosha, at 2,200 won per plate. Verdict: a fun place to pick whatever suits your taste.
Hands Coffee Gumi Goa-eup Branch is a café on Wondaero in Goa-eup, Gumi, with a large parking lot, lawn, and care kids zone. I tried Brunch Set A with shrimp tomato pasta and soft jambon-beurre; the pasta grew on me, while the soft, not-too-salty sandwich was the better part.
Plan A Restaurant is an indoor dog-friendly restaurant on the fourth floor overlooking Songdo Beach in Pohang. I visited with my dog and ordered a mushroom black sesame salad, chop steak, and spicy broth shrimp pasta. The portions were generous, and I especially liked the savory-spicy shrimp pasta broth.
Midam Kitchen is a renovated-house restaurant on Hwangridan-gil in Gyeongju, with private rooms, window seats, and a baby chair. I visited with my baby and shared basil cream pasta, pepperoni pizza, and pork loin cutlet; I was happy with the food and kind service.
Gyeongju Tokyo Pie is a handmade pie shop in an alley of Hwangnidan-gil, Gyeongju. I bought a six-piece gift set with apple pies and Tokyo anko pies to share with my family. I liked the subtle apple sweetness and nutty red bean filling, but the chocolat pie was sold out.
Hands Coffee Gumi Goa-eup Branch is a large café in Goa-eup, Gumi, with two floor-seated kids’ zones and baby-care facilities. I returned with my family for a Häagen-Dazs ice cream waffle and drinks, and the spacious parking, window views, and family-friendly setup stood out.
Gyeongju Tokyo Pie is a handmade pie shop on Hwangridan-gil in Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk. I packed a six-piece, three-flavor gift set and liked the crisp pastry, crunchy apple, smooth red bean filling, and neat box, though I had to walk from a public parking lot.
Plan A Restaurant is a Western restaurant on the fourth floor of a building directly across from Songdo Beach in Pohang, Gyeongbuk. My friend and I shared chopped steak and two pasta dishes while looking out at the sea; ocean-side tables were nearly full around 5:30 p.m., but the location was ideal for a post-meal beach walk.
Midam Kitchen is a hanok-style Western restaurant in Hwangnidan-gil, Gyeongju. We shared pepperoni pizza, Toowoomba pasta, and beef risotto; the boldly seasoned, lightly spicy risotto was my favorite, though there is no private parking.
Hands Coffee Gumi Goa-eup Branch is a spacious café in Goa-eup, Gumi, with high ceilings, two floors, and dedicated parking. I had the Hands House Brunch for a late breakfast-lunch and enjoyed its snappy sausage and mild ciabatta. With several guests using strollers during my visit, it felt comfortable for families.
Gyeongju Tokyo Pie is a small takeout-focused handmade pie shop just off the main Hwangridan-gil alley in Gyeongju. I bought a ₩26,500 six-piece apple pie gift set for our accommodation and as a travel souvenir; the flaky pastry and large crisp apple pieces stood out, though some flavors had sold out after lunch.
