Must-see restaurants in Gyeongju

  • Sukyeong Sikdang

    Gyeongju

    Since 1979, this cosy restaurant with a delightfully cluttered and rustic interior has been serving tasty pajeon (파전; scallion pancake; ₩10,000) made from…

  • Nahbi

    Gyeongju

    Run by the ever-so-friendly Hae Yong, who can put together a decent BLT sandwich for you to munch on as you peruse the book-stuffed walls. Looking for…

  • Dosolmaeul

    Gyeongju

    This very atmospheric place is a traditional family-run courtyard restaurant beside Tumuli-gongwon, with a delicious and broad menu featuring lip-smacking…

  • Jungang Night Market

    Gyeongju

    This terrific night market is on the northeast corner of the Jungang Market, with a whole line of stalls selling all manner of food, from vegetarian pasta…

  • Kisoya

    Gyeongju

    Friendly and inviting Kisoya serves up a mouthwatering array of Japanese dishes with a Korean slant. Mains are generous set meals of the classics from…

  • Sigol Yeohaeng

    Gyeongju

    Opposite the entrance to Samneung, this 20-year-old restaurant specialises in mukun kimchi (묵은 김치), a spicy noodle-and-broth dish made with kimchi aged at…

  • Gampo Hogung Raw Fish Center

    Gyeongju

    King crab and raw fish are the specialities of this bustling restaurant near Gampo harbour. Crab dinners start with a small selection of sides and finish…

  • Kuro Ssambap

    Gyeongju

    An eclectic collection of birds, rocks, figurines, pottery and other folk arts make this a unique place to dine on this strip of otherwise rather similar…

  • Daebak Jip

    Gyeongju

    A good place to eat late, this delicious local hang-out does excellent barbecue pork and beef dishes at low prices. The service is very friendly, even if…

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