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Korean restaurant in Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
What should I order at Hyanghwajeong?
What to order
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Seafood Pancake
Most frequently praised dish in the reviews; people repeatedly called it delicious, crispy yet soft, and packed with generous amounts of seafood and shrimp.
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Ark Shell Bibimbap
Mentioned several times as a standout bibimbap variation; reviewers loved the abundant ark shell/cockles, fresh seafood, and tasty seasoning.
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Kkomak Bibimbap
Recommended for its generous amount of cockles and strong flavor; reviewers noted it as special, highly satisfying, and one of the restaurant’s must-try dishes.
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Korean Raw Beef Bibimbap
Praised for being well-seasoned, delicious, and a favorite among the bibimbap options, with reviewers calling it fresh and balanced.
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Cockle Bibimbap
Frequently recommended for the large amount of cockles and its fresh, lightly seasoned taste, with reviewers emphasizing how satisfying and unique it is.
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Cockle Rice
Mentioned as amazing and memorable, with reviewers highlighting the generous seafood topping and strong overall flavor.
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Raw Beef Cold Noodles
Recommended as a delicious order that stood out for its quality and was described as one of the reviewer’s favorite dishes.
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Seasoned Raw Beef
Praised for being juicy, well-seasoned, and especially good when mixed with egg yolk, making it a standout non-seafood option.
Details
Location
17 Sajeong-ro 57beon-gil, Hwangnam-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, 38167, KR
Open in Google MapsHours
| Monday | 11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM |
About Hyanghwajeong
Hyanghwajeong is a Korean restaurant in Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, known for bibimbap, seafood pancakes, and raw beef dishes. Reviewers consistently praise the cockle bibimbap, yukhoe, pajeon, and yukhoe mulhoe, along with the freshness of the seafood and the generous portions. The restaurant is described as casual and trendy, with dine-in and takeout available, and it is popular for lunch and dinner. Many reviews also mention that it is worth the wait, though lines and reservations are common.
Amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Quick bite
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Usually difficult to find a space
Frequently asked
What is Hyanghwajeong known for?
It is best known for cockle bibimbap and other bibimbap variations, especially the version with lots of fresh cockles and a lightly seasoned, slightly sweet-sour balance. Reviewers also repeatedly call out the seafood pancake, pajeon, and yukhoe as standout dishes worth waiting for.
What dishes are most recommended at Hyanghwajeong?
The most frequently recommended items are cockle bibimbap, yukhoe, yukhoe mulhoe, and seafood pancake or pajeon. Reviews also mention raw beef bibimbap, cockle rice, bulgogi, and spicy stir-fried cockles, with many noting the seafood is fresh and the portions are generous.
What is the atmosphere like at Hyanghwajeong?
The atmosphere is casual and trendy, and the restaurant is often full with lines outside. Reviews describe a traditional wooden building and courtyard in the Hwangnidan-gil area, which makes it feel more suited to groups, tourists, and people who do not mind waiting.
Is Hyanghwajeong good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is about ₩10,000–20,000, and several reviewers say the food is affordable for the quality and portion size. Dishes like the seafood vegetable pancake at ₩15,000 and the cold raw beef soup or Korean raw beef bibimbap at ₩13,500 are described as strong value because they come with plenty of shrimp, vegetables, or well-seasoned beef.
Do you need a reservation or should you expect a wait?
Yes, dinner reservations are recommended and the restaurant accepts reservations, because reviews often mention waits of 30 minutes to 2 hours. People also note that arriving early, including before lunch closes, can help avoid the longest queue.
Is parking available at Hyanghwajeong?
Yes. Usually difficult to find a space is available.
