Gyeongju Hwanggeum Sibwon Bread (Gold 10-Won Coin Bread) 경주 황금십원빵
Gyeongju · Daereungwon, Hwangnidan-gil & Downtown · Cafe
Shaped like the old 10-won coin that carries the Dabotap pagoda, this cheese-filled bread is a street snack made for strolling. The shop presses a golden, round pastry with a stretchy cheese center, which is at its best when eaten hot. It is aimed at light snacking rather than a meal, so share one between two if you plan to eat at the cafes afterward.
Prices are low, but they may change, and the line moves quickly. You can point at the photos to order, and small shops in this area often accept both cards and cash. Eat it right away, because the cheese hardens as it cools.
Be careful when you take the first bite, as the filling is very hot.
It is on Hwangnidan-gil, about 3 minutes from the Daereungwon stop. Use a public parking lot in Hwangnidan-gil. (Show a driver: 경주 황금십원빵)
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 경주 황금십원빵
- Best time to visit
- Come on an afternoon walk, and eat while it is still hot enough for the cheese to stretch.
- Pair it with
- Hullimmok Cafe and Daereungwon Tomb Complex (Cheonmachong) are near, and the stretch is part of Hwangnidan-gil Street.
- Great for
- Friends
- Local tip
- A cheese-filled snack shaped like the 10-won coin showing Dabotap pagoda. Point at the picture, pay at the window, and eat it warm while walking.