Cheongonchae 청온채
Gyeongju · Daereungwon, Hwangnidan-gil & Downtown · Meal
Soft tofu is the star here, served within a multi-dish Korean meal that includes vegetables, fish and rice. The set is gentle on the palate, so it suits travelers who avoid spicy food. The restaurant is tucked into an alley near Hwangnidan-gil and is popular, so waits are common, especially at weekends.
Registration is usually through the CatchTable app, which is mainly in Korean, so it can be easier to ask your hotel to help or write your name on the list at the door. Check current prices and hours before you go. Cards are normally accepted, and the staff will walk you through the dishes if you ask.
It is 5 minutes' walk from the Daereungwon stop, in an alley off Poseok-ro. There is a public parking lot in Hwangnidan-gil. (Show a driver: 청온채)
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 청온채
- Best time to visit
- Go before 11:30 for lunch or before 6 p.m. for dinner; on weekends reservations are close to essential.
- Pair it with
- Hullimmok Cafe and Hwangnidan-gil Street are on the doorstep, and Daereungwon Tomb Complex (Cheonmachong) is a short walk after lunch.
- Great for
- Families with kids, Parents
- Local tip
- A tofu-focused Korean set meal in the Hwangnidan-gil area. Waiting is usually registered on the CatchTable app, which is Korean-language, so ask your hotel to help or put your name on the list in person.
- Reservations
- Join the waiting list on CatchTable (Korean app, ask your hotel)