Hoban Duck (Bulguksa Main Branch) 호반오리 불국사본점
Gyeongju · Bulguksa, Seokguram & Bomun · Meal
The signature here is duck, served as a slow-cooked whole-bird soup or smoked on the plate, with a pot of soft tofu alongside. Ordering the slow-cooked version needs some lead time, so call ahead through your hotel if you want to avoid a long wait. The portions suit groups and families, and the flavors are comforting rather than spicy, which makes it good for older travelers.
Prices may change, and cards are generally accepted. Seating is on the floor or at tables depending on the room, so ask when you arrive. It stands in a district of restaurants near the temple, with a car park on site.
It is a 10-minute walk from the Bulguksa stop, inside a restaurant district. A parking lot is on site. (Show a driver: 호반오리)
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 호반오리 불국사본점
- Best time to visit
- Late lunch or early dinner after the temple; pre-order the duck stew to cut waiting time.
- Pair it with
- Bulguksa Temple is nearby, with Yusujeong Ssambap (Bulguksa Main Branch) and Cafe Arae Heon in the same area.
- Great for
- Families with kids, Parents
- Local tip
- Known for duck dishes served with soft tofu. Order the slow-cooked duck in advance by phone via your hotel to cut the wait.