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Giwagol Maetdol Sundubu near Bomun, Gyeongju

Our Neighborhood Arena · August 28, 2026

Sundubu-jjigae at Giwagol Maetdol Sundubu
Sundubu-jjigae, the main soft-tofu stew · Source: 경주시 경주문화관광

Giwagol Maetdol Sundubu (기와골 맷돌순두부) is in the Supmeori food area on the approach to Gyeongju's Bomun tourism district. Korean name: 기와골 맷돌순두부. Romanization: Giwagol Maetdol Sundubu. Easy pronunciation: gee-wah-gol mae-ttol soon-doo-boo. Showing the Korean name on your phone is still the safest backup if pronunciation gets tricky.

Exterior of Giwagol Maetdol Sundubu
The restaurant exterior in Supmeori · Source: 경주시 경주문화관광

The menu includes spicy sundubu-jjigae, perilla-seed soft tofu stew, dried-radish-leaf stew, tofu-and-mushroom hot pot, plain tofu and pajeon. A hot pot can be a practical choice for families or small groups sharing a meal.

Interior of Giwagol Maetdol Sundubu
Interior view · Source: 일반 이용자 공개사진 / DiningCode 회원 업로드

Recent public listings show different weekday and weekend opening times, a Wednesday closing day and an afternoon break. Check same-day hours before visiting because restaurant schedules can change.

Tofu and mushroom hot pot at Giwagol
Tofu-and-mushroom hot pot for sharing · Source: 일반 이용자 공개사진 / 오방두정

The menu-board photo in this article is for reference only. Menu items and prices may differ from the current in-store menu depending on when the photo was taken or posted.

Another tofu dish at Giwagol
Another tofu-based menu option · Source: 일반 이용자 공개사진 / DiningCode 회원 업로드

The restaurant is at 142 Supmeori-gil, Gyeongju. The Supmeori walking route and Seondeokyeowang-gil are directly behind this area, so this stop can pair naturally with a short walk before returning to the Bomun tourism zone.

Menu board at Giwagol Maetdol Sundubu
Menu items and prices may differ from the current in-store menu. · Source: 일반 이용자 공개사진 / DiningCode 회원 업로드
Table setting at Giwagol Maetdol Sundubu
A Korean tofu meal with side dishes · Source: 일반 이용자 공개사진 / 오방두정