Jeontong Maetdol Sundubu near Bomun Gyeongju

Jeontong Maetdol Sundubu (전통맷돌순두부) is a tofu restaurant in the Supmeori food area just before Gyeongju's Bomun tourism district. Korean name: 전통맷돌순두부. Romanization: Jeontong Maetdol Sundubu. Easy pronunciation: juhn-tong mae-ttol soon-doo-boo. Showing the Korean name on your phone is still the safest backup if pronunciation gets tricky.

Exterior of Jeontong Maetdol Sundubu — The restaurant exterior in the Supmeori food area · Source: 행복한 커피한잔 / imreal75

The restaurant is known for sundubu-jjigae, clear soft-tofu soup, plain tofu and tofu hot pot. The spicy sundubu-jjigae is an easy starting point if you want a warm Korean stew, while 맑은순두부 (malgeun sundubu, roughly mal-geun soon-doo-boo) is a milder option.

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

Gyeongju's official tourism information lists the restaurant at 111 Supmeori-gil, Gyeongju, and notes that it opens from the morning. Because opening hours can change, check the latest same-day information before visiting.

Clear soft tofu soup at Jeontong Maetdol Sundubu — A milder clear soft-tofu option · Source: 행복한 커피한잔 / imreal75

The menu-board photo in this article is for reference only. Menu items and prices may have changed since the photo was taken or posted.

Tofu hot pot at Jeontong Maetdol Sundubu — Tofu hot pot for sharing · Source: 경주시 경주문화관광

If you are staying around Bomun, a taxi is usually the simplest option. The restaurant is in the same Supmeori cluster as several other tofu restaurants, so it works well as a food stop connected to a Bomun itinerary rather than a separate trip across town.

Menu board at Jeontong Maetdol Sundubu — Menu and prices may differ from the current in-store menu. · Source: 행복한 커피한잔 / imreal75

Table setting at Jeontong Maetdol Sundubu — Soft tofu with Korean side dishes · Source: 행복한 커피한잔 / imreal75