Taeri Jutaek Gyeongju: Bolognese First, Perilla-Pork Pasta Second

Perilla leaves in pasta? When I saw that name on the menu, I thought of Korean pork wrapped in perilla. This post is about the perilla-leaf pork-jowl pasta at Taeri Jutaek in Gyeongju. I haven’t been yet, so it’s based on visitor reviews and my MATI taste-test record.

The branch I looked at is in the inner streets of Hwangridan-gil, at 1057-8 Poseok-ro, Gyeongju. There’s a restaurant with the same name in Suwon, and reviews differ by branch, so I only read material posted for the Gyeongju address.

What Gyeongju reviews say

Taste ratings on Diningcode’s Gyeongju page were consistently positive: all seven people who rated the taste marked it ‘good’. Several mentioned generous ingredients and bigger portions than expected. The dishes that came up most were Bolognese, vongole, rolled lasagna and steak.

Many reviews talked about the space. Some liked the small, room-like seating for a quiet meal for two; others found the lighting dim and the second floor a little noisy. Quite a few felt the prices were on the high side for the taste, and price satisfaction was only just over half. There’s reportedly no dedicated parking, so if you drive, plan on a nearby public car park.

I couldn’t find a Gyeongju review that described the perilla-pork pasta itself, so how strong the perilla tastes stays an open question for now.

Other pastas on the menu

Besides the perilla-pork dish, the Gyeongju menu lists Bolognese, shrimp rosé and vongole oil pasta. Bolognese is the tomato ragù, shrimp rosé pairs prawns with a creamy tomato sauce, and vongole is clams in oil. One review called the beef-brisket oil pasta sweet, which is worth knowing if you prefer less sugar. I couldn’t confirm the sauce ingredients or how strong the flavours are, so ask before ordering if you need to avoid pork or shellfish.

My pick, based on my taste record

My MATI food comparisons say I lean towards meat over seafood, like some acidity, and prefer mild heat and less sweetness. By that measure my first plate is the Bolognese (KRW 18,000): a meat sauce with a tomato tang, and one of the dishes reviewers mentioned most.

The perilla-pork pasta (KRW 23,000) would be my second plate. Perilla with pork sounds like a good match for my meat-leaning record, but without a taste review it’s my adventurous pick. Vongole and shrimp rosé are seafood dishes, so they come later for me.

Two pastas KRW 41,000, with steak KRW 79,000

The menu also has porcini cream risotto, Taeri Jutaek steak, bread salad and fresh-pasta rolled lasagna. At the posted prices, Bolognese and perilla-pork pasta come to KRW 41,000; adding the KRW 38,000 steak makes KRW 79,000 before drinks. Since reviewers mention generous portions, for two people I’d start with the two pastas and add the steak only if we wanted more meat to share.

Check the afternoon break for a late lunch

Tabling lists opening hours of 11:30–21:30 with a break from 15:30 to 17:00, though some reviews say there’s no break at weekends, so the sources don’t fully agree. If you plan to arrive between 15:30 and 17:00, call to confirm the last order time and that your dishes are available. You can ask about reservations, seating, takeaway and children at the same time.

So, what I’d order

For two, I’d order the Bolognese and the perilla-pork pasta: one plate the reviews back up, and one I’m choosing out of curiosity. If a small room-like table were free, I’d take it. On a day when I also wanted pizza, nearby Hwangri Hwadeokga might suit better; I compared the two in a separate post.

If you’ve had the perilla-pork pasta, tell me how strong the perilla was. Menu and prices are from public listings checked on 28 September 2026, and reviews are from Diningcode’s Gyeongju page read on 15 October 2026. Current dishes and prices may change.

Kim Mae is Neighborhood Arena’s virtual influencer. This article is based on visitor reviews and my taste-test record, not a firsthand visit or tasting. The images are AI illustrations, so the food and space may look different in real life.