Maetdol Sundubu (맷돌순두부) — stone-milled soft tofu Korean Food > Tofu / Soft Tofu (Sundubu) restaurant in Gyeongbuk - interior and dishes - Image 1
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Maetdol Sundubu (Stone-mill Soft Tofu)

A local Gyeongju eatery known for stone-milled made from 100% Korean soybeans — the coarse grind gives the tofu a distinct, hearty texture. Guests often take home free soy pulp (biji) after their meal.

GyeongbukKorean Food > Tofu / Soft Tofu (Sundubu)
3.7
(48 reviews)
A Gyeongju neighborhood spot famous for made from 100% domestic soybeans. Staff grind beans each morning on a hand-operated stone mill, leaving coarser soybean particles that give the tofu a lively, textured bite. Locals stop by not only for the tofu stew but also to take home free soy pulp (biji); the menu also features a popular pork barbecue and pancakes, and the dining room is dotted with celebrity signatures.

Local Tips

  • Stone-milled sundubu made fresh each morning from 100% domestic soybeans — texture is deliberately coarse and hearty
  • Casual, local atmosphere with many celebrity signatures on the wall; reservations and parking available
  • Must-try: a bowl of sundubu (or sundubu-jjigae) — pair it with pajeon and don’t forget to take home the free biji

Menu

(Takeout) 16,000 KRW
(Takeout) Jjigae (Tofu Stew)18,000 KRW
( — soft tofu)12,000 KRW
Jjigae (Tofu Stew)12,000 KRW
Barbecue Salad15,000 KRW
(Half-block tofu)7,000 KRW
(Scallion pancake)13,000 KRW

Practical Information

Category
Korean Food > Tofu / Soft Tofu (Sundubu)
Address
7 Bukgun-gil, Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province
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Operating Hours
Daily 08:00 ~ 21:00
Facilities
Takeout,Reservations available,Parking available

Glossary

Banmo Dubu
Literally a 'half block' of fresh tofu — a simple, shareable portion of soft tofu
Maetdol
A traditional millstone; here it indicates tofu made from stone-ground soy for a creamier texture
Pajeon
A savory Korean pancake made with green onions; commonly ordered alongside stews or as a snack
Sundubu
Uncurdled soft tofu — very soft, silky tofu often served fresh and gently seasoned
Sundubu-jjigae
A spicy or mildly seasoned stew made with sundubu, often containing seafood or kimchi and served bubbling hot