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Gimcheon

Gimcheon, or Kimcheon (김천시), is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. The official brand slogan of Gimcheon is “The Center of Korea, Gimcheon—Connected in All Directions.” The phrase Satongpaldal (四通八達), literally meaning “open and connected in all directions,” is used to highlight the city’s role as a major transportation hub. Located on the boundary between Gyeongsang and Chungcheong provinces, Gimcheon is where the Gyeongbu and Gyeongbuk railway lines, as well as the Gyeongbu and Jungbu Inland Expressways, intersect. Its well-developed transport network has long defined the city as a key crossroads in Korea.

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  1. Eat

    Andong Hwangso Sikyuk Restaurant

    안동황소식육식당

    Andong Hwangso Sikyuk Restaurant is a beef specialty restaurant in Gimcheon’s Innovation City. They serve premium Korean beef including various cuts like ribeye, sirloin, and tenderloin, along with dishes like beef soup and yukhoe bibimbap. The restaurant is known for its spacious layout with private rooms, a children’s play area, and a large parking lot (capacity ~200 cars)

    Daily 11:00-14:30, 16:30-22:00; last order 21:30

  2. Eat

    Buil Sanchae Restaurant

    부일산채식당

    A long-standing Korean restaurant near Jikjisa Temple, Buil Sanchae Restaurant specializes in traditional mountain vegetable dishes such as sanchae set meals, deodeok-gui (grilled deodeok root), and acorn jelly salad. Popular with temple visitors and hikers, the restaurant is known for its fresh seasonal ingredients, generous portions, and welcoming service. Free parking is available nearby.

    Daily 09:00–21:00

  3. Eat

    Cheongsan Goeul Restaurant

    청산고을

    Cheongsan Goeul is a traditional Korean restaurant famous for grilled deodeok, bulgogi, and mountain herb set meals. Featured on national television programs such as KBS 6 O’Clock My Hometown, it is known for its rustic interior and authentic countryside flavors. Visitors enjoy locally sourced ingredients, neatly presented side dishes, and outdoor seating with scenic views of Mount Hwangak. Free parking is available on-site.

    09:00–20:00 (closed on Tuesdays)

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    Dansan Garden

    단산가든

    Dansan Garden is a countryside-style restaurant specializing in Korean dishes such as bulgogi, soybean paste stew, and freshwater snails with vegetables (ureong ssambap). Known for its spacious interior and group seating, the restaurant is a popular stop for families and hiking groups visiting Jikjisa Temple. Customers appreciate its clean setting, generous portions, and traditional side dishes prepared with locally grown ingredients.

    Daily 09:00–21:00

  5. Eat

    Giwajip Ssambap Restaurant

    기와집쌈밥전문점

    Giwajip Ssambap is a traditional Korean restaurant offering ssambap (rice wrapped in leafy vegetables) served with grilled pork and soybean paste. The restaurant emphasizes healthy home-style dishes prepared with local produce and fermented sauces. With its tiled roof design and rustic ambiance, it provides an authentic countryside dining experience for temple visitors and hikers. Parking space is available nearby.

    Daily 09:00–21:00

  6. Eat

    Haru Myeonok

    하루면옥

    Haru Myeonok is a noodle restaurant in Gimcheon’s Innovation City known for its Pyeongyang cold noodles and stir-fried noodles. The restaurant has been featured on TV programs and is popular locally for its clean flavors and generous portions.

    Mon-Sat 11:30-15:00, 17:00–20:00, Sun 11:00–14:00

  7. Eat

    Moran Hoegwan (Moran Restaurant)

    모란회관

    Moran Hoegwan is a Korean barbecue restaurant in the Innovation City area specializing in frozen samgyeopsal (pork belly). The menu is quite focused, with the main dish being 냉동삼겹살 (frozen pork belly), supplemented by side items like ramen, fried rice, and sauces. The place has a retro aesthetic and is popular among local residents and visitors seeking a relaxed grill-style meal. According to listings, the restaurant is operating in normal status (not closed) as of the latest data.

    Daily 16:30 – 00:00

  8. Eat

    ShowJinz Malatang Innovation Branch

    쑈진즈 마라탕 혁신점

    This is a malatang / mala xiang guo style restaurant (spicy Chinese hotpot / spicy soup) popular in Innovation City. You pick ingredients, then they cook with your choice of heat level. It’s noted for being accessible to students and locals, offering a variety of vegetables, meats, and side options. It has a self-service sauce bar and uses a kiosk ordering system for convenience. Parking is available in the same building complex (Yulgok Square 6)

    10:30 – 21:00 (last order 20:30). Closed every Tuesday.

  9. Eat

    Ulsan Restaurant

    울산식당

    Ulsan Restaurant is a well-known traditional Korean restaurant near Jikjisa Temple, specializing in mountain vegetable set meals, doenjang stew, and various side dishes made with local produce. The restaurant is appreciated for its homestyle cooking, hearty portions, and friendly service, making it a popular stop for temple visitors and families traveling in the area. Parking is available near the entrance.

    Daily 09:00–21:00

  10. Eat

    Uri Bansang Siwol

    우리반상 시월

    Uri Bansang Siwol is a Korean set-meal (bansang) restaurant located in the Innovation City area.

    Daily 11:30 – 21:00