VISIT JEONJU

Chowon pyeonuijeom

This place preserves the exterior of an old convenience store, showcasing the true essence of Jeonju Gamaek. The signature menu is charcoal-grilled dried pollack. Its 'crispy outside, moist inside' (geot-ba-sok-chok) delicacy perfectly completes Jeonju's summer night with a beer. Though a modest space, it is a well-known spot lauded for its unique warmth and flavor.

Yeongdong Super

Among Gamaek spots, this is a convenience store-style Gamaek place with a high proportion of regulars. Unlike its ordinary exterior, it contains the deep taste and atmosphere favored by its loyal customers. Along with crispy and spicy Gochu-tongdak (pepper chicken), they serve fried chicken feet! Adding a cold beer to this truly leaves one with the 'taste of Jeonju'.

Seulgine Gamaek

It has become one of Jeonju's representative Gamaek places, consistently loved by students of Jeonbuk National University. Its tuna pancake, golden brown on the outside and moist inside, has a rustic yet comforting taste, truly shining when paired with a cold beer. It boasts a clean space and a diverse menu of snacks, satisfying everyone's taste.

Gyeongwon Sanghoe

Maintaining its position since 1978, Gyeongwon Sanghoe is a genuine Jeonju traditional establishment that perfectly preserves the original form of 'Gamaek'. Its most popular menu item, 'Mangchi-ojingeo' (hammered dried squid), boasts a unique appearance in a space steeped in the traces of time. Especially, the generous hospitality of "bring your own snacks if we don't have them in the store" makes Gyeongwon Sanghoe feel like a local community hub.

Jangteomok Hyugesil

Located in the heart of a residential area, this is a 'life-friendly' Gamaek spot where locals gather in small groups after work. It is always bustling due to its generous portions and delicious homemade taste relative to its price. Especially, the plump rolled omelets made with finely chopped vegetables and the 'rice-thief' Jeyuk-bokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork) are its signature snacks, hard to forget once tasted.

Saeum Gamaek

Near Jeonbuk National University, this is a hidden local Gamaek gem where students and office workers mingle. The enticing smell of fried food stops passersby, and it is renowned for its crispy perilla leaf chicken and umami-rich Pa-golbaengi (sea snails with scallions). The fragrant flavor of chicken studded with perilla leaves and the harmony of spicy and sour Pa-golbaengi doubles the charm of draft beer.

Dagarro Gamaek

Ice-filled buckets of chilling beer instantly quench summer night thirst. Simple complimentary snacks served on nostalgic trays evoke fond memories. The fried squid, with its crispy texture and salty flavor, is a beer-calling menu item, and a variety of snacks can be chosen according to one's preference.

Imsil Super

Located at the entrance of Dongmun-geori near Hanok Village, this place has an ordinary exterior but its snacks are anything but ordinary, marking it as a hidden master of Jeonju Gamaek. The savory and chewy dried pollock (meoktae-gui) is addictively delicious once tasted, perfectly completing a simple yet satisfying Gamaek experience.

Yongdaerideokjang Gamaekjip

Famous for its glutinous rice electric-roasted whole chicken, this place offers a diverse lineup of chicken dishes, suitable for anyone's preference. Generous portions and lavish plating is another reason to visit. A crispy-skinned, moist-fleshed glutinous rice chicken with a cold draft beer is sure to melt away the day's fatigue.