Jeonju Nambu Market has
549 years of history and famous food
3 minutes from Hanok Village!
Jeonju Nambu Market
Traditional market with a long history of Jeonju
Jeonju is an area where a permanent store, Sijeon, was opened from early on.
Due to its convenient transportation, Jeonju was a good place to grow into a commercial city.
Jeonju Nambu Market is originated from a market that was formed outside the old Jeonjubusung Castle.
It became the basis for the entire life history of Jeonju people, and still serves as the center of local economy and distribution. Jeonju Nambu Market has become a successful model of the traditional market by captivating locals as well as travelers through the Youth Mall and night market. This place played a major role in the nationwide spread of traditional markets, and was recognized as the No. 1 city to revitalize traditional markets by the government.
Pungnammun Gate and Jeonju Nambu Market are less than three minutes' walk from Jeonju Hanok Village.
It naturally leads tourists to visit. Jeonju Nambu Market was formed by the markets that stood
and gathered around Pungnammun Gate (Treasure No. 308), the only remaining south gate among the four main gates of Jeonju.
As a representative traditional market that has dominated the Honam region since the Joseon Dynasty,
and as the birthplace of the March 1st Movement in Jeonju, it is the only historical market which contains the deep history of Jeonju.
Since a long time ago, agricultural and marine products and local products have flocked from all over the country,
bringing the vitality and affection of merchants. As Jeonju Nambu Market is the largest market in Jeonju,
it takes responsible of local food by providing high-quality food materials and it is known as a must-visit course during the trip to Jeonju.
If you have finished looking around Jeonju Hanok Village, let's take a step toward the Jeonju Nambu Market,
where Pungnammun Gate is guarding the entrance. Since Nambu Market presents the largest scale
among Jeonju traditional markets, it has many things to see, enjoy, and eat.
Jeonju Nambu Market is the market that best shows the taste of Jeonju. It is close to Hanok Village, has many market entrances,
and has plenty of parking spaces. There is no better place than here to stop by with a light heart,
fill your stomach, and return with delicious food in both hands.
At the entrance of the market, traditional crafts catch the eye. There are woven wood basket and woven rice colander spoon,
handmade cast iron cauldron, and craftsmen-style wood furnitures and tablewares.
These are novel and distinctive, yet reminiscent and nostalgic.
There are also shops where you can taste and purchase traditional liquor such as Jeonju Moju and Makgeolli. In the alleys,
there are teahouses that bring back old memories and lovely, cute, nice dessert cafes.
Since lots of various shops open at Jeonju Nambu Market, anyone who visit Jeonju can enjoy their sightseeing.
When you look around the market, there are many restaurants that have appeared on TV.
Jeonju Nambu Market as a sacred place for food has all the foods you can eat in Jeonju.
Please do not miss the pleasure of trying pisundae gukbap, bean sprout gukbap,
bibimbap, bunsik (Korean fast food), and plenty of snacks.
These are six local restaurants recommended that you must visit.
6 Bucket List Restaurants
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1 Yetnal Pisundae
38 years of tradition! Open 24/7! Recommended by locals!Yetnal Pisundae is famous for its hearty portion and clean taste. The signature menu, sundae gukbap made with homemade sundae, serves as a very decent meal.
There are two tips when eating sundae gukbap in Jeonju. First, add a handful of chives to boiling gukbap. It will increase the texture and umami of the soup. Then, dip fully-cooked sundae, chives, and intestines in a sauce made of red pepper paste and perilla powder. It has a little kick, but at the same time, shows deep and rich flavors. Hope you enjoy a bowl of sundae gukbap, locals’ soul food.
- Location
- 63, Pungnammun 2-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea View Maps
- Opening Hours
- 24/7 (May vary depending on COVID-19 business restrictions)
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2 Pungnammun Bibimbap
Torn between bean sprout gukbap and bibimbap? The right answer is here!Bean sprout gukbap is a representative local food of Jeonju. Since a long time ago, Jeonju has produced high-quality beans and bean sprouts thanks to its mild climate and clean water quality. Thereby, diverse foods made with bean sprouts have naturally developed. Also, with the development of Jeonju Nambu Market, as merchants and products from all over Jeolla-do gathered, gukbap has become a Korean food culture. Meanwhile, Korea’s drinking culture has created a new food trend called Haejangguk. (also known as hangover soup) As a stomach relieving food, Jeonju bean sprout gukbap is widely enjoyed not only for breakfast but also for hangover cures.
The signature menu of Pungnammun Bibimbap is bean sprout gukbap and bibimbap. This place has generous portion. It is very generous on banchan (side dish) and poached eggs as well. To eat bean sprout gukbap, mix hot soup and seaweed flakes in a poached egg bowl, or just add poached eggs to gukbap. Either way, you can enjoy a rich and savory taste of Jeonju bean sprout gukbap.
Jeonju’s representative, Bibimbap has various colors of vegetables, fresh yellow egg yolk, savory sauce and sesame oil which makes you mouth water even before you eat. If you want to try bean sprout gukbap and bibimbap at the same time, Pungnammun Bibimbap is highly recommended.
- Location
- 19-3, Pungnammun 1-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea View Maps
- Opening Hours
- 04:00~18:00 (Open until 19:00 depending on situation) / Closed : 3rd Sunday
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3 Dongrae Bunsik
33 years of tradition specializing in noodleDongrae Bunsik has appeared on numerous TV shows. Here, sae-al patjuk (red bean porridge) and son sujebi (hand-torn noodle soup) are popular. First of all, let me introduce sae-al patjuk. Just by looking at it, anyone can feel that sae-al patjuk has a soft, nice and chewy texture. Although whether to add sugar or salt to patjuk is the biggest challenge for Koreans, this place chose sugar over salt. Therefore, you can enjoy gently sweet sae-al patjuk in Dongrae Bunsik.
Son sujebi is based on clear anchovy broth. The garnish on its top adds vivid color. Nice and chewy texture of the noodle as well as the taste of soup, which has a little kick yet quite refreshing, are very attractive. Above all, Dongrae Bunsik offers these excellent flavors and generous portions at a very good price. The interior is clean and nice due to the renewal in 2019. Take-out in uncooked option is also available. So, I hope you visit and taste these amazing cuisines.
- Location
- 53, Pungnammun 2-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea View Maps
- Opening Hours
- 07:00~19:00 / Closed : Tuesday
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4 Gukmingak
Recommended by locals, hidden muljajang restaurantsGukmingak is located at the entrance of Nambu Market next to Pungnammun Gate. Noodles in Gukmingak are made by rice-flour-mixed dough and feature outstanding nice and chewy textures. Compare to its outer appearance that creates quite professional vibes, foods are very affordable. muljajang is Its signature menu. muljajang may look somewhat unfamiliar but once you taste it, it will blow your minds. muljajang has plenty of meats and vegetables and has a little kick yet savory. I bet that no one gets tired of it. So please just go to Gukmingak and try some muljajang!
Samseon jjamppong and samseon jjajajang also have excellent taste. Hearty portion of seafoods, meats, and vegetables makes you feel satisfied.
- Location
- 49, Pungnammun 2-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea View Maps
- Opening Hours
- 10:30~19:00 / Closed : Sunday
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5 Hankook Dakjip
Market chicken, which is cooked in a traditional cauldron and is crispyChicken is not only a nation food, but also representative late-night food. Market chicken has a different charm from franchise chicken. Since market chicken is a classic that does not miss anything in price, taste, and quantity, Hankook Dakjip is famous for one of essential tour courses in Jeonju Nambu Market. It sells a variety of menus such as fried chicken, chicken gangjeong, and boneless fried chicken feet using only 100% domestic chicken. Side snacks such as donuts and giant kkwabaegi (twisted donuts) are also popular. The interior is clean and neat. Chickens are immediately fried in a cast iron cauldron to maintain a very crisp and light taste.
As a native of Jeonju, I always head to Hankook Dakjip whenever I think of sweet and sour chicken. It usually takes 15 to 20 minutes to cook. Note that making a call in advance may reduce waiting time, which is tip number one. Tip number two, there is a special sale on the 15th of every month. Tip number three, there is a lounge on the second floor of Youth Mall for guests at Hankook Dakjip. If you come to Jeonju Nambu Market, there is no reason not to go Hankook Dakjip.
- Location
- 63, Pungnammun 2-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea View Maps
- Opening Hours
- 08:00~21:00
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6 Eunhye Hyugesil
Have a cup of ssanghwa tea and feel the retro vibeDon't be surprised by the price of the menu! Enjoy a cup of tea for only 1,000 to 2,000 won. It is known as a famous ssanghwa teahouse to locals. For travelers, it is a known through a broadcast called “Seoul Bumpkin”. The signature ssanghwa tea of the Eunhye Hyugesil presents a rich and harmonious texture of a variety of nuts such as jujubes, walnuts, pine nuts, and sunflower seeds.
You can take-out here, but can only pay in cash. So please prepare cash before visiting. Thanks to its very reasonable price, anyone can enjoy a variety of tea at the price of a cup of franchise coffee.
- Location
- 63, Pungnammun 2-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea View Maps
- Opening Hours
- 06:00~16:00
Parking Lot Information
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Nambu Market Cheonbyeon Parking Lot
- Location
- 331, Jeon-dong, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si View Maps
- Parking Fees
- 200 won per additional 10 minutes (Free for 1 hour when using the market)
- Extra Info.
- Easy to park as it is located along Jeonjucheon Stream
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Nambu Paid Parking Lot
- Location
- 109, Paldal-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si View Maps
- Parking Fees
- 1,000 won for 30 minutes, 500 won per additional 15 minutes (Free for 1 hour when using the market)
- Extra Info.
- The entrance is located right next to Ssajeondari Bridge
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Pungnammun Shopping Street Customer Parking Lot
- Location
- 60, Pungnammun 2-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si View Maps
- Parking Fees
- 600 won for 30 minutes, 200 won per additional 10 minutes (Free for 1 hour when using the market)
- Opening Hours
- 07:00~21:00
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Nambu Parking Lot
- Location
- 19-3, Pungnammun 1-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si View Maps
- Parking Fees
- 200 won for 10 minutes (Free for 1 hour when using the market)
- Extra Info.
- Located closest to Pungnammun Gate (rotary road) / Great accessibility to Hanok Village