VISIT JEONJU

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.

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.

33 years of tradition specializing in noodle

Dongrae 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.

Recommended by locals, hidden muljajang restaurants

Gukmingak 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.

Market chicken, which is cooked in a traditional cauldron and is crispy

Chicken 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.

Have a cup of ssanghwa tea and feel the retro vibe

Don'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.