Jeonju skewer shop grilling to order near Gyeonggijeon: Munkkocchi

Today I'm introducing a Jeonju Hanok Village favorite, Munkkocchi Mungangjeong.

Where is Munkkocchi Mungangjeong Jeonju Hanok Village Branch?

Munkkocchi Mungangjeong Jeonju Hanok Village Branch is just a 3-minute walk from Gyeonggijeon Shrine in Jeonju.

It's located among a cluster of shops, so even on my first visit it was easy to spot.

True to Jeonju Hanok Village style, the exterior is a quaint hanok (traditional Korean house) building.

Since they also sell cool slushies, there were a lot of families with kids too.

On the side, there were a few tables set up where you could sit and eat for a bit — it had a nice yajang (open-air street stall) vibe :) 👍🏻

Munkkocchi menu and skewer prices

Menu

• Chicken skewer — Teriyaki ₩5,000 / Mala ₩5,500 / Cheese ₩6,000 / Corn cheese (mild or spicy) ₩6,000
• Octopus skewer — Katsuobushi (bonito flakes, mild or spicy) ₩5,000 / Mala ₩5,500 / Cheese (mild or spicy) ₩6,000
• Octopus gangjeong (crispy fried octopus) ₩8,500 — set menu: drink (cola/cider) set ₩10,000 / slushy (mango, green apple, strawberry) set ₩11,000 / beer set ₩12,000
• Cheese octopus gangjeong ₩9,000 — set menu: drink set ₩10,500 / slushy set ₩11,500 / beer set ₩12,500

Every skewer is grilled after you order

We ordered the cheese chicken skewer and the katsuobushi octopus skewer.

Usually with street skewers like this, they're pre-grilled and stacked up, then just handed over the moment you order, right?

But here, the owner started grilling the moment the order went in.

I could really feel the care put into grilling each one by hand, so I was already super excited before the food even arrived..!

Cheese chicken skewer and katsuobushi octopus skewer: honest review

First up, the cheese chicken skewer! They piled on the cheese generously, so I never ran into a cheese shortage all the way to the end.

No gamey chicken smell at all, and the savory sauce blended in perfectly — a flavor that people of all ages would enjoy.

Next up, the katsuobushi octopus skewer! It seemed like the octopus had been boiled first and then grilled, because I could really feel how well-boiled and tender it was!!

I usually can't handle chewy squid, so I was rushing to eat it, thinking "gotta eat this fast before it gets cold!"

But surprisingly, it stayed tender all the way to the very last bite without getting chewy — I loved that.

Who should visit Munkkocchi in Jeonju Hanok Village?

Munkkocchi Mungangjeong, a must-visit spot for Jeonju Hanok Village street food, is a great restaurant to enjoy chewy octopus with a bold, smoky char-grilled flavor.

• Foodies looking for unusual street food: for anyone who wants to try crispy-outside, chewy-inside octopus gangjeong and octopus skewers, a step away from the usual chicken gangjeong or chicken skewers
• People who love flashy visuals and photo ops: you can capture the open-flame show that flares up right as you order, and the dancing katsuobushi (bonito flakes) on top
• Cheese lovers who adore the cheese-and-seafood combo: for those who prefer their octopus skewers and gangjeong blanketed in a thick layer of mozzarella cheese
• Casual daytime-drinking and snack fans who want a light beer on the side: perfect for cooling off and curbing hunger on a weekend trip with a cold beer, slushy, or ice cream set
• Travelers with a companion who's a bit wary of octopus: even if someone in your group isn't into octopus, the juicy chicken skewer menu means everyone can enjoy the meal

On a hungry night, I got pulled in by the delicious smell and ended up finding what felt like the best skewer of my life.

If you're heading to Jeonju Hanok Village, make some tasty memories at Munkkocchi Mungangjeong, where the standout is that irresistibly tender texture :)