Korean BBQ in Jeonju with crab doenjang stew and parking: Oillaenae

Today I was looking for good restaurants near Jeonbuk National University because I was craving delicious meat, so I went to Oillaenae Jeonbuk National University Branch. While searching for a place to eat near the university, I got curious about a spot known for great Hanwoo... I mean Hanguk pork (Korean domestic pork).

Parking and how to find Oillaenae near Jeonbuk National University

I parked at the Jeonbuk National University indoor gymnasium parking lot. Oillaenae offers 1-hour parking validation, so it was a convenient visit.

Oillaenae, a popular spot near Jeonbuk National University, isn't far from the gymnasium, so I found it quickly. On the 1st floor is Gosu Dak-galbi (spicy stir-fried chicken), and Oillaenae is on the 2nd floor.

Is there a wait at Oillaenae, and what is the dining room like?

Walking up the stairs, I noticed they offer various services depending on wait time if there's a line — seems like this place gets a lot of traffic as a go-to spot near the university. Luckily, we visited in the early evening and got seated right away without any waiting.

The place was clean overall, and we sat by the window.

Ordering was easy thanks to the table-order tablet, so picking the menu was simple.

What we ordered: the half-and-half set plus pork neck and skirt meat

Here's what we ordered.

• Half-and-half set (2 servings) / pork belly x2 + crab miso stew
• Pork neck x1
• Skirt meat (galmaegisal) x1
• Rice x3
• Beer x1

Side dishes came out first, then the meat followed shortly after.

Korean pork butchered within 5 days: how does it taste?

The meat's color already looked fresh and appetizing. Oillaenae near Jeonbuk National University is known as an ultra-fresh meat spot using female Hanguk pork slaughtered within 5 days, and looking at the meat, it definitely felt clean and fresh.

Once the meat hit the grill, it started sizzling deliciously. As it cooked, the savory smell rising up made me even hungrier.

Watching the meat turn golden brown, we cut it into bite-sized pieces and enjoyed it piece by piece.

And I had to smile a little at the bowl of rice that came with it — it was piled up almost like a mountain of rice. 😊

Crab doenjang stew, steamed egg and 1,900-won beer

The crab miso stew (kkotge doenjang jjigae) included in the half-and-half set arrived too. It had a slightly spicy kick, so eating it alongside the meat cut through the richness nicely, and it also went well with rice.

The steamed egg we got as a review event was nice and soft too. Having a bite of it with the meat was a great combo.

The beer came out super cold, even the glass itself. And at ₩1,900, it was an easy, no-pressure drink to enjoy. 👍

Who should eat at Oillaenae in Jeonju?

Grilling both the pork neck and skirt meat brought out great savory flavor, and with rice and the miso stew on top, it made for a pretty filling meal. In particular, since Oillaenae near Jeonbuk National University uses pork slaughtered within 5 days, it's worth checking out for anyone in Jeonju looking for a spot to try ultra-fresh Korean pork.

If you visit early like we did, you can dine leisurely without waiting, and it's a solid choice when you're craving pork belly or pork neck near Jeonbuk National University. If you're searching for good restaurants near the university and want fresh Korean pork in a clean space, give Oillaenae Jeonbuk National University Branch a try. 😊

Oillaenae Jeonbuk National University Branch: address, hours and parking

• Address: 20 Myeongnyun 3-gil, 2F, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do, South Korea
• Hours: Daily 11:00–24:00
• Parking: Jeonbuk National University indoor gymnasium parking lot available (1-hour parking validation)