# Jeonju Vietnamese lunch for three: four dishes at Phodam City Hall - By Yerin Gong (https://superchart.com/en/@damyang-bamboo-path/) - Written Sep 17, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jeonju, Jeonbuk - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a paid store visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@damyang-bamboo-path/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@damyang-bamboo-path/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch/index.md) ## In short Phodam Jeonju City Hall Branch is a Vietnamese restaurant on Paldal-ro near Jeonju City Hall in Jeonju, Jeonbuk. On a car-free trip through Jeonju, three of us across three generations — me, my mom and my daughter — shared brisket beef pho for 8,900 won, bun cha Saigon for 9,900 won, fully handmade Phodam banh xeo for 9,900 won and a bulgogi banh mi sandwich for 7,900 won. Each of the three found a different favourite on the table, which made Phodam an easy lunch for a mixed-age group. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1F Phodam, 262-9 Paldal-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk - **Hours**: 08:30 – 20:30 - **Good to know**: Groups welcome, takeout, delivery, high chairs available - **Parking**: 1–2 cars in front of the restaurant / 1 hour free at Nosongcheon Public Parking Lot - **Brisket beef pho**: 8,900 won - **Bun cha Saigon**: 9,900 won - **Fully handmade Phodam banh xeo**: 9,900 won - **Bulgogi banh mi sandwich**: 7,900 won *as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026* ![Main table spread of Vietnamese dishes at Phodam Jeonju City Hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch-01-16mey-1200.webp) ## Why we chose Phodam Jeonju City Hall Branch for lunch in Jeonju Hi, this is Dorahee :) I was traveling around Jeonju with my mom and daughter, and when it came to lunch I didn't want to keep eating Korean food the whole trip — I wanted something a bit different, so we headed to Phodam Jeonju City Hall Branch. ![Inside the restaurant on the day of the visit](https://img.superchart.com/images/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch-02-1idk3-900.webp) ![Exterior of Phodam on Paldal-ro near Jeonju City Hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch-03-1btoa-900.webp) Since it was a walking-heavy itinerary this trip, I kept craving warm broth, and my mom also wanted something easy on the stomach, so we settled on pho (Vietnamese rice noodle soup). ![Entrance and sign at Phodam Jeonju City Hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch-04-1vrem-900.webp) ![Business hours sign at Phodam Jeonju City Hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch-05-hd6nn-900.webp) ![Street view in front of Phodam Jeonju City Hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch-06-5na49-m-900.webp) ## Phodam Jeonju City Hall Branch: location, hours and parking > 📍 262-9 Paldal-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do, South Korea (1F Phodam) / ⏰ Hours 08:30 – 20:30 / ✔️ Group seating, takeout, delivery, high chairs available / 🚗 1–2 parking spots in front, 1 hour free at Nosongcheon Public Parking Lot ![Spacious, clean interior of Phodam Jeonju City Hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch-07-poxr2-900.webp) ![Seating with comfortable table spacing at Phodam](https://img.superchart.com/images/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch-08-158gs-m-900.webp) The inside was bigger and cleaner than I expected. The tables weren't cramped either, so my mom, my daughter and I could sit comfortably for lunch, and the food came out fast, which worked well for a busy travel schedule. ![A plate of Phodam's bulgogi banh mi sandwich](https://img.superchart.com/images/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch-09-1ip0a-900.webp) ## The four dishes we ordered at Phodam and what they cost ### Bulgogi banh mi sandwich, 7,900 won A baguette that's crispy outside and soft inside, packed with bulgogi (marinated grilled beef) and vegetables. It was light yet filling, good for brunch or a snack, and worked well shared alongside the other dishes. ![Handmade banh xeo table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch-10-359s0-900.webp) ### Fully handmade Phodam banh xeo (savoury rice crepe), 9,900 won A golden, crispy shell packed generously with bean sprouts and other ingredients — the crunchy-outside, crisp-inside texture combo was the appeal. The price was reasonable too, making it easy to order as a side. ![A bowl of brisket beef pho](https://img.superchart.com/images/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch-11-1jvwn-900.webp) ### Brisket beef pho (rice noodle soup), 8,900 won A bowl topped with brisket beef in a broth simmered from 1+ grade Korean beef bone. The broth was deep yet clean, easy to eat without feeling heavy, and made for a warm, satisfying meal. ![Bun cha Saigon served with nuoc mam sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch-12-86tex-900.webp) ### Bun cha Saigon (grilled pork with cold noodles), 9,900 won A dish where you enjoy rice noodles, meat, and vegetables together, brightened with lemon and Phodam's special nuoc mam sauce for a sweet-tangy flavor. It refreshed the palate nicely between other dishes, and you can add cilantro to taste. ![Close-up of pho topped with brisket](https://img.superchart.com/images/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch-13-bc1j5-900.webp) ## How is the brisket beef pho broth at Phodam? Starting with the pho! The broth looked clear but tasted deeper and richer than expected. It wasn't greasy or intense — just clean — so even after eating a lot on the trip, it went down easily. The noodles were soft and the beef was generous, so it felt hearty. My mom liked how clean the broth was and ate it happily, so this was a successful pick haha. ![A spoonful of pho noodles and broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch-14-bf7dt-900.webp) ## Bun cha Saigon as a palate changer between bites Bun cha was fun to eat, combining meat and vegetables together. Meat alone can feel heavy, but eating it with fresh vegetables made it much lighter. Dipping it in the sauce and eating it with the rice noodles added a sweet-tangy note that kept me reaching for more. When ordering several dishes together, this was great for switching up flavors in between. ![Plate of bun cha meat and fresh vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch-15-11169-900.webp) ## Banh xeo and banh mi: the dishes my mom liked most The banh xeo stood out visually right away! Inside the golden, crispy shell were bean sprouts and various ingredients, generously packed. Crispy outside, crunchy vegetables inside — the texture combo was great. ![Bean sprout-filled interior of banh xeo](https://img.superchart.com/images/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch-16-18xpb-900.webp) Wrapped with lettuce and vegetables and dipped in sauce, it was lighter than expected, and my mom enjoyed it a lot. It was also just right for three people to share. Last up was the banh mi! The baguette was packed full of meat and vegetables, so each bite delivered multiple textures at once. The bread was crispy outside and soft inside, and the salty meat paired well with the crunchy vegetables. ![Cross-section of banh mi packed with meat and vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch-17-1yabx-900.webp) It was great to share as a side when pho alone felt like it wasn't enough, but it was hearty enough that one alone could be a full meal. ![Table set with all four dishes together](https://img.superchart.com/images/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch-18-1j0ec-900.webp) ![Pho, banh xeo, and banh mi laid out on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch-19-1rjm4-900.webp) Ordering a range from pho to bun cha, banh xeo, and banh mi and sharing them all, it felt like we properly enjoyed Vietnamese food in one sitting. ![Table mid-meal while eating Phodam's pho](https://img.superchart.com/images/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch-20-9m2tg-900.webp) ![Wrapping banh xeo in vegetables to eat](https://img.superchart.com/images/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch-21-1m3ow-900.webp) ![A bite of bun cha noodles with sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch-22-1c6pd-900.webp) ![The full lunch spread shared by three people](https://img.superchart.com/images/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch-23-plb9r-900.webp) ## Is Phodam Jeonju City Hall Branch a good fit for three generations? My daughter loved the warm, clean pho the most, while my mom really enjoyed the crispy banh xeo and banh mi. Even though three generations came together, it was nice that each of us could find a dish we liked. ![Table at Phodam Jeonju City Hall after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch-24-m1vxp-900.webp) If you're craving something different from Korean food during a Jeonju trip, or looking for a warm, filling pho spot in Jeonju, Phodam Jeonju City Hall Branch was a solid choice :) ## Where it is - Phodam Jeonju City Hall Branch (포담 전주시청점) - 262-9 Paldal-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do, South Korea (1F Phodam) - 전북특별자치도 전주시 완산구 팔달로 262-9 1층 포담 - 35.826136, 127.1444404 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%8F%AC%EB%8B%B4%20%EC%A0%84%EC%A3%BC%EC%8B%9C%EC%B2%AD%EC%A0%90/@35.826136,127.1444404,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@damyang-bamboo-path/pho-dam-jeonju-city-hall-family-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt