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The Everyday Spoon

I write about restaurants I visit around Gwangju and Jeolla. · Writes about: Restaurants

PlaceJeonju, JeonbukRestaurants

Jeonju noodle spot with spicy vs regular pho for two: Phodam

Phodam Jeonju City Hall Branch is a Vietnamese restaurant near Jeonju City Hall and Jungang Market that has been open since 2021. The writer brought her pho-averse husband and ordered four dishes — brisket beef pho at 9,900 won, spicy beef pho at 11,000 won, Phodam spring rolls at 6,900 won, and a bulgogi banh mi sandwich at 7,900 won — and the broth was mild rather than sharp, so finishing all four never felt heavy. Regular and spicy pho divide tastes clearly at Phodam, so a couple is better off ordering one of each.

Written Sep 16, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJeonju, JeonbukRestaurants

Jeonju Hanok Village chicken takeout to eat with beer: Mannyeon

Mannyeon Dakgangjeong Hanok Village Direct Store is a takeout-focused dakgangjeong (Korean fried chicken in a sweet glaze) shop on Taejo-ro in Jeonju Hanok Village. A large boneless order came packed half spicy and half soy for 30,000 won, eaten with beer at an outdoor table beside a convenience store in the village, with the leftovers taken home and finished with pickled radish. Since Mannyeon Dakgangjeong has no seating, it works best as a walking snack or takeout for your accommodation.

Written Sep 6, 2026Sponsored
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