Tray noodles Friend Set at a Gwangju jokbal restaurant: Kkankkanhan

Looking for a good spot to have dinner with the family in Cheomdan, Gwangju? Kkankkanhan Jokbal Main Branch might be the answer. I've visited this place several times now, and this time I ordered the Friend Set half-and-half to try both the old-style king jokbal (pig's feet) and the charcoal-grilled bossam (boiled pork wraps) together.

From the basic side dishes to the tray noodles and dessert, it was easy to eat here with a kid, and with parking and takeout available too, this place solved both dinner and drinks in one stop in Cheomdan.

Parking and takeout at Kkankkanhan Jokbal Main Branch

Kkankkanhan Jokbal Main Branch has a spacious private parking lot, which was convenient. The lot is behind the store, with the entrance on the right side as you face the building.

Takeout is also available, so you can order jokbal or bossam to enjoy at home.

The seating area is spacious with plenty of tables. Ordering is done easily through a kiosk.

What comes in the 58,000-won Friend Set half-and-half

This time I ordered the Friend Set half-and-half. It came with old-style king jokbal + charcoal-grilled bossam + tray noodles + sugar-free cider, for 58,000 won.

Rather than sticking to one dish, being able to eat both together made it easier to satisfy everyone's preferences on a family visit.

The free side spread at Kkankkanhan Jokbal

One reason I keep coming back to Kkankkanhan Jokbal Main Branch is the basic side dish spread.

Soybean paste soup, cool bean sprout soup, salad, wrap vegetables, and steamed egg — quite a variety of dishes, each one worth reaching for.

Once you start on the side dishes, your chopsticks stay busy even before the main dish arrives.

The soup seemed to change a bit by season, and disposable aprons were provided too, making the meal comfortable.

Tray noodles: sweet and tangy

I also ordered the tray noodles, which go well alongside everything else. The sweet-and-tangy sauce wasn't overdone, and the seasoning was just right.

It's a clean, appetite-boosting flavor, so I kept going back for one more bite.

Charcoal-grilled bossam, my son's top pick

For this meal, my son's top pick was the charcoal-grilled bossam.

It's the kind of bossam that's easy to eat neatly, and he was busy wrapping two pieces at once, all on his own.

I had to laugh watching him — he wraps better than I do these days.

With the subtle charcoal aroma in the bossam and a side of bossam kimchi, I couldn't stop eating.

Old-style king jokbal on the same platter

The old-style king jokbal, with its collagen-rich cuts, couldn't be skipped.

Topped with garlic and cheongyang peppers, and paired with soybean paste or salted shrimp, the chewy texture worked really well.

Bossam kimchi on the side made a great combo too. Eating jokbal on its own for too long can get a little heavy, but switching between the tangy tray noodles and kimchi kept things interesting to the end.

The soybean paste soup was fairly clean-tasting too, good for a spoonful in between bites.

Adding a flying fish roe rice ball

Partway through, I added a flying fish roe rice ball. We mixed it ourselves at the table, having fun with it.

It went well alongside the side dishes and made a good extra menu item for eating with a kid.

A room that works as a Cheomdan drinking spot too

Kkankkanhan Jokbal Main Branch isn't just for meals — it would also work well if you're looking for a bar in Cheomdan. With tray noodles on the menu too, it's a good setup for dinner with a light drink on the side.

Group use and reservations are also possible, so it's good not just for family meals but for a bigger Cheomdan get-together too.

Coffee and ice cream after the meal

After finishing, we headed out for dessert.

There's coffee and ice cream, plus an arcade machine, which my son especially loved.

He happily ate ice cream while enjoying the game at the same time.

The ice cream at the main branch had a cookies-and-cream-like flavor and a fancier cherry-based option — a nice simple way to finish the meal.

If you're looking for a place to eat in Cheomdan, Gwangju with a kid, this kind of dessert corner is surprisingly satisfying.

Why Kkankkanhan Jokbal is worth repeat visits

Kkankkanhan Jokbal Main Branch is a place I've returned to several times. This time too, eating jokbal and bossam together, plus the tray noodles and rice balls, made for a quite full meal.

Above all, having elements for the whole family to enjoy from the basic side dishes to dessert made eating with a kid easy. If you're looking for a spot in Wolgye-dong or Cheomdan, Gwangju with a generous side spread and dessert all handled in one visit, this setup fits well.

Q&A

Q1. Is parking available at Kkankkanhan Jokbal Main Branch?

A1. Yes, there's a private parking lot, with the entrance on the right side of the store.

Q2. Is takeout available?

A2. Yes, takeout is available.

Q3. Was it comfortable going with a kid?

A3. Yes, it was easy to eat with a kid. There were basic side dishes, steamed egg, and rice balls, plus ice cream and an arcade machine after the meal.

Q4. What did you order?

A4. The Friend Set half-and-half with old-style king jokbal and charcoal-grilled bossam, tray noodles, plus an added flying fish roe rice ball.

Q5. Would you come back to this Cheomdan, Gwangju restaurant?

A5. I've already visited many times, and this visit was satisfying too. It's good for group get-togethers and for family dinners whenever I want jokbal and bossam together.