# Dongmyeong-dong Korean pub with the Samchon Suljang set: Ju Myeongdang - By Jinseo (https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-sign-meals/) - Written Sep 17, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Dong-gu, Gwangju - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-sign-meals/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gwangju-sign-meals/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju/index.md) ## In short Ju Myeongdang Dongmyeong branch is a Korean pub on Jangdong-ro in Dongmyeong-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju, with six independent private rooms. On a Sunday evening the visit centred on the signature Samchon Suljang (uncle's drinking table) set with rice soju, which arrived with straw-fire grilled yukjeon (pan-fried beef), doenjang sulbap, fried peppers and yukhoe yubu-chobap — closer to a full meal than bar snacks. For a private gathering or a visit with a dog, book a Ju Myeongdang room in advance. ## Good to know - **Ordered**: Samchon Suljang (uncle's drinking table) set + rice soju - **Set includes**: Potato pancake, yukjeon (pan-fried beef), doenjang sulbap, fried peppers, yukhoe yubu-chobap and more - **Rooms**: 6 private independent rooms - **Dogs allowed**: Yes - **Time of visit**: Sunday evening - **Address**: 2F, 15-2 Jangdong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju *as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026* ![Ju Myeongdang Dongmyeong branch Korean restaurant and bar intro image](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju-01-jzjwu-900.webp) Today's story is about a Korean restaurant and bar in Dongmyeong-dong that's got the vibe, the side dish quality, and the value all locked down — Ju Myeongdang, which is super hot right now. ## Inside Ju Myeongdang Dongmyeong branch and its six private rooms Ju Myeongdang is a Korean restaurant and bar on the 2nd floor at 15-2 Jangdong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju, with six private rooms for a more intimate experience. With its soft wood-toned lighting and a retro-yet-clean atmosphere, it's the perfect spot for a Dongmyeong-dong date course or a drink with friends over a meal! Above all, having six private rooms on site makes it great for gatherings or work dinners too. Most bars in Dongmyeong-dong tend to be cramped, so it's often hard to talk over the noise or find a comfortable seat. Ju Myeongdang has six fully separated private rooms, so it's the ideal space if you prefer a private atmosphere, haha. There were plenty of group parties, and even foreign visitors dining there. On top of that, it's rare to find a pet-friendly spot in Dongmyeong-dong, Gwangju, so I saw people who'd come with their cute dogs, along with foreign guests who'd heard about the hip vibe and came to check it out — it definitely felt like the hot place right now. ![Interior of Ju Myeongdang Dongmyeong branch with wood-toned lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju-02-1jzs8-900.webp) ![Ju Myeongdang Dongmyeong branch crowded on a Sunday evening](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju-03-qbi49-900.webp) Even on a Sunday evening it was packed. The menu is really varied. Everyone seemed to be ordering either the Imo Babsang (auntie's rice table) or the Samchon Suljang (uncle's drinking table). ![Menu board at Ju Myeongdang Dongmyeong branch listing Imo Babsang and Samchon Suljang](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju-04-t38pt-900.webp) ![Menu board and drinks list at Ju Myeongdang Dongmyeong branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju-05-1p1x9-m-900.webp) Such a good mood!! The owner (?) was also super friendly. ![Private room seating at Ju Myeongdang Dongmyeong branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju-06-17emz-m-900.webp) ![Interior of a retro-style room at Ju Myeongdang Dongmyeong branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju-07-1spuc-900.webp) ## What we ordered at Ju Myeongdang: the Samchon Suljang set and rice soju This time we ordered Ju Myeongdang's signature set, Samchon Suljang, and picked a clean rice soju for the drink. The rice soju goes down really smoothly with a subtle aroma that spreads out, and it paired so well with the deep, savory Korean side dishes! If you like a clean, traditional-liquor feel, you have to try the rice soju. (Turns out you can order the Samchon Suljang sized to fit your group! So it looks like extra dishes get added on for bigger groups.) ![Samchon Suljang set with rice soju at Ju Myeongdang](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju-08-y9vo4-900.webp) Potato pancake...! Eating it with pickled onions is so good, T_T ![Potato pancake with pickled onions at Ju Myeongdang](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju-09-u3jwj-900.webp) ![Full spread of the Samchon Suljang set at Ju Myeongdang](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju-10-l2qau-m-1200.webp) ### Yukjeon grilled over a straw fire The yukjeon (pan-fried beef slices) has a thin, soft egg coating, so the natural savoriness of the meat really comes through. Since the meat is grilled over a straw fire, it had such a lovely subtle aroma. It came out grilled just perfectly. ![Plate of straw-fire grilled yukjeon at Ju Myeongdang](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju-11-1fbt0-900.webp) So generous, right!! It really feels more like a rice restaurant than a bar. ![Generous full table setting of the Samchon Suljang at Ju Myeongdang](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju-12-1h51x-900.webp) ### The doenjang sulbap that comes with the set The doenjang sulbap (soybean paste rice soup) that comes alongside.... this is seriously so good. The broth is thick and deep, giving you that feeling of your stomach settling right down. It's spicy yet earthy, like homemade soybean paste, and it plays a perfect role as a drinking snack. ![Doenjang sulbap with thick broth at Ju Myeongdang](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju-13-9k6yv-900.webp) Of everything in the Samchon Suljang set, the yukjeon is truly the best bite! There's zero gamey smell, it's fried soft and golden, and when you bite in, savory juices burst out and the rice soju just keeps flowing. Add the sauce or side dishes on top and the umami explodes. (I recommend eating it with gat kimchi, haha — I refilled it three times.) ![A piece of Ju Myeongdang yukjeon topped with sauce and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju-14-1yejr-900.webp) ![Ju Myeongdang yukjeon eaten with refilled gat kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju-15-1rdda-900.webp) ![Ju Myeongdang yukjeon with accompanying side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju-16-h2yqf-900.webp) ### Fried peppers and yukhoe yubu-chobap The freshly fried peppers were also a delicacy among delicacies! The crispy batter was packed full of filling, and you get a satisfying crunch the moment you bite in. ![Freshly fried peppers at Ju Myeongdang](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju-17-1w8xa-900.webp) ![Cross-section of Ju Myeongdang's fried peppers showing full filling](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju-18-608qf-900.webp) And the yukhoe yubu-chobap (raw beef tartare in fried tofu rice pockets) was delicious as expected, with a crazy good sweet-salty combo. The size was also huge. ![Large-sized yukhoe yubu-chobap at Ju Myeongdang](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju-19-1mbgc-900.webp) ![Ju Myeongdang yukhoe yubu-chobap served with a glass of rice soju](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju-20-5t220-900.webp) ## First stop or second round? How to book a room at Ju Myeongdang Ju Myeongdang's side dish spread is so hearty and generous that it's perfect for a first round with a meal and a drink, and just as good for a second round to keep the night going with a clean drink. Since the six private rooms are so well set up, anyone planning a private gathering or a pet-friendly visit in Gwangju should book a room in advance — you'll enjoy it much more comfortably! ## Where it is - Ju Myeongdang (주명당) - 2F, 15-2 Jangdong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea - 전남광주통합특별시 동구 장동로 15-2 2층 - 35.1486013, 126.9239669 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%A3%BC%EB%AA%85%EB%8B%B9/@35.1486013,126.9239669,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-sign-meals/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-samchon-set-rice-soju/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt