# Gwangju jokbal restaurant with garlic sauce: Kkankkan Jjokbal - By Juna (https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-small-finds/) - Written Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gwangsan, Gwangju - Sponsored: This post was written with a sponsored visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-small-finds/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gwangju-small-finds/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles/index.md) ## In short Kkankkan Jjokbal Suwan Branch is a Korean restaurant in Gwangsan, Gwangju, serving jokbal and bossam. I paired Goheung Garlic Jokbal with mul naengmyeon, then finished with coffee and ice cream. Verdict: the garlic sauce cut through the richness beautifully. ## Good to know - **Address**: 44 Suwan-ro, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Korea - **Hours**: 12:00–23:30 - **Takeout & delivery**: Available - **Ordered**: Goheung Garlic Jokbal, mul naengmyeon - **Parking**: Parking available - **Seating**: Spacious enough for family gatherings and company dinners *as written by the visitor on Sep 11, 2026* It was one of those days when I wanted a really hearty meal, so I went to Kkankkan Jjokbal Suwan Branch, a jokbal (braised pig’s trotters) spot in Gwangju’s Suwan district that I’d been curious about for ages. I’d always seen it while walking past, but this was my first visit! ![Kkankkan Jjokbal Suwan Branch signature jokbal](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles-01-7kaiy-1200.webp) *Kkankkan Jjokbal* ## A Suwan-dong jokbal restaurant with a hanok feel ![Restaurant interior with hanok-inspired decor](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles-02-qc4gw-900.webp) ![Restaurant interior with warm lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles-03-hm1i0-900.webp) The hanok-inspired interior really stands out: black roof tiles and warm lighting come together so nicely that, for a jokbal restaurant, the atmosphere is amazing 👍 I came late in the evening, but it felt as though the place filled up in no time. Lots of families were out for dinner, and there were plenty of larger groups meeting up for the evening too! ![Tables at the jokbal restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles-04-1psib-900.webp) ![Table ordering kiosk](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles-05-bu28o-900.webp) Each table had an ordering kiosk, and there were so many jokbal and bossam (boiled pork wraps) options. After much deliberation, I ordered the Goheung Garlic Jokbal and mul naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles)! The Goheung Garlic Jokbal was what caught my eye most on the menu, haha. I thought the garlic seasoning would really elevate the jokbal, so I ordered it and waited in anticipation 🥹 ![Goheung Garlic Jokbal order](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles-06-1inn1-900.webp) ![Jokbal and bossam menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles-07-16vl2-900.webp) ## The side dishes served with the jokbal While I waited, the side dishes came out first. There was seasoned shredded dried radish, garlic, ssamjang and chojang dipping sauces, marinated shrimp, and all sorts of things that would go so well with jokbal! ![Side dishes to accompany jokbal](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles-08-18jsm-900.webp) ![Shredded dried radish and marinated shrimp side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles-09-1tim3-900.webp) They also served spicy soft tofu stew and steamed egg. Even though it’s a jokbal restaurant, the included spread was so substantial that there was lots to eat alongside it! Add an egg to the soft tofu stew and wow... 👍 The steamed egg and salad in particular... so, so delicious. ![Soft tofu stew and steamed egg included with the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles-10-gjzdm-900.webp) ![Included side dishes for a jokbal meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles-11-11e0g-900.webp) ## Goheung Garlic Jokbal topped with garlic sauce Finally, the jokbal I ordered arrived, and it looked so glossy and shiny the moment it came out! 🥹 It looked incredibly goodㅜ You simply spoon the garlic seasoning we ordered over the thinly sliced jokbal, and it really cuts through the richness, making it seriously delicious 🤭 The skin was wonderfully chewy, while the meat was tender and well cooked, with absolutely no unpleasant smell! Apparently, you can get mini spicy bossam if you sign up for notifications?? Sadly, I only found out later, so I missed itㅜ If you visit, make sure you sign up for notifications and give it a try! ![Jokbal with lettuce and garlic](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles-12-fvvkh-900.webp) Wrap the jokbal with the lettuce and garlic that came with it, and you just keep eating! The soft, tender jokbal went so well with the crisp lettuce. ![Mul naengmyeon with floating ice](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles-13-14ady-900.webp) ![Mul naengmyeon with shredded cucumber and radish](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles-14-136yi-900.webp) ## Mul naengmyeon to finish the jokbal meal To finish, I ordered mul naengmyeon with little shards of ice floating in it. It was topped refreshingly with shredded cucumber and radish, and the broth had a lovely savory depth, making it perfect with the jokbal. Unlike other mul naengmyeon, the noodles here weren’t naengmyeon noodles. Still, they went well with the broth, so I think it’s worth trying. ![Restaurant dessert coffee machine](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles-15-c3ev1-900.webp) ![Dessert ice cream freezer](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles-16-176dv-900.webp) ## Coffee and ice cream for dessert After the meal, you can have an Americano or ice cream from the coffee machine and ice cream freezer on one side of the restaurant! There were vanilla and chocolate flavors, and you can serve yourself into a cone for the perfect dessert..! There were also cups of ice in the freezer, so an iced Americano is totally doable too, haha. ![Vanilla and chocolate ice cream dessert](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles-17-qigjz-900.webp) ![Restaurant deodorizing spray and candy station](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles-18-1ui5o-900.webp) Eating ice cream with your companions and taking a slow walk home afterward is proper healing! They even had deodorizing spray available so you don’t leave smelling of meat—you can head out feeling good with a lovely scent. A moment where you can really feel the owner’s thoughtfulness 💗 There were sweet fruit candies and mints too, so help yourself to whatever you like.. 🫶 ## How was it for a Suwan-dong dinner out? Overall, the portions were generous and the side-dish spread was substantial, which I loved. There was plenty of seating for family gatherings or company dinners, plus parking, so I’m planning to return next time I’m craving jokbal! Above all, the jokbal itself was great, but the garlic seasoning also cut through the richness—so everyone, please try the Goheung Garlic Jokbal at least once! ## Where it is - Kkankkan Jjokbal Suwan Branch (깐깐한족발 수완점) - 44 Suwan-ro, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Korea - 전남광주통합특별시 광산구 수완로 44 깐깐한족발 수완점 - 35.1890603, 126.8291392 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B9%90%EA%B9%90%ED%95%9C%EC%A1%B1%EB%B0%9C%20%EC%88%98%EC%99%84%EC%A0%90/@35.1890603,126.8291392,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-small-finds/suwanjigu-garlic-jokbal-cold-noodles/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt