# Gwangju restaurant with yukhoe yubu-chobap, no drinks: Ju Myeongdang - By Aeji (https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-window-seat/) - Written Sep 20, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Dong-gu, Gwangju - Sponsored: This is a sponsored visit; the restaurant provided support for this experience. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-window-seat/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gwangju-window-seat/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang/index.md) ## In short Ju Myeongdang is a two-story Korean restaurant and bar on Jangdong-ro in Dongmyeong-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju. The writer came with her mother, who does not drink, and ordered the Samchon Suljang set (beef yukjeon, straw-fire galbi, fried peppers, doenjang sulbap and yukhoe yubu-chobap) plus a cheese potato pancake, with one hour of free parking at the National Asia Culture Center annex lot. Despite the name, Ju Myeongdang works just as well for a plain dinner with no alcohol at all. ## Good to know - **Address**: 15-2 Jangdong-ro, 2nd floor, Dong-gu, Gwangju - **Parking**: National Asia Culture Center annex lot / 1 hour free for diners (10 Jebong-ro 110beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju) - **Last order**: 00:30 - **Imo Babsang set**: Straw-fire char siu bossam, straw-fire seasoned galbi, beef yukjeon, kimchi jjigae, seasonal bibimbap, cold noodles - **Samchon Suljang set**: Beef yukjeon, straw-fire galbi, fried peppers, doenjang sulbap (soybean-paste rice), yukhoe yubu-chobap (beef tartare in fried tofu pockets) - **Myeongdang Gujeolpan set**: Same-day butchered muntigi raw beef, kombu-cured salmon, Jeju flounder, hanwoo beef tartare - **Seating**: Room-like separated spaces, tables for larger groups, window seats looking onto the Dongmyeong-dong street *as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026* I heard there's a Korean bar-restaurant in Dongmyeong-dong, so I went for dinner with my mom haha. Neither of us drinks well and I had to drive, so today was all about a good dinner instead of drinks! ![Main photo from a visit to Ju Myeongdang, a Korean bar in Dongmyeong-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang-01-vuhcq-1200.webp) ## Where is Ju Myeongdang, and where do you park? Ju Myeongdang is above the Saigon Jang restaurant near the entrance to Dongmyeong-dong. - 📍 Ju Myeongdang - Address: 15-2 Jangdong-ro, 2nd floor, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea - Parking: National Asia Culture Center annex parking lot / 1 hour free with a visit - Parking lot address: 10 Jebong-ro 110beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea - Last order: 00:30 Parking is always a worry in Dongmyeong-dong, so it was convenient to be able to use the ACC annex lot. ![Exterior of the building on Jangdong-ro in Dongmyeong-dong where Ju Myeongdang is located](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang-02-1lstb-900.webp) ![Stairs leading up to Ju Myeongdang's 2nd floor entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang-03-18io4-900.webp) ## Inside Ju Myeongdang: a second-floor Korean bar with mood from the stairs up You can feel Ju Myeongdang's own atmosphere from the moment you climb up to the 2nd floor. It kind of feels like a drama-worthy Korean bar haha. ![Ju Myeongdang entrance with the Imo Babsang and Samchon Suljang signs](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang-04-qztra-900.webp) The Imo Babsang and Samchon Suljang sets are the main offerings here. ![Interior of Ju Myeongdang with dim lighting and hung paintings](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang-05-1af9s-900.webp) Inside, the lighting was a bit dim with big, kitschy paintings hung up. My favorite kind of plant interior was on full display too — there was a huge plant that made the place look even prettier. ![Ju Myeongdang hall seating decorated with a large plant](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang-06-1c86b-m-900.webp) ![Room-like separated group seating space at Ju Myeongdang](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang-07-hbb6f-900.webp) There were also room-like separated spaces and tables for larger groups, so it looked good for group gatherings or company dinners too. Booking a room in advance would probably make for a more comfortable meal. Even the table we got seated at was cute right from the artwork lol. Through the wide window you could see the Dongmyeong-dong street, so it was fun to people-watch outside while eating dinner. Of all the table setting, this long spoon was the most fascinating lol. I'd never seen a spoon like this before. Perfect for scooping up a whole mouthful of broth in one go! ![Table setting at Ju Myeongdang with a long spoon placed on it](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang-08-jnkqz-900.webp) ![Window seat overlooking the Dongmyeong-dong street through a large glass window](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang-09-1ho76-900.webp) ![Basic table setting with utensils on the table at Ju Myeongdang](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang-10-1jxda-900.webp) ![Ju Myeongdang's interior decor and painted artwork](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang-11-1844o-900.webp) ![Ju Myeongdang's menu and seating area](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang-12-k2v11-900.webp) ## Ju Myeongdang menu: Imo Babsang, Samchon Suljang and Myeongdang Gujeolpan The signature menus are Imo Babsang, Samchon Suljang, and Myeongdang Gujeolpan. - Imo Babsang: a meal set with straw-fire char siu bossam, straw-fire seasoned galbi, and beef yukjeon, plus kimchi jjigae, seasonal bibimbap, and cold noodles - Samchon Suljang: beef yukjeon, straw-fire galbi, fried peppers, doenjang sulbap (soybean paste soup rice), and yukhoe yubu-chobap (raw beef tartare fried tofu rice) - Myeongdang Gujeolpan: same-day butchered muntigi, kombu-cured salmon, Jeju flounder, and hanwoo (Korean beef) yukhoe all at once We don't drink, but the Samchon Suljang set looked the tastiest, so we ordered that one haha. ![A full spread of the Samchon Suljang set at Ju Myeongdang](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang-13-qrgry-900.webp) ## What comes with the Samchon Suljang set, from doenjang sulbap to cheese potato pancake After waiting a bit, a full tray came out like this! Having several things served all at once like an omakase just made me happy hehe. ![Doenjang sulbap served as part of the Samchon Suljang set](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang-14-17g87-900.webp) This doenjang sulbap deserves a lot of the credit for why I picked the Samchon Suljang lol. It's slightly red and spicy from the chili powder, but the broth is refreshing and packed with hearty ingredients. ![A bowl of spicy doenjang sulbap with rice mixed in](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang-15-15zo7-900.webp) There's even rice mixed in, so eating it hot was delicious. Yum~ The main event was the straw-fire galbi! It came out perfectly tender and grilled, so we just snipped it up with scissors and ate. No need to grill it yourself, so it was convenient too haha. The yukjeon (beef pancake) was warm and soft! The fried peppers that came with it were crispy on the outside and generously filled inside, so I kept picking at them. And then the highlight, yukhoe yubu-chobap. The sesame oil aroma wafts up right away. I thought that was the end, but then the cheese potato pancake came out too. This chewiness is out of this world lol. The chewy potato pancake topped with plenty of cheese was so good, so good. ![Chewy cheese potato pancake topped with melted cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang-16-1lnyn-900.webp) ![A plate of straw-fire galbi and beef yukjeon from the Samchon Suljang set](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang-17-1d10s-900.webp) The fresh kimchi-like geotjeori that came with it was really tasty too. Good with the yukjeon, and also great for cleansing your palate between bites of galbi! ![Fresh geotjeori served alongside the meat dishes at Ju Myeongdang](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang-18-105hl-900.webp) ![A table setting with wrap vegetables and ssamjang](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang-19-pyna0-900.webp) ### Straw-fire galbi wraps with beef yukjeon Eating time, start. Time to wrap things up properly! Putting the straw-fire galbi on vegetables with a bit of ssamjang, the sweet galbi and crunchy vegetables went really well together. ![A wrap made with straw-fire galbi placed on top](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang-20-137rh-900.webp) Eating the yukjeon together with geotjeori was savory and a little spicy — perfect with makgeolli!! ![Beef yukjeon topped with geotjeori](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang-21-8jf0w-674.webp) ![Yukhoe yubu-chobap with a fragrant sesame oil aroma](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang-22-7nr8c-900.webp) ### Yukhoe yubu-chobap: beef tartare pockets that taste like radish-salad bibimbap Inside the fried tofu rice was rice that felt like a mu-saengchae (radish salad) bibimbap. It has that proper Korean flavor, and with yukhoe piled on top, it was delicious lol. ![Yukhoe yubu-chobap sliced in half showing the mu-saengchae rice inside](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang-23-7g08k-677.webp) We ate the cheese potato pancake up before it got cold too. With the Samchon Suljang alone giving us galbi, yukjeon, doenjang sulbap, yukhoe yubu-chobap, and potato pancake, it was a filling meal for two. Even though it's called a drinking set, it worked out fine coming just for dinner without alcohol like we did. 👍👍👍👍👍 ![The Ju Myeongdang table after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang-24-10wce-900.webp) ## Is Ju Myeongdang worth it for dinner without alcohol? Ju Myeongdang, the Dongmyeong-dong favorite where my mom and I got to enjoy a variety of Korean dishes! The atmosphere is pretty too, so it's good for a dinner date or when looking for a Dongmyeong-dong bar, and the meal menus are solid too, so it was also good for us who just came for dinner like we did. And on the way out, we even got to watch free fireworks lol. Full stomachs and fireworks too — Ju Myeongdang, the Gwangju favorite that gave us a proper mood reset, hehe :) ## Where it is - Ju Myeongdang (주명당) - 15-2 Jangdong-ro, 2nd floor, 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-window-seat/jumyeongdang-dongmyeong-dong-samchon-sulsang/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt