# Jeonju Save Zone Vietnamese restaurant, five dishes for three: Phodam - By Dahwi (https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-wooden-sign/) - Written Sep 17, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jeonju, Jeonbuk - Sponsored: This post was written after a visit sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-wooden-sign/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gwangju-wooden-sign/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes/index.md) ## In short Phodam Jeonju City Hall Branch is a Vietnamese restaurant next to the back gate of Jeonju Save Zone in Jeonju, run by a chef from Vietnam. Three diners ordered five dishes — beef brisket pho at 8,900 won, bun cha Saigon and fully handmade banh xeo at 9,900 won each, and handmade cha gio spring rolls and fresh rice-paper wraps at 6,900 won each — and every plate arrived full. For authentic handmade Vietnamese cooking at around 10,000 won a dish, Phodam Jeonju City Hall Branch earns its place. ## Good to know - **Location**: 1F, 262-9 Paldal-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeonbuk — next to the back gate of Jeonju Save Zone, 5 minutes from Jeonju City Hall - **Hours**: Daily 8:30 AM–8:30 PM, last order 7:40 PM, open year-round - **Parking**: One-hour free parking voucher for Nosongcheon public parking lot - **Beef brisket pho**: 8,900 won - **Bun cha Saigon**: 9,900 won - **Fully handmade Phodam banh xeo**: 9,900 won - **Handmade Phodam cha gio (fried spring rolls)**: 6,900 won - **Phodam fresh rice-paper wraps**: 6,900 won - **Bulgogi banh mi sandwich**: 7,900 won - **Price reference**: ₩10,000 ≈ $7.2 (2026-09-18) *as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026* Today I tried some deeply authentic Vietnamese food near Jeonju City Hall, made by a native Vietnamese chef! Generous portions, affordable prices, and moving flavor—this is Phodam Jeonju City Hall Branch, which locals rave about 📝 ## Where is Phodam Jeonju City Hall Branch, and where do you park? Phodam Jeonju City Hall Branch sits right next to the back gate of Jeonju Save Zone, between the buildings and Jain Plus Hospital, so it's easy to find, and it's only about 10 minutes by car from Jeonju Hanok Village or Gaeksa. If parking in front of the restaurant is full, they provide a 1-hour free parking voucher for the nearby Nosongcheon public parking lot, which makes driving there really convenient! Here's a quick, easy-to-scan summary of the hours and location info before you visit! ![Exterior of Phodam Jeonju City Hall Branch next to Jeonju Save Zone's back gate](https://img.superchart.com/images/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes-01-10vry-900.webp) 📌 Location & basic info — 1F, 262-9 Paldal-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk, South Korea, next to Jeonju Save Zone's back gate, 5 minutes from Jeonju City Hall. A 1-hour free parking voucher is provided for the Nosongcheon public parking lot. ![Location and basic info for Phodam Jeonju City Hall Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes-02-yqz9w-900.webp) 📌 Hours — Open daily from 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM, last order at 7:40 PM, no days off. ![Business hours for Phodam Jeonju City Hall Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes-03-194r4-900.webp) ## Phodam Jeonju City Hall Branch menu and prices - Beef brisket pho ₩8,900 - Bun cha Saigon ₩9,900 - Handmade banh xeo ₩9,900 - Handmade cha gio (spring rolls) ₩6,900 - Fresh spring rolls ₩6,900 - Bulgogi banh mi sandwich ₩7,900 ![Signature menu board at Phodam Jeonju City Hall Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes-04-s3vnj-900.webp) ![Menu lineup at Phodam Jeonju City Hall Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes-05-35m77-900.webp) ![Interior seating at Phodam Jeonju City Hall Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes-06-9xlfn-900.webp) ## The five dishes three of us ordered at Phodam There were three of us, and we went all out ordering beef brisket pho, bun cha Saigon, handmade cha gio, fresh spring rolls, and handmade banh xeo! ![Five Vietnamese dishes ordered for three people at Phodam](https://img.superchart.com/images/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes-07-zoxlf-900.webp) After we ordered, the Vietnamese staff greeted us with warm, friendly smiles the whole time, which put me in a great mood before we'd even eaten. ![Table setting at Phodam Jeonju City Hall Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes-08-1ef3w-900.webp) ![Bowl-filling spread of Phodam Vietnamese dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes-09-vxou2-900.webp) When the dishes landed on the table, each one was piled bowl-full to the brim—almost unbelievable for prices hovering around ₩10,000 💡 ![A bowl of Phodam beef brisket pho](https://img.superchart.com/images/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes-10-olahw-1200.webp) ![All five generous dishes laid out on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes-11-1ugy9-900.webp) ### Beef brisket pho, 8,900 won The first thing we tried, beef brisket pho, had a broth deeply simmered from Korean beef bones—one sip and its deep, refreshing umami warmed us right up. ![Phodam beef brisket pho with rich beef bone broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes-12-g3avl-900.webp) Tender brisket and pork belly toppings, crisp bean sprouts, and chewy rice noodles came together to show the real deal, straight from the source! ![Rice noodles topped with brisket and bean sprouts](https://img.superchart.com/images/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes-13-11bmk-900.webp) ![Lifting a bite of pho noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes-14-1smxq-900.webp) ### Bun cha Saigon, 9,900 won Next up, bun cha Saigon was incredibly appealing—charcoal-grilled pork with a smoky char, tender 1mm-thin rice noodles, and fresh vegetables all in harmony. Dipping the noodles and meat in the tangy-sweet house-made nuoc mam sauce burst with brightness and savoriness in every bite, perfect for reviving a summer appetite! ![Bun cha Saigon with charcoal-grilled pork and thin rice noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes-15-1n7r5-900.webp) ![Bun cha noodles and meat dipped in nuoc mam sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes-16-a9coa-900.webp) ### Handmade Phodam cha gio (fried spring rolls), 6,900 won The freshly fried handmade cha gio had a thin wrapper that shattered crisply on the outside, while the inside stayed moist with juicy meat and vegetables—a textbook crispy-outside, juicy-inside spring roll. ![Freshly fried handmade Phodam cha gio spring rolls](https://img.superchart.com/images/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes-17-xmdri-900.webp) ![Cha gio cut in half revealing meat and vegetable filling](https://img.superchart.com/images/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes-18-dnhcc-900.webp) ![Dipping Phodam cha gio into sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes-19-1lsku-900.webp) ### Phodam fresh rice-paper wraps, 6,900 won The fresh spring rolls, tightly and neatly rolled in rice paper with vegetables, shrimp, meat, and noodles, exploded with freshness and varied texture with every bite. Dipped in the house sauce, they were crisp, light, and full of healthy flavor—so good we never got tired of them! ![Fresh spring rolls filled with shrimp and vegetables at Phodam](https://img.superchart.com/images/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes-20-noi3t-900.webp) ![Fresh spring rolls served with house-made dipping sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes-21-1yvvo-900.webp) ### Fully handmade Phodam banh xeo, 9,900 won Last but the one we were most excited about, the handmade banh xeo was a standout, faithfully recreating the authentic style right here in Jeonju! Inside the golden, crispy rice-flour pancake was a generous filling of savory meat, shrimp, and bean sprouts, and wrapping it in the provided rice paper and lettuce made for a fun eating experience. The crunchy, savory pancake crust, crisp bean sprouts, and umami-rich seasoning came together so well that the three of us were stuffed but couldn't put our chopsticks down! ## Is Phodam Jeonju City Hall Branch worth a return visit? With the native chef's veteran skill and care, generous portions at affordable prices, and friendly service, this was a dining spot without a single flaw! ![The table at Phodam Jeonju City Hall Branch after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes-22-1j1z3-900.webp) If you want to enjoy genuinely handmade Vietnamese food with the best value in Jeonju, be sure to stop by Phodam Jeonju City Hall Branch 😊 ## Where it is - Phodam Jeonju City Hall Branch (포담 전주시청점) - 1F, 262-9 Paldal-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-si, South Korea - 전북특별자치도 전주시 완산구 팔달로 262-9 1층 포담 - 35.826136, 127.1444404 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%8F%AC%EB%8B%B4%20%EC%A0%84%EC%A3%BC%EC%8B%9C%EC%B2%AD%EC%A0%90/@35.826136,127.1444404,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-wooden-sign/podam-jeonju-city-hall-vietnamese-five-dishes/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt