# Gwangju jokbal restaurant, market-style couple's set: Kkankkanhan - By Onyu (https://superchart.com/en/@jeolla-wicker-chair/) - Written Sep 16, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Buk-gu, Gwangju - Sponsored: This is a review from a visit where the meal was provided by the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@jeolla-wicker-chair/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@jeolla-wicker-chair/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok/index.md) ## In short Kkankkanhan Jokbal Yongbong Branch is a jokbal (braised pig's trotter) and bossam restaurant in Yongbong-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju, across from the Starbucks at Jeoncheolu intersection. Two diners ordered the 48,000 won couple's set, which came with old-style king jokbal and makguksu (chilled buckwheat noodles), and the Naver receipt review event added a spicy mini trotter, while odeng-tang (fish cake soup) and steamed egg arrived free. If you like jokbal served warm, market-stall style, Kkankkanhan Jokbal Yongbong Branch delivers. ## Good to know - **Address**: Kkankkanhan Jokbal Yongbong Branch, 82 Yongbongtaekji-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju - **Hours**: Daily 16:00–23:00 - **Facilities**: Reservations, groups welcome, takeout, delivery, Wi-Fi, separate men's/women's restrooms, smoking room - **What we ordered**: Couple's set 48,000 won (medium jokbal + makguksu + drinks; jokbal chosen as old-style king jokbal) - **Takeout discount**: 3,000 won off on takeout orders - **Receipt review event**: Write a Naver receipt review and choose one: rice balls, charcoal-grilled spicy tail, or mini trotter - **On the house**: Odeng-tang (fish cake soup) and steamed egg - **Parking**: No private lot; park in the nearby side streets - **Price reference**: ₩48,000 ≈ $35.5 · ₩3,000 ≈ $2.2 (2026-09-16) *as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026* Gwangju's Yongbong-dong jokbal favorite 'Kkankkanhan Jokbal Yongbong Branch' ![Main image of Kkankkanhan Jokbal Yongbong Branch in Gwangju](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok-01-17s6r-1200.webp) Kkankkanhan Jokbal has locations all over Gwangju! This time I was looking for a bar in Yongbong-dong and figured jokbal would go well with a drink, so I visited 📍Kkankkanhan Jokbal Yongbong Branch 😊 The two of us had a hearty spread — jokbal, makguksu, and the complimentary odeng-tang and steamed egg. Today I'll walk you through the couple's set I ordered and the spicy mini-foot I got from the receipt review event! ## Where is Kkankkanhan Jokbal Yongbong Branch, and what are its hours? ![Exterior and signage of Kkankkanhan Jokbal Yongbong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok-02-14uij-900.webp) - 📍 82 Yongbongtaekji-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, South Korea - ⏰ Daily 16:00–23:00 - ✔️ Reservations, group seating, takeout, delivery, Wi-Fi, separate men's/women's restrooms 📍Kkankkanhan Jokbal Yongbong Branch sits across from the Starbucks at Jeoncheolwoo intersection, right next to a 7-Eleven. It's in a lively strip, so it's a great pick for anyone hopping to another Yongbong-dong bar after dinner! ### Parking at Kkankkanhan Jokbal in Yongbong-dong 🅿️ There's no dedicated lot, so you'll need to park in a nearby alley. ## Inside Kkankkanhan Jokbal: roomy, comfortable and fine for groups The inside of Kkankkanhan Jokbal Yongbong Branch was bigger than I expected and pretty tidy overall! The soft lighting made it feel relaxed, and the tables had generous spacing. It looked great for group seating too — a solid Yongbong-dong bar for family dinners, work gatherings, or meetups! ![Interior of Kkankkanhan Jokbal Yongbong Branch with spaced-out tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok-03-5idjg-900.webp) There's a TV set up right in the middle of the restaurant. On the day I visited, baseball was on, so I ate jokbal while watching the game ⚾ ![Dining hall with a TV set up in the center](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok-04-1oyv5-900.webp) This Yongbong-dong favorite also has a separate smoking room! Nice touch for smokers 😉 ## Kkankkanhan Jokbal menu: from charcoal-grilled jokbal to cold jokbal salad ![Jokbal menu board at Kkankkanhan Jokbal Yongbong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok-05-ppnas-900.webp) ![Menu board listing charcoal-grilled and flame-grilled spicy jokbal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok-06-1o3g8-900.webp) ![Menu listing for old-style king jokbal and cold jokbal salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok-07-12nyq-900.webp) ![Menu board listing bossam and set menus](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok-08-bq67g-900.webp) True to a Yongbong-dong jokbal favorite, the menu covers charcoal-grilled jokbal, flame-grilled spicy jokbal, old-style king jokbal, cold jokbal salad, and more. (They also serve bossam, boiled pork wraps‼️) Since there were two of us today, I ordered the ₩48,000 couple's set. - 🍽️ Couple's set ₩48,000 — medium jokbal + makguksu + drink - Jokbal chosen as old-style king jokbal ### Takeout at Kkankkanhan Jokbal is 3,000 won cheaper There's a discount for takeout orders too, so if you'd rather enjoy jokbal at home, check that out 🤗 * ₩3,000 off for takeout ### The Naver receipt review event at Kkankkanhan Jokbal 🧾 Write a Naver receipt review and choose a rice ball, charcoal-spicy tail, or mini-foot. 👉 I wrote a review and chose the spicy mini-foot. Check the bottom of the post for my thoughts! ## Side dishes plus free odeng-tang and steamed egg ![Basic side dishes including lettuce wraps and pickled radish](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok-09-3zuy8-900.webp) The basic side dishes were set out right after ordering. * Lettuce wraps and salad, pickled radish, dried radish salad, salted shrimp, chogochujang (vinegar chili paste), sliced garlic, ssamjang (dipping paste) At Kkankkan in Yongbong-dong, odeng-tang and steamed egg came free of charge too. The odeng-tang had two swirled fish cakes and cheongyang chili peppers, giving the broth a sharp kick! ![Complimentary odeng-tang with swirled fish cakes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok-10-358xy-900.webp) Taking a spoonful of the broth between bites of jokbal felt refreshing 🤤 It pairs especially well as a drinking snack, so if you're looking for a Yongbong-dong bar, this side alone would satisfy you 👍 ![Soft steamed egg served as a complimentary side](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok-11-l1wn1-900.webp) The steamed egg was moist and really soft! ## The 48,000 won couple's set: how does old-style king jokbal taste? ![Table spread of the ₩48,000 couple's set](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok-12-3c313-900.webp) ♥️ Couple's set (recommended for 2) — old-style king jokbal + makguksu + drink ![Table with old-style king jokbal and makguksu together](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok-13-154fd-900.webp) Our jokbal order was ready in under 10 minutes 👍 ![Plate of neatly plated old-style king jokbal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok-14-32ipn-900.webp) ![Close-up of the market-style old-style king jokbal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok-15-duwe6-900.webp) The old-style king jokbal I chose had that classic market-jokbal style! It was plated neatly and, best of all, served warm instead of cold 😋 ![Warm jokbal meat served on the plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok-16-aqidz-900.webp) ![Cross-section of the well-boiled old-style king jokbal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok-17-1st2c-900.webp) True to its reputation as a Yongbong-dong jokbal favorite, there was no gamey smell at all, and it felt thoroughly well-boiled overall! ![Jokbal piled on a lettuce leaf with sliced garlic](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok-18-r64u8-900.webp) ![A jokbal wrap made with ssamjang](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok-19-1ih6h-900.webp) ![Holding up a wrapped jokbal bite](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok-20-zehr5-900.webp) Piling jokbal onto a lettuce leaf with garlic and ssamjang really is the best way to eat it 👍 ![Chewy agangbal (trotter tip meat) portion](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok-21-1vhhy-900.webp) There was also agangbal (trotter tip meat) included, and the chewy texture was great.. 💛 If you like jokbal that's light yet tender, I'd strongly recommend this Yongbong-dong jokbal favorite!!! ### The makguksu included in the couple's set The makguksu served alongside the jokbal came in a generous portion, plenty for two to share! ![Set makguksu with cabbage mixed in](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok-22-1qubq-900.webp) The makguksu at Kkankkan in Yongbong-dong had cabbage mixed in, which gave it a slightly salad-like feel compared to typical makguksu! Generous portion, great pairing with the jokbal — glad I ordered the set 😊 ## The spicy mini trotter from the receipt review event I took part in the receipt review event and chose the spicy mini-foot. ![Spicy mini-foot received from the receipt review event](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok-23-qhcuc-900.webp) ![Close-up of the smoky, spicy mini-foot](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok-24-1dl80-900.webp) The spicy mini-foot's defining feature is that smoky, fiery heat ✔️ It was fun picking the skin off, and the chewy texture was great too. Since it was a bonus from the review event, it felt like an extra-satisfying finish 😊 ## Verdict: is Kkankkanhan Jokbal worth it in Yongbong-dong, Gwangju? - ✔️ Spacious, comfortable interior, great for watching baseball while eating - ✔️ Warm, tender old-style king jokbal - ✔️ A generous spread with complimentary odeng-tang and steamed egg - ✔️ Even a spicy mini-foot from the review event! Strongly recommended for anyone hunting for a Yongbong-dong favorite! The atmosphere is great for jokbal with a drink, so it's also a solid pick if you're after a Yongbong-dong bar 😉 ## Where it is - Kkankkanhan Jokbal Yongbong Branch (깐깐한족발 용봉점) - 82 Yongbongtaekji-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, South Korea - 전남광주통합특별시 북구 용봉택지로 82 깐깐한족발 용봉점 - 35.1782781, 126.8956061 - 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%9A%A9%EB%B4%89%EC%A0%90/@35.1782781,126.8956061,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@jeolla-wicker-chair/gwangju-yongbong-jokbal-old-style-mini-jok/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt