# Weekend wait at a Cheomdan jokbal restaurant in Gwangju: Kkankkanhan - By Yerin Sohn J. (https://superchart.com/en/@mudeung-noon-jeotgarak/) - Written Sep 17, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gwangsan, Gwangju - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@mudeung-noon-jeotgarak/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@mudeung-noon-jeotgarak/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner/index.md) ## In short Kkankkanhan Jokbal Main Branch is a jokbal (braised pig's trotters) and bossam (boiled pork with wrappers) restaurant on Cheomdanjungang-ro 116beon-gil in Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju. On a weekend evening the table ordered the half-and-half set of flame-grilled spicy jokbal with bossam plus a flying fish roe rice ball, and after a 20-minute wait the owner sent out a free bowl of makguksu (cold buckwheat noodles). With a parking lot right beside the building and a waiting area with arcade games and ice cream, Kkankkanhan Jokbal works well for a family dinner or a group night out in Cheomdan. ## Good to know - **Location**: 46 Cheomdanjungang-ro 116beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju - **Hours**: Daily 16:00-23:30 - **Good to know**: Group dining and reservations available; parking, takeout and delivery available - **What we ordered**: Half-and-half set (flame-grilled spicy jokbal + bossam), flying fish roe rice ball - **Jokbal on the menu**: Garlic jokbal, charcoal-grilled jokbal, spicy jokbal, cold jokbal salad and more - **Spice levels**: Choose spicy or extra spicy jokbal - **Included with the meal**: Salad, bean sprout soup, shredded radish and other side dishes; doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) for dine-in - **Events**: Receipt review: choice of mini spicy bossam or flying fish roe rice ball; 10% off prepaid cards for Chuseok - **Parking**: Lot right beside the restaurant, no registration needed *as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026* ![Kkankkanhan Jokbal Main Branch in Cheomdan, Gwangju, main photo](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner-01-ljyxx-1200.webp) Today I finally made it to the place that comes to mind first when you say jokbal in Cheomdan, Gwangju — Kkankkanhan Jokbal Main Branch! Honestly, this is a regular spot my family has visited over and over, and we've ordered delivery from here constantly too. This time I stopped by for dinner as a proper Cheomdan meal out! I'll spill everything on the parking situation, group dinners in Cheomdan, the wait, and my set menu recommendation. - Kkankkanhan Jokbal Main Branch - 🚩 46 Cheomdanjungang-ro 116beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Korea - 🕑 Daily 16:00–23:30 - ✔️ Group dining available in Cheomdan, reservations possible, parking, takeout, delivery available ![Exterior of Kkankkanhan Jokbal Main Branch and the parking lot beside it](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner-02-1wfl1-900.webp) ## Where do you park at Kkankkanhan Jokbal in Cheomdan? The parking lot for Kkankkanhan Jokbal Main Branch is right next to the store, and you don't even need to register your car separately. Cheomdan is great in every way except that parking is always a struggle, right? So honestly I often just leave my car at home and walk 10 minutes, but Kkankkanhan solves the parking problem right away, so it's a great spot to come to with family or a group if you're driving! ## The waiting area at Kkankkanhan, with arcade games and free ice cream ![On-site waiting area at Kkankkanhan Jokbal Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner-03-1qrvt-900.webp) ![Nostalgic arcade games placed in the waiting area](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner-04-hn9iu-900.webp) ![Dessert corner stocked with ice cups, coffee, and ice cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner-05-1hxib-900.webp) Kkankkanhan Jokbal Main Branch has a spacious dining room, but as a popular jokbal spot in Cheomdan, there can be an on-site wait during weekend peak hours — and they've set up a proper waiting area for it! From nostalgic arcade games to ice cups, coffee, and ice cream, it's all there, and it doubles nicely as a dessert stop after your meal. I visited on a weekend evening and it was nearly full. The interior is spacious with comfortable spacing between tables, so it's fine for friends, family dinners, or company get-togethers, and that day most of the group rooms were occupied too! One more good thing — this place is great if you love watching baseball. Everyone was watching the game... on a screen that was practically the size of a small bar's. ![Large screen inside the restaurant showing a baseball broadcast](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner-06-fforu-900.webp) On top of that, they even had proof of donations and volunteer hours displayed. Really admirable, right. ![Donation and volunteer hour certificates displayed at the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner-07-16smj-966.webp) ## What we ordered from the Kkankkanhan Jokbal menu Kkankkanhan Jokbal in Cheomdan has a pretty wide range of jokbal, bossam, and side dishes. There's garlic jokbal, charcoal-grilled jokbal, spicy jokbal, cold jokbal salad, and more, so pick whatever suits your taste ~.~ ![Menu board listing jokbal and bossam options at Kkankkanhan](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner-08-ostok-m-900.webp) My personal one-pick is the signature charcoal-grilled spicy jokbal, and since my boyfriend loves bossam, we ordered the half-and-half set so we could enjoy both bossam and jokbal! And of course carbs can't be missed, so we got a rice ball too. ![Table set before the half-and-half set and rice ball order arrives](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner-09-1cset-900.webp) ![Order information placed on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner-10-souqe-900.webp) They're also running a receipt review event and a Chuseok event! For the receipt review, you get to choose either mini spicy bossam or the flying fish roe rice ball, and for the Chuseok discount, buying a prepaid card gets you 10% off. Good to know if you're a regular... I only found out about it myself after years of coming here haha. ![Sign for the receipt review event and Chuseok discount](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner-11-1nsxy-900.webp) ![Notice for the prepaid card discount event](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner-12-uq7yo-900.webp) ## Side dishes and the flying fish roe rice ball The side dishes at Kkankkanhan Jokbal Main Branch pair well with jokbal and bossam — salad, bean sprout soup, shredded radish, and so on — and if you're eating in the restaurant, doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) comes along too. The AC was blasting that day so I felt a bit chilly, but the hot soup warmed me right up. ![Side dishes laid out including salad, bean sprout soup, and doenjang jjigae](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner-13-107mo-900.webp) And if you're having the spicy jokbal, you absolutely have to get the rice ball. It's not a regular single portion — more like 1.5 servings' worth — packed generously with flying fish roe and seaweed flakes! I recommend forming it into a ball and piling spicy jokbal on top. ![Rice ball packed with flying fish roe and seaweed flakes](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner-14-xkix1-900.webp) ## A 20-minute wait and a free bowl of makguksu Since it was the weekend and there were so many people, we waited about 20 minutes after ordering, and suddenly the owner slipped us a bowl of makguksu, apologizing for the delay... It didn't even feel like we'd waited that long. And sure enough, makguksu really does go perfectly with bossam! ![Makguksu served as a complimentary dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner-15-1eer7-900.webp) ## How did the half-and-half spicy jokbal and bossam taste? Here's how the half-and-half jokbal arrived. It comes out hot at first, but if it cools down, you can just ask the staff and they'll light the burner underneath to keep it warm! That glossy sheen, unreal... It wasn't dry at all, tender and soft, and I especially loved the springy texture of the spicy jokbal! ![Glossy plate of half-and-half jokbal](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner-16-1l6l0-900.webp) ![Close-up of the charcoal-grilled spicy jokbal](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner-17-14o0r-900.webp) There's a good mix of lean meat and soft fatty bits, and while I'd worried the spicy jokbal used to be too fiery, they now offer spicy or extra spicy options, so it's much easier to order according to your own spice tolerance! ![Bossam wrapped in a lettuce leaf](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner-18-1678r-900.webp) And of course, we wrapped it all up in lettuce wraps too. The two of us ate together but there was so much left over that we packed it up and shared it with family. About a third was still left... ![The 'pill for finding a partner' displayed at the front of the store](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner-19-vm0l8-900.webp) Haha, and out front they had this 'pill for finding a partner.' Take it and may everyone find a partner. If you already have one, no need for more — just be happier... If you're looking for a local favorite in Cheomdan with parking, I recommend Kkankkanhan Jokbal. Having lived in Cheomdan for over 20 years, I've genuinely been here so many times. If you're hunting for the best jokbal in Cheomdan, this is the real deal. ## Where it is - Kkankkanhan Jokbal Main Branch (깐깐한족발 본점) - 46 Cheomdanjungang-ro 116beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Korea - 전남광주통합특별시 광산구 첨단중앙로116번길 46 깐깐한족발 - 35.2157097, 126.8452659 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B9%90%EA%B9%90%ED%95%9C%EC%A1%B1%EB%B0%9C%20%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@35.2157097,126.8452659,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@mudeung-noon-jeotgarak/kkangkkanhan-jokbal-cheomdan-weekend-dinner/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt