# Jeonju pub with a galbi-jjim set and half-and-half jeon: Hwanyeong - By Jiyeong (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-meal-sightings/) - Written Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Jeonju, Jeonbuk - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-meal-sightings/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-meal-sightings/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set/index.md) ## In short Hwanyeong Jeonbuk National University branch is a Korean pub-restaurant in the Gujeongmun food alley beside Jeonbuk National University in Jeonju. The galbi-jjim (braised short rib) set came in regular spice with a half-and-half jeon (savory pancake) and self-serve rice balls, and the portion was filling with bean sprouts, glass noodles and sujebi (hand-torn dough) in the pot. Spicy broth topped with a rice ball makes Hwanyeong an easy pick for a late dinner and drinks near campus. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1st floor, 18 Myeongnyun 5-gil, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, Jeonbuk - **Hours**: Daily 17:00–02:00 (last order 01:00) - **What we ordered**: Galbi-jjim set (half-and-half jeon option), self-serve rice balls, cola - **Galbi-jjim spice choice**: Two options; regular spice is the standard one - **Side dishes included**: Seaweed soup, corn salad, soy-marinated onions - **Parking**: Public parking lot near Jeonbuk National University *as written by the visitor on Sep 14, 2026* Last time I went to Jeonju, I finished my errands and wanted a solid dinner near Jeonbuk National University. After searching around, I found the place I'm introducing today: Hwanyeong Jeonbuk-daehak branch. And it turned out to be a seriously amazing galbi-jjim (braised short rib) spot. I honestly wanted to know the recipe — shouldn't this be on some 'places to revisit in Jeonju' list already? If you're looking for dinner near Jeonbuk National University, especially if you want spicy food with a drink, don't take my word lightly — go try it!!!!!!! (I'm serious) ![Table setting of the galbi-jjim set at Hwanyeong Jeonbuk-daehak branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set-01-1en1d-900.webp) ![Bubbling galbi-jjim at Hwanyeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set-02-170oq-900.webp) ## Where is Hwanyeong in Jeonju, and what are its hours? Hwanyeong Jeonbuk-daehak branch is located at 18 Myeongnyun 5-gil, 1st floor, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk. It's open daily from 17:00 to 02:00 the next day, with last order at 01:00. ![Exterior of Hwanyeong in the Gujeongmun food alley near Jeonbuk National University](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set-03-ihy2f-900.webp) It's right in the Gujeongmun food alley in front of Jeonbuk National University, so I could park at the public lot near campus and walk there quickly! ![Hwanyeong's entrance lit with red lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set-04-1hs8s-751.webp) I was excited even before going in. The red lighting made it stand out even more at night. Fish-shaped decor caught my eye in several spots. ![Interior decor featuring fish motifs](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set-05-1nqi5-900.webp) ![Seating area with tiled walls and wooden tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set-06-1hwn4-699.webp) ![Overview of the dining room with weekday evening customers](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set-07-17v38-900.webp) ## What the inside of Hwanyeong feels like The inside of Hwanyeong Jeonbuk-daehak branch was cozier than I expected. Tiled walls with wooden tables gave off a comfortable vibe for drinking. Both the tables and chairs looked really clean! Even on a weekday evening, quite a few tables were filled, so it clearly seemed like a popular spot. ## Hwanyeong's menu: what comes with the galbi-jjim set ![Menu board at Hwanyeong Jeonbuk-daehak branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set-08-v6pqa-900.webp) ![Menu page listing the galbi-jjim set](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set-09-1gfxk-900.webp) Looking at the menu, there were quite a variety of options. But we already decided before coming that we were ordering the galbi-jjim set haha. So we ordered the galbi-jjim set with a half-and-half jeon (savory pancake) selection! We also chose the self-made rice balls. While we waited, the side dishes came out first — seaweed soup, corn salad, and soy-marinated onions were set on the table. The seaweed soup was mild, which was perfect for warming up before the spicy food. ![Basic side dishes: seaweed soup, corn salad, and soy-marinated onions](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set-10-1jx6s-900.webp) We ordered cola instead of soju, and I loved that they served it in a frosted beer mug packed with ice!! ![Cola served in a frosted beer mug packed with ice](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set-11-nvauh-900.webp) ## Regular-spice galbi-jjim and self-serve rice balls Finally, the main dish arrived!! Once it started bubbling, a spicy, rich smell spread right away. You can choose between two spice levels for the galbi-jjim, and we picked regular! Regular is the default flavor haha. ![Regular-spice galbi-jjim topped with bean sprouts](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set-12-oa31e-900.webp) While the bean sprouts on top wilted down, we shaped our own rice balls with the self-serve rice. ![Self-made rice balls shaped by hand](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set-13-3zq4p-900.webp) ![A plate of rounded rice balls](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set-14-170t3-900.webp) How good would this taste dipped in the galbi-jjim sauce!! T.T ![Crispy pan-fried half-and-half jeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set-15-15thc-900.webp) ![A piece of jeon dipped in soy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set-16-1kflb-900.webp) ![Cross-section of the chive jeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set-17-bm471-900.webp) ## How was the half-and-half jeon at Hwanyeong? The half-and-half jeon we ordered was absolutely amazing. The outside is genuinely crispy. I dipped it in the soy sauce, but honestly I think I could eat five pieces without any sauce at all. If I said ten, that'd sound exaggerated. I'm not exaggerating though — it's genuinely that good, why is it so tasty. The chive jeon was so good too T.T. Being able to order two different flavors at once — the owner is a genius... ![Pot of galbi-jjim piled with bean sprouts and glass noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set-18-hvaqh-1200.webp) ## Portion size, spicy broth and what's in the pot Seeing the bean sprouts and glass noodles piled high on top of the galbi-jjim, I could tell the portion was really generous. Eating rice balls with this spicy, hot, rich broth along with the meat and bean sprouts... it's honestly the best. ![Galbi-jjim with a deepened broth as the vegetables cook down](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set-19-mf84e-799.webp) As it kept bubbling, the vegetables cooked down and the broth got even richer. If there'd been one more person, we could've made fried rice with this broth too — ugh, such a shame T.T There was even sujebi (hand-torn dough soup) inside haha. ![Sujebi inside the galbi-jjim](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set-20-supbs-900.webp) ![Galbi-jjim meat soaked through with seasoning](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set-21-14v6j-900.webp) The galbi-jjim had rich seasoning soaked all the way through, so eating it with the rice balls felt like I could keep going endlessly 🥹🥹✨✨💗 ![Complimentary steamed egg served on the house](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set-22-8yfkr-900.webp) ![A plate of complimentary salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set-23-xhlhx-900.webp) ![Last bite combining galbi-jjim and rice ball](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set-24-1l2gu-900.webp) ## Is Hwanyeong worth it for late drinks near Gujeongmun? The owner even gave us a complimentary steamed egg and a salad on the house, so we ate really well. Just like the reviews I saw on Naver, the owner was kind and the food was so delicious — genuinely the best dinner I've had near Jeonbuk National University. After my exams are over, I'm definitely going back to Jeonju to eat Hwanyeong's galbi-jjim as a drinking snack. If you're looking for a dinner spot near Jeonbuk National University in Jeonju, I can confidently recommend Hwanyeong Jeonbuk-daehak branch!! If you're searching for a place near Gujeongmun that's open late, this is worth checking out. If it's your first visit, don't get distracted by anything else — make sure you try the galbi-jjim set!!! 🍀 ## Where it is - Hwanyeong Jeonbuk-daehak branch (화녕 전북대점) - 18 Myeongnyun 5-gil, 1st floor, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk, South Korea - 전북특별자치도 전주시 덕진구 명륜5길 18 1층 화녕 - 35.8441807, 127.1259606 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%99%94%EB%85%95%20%EC%A0%84%EB%B6%81%EB%8C%80%EC%A0%90/@35.8441807,127.1259606,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-meal-sightings/hwanyeong-jbnu-galbijjim-set/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt