# Spicy dakgangjeong with beer slush in Jeonju Hanok Village: Mannyeon

- By Jina Roh (https://superchart.com/en/@suwon-market-spoon/)
- Written Sep 16, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Jeonju, Jeonbuk
- Sponsored: This post was written as a sponsored store visit.
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- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@suwon-market-spoon/jeonju-hanok-village-spicy-chicken-gangjeong/index.md)

## In short

Mannyeon Dakgangjeong Hanok Village Direct Store is a takeout dakgangjeong (Korean fried chicken in a glossy sauce) shop right in the middle of Taejo-ro in Jeonju Hanok Village. After a look around Jeonju Zoo and a walk through the village, the writer bought the spicy dakgangjeong with jjondeugi (chewy rice snack) and a beer slush and ate it all back at the accommodation, where the heat built slowly and settled around Shin Ramyun level. For tourist-area food, the mid-20,000s won price and generous portion at Mannyeon Dakgangjeong felt like good value.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 27 Taejo-ro, 1st floor, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeonbuk (inside Jeonju Hanok Village)
- **Menu**: Sorted by heat level (mild, spicy, plain fried and more)
- **Price**: Mid-20,000s won
- **Bought alongside**: Jjondeugi (chewy rice snack) and a beer slush
- **Heat level**: About as spicy as Shin Ramyun, in the writer's view
- **Price reference**: ₩20,000 ≈ $14.5 (2026-09-21)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026*

During a Jeonju trip I finally visited Mannyeon Dakgangjeong, a place I'd bookmarked from social media.

![Photo from visiting Mannyeon Dakgangjeong in Jeonju Hanok Village](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonju-hanok-village-spicy-chicken-gangjeong/jeonju-hanok-village-spicy-chicken-gangjeong-01-1o0jo-900.webp)

After a quick loop around Jeonju Zoo, it was an awkward time to head back to the accommodation right away. So I wandered slowly through the Hanok Village instead.

The old famous spots — Veteran, Ojjang, Gil-geori — were all still there. But every time I go, I end up eating at the same places. This time I wanted something different, and that's how I landed on Mannyeon Dakgangjeong.

![View in front of the Mannyeon Dakgangjeong shop](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonju-hanok-village-spicy-chicken-gangjeong/jeonju-hanok-village-spicy-chicken-gangjeong-02-3ptfz-900.webp)

I also picked up beer and jjondeugi, but eating on the street felt awkward, so I carried it all back to the room.

I know a lot of people struggle to decide what to eat in the Hanok Village, so here's my write-up of this place.

## Why Mannyeon Dakgangjeong won the writer over

Honestly, I didn't expect much.

I figured tourist-area dakgangjeong would all taste about the same. But after eating it, my opinion shifted.

An addictive spicy flavor... that cuts right through the richness

![Dakgangjeong takeout laid out with beer at the accommodation](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonju-hanok-village-spicy-chicken-gangjeong/jeonju-hanok-village-spicy-chicken-gangjeong-03-1m48i-900.webp)

Plus beer and jjondeugi~ Eating on the street felt awkward, so I ate it at the accommodation instead..!

## Where Mannyeon Dakgangjeong is and what it costs

The shop sits right in the middle of Jeonju Hanok Village.

![Mannyeon Dakgangjeong's location in the center of Taejo-ro in Hanok Village](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonju-hanok-village-spicy-chicken-gangjeong/jeonju-hanok-village-spicy-chicken-gangjeong-04-1cu6o-900.webp)

![Exterior of Mannyeon Dakgangjeong Hanok Village Direct Store](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonju-hanok-village-spicy-chicken-gangjeong/jeonju-hanok-village-spicy-chicken-gangjeong-05-1t17m-900.webp)

The menu is organized by spice level, and prices sit in the mid-₩20,000s — reasonable for Jeonju tourist-area food, and it's deliciously spicy.

![Menu board organized by spice level](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonju-hanok-village-spicy-chicken-gangjeong/jeonju-hanok-village-spicy-chicken-gangjeong-06-1xabj-900.webp)

The jjondeugi and beer slush were tasty too — I gulped them down in the heat.

![Jjondeugi and beer slush](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonju-hanok-village-spicy-chicken-gangjeong/jeonju-hanok-village-spicy-chicken-gangjeong-07-1xu7g-900.webp)

![Snack spread with beer slush](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonju-hanok-village-spicy-chicken-gangjeong/jeonju-hanok-village-spicy-chicken-gangjeong-08-wp1n5-900.webp)

## How spicy is Mannyeon Dakgangjeong's spicy dakgangjeong?

In a word, Mannyeon's spicy dakgangjeong is about as spicy as Shin Ramyun. It's not a heat that hits all at once — it builds the more you eat.

![Image illustrating the spice level](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonju-hanok-village-spicy-chicken-gangjeong/jeonju-hanok-village-spicy-chicken-gangjeong-09-uey03-508.webp)

The first bite or two aren't spicy at all. You think, 'this level's totally manageable.'

But keep eating and the heat slowly stacks up. It's not a sudden spike — more like it settles into your mouth gradually.

![Close-up of spicy sauce coating the dakgangjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonju-hanok-village-spicy-chicken-gangjeong/jeonju-hanok-village-spicy-chicken-gangjeong-10-1sf60-1200.webp)

Then around the halfway point you suddenly go, 'oh, this is spicier than I thought.'

It's the perfect intensity for people who like spicy food but want to avoid anything overly intense. Not the kind that sends you reaching for water — just right for washing down with a sip of beer.

If you're debating spice levels: if you can handle Shin Ramyun without trouble, go for the spicy option. If you're sharing with a kid, the mild level is the better call.

![Spicy dakgangjeong about halfway eaten](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonju-hanok-village-spicy-chicken-gangjeong/jeonju-hanok-village-spicy-chicken-gangjeong-11-1wjgy-900.webp)

## Dakgangjeong that tastes better once it cools

Right after it's made there's a slight oily feel, but as it cools, the sauce's flavor comes through more and the chicken turns more tender. Letting it cool slowly makes it much tastier.

![Takeout container of dakgangjeong being eaten cooled](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonju-hanok-village-spicy-chicken-gangjeong/jeonju-hanok-village-spicy-chicken-gangjeong-12-1qxig-900.webp)

One serving is plenty for one person but also works well split between friends, haha. Tourist-area food usually charges a lot for not much, but this place really delivered. At night, back at the accommodation, craving something spicy — tteokbokki just leaves you bloated, but spicy dakgangjeong is the best. In the end I walked out with both hands full~

![Dakgangjeong and beer set up as a late-night snack at the accommodation](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeonju-hanok-village-spicy-chicken-gangjeong/jeonju-hanok-village-spicy-chicken-gangjeong-13-1lqtr-900.webp)

## Is mid-20,000s won good value in a tourist area?

If you want to try tourist-area food during a Jeonju trip but don't want something overpowering, Mannyeon Dakgangjeong is a solid pick. I was satisfied enough that I want to try other flavors on my next Jeonju trip ~ and in the end I also picked up Jeonju's famous moju (spiced rice wine) and Pungnyeon Bakery treats.

## Final verdict on Mannyeon Dakgangjeong

There's so much food in Jeonju Hanok Village that it's hard to decide what to eat, but Mannyeon Dakgangjeong worked well both as a snack and as takeout to eat back at the accommodation. Mannyeon Dakgangjeong Hanok Village Direct Store is inside the Hanok Village, so it's easy to stop by mid-route.

Best of all, even though it's dakgangjeong, the meat wasn't dry at all — it was tender inside. The sweet, salty sauce blended well, and with the spicy kick added on top, I kept reaching for more. Being able to choose from mild, spicy, fried and more depending on your taste is also a plus!

It's tasty fresh, but the real charm of dakgangjeong showed once it cooled a bit. The sauce soaked in more and the chewy texture came alive, which also made it well-suited as a takeout dish.

A proper meal like bibimbap or hanjeongsik (full-course Korean meal) is great on a Jeonju trip, but if you're looking for something light to enjoy while walking around the Hanok Village, this is worth a stop. It's especially good for sharing as takeout if you're traveling with a group, so I'd recommend it as a Jeonju trip snack :)

## Where it is

- Mannyeon Dakgangjeong Hanok Village Direct Store (만년닭강정 한옥마을직영점)
- 27 Taejo-ro, 1st floor, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea
- 전북특별자치도 전주시 완산구 태조로 27 1층 만년닭강정
- 35.8143956, 127.1518445
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A7%8C%EB%85%84%EB%8B%AD%EA%B0%95%EC%A0%95%20%ED%95%9C%EC%98%A5%EB%A7%88%EC%9D%84%EC%A7%81%EC%98%81%EC%A0%90/@35.8143956,127.1518445,17z

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