# Jeonbuk-dae late-night bar in Jeonju: spicy galbi-jjim at Hwanyeong - By Moran (https://superchart.com/en/@while-coffee-cools-dabf/) - Written Sep 17, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Jeonju, Jeonbuk - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@while-coffee-cools-dabf/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@while-coffee-cools-dabf/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set/index.md) ## In short Hwanyeong Jeonbuk-daehak branch is a Korean pub on Myeongnyun 5-gil near Jeonbuk National University in Jeonju, serving galbi-jjim (braised short ribs) and bossam. The spicy galbi-jjim set costs 40,000 won, and at Hwanyeong it is eaten as a three-way bite of sujebi (hand-torn noodles), rib meat and bean sprouts, with the set's half-and-half jeon (kimchi plus chive pancake) and complimentary chicken salad and steamed egg on top. Open until 2am with plenty of seats, Hwanyeong suits big group dinners and late drinks near Jeonbuk-dae. ## Good to know - **Menu**: Spicy galbi-jjim set 40,000 won (galbi-jjim + jeon) - **Spice level choice**: Mild (a little less spicy than Shin Ramyun) / Spicy (a little less spicy than Yeopgi Tteokbokki original) - **Jeon choice**: Chive jeon, kimchi jeon, or half-and-half - **Complimentary sides**: Seaweed soup, corn salad, pickled onions - **Hours**: 17:00–02:00 (last order 01:00) - **Parking**: Nearby public parking lot - **Address**: 1st floor, 18 Myeongnyun 5-gil, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, Jeonbuk - **Group size**: The galbi-jjim set is plenty for 3 people *as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026* I used to come to Jeonbuk National University a lot in my early twenties, and stopping by for a drink again, I was surprised how many people were around — students, adults, foreigners, all sorts. While hunting for a Jeonbuk-dae restaurant recommendation, I found Hwanyeong Jeonbuk-daehak branch, a Korean bar-restaurant that works for both a meal and drinks, known for its galbi-jjim (❁´◡`❁) ![Exterior of Hwanyeong Jeonbuk-daehak branch, a Korean bar on Myeongnyun 5-gil near Jeonbuk-dae in Jeonju](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set-01-12i7w-900.webp) ## Where is Hwanyeong Jeonbuk-daehak branch, and how late is it open? Hwanyeong Jeonbuk-daehak branch is at 18 Myeongnyun 5-gil, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, 1st floor. It's open 17:00–02:00, with last order at 01:00, and there's a nearby public parking lot. ![Retro interior and seating at Hwanyeong Jeonbuk-daehak branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set-02-pi3pm-900.webp) ### Inside Hwanyeong: seating and mood Inside, Hwanyeong has a quiet vibe with a strong retro feel, which made it feel like just the right spot for a drink. There's a surprising amount of seating too, so it seemed like it could easily handle a Jeonbuk-dae group dinner 👀 ![Interior mood and tables at Hwanyeong Jeonbuk-daehak branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set-03-4qi67-900.webp) ## Hwanyeong's menu: spicy galbi-jjim and bossam are the signatures This is the menu at Hwanyeong, a bar near Jeonbuk-dae. Their signature menu items are spicy galbi-jjim and bossam (boiled pork wraps). There are also soups, jeon, and side dishes, so it looked like a good place to order a variety of things 😎 ![Hwanyeong's menu listing spicy galbi-jjim and bossam](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set-04-1mg6c-900.webp) ### The free side that steals the show: Hwanyeong's pickled onions These are the basic sides they bring out once you order — seaweed soup, corn salad, and pickled onions — and that pickled onion is seriously the kicker!! If you order the galbi-jjim, definitely eat the onions alongside it 😆 ![Basic side dishes: seaweed soup, corn salad, and pickled onions](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set-05-sm1eb-900.webp) ![Complimentary chicken salad and steamed egg](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set-06-1s0vp-900.webp) This is the complimentary chicken salad and steamed egg they gave us. I genuinely didn't expect it, so I was endlessly touched (❁´◡`❁) The chicken salad is perfect as an appetizer, and the steamed egg is great to have a bite of midway through the galbi-jjim :) ![Full table spread of Hwanyeong's spicy galbi-jjim set](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set-07-1b2fj-1200.webp) ## What comes in the 40,000-won spicy galbi-jjim set Here's what we ordered. - Spicy galbi-jjim set - 40,000 won - Spicy galbi-jjim set => galbi-jjim + jeon ![Pot of Hwanyeong's spicy galbi-jjim topped with vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set-08-1g65y-900.webp) ### Mild or spicy? How hot Hwanyeong's galbi-jjim really is The spicy galbi-jjim came out first. The ribs sit at the bottom with vegetables piled on top, and you can eat it once the bean sprouts and glass noodles are cooked through. - Choice of mild or spicy - Mild: a bit less spicy than Shin Ramyun - Spicy: a bit less spicy than Yeoptteok original As the vegetables wilted down, the broth got richer too. It's packed with ingredients — bean sprouts, mushrooms, glass noodles, sujebi (hand-torn dough soup) — and just the color alone was enough to make me swallow hard. (We went with the spicy option 😋) ![Wilted vegetables and rich broth in the galbi-jjim](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set-09-1awpm-900.webp) There were 3–4 chunks of rib meat in there like this. The meat was so tender it cut apart easily. If anyone asks me for a galbi-jjim spot in Jeonju, I'd recommend Hwanyeong without hesitation — it was that good. ![Chunks of rib meat inside the spicy galbi-jjim](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set-10-cj78l-900.webp) Thanks to the scoring on the meat, the seasoning soaks in nicely between the cuts — moist, tender, and with no gamey smell, so my chopsticks kept going back for more 🤩🤩 ![칼집 넣은 갈비살 단면](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set-11-8g5i2-m-900.webp) ### How to eat it: sujebi, rib meat and bean sprouts in one bite We piled sujebi, galbi, and bean sprouts together and ate it as a three-way combo, and it's a flavor that makes you clap on its own!!! From the first bite I kept eating it this way. I officially declare this a Jeonbuk-dae restaurant and Jeonbuk-dae bar recommendation (●'◡'●) > My own tip — the sujebi hardens fast, so I'd recommend eating the glass noodles and sujebi early on. ![A bite combining sujebi, galbi, and bean sprouts](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set-12-105uu-900.webp) ## Choosing the half-and-half jeon included in the set This is the jeon that comes with the galbi-jjim set. You can choose chive jeon, kimchi jeon, or half-and-half — we went with half-and-half :) ![Plate of half-and-half jeon included in the set](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set-13-13n20-900.webp) ![Kimchi jeon and chive jeon served side by side](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set-14-p7dv4-900.webp) Both the kimchi jeon and chive jeon stayed crispy and delicious even as time passed. ![A crispy piece of jeon with a small dish of soy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set-15-k4c6f-900.webp) Dipping it in the soy sauce that comes alongside gives it a refreshing feel — such a great combination. Whoever paired the galbi-jjim and jeon into one set really knows their food..😁 The portion is generously sized too, so the galbi-jjim set should be plenty even for 3 people! ![Drinks served alongside the galbi-jjim and jeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set-16-o2ki7-900.webp) ## Is Hwanyeong a good group dinner spot near Jeonbuk-dae? Galbi-jjim just calls for drinks..🖤 Out of the countless bars near Jeonbuk-dae, I was torn but ended up at Hwanyeong, and it was such a satisfying time. The owner was really kind too, the portions are generous, and the set combo is great, making it a wonderful place to grab a drink :-D The combination of galbi-jjim and jeon is still a flavor I remember 🤭 They also sell a bossam set, so I'm planning to come back soon just for that, hehe. If you're looking for a Jeonbuk-dae group dinner spot, a Jeonbuk-dae restaurant or bar, or galbi-jjim in Jeonju, I recommend Hwanyeong Jeonbuk-daehak branch.** ## Where it is - Hwanyeong Jeonbuk-daehak branch (화녕 전북대점) - 18 Myeongnyun 5-gil, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do, South Korea, 1st floor - 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/@while-coffee-cools-dabf/hwanyeong-jbnu-spicy-galbijjim-set/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt