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Cafés, restaurants and places in Jeonbuk, written by bloggers who went there.
Ubookgeum Saenggalbi Seosin Branch is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Seosin-dong, Jeonju, Jeonbuk. I enjoyed a plate of beef ribs and refreshing kimchi noodle soup, along with the restaurant’s attentive grilling service. Verdict: the juicy beef and cool noodles made a satisfying pairing.
Mongyudo Sinsigaji Branch is a staff-grilled pork restaurant in Sinsigaji, Jeonju, Jeonbuk. On my fourth visit, I had bone-in pork belly and aged pork belly with pollack roe and myeong-i namul, and loved the private rooms and generous table spacing. Verdict: a comfortable, reliable choice if you avoid peak-time waits.
Hwayangyeonhwa is a hanok-style dessert café in Sunchang, Jeonbuk, with a bamboo photo spot and two spacious buildings. I tried fresh mango bingsu, an Americano, and gold kiwi and chestnut chapssaltteok. Verdict: a peaceful stop for dessert on a Sunchang drive.
Hanjamae Ganjang Gejang is a seafood restaurant near Jeonju Hanok Village in Jeonju, Jeonbuk. I ordered the B. soy-marinated + spicy assorted set for 39,000 won and enjoyed blue crab, shrimp, abalone, salmon, and soft-yolk egg rice without any fishiness or excessive saltiness. Verdict: a satisfying solo crab feast in Jeonju.
Seongsan Jejutgan is a Jeju-style pork barbecue restaurant in Sin-sigaeji, Jeonju, Jeonbuk. We had the Aewol Hangeun set for 50,800 won, with six sauces and kimchi jjigae while the staff grilled the thick-cut pork. Verdict: a convenient, juicy black pork meal with lots of ways to enjoy each bite.
Gunsan Jumulreok is a duck restaurant in Naun-dong, Gunsan, Jeonbuk. We grilled 1 kg of fresh duck roast with minari and mushrooms, then enjoyed it with fresh kimchi and wraps; the generous serving and 3,000 won drinks were especially satisfying. Verdict: a great pick for a group that wants a filling duck meal.
Haetsalgadeuk is a hanok guesthouse near Jeonju Hanok Village in Jeonju, Jeonbuk. I looked around its quiet weekday courtyard and warm traditional layout, but rested briefly rather than staying because I am used to a bed. Check whether an ondol room suits you before booking; it is a lovely way to extend the Jeonju travel mood.
Eonyang Dak Kalguksu Songcheon-dong Eco City Branch is a Korean restaurant in Songcheon-dong, Jeonju, serving warm chicken kalguksu. I adjusted the seasoned chicken-bone and perilla-seed broth with unseasoned broth, and paired it with spicy Silbi kimchi and chewy dumplings. Verdict: a comfortable, filling choice for a family meal.
Lani Hair Jeonju Sinsigaji 4th Branch is a hair salon in Jeonju’s Sinsigaji district. A trim and black gray-coverage dye left the side and back lines neat, with the grays covered evenly. Verdict: a comfortable choice for a careful cut and gray coverage in Jeonju.
Anma Jogyok Cafe Jeonmang is a foot bath café in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeonbuk. After about 14,500 steps, a 30-minute foot soak and shoulder massage made my heavy feet feel lighter and my heels feel smooth. A lovely place to pause after a day of walking.
Insaeng Gamjatang Gunsan Branch is a Korean restaurant in Gunsan, Jeonbuk, serving gamjatang with aged kimchi and fried rice. I ordered the small aged-kimchi gamjatang, enjoyed its tender kimchi and meat from the bones, then finished the broth with fried rice. Verdict: a warming, satisfying meal from start to finish.
Oillaenae is a Korean barbecue restaurant near Jeonbuk National University in Jeonju, Jeonbuk. After a weekend-evening wait, we filled up on the Half-Platter Set, doenjang-jjigae, cheese steamed egg, and bibim noodles. Verdict: a good-value choice for trying several meat dishes near Jeonbuk National University.
