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Cafés, restaurants and places in Jeonbuk, written by bloggers who went there.
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.
Glow Hair is a one-on-one private hair salon in Buan-eup, Buan, Jeonbuk. My mother-in-law received a mature bob cut and volume perm for gray coverage, damage, a flat crown, and a parted hair whorl. Verdict: a great fit for natural gray coverage and fuller-looking crown volume.
Munkkocchi Mungangjeong Jeonju Hanok Village Branch is a street-food restaurant in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeonju. We had teriyaki chicken skewers, a katsuobushi octopus skewer, and slushy beer at the outdoor tables for 18,000 won. Verdict: the katsuobushi octopus skewer is the one I want to eat again in Jeonju.
Ppajak Financier Bar is a dessert café near Jeonju Intercity Bus Terminal in Jeonju, Jeonbuk. I bought financiers as gifts, then ate the honey rice cake and salted chocolate ones all the way home—and my family loved them too. Verdict: a must for financier fans seeking Jeonju gifts or thank-you favors.
Hoseongjeong is a butcher’s restaurant in Hoseong-dong, Jeonju, serving beef and hearty rice dishes. After a trip to Jeonju Zoo, we shared an assorted beef platter and two cheonggukjang bibimbaps, with plenty of high chairs and ₩2,000 soju and beer. Verdict: a great family meal for tender beef and filling sides.
Gwijok Uisangsil Hanbok Jeonju Hanok Village Branch is a hanbok rental shop in central Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeonbuk. My siblings and I rented traditional hanbok, added hair accessories, and strolled the village in royal-style looks; the generous men’s sizing was a plus. Verdict: 2 hours for 20,000 won is a lovely way to make family-trip memories.
Hairwell Seosin Branch is a hair salon in Seosin-dong, Jeonju, Jeonbuk. A Basic thermal perm with added length cost 150,000 won, with attentive consultations, curl checks, a refreshing shampoo massage, and care instructions. Hairwell Seosin Branch was a nice choice for a natural change of mood.
Jeonju Jjukkumi Sinhwa Ajung-ri Main Branch is a spicy octopus restaurant in Ajung-ri, Jeonju. I ordered the regular-spice Hwasan Jjukkumi, waited while the staff cooked it on the grill, then finished with cheese and sesame-oil fried rice. Verdict: an easy stop when you are craving a spicy lunch in Jeonju.
Hongyun Bakery is a local bakery in Gunsan, Jeonbuk, known for breads made with Korean rice and agricultural products. I tried rice-flour castella, pure-rice red bean bread, and a pollock roe baguette, and loved the clean, chewy texture and button-operated bread cases. Verdict: a satisfying stop for a Gunsan bread crawl.
Mannyeon Dakgangjeong Hanok Village Direct Store is a dakgangjeong shop in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeonbuk. We took home a large half seasoned, half soy-sauce chicken order for 30,000 won and enjoyed it hot, cooled, and even the next day. Verdict: a delicious Jeonju snack or late-night meal for sharing.
Sangol Chueojeong Gochang Main Branch is a loach soup and Sindongjin ginseng pot-rice restaurant in Gochang, Jeonbuk. My family tried all three loach soups and fried loach, then finished with scorched rice and misutgaru. A wonderfully filling stop on a Gochang drive with parents.
Hanok Maeul Mulgalbi is a restaurant in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeonbuk, serving mulgalbi and pork yukjeon. The sweet-spicy galbi hot pot was flavorful without being overly intense, and the thick pork pancake was satisfying. Verdict: a great mild-spice choice for families visiting Jeonju.
