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Cafés, restaurants and places in Jeonbuk, written by bloggers who went there.
Jongchagyeok is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Jochon-dong, Gunsan, with a train-station-themed interior. My family had the three-person marbled samgyeopsal set, and the staff finished grilling the pre-grilled meat so it was easy for us and tender for my child. Verdict: a place I would happily revisit for relaxed Korean barbecue in a fun setting.
Mannyeon Dakgangjeong Hanok Village Direct Store is a dakgangjeong takeaway shop in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeonbuk. I shared the large mild order with my parents, and it stayed moist and tender even after some time. Verdict: the sweet chicken and salty Gyodong jjondeugi made a satisfying snack pairing.
Anma Jogyok Cafe Jeonmang is a foot soak café in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeonju. My mom and I spent 30 minutes with peppermint salt, sole acupressure, a shoulder massager, tea, and hanok views. A lovely mid-trip reset after lots of walking.
Gwijok Uisangsil Hanbok Jeonju Hanok Village Branch is a hanbok rental shop in Jeonju, Jeonbuk. We chose coordinated mother-daughter hanbok, had braided hair styling, and walked to Jeondong Cathedral and Gyeonggijeon; rentals start at ₩20,000 for 2 hours. Verdict: an affordable way to make especially lovely memories in Jeonju Hanok Village.
Ibeosi Sutbul Galbi Ajung Main Branch is a charcoal-grilled rib restaurant in Ajung-ri, Jeonju, Jeonbuk. After exploring Jeonju Hanok Village, I had pork ribs with cheese, doenjang-jjigae, and wraps, plus wonderfully kind service. A hearty, satisfying Jeonju travel dinner.
Adam is a Western restaurant in Jeonju’s Gaekridan-gil alley. I tried the Korean beef striploin steak, which was tender enough to cut with a fork and came nicely paired with mushrooms and mashed potatoes. Verdict: Adam is a cozy choice for a Jeonju dinner date near Gaeksa or Hanok Village.
Munkkocchi Mungangjeong Jeonju Hanok Village Branch is a street-food snack shop in Jeonju, Jeonbuk, serving octopus skewers and fried octopus bites. We ate a katsuobushi octopus skewer with sikhye at the table outside, then took cheese mungangjeong back to the hotel. A convenient, light stop while exploring Jeonju Hanok Village.
Mannyeon Dakgangjeong Hanok Village Direct Store is a fried chicken snack shop in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeonju, serving dakgangjeong with fresh-fruit sauce and shrimp. I alternated the mild large-size chicken and shrimp, and it stayed delicious without becoming greasy even when cool. Verdict: a great snack or late-night bite to take back to your accommodation.
Jongchagyeok Gunsan Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Gunsan, Jeonbuk, with a train-trip-themed dining room. We had staff-grilled marble pork belly with yeolmu kimchi noodle soup, cheesy steamed egg, and a nostalgic lunchbox. Verdict: a great place to pair grilled pork with plentiful sides and desserts.
Anma Jogyok Cafe Jeonmang is a foot soak café in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeonju. After walking too much the day before, I arrived at opening time for an aroma foot soak, shoulder massage, free drink, and hanok-roof view before the next day’s plans. A lovely place to recharge during a walking-heavy Jeonju trip.
Adam (아담) is a fusion Western restaurant and wine bar on Gaekridan-gil in Jeonju, Jeonbuk. My family shared pork belly steak, spicy seafood soup pasta, truffle sujebi, and grilled napa cabbage, with dishes priced from ₩9,000 to ₩26,000. Adam is a satisfying choice for an atmospheric, slightly different Western-style meal in Jeonju.
Anma Jogyok Cafe Jeonmang (안마족욕카페전망) is a foot bath café in Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeonju. The 30-minute ₩15,000 basic course includes a foot soak, shoulder massage, and drink, with mint, rose, or lavender bath salts to choose from. A lovely way to rest tired legs without leaving the village.
