Gwangju jokbal restaurant, market-style couple's set: Kkankkanhan

Gwangju's Yongbong-dong jokbal favorite 'Kkankkanhan Jokbal Yongbong Branch'

Kkankkanhan Jokbal has locations all over Gwangju! This time I was looking for a bar in Yongbong-dong and figured jokbal would go well with a drink, so I visited 📍Kkankkanhan Jokbal Yongbong Branch 😊 The two of us had a hearty spread — jokbal, makguksu, and the complimentary odeng-tang and steamed egg. Today I'll walk you through the couple's set I ordered and the spicy mini-foot I got from the receipt review event!

Where is Kkankkanhan Jokbal Yongbong Branch, and what are its hours?

• 📍 82 Yongbongtaekji-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, South Korea
• ⏰ Daily 16:00–23:00
• ✔️ Reservations, group seating, takeout, delivery, Wi-Fi, separate men's/women's restrooms

📍Kkankkanhan Jokbal Yongbong Branch sits across from the Starbucks at Jeoncheolwoo intersection, right next to a 7-Eleven. It's in a lively strip, so it's a great pick for anyone hopping to another Yongbong-dong bar after dinner!

Parking at Kkankkanhan Jokbal in Yongbong-dong

🅿️ There's no dedicated lot, so you'll need to park in a nearby alley.

Inside Kkankkanhan Jokbal: roomy, comfortable and fine for groups

The inside of Kkankkanhan Jokbal Yongbong Branch was bigger than I expected and pretty tidy overall! The soft lighting made it feel relaxed, and the tables had generous spacing. It looked great for group seating too — a solid Yongbong-dong bar for family dinners, work gatherings, or meetups!

There's a TV set up right in the middle of the restaurant. On the day I visited, baseball was on, so I ate jokbal while watching the game ⚾

This Yongbong-dong favorite also has a separate smoking room! Nice touch for smokers 😉

Kkankkanhan Jokbal menu: from charcoal-grilled jokbal to cold jokbal salad

True to a Yongbong-dong jokbal favorite, the menu covers charcoal-grilled jokbal, flame-grilled spicy jokbal, old-style king jokbal, cold jokbal salad, and more. (They also serve bossam, boiled pork wraps‼️)

Since there were two of us today, I ordered the ₩48,000 couple's set.

• 🍽️ Couple's set ₩48,000 — medium jokbal + makguksu + drink
• Jokbal chosen as old-style king jokbal

Takeout at Kkankkanhan Jokbal is 3,000 won cheaper

There's a discount for takeout orders too, so if you'd rather enjoy jokbal at home, check that out 🤗 * ₩3,000 off for takeout

The Naver receipt review event at Kkankkanhan Jokbal

🧾 Write a Naver receipt review and choose a rice ball, charcoal-spicy tail, or mini-foot. 👉 I wrote a review and chose the spicy mini-foot. Check the bottom of the post for my thoughts!

Side dishes plus free odeng-tang and steamed egg

The basic side dishes were set out right after ordering. * Lettuce wraps and salad, pickled radish, dried radish salad, salted shrimp, chogochujang (vinegar chili paste), sliced garlic, ssamjang (dipping paste)

At Kkankkan in Yongbong-dong, odeng-tang and steamed egg came free of charge too. The odeng-tang had two swirled fish cakes and cheongyang chili peppers, giving the broth a sharp kick!

Taking a spoonful of the broth between bites of jokbal felt refreshing 🤤 It pairs especially well as a drinking snack, so if you're looking for a Yongbong-dong bar, this side alone would satisfy you 👍

The steamed egg was moist and really soft!

The 48,000 won couple's set: how does old-style king jokbal taste?

♥️ Couple's set (recommended for 2) — old-style king jokbal + makguksu + drink

Our jokbal order was ready in under 10 minutes 👍

The old-style king jokbal I chose had that classic market-jokbal style! It was plated neatly and, best of all, served warm instead of cold 😋

True to its reputation as a Yongbong-dong jokbal favorite, there was no gamey smell at all, and it felt thoroughly well-boiled overall!

Piling jokbal onto a lettuce leaf with garlic and ssamjang really is the best way to eat it 👍

There was also agangbal (trotter tip meat) included, and the chewy texture was great.. 💛 If you like jokbal that's light yet tender, I'd strongly recommend this Yongbong-dong jokbal favorite!!!

The makguksu included in the couple's set

The makguksu served alongside the jokbal came in a generous portion, plenty for two to share!

The makguksu at Kkankkan in Yongbong-dong had cabbage mixed in, which gave it a slightly salad-like feel compared to typical makguksu! Generous portion, great pairing with the jokbal — glad I ordered the set 😊

The spicy mini trotter from the receipt review event

I took part in the receipt review event and chose the spicy mini-foot.

The spicy mini-foot's defining feature is that smoky, fiery heat ✔️ It was fun picking the skin off, and the chewy texture was great too. Since it was a bonus from the review event, it felt like an extra-satisfying finish 😊

Verdict: is Kkankkanhan Jokbal worth it in Yongbong-dong, Gwangju?

• ✔️ Spacious, comfortable interior, great for watching baseball while eating
• ✔️ Warm, tender old-style king jokbal
• ✔️ A generous spread with complimentary odeng-tang and steamed egg
• ✔️ Even a spicy mini-foot from the review event!

Strongly recommended for anyone hunting for a Yongbong-dong favorite! The atmosphere is great for jokbal with a drink, so it's also a solid pick if you're after a Yongbong-dong bar 😉