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Jeollabuk-do, South Korea Food Guide: 10 Asian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Jeonju
Reviews on Asian food in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea. Jeonju is a true foodie paradise, so beloved for its cuisine that it’s been deemed by UNESCO as a Creative City for Gastronomy. The best way to enjoy this South Korean city is to eat your way through it, savoring hearty regional specialties like bibimbap and kongnamul gukbap. Once you’re stuffed, hike up to the Omokdae and Imokdae stone monument, or just watch athletes burn calories at the World Cup Stadium.
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10. Gogung
Overall Ratings
4 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By consttraveler
After reading the detailed description on tripadvisor.com, we also decided to visit the place after visiting Hanok village. Our western-spoiled (?) taste couldn't tell the difference between Gogung and dozens of similar korean places.Btw: it's a real korean place - green tea is served and no English is spoken.
9. Da Urang
Overall Ratings
3 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By D8490IValicec
You can't miss this store in Jeonju Hanok Village. It is always crowded. Lots of choices of dumplings (mandu in Korean), some with minced pork, some with shrimps, different taste, different shapes, all very yummy! Do the take-away, there are only few seats in the shop and are always occupied.
8. HanKookKwan
Overall Ratings
4 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By nilintentum_reliquit
4 varieties of bibimbap and have to say our 65C traditional was fresh and flavoursome. Much better than others we tried in Jeonju. Friendly and quick service. Located diagonally opposite the G hall.Thanks for the vote if you found this review helpful.
7. Nammun Pisundae
Overall Ratings
3 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By jyjj
This is unique place for sundaeIf you haven't tried sundae before, I'll be bit hesitated to tecommend this to you.I love the sundae so I liked this place however my korean friend didn't like this place due to she thinks this place has bit more strong flavour of sundae.
6. Yetchon Makgeolli
Overall Ratings
4 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By planetbackpacker
Tucked into the neighborhood of Seosin is this gem of an eatery. The decor outside does not betray the raucous atmosphere inside. Food is ordered based on the number of patrons, and you can specify your own alcohol percentage in your makgeolli, which is served in a beaten teapot. Second orders for more wine are signaled by shaking a smaller sealed teapot. Patrons start out quietly conversing, but the longer one stays the louder one gets. Periodic laughters of unabashed joy rings through the restaurant from both men and women. It's a sight to see and a delight to soak in the ambience and of course enjoy the wonderful array of food. For two people, we got a beef dish, a chicken soup, a fried fish, a vegetable roll, a pancake, mussels, knuckles, and clams. And the makgeolli. Don't forget the makgeolli.
5. Veteran
Overall Ratings
4 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By DavidDean78
My friend told me that locals and visitors line up to eat here. It's a no frills restaurant with only 3 dishes but each is a special experience and this is one place not to miss when visiting Jeonju. The dumplings were some of the best I've had in Korea but the noodles were also the most flavoursome. Service is quick and again no frills but you're here for the food not someone hovering over you. Don't miss it.
4. Hanguk Jip
Overall Ratings
4 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By Sarah D
We came to Hanguk Jip for their famous bibimbap. We had the Jeonju Bibimbap (cooked beef, metal bowl) and the Dolsot Bibimbap (cooked beef, hot stone bowl). Both were fantastic, we loved our meal. The crisp rice at the bottom of the dolsot bibimbap is tasty, but it really gets stuck in your teeth so I preferred the metal bowl. The sides were great too, I especially liked the corn. We had makgeolli with our dinner - the regular kind, not the one with extra spices - and it was great.
3. Sambaekjip
Overall Ratings
4 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By D8490IValicec
Very delicious Gongnamul! The bowl was served steaming hot which was just comforting on a winter day. The soup rice comes with kimchi, dried seaweed and a sunny-side-up (this egg is itself a delicatessen). Break the dried seaweed into pieces and pour them into the soup, give a little stir and viola, time to enjoy the delicious gongnamul!
2. Waeng I Yellow Beans Rice Soup
Overall Ratings
4 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By CanisHan
C1 ( 2015.05.21 ) This restaurant was famous in Jeonju for bean sprout and rice soup. I visited there for lunch, and the taste was very delicious. The atmosphere was so-so, but the service was very good, because they checked my food, whether I want to more side-dish or not. And must try the favor "moju", beverage made from rice-wine. This alcohol beverage had 1.5 % alcohol, so easy to drink. Excellent...
1. Hyundaiok Nambusijang
Overall Ratings
4 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By planetbackpacker
I doubt the ladies who run this hawker stall know that their place is ranked #1 on TripAdvisor. They get help from an English speaking neighbor whenever there's a breakdown in communication. It seems that they offer two dishes, bean sprout rice soup and bean sprout squid rice soup. Both are lovely and delicious. Add the seaweed for even more flavor in your soup. It's filling and makes a great breakfast before you set off on a day of sightseeing. Don't miss it.
Where to eat Korean food in Jeonju: The Best Restaurants and Bars
