Location: Jeonju
Top Restaurants in Jeonju
Top 10 restaurants in Jeonju, 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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1. Sambaekjip
Overall Ratings
4 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By D8490IValicec - Hong Kong, China
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. Yetchon Makgeolli
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By planetbackpacker - Macau
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.
3. Gajok Hoegwan
Overall Ratings
4 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By Elimguo - Singapore
There were many traditional and authentic bibimbap restaurants in jeonju- the birthplace of bibimbap, but we chose to come to this one. When we were there, it was all locals who came and went. Like they say- anywhere with locals means it's authentic and good!!! We were blown away by the number of banchan (side dishes)! An entire tray full!!! Wow!!! Everyone was unique and yummy! And wow, the hot pot soufflé egg!!! Then the main star- there were only 2 options- raw or cooked beef. It was wonderfully balanced and so much crunch and textures with each bite!!! YOU MUST VISIT!!
4. Hanguk Jip
Overall Ratings
4 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By H P - Toronto, Canada
The standard is the "cold" dish served in a warm steel bowl, I had the "hot" version in the ceramic bowl, both were excellent presentations of Bibimbap, rice with everything else. I liked the corn side dish and baby crab. Very very tasty mix of flavours, the hot bowl giving that paella- like crispness to the rice.
5. Junganghoegwan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Aryun - United States
The bibimbab here is pretty good, but the reason that this is definitely the kind of place that guests from abroad would like is because the rice comes separately in a stone pot! What's not to love? The 파전 scallion pancake was also good.
We had some trouble mixing our bowls, but then the lady came and showed us how it's done and ended up doing it for us. Great service.
Recommended if you're looking for a Jeonju bibimbap experience.
6. Jeonju Wangi Kongnamul Gukbap
Overall Ratings
4 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By CanisHan - Guri, South Korea
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...
7. Nammun Pisundae
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By jyjj - Australia
This is unique place for sundae
If 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.
8. Veteran
Overall Ratings
4 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By janandmabel - Cebu
Our first meal upon arriving in Jeonju was at Veteran...it was easy to find and since it was already 2pm, we were able to get in without a line...but there were still LOTS of people inside. They only have three items on the menu...kalguksu, mandu and cold noodles. We ordered one of each (we were 3 pax) but we could not even finish them since the servings were a lot!...Each dish did not cost more then 6,000won...a must try!
9. Hyundaiok Nambusijang
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By planetbackpacker - Macau
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.
10. HanKookKwan
Overall Ratings
4 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By nilintentum_reliquit - Melbourne, Australia
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.
