Category Archives: JEONJU FOOD

When in Jeonju(Food): Bibimbap, Makgeolli, Gukbap

  Bibimbap One can even say that bibimbap is Jeonju and Jeonju is bibimbap. The authentic Jeonju bibimbap is very…

The Long-Lasting Restaurants of Jeonju: Sungmidang and Nulchaeum

Despite our surrounding tend to change really fast these days, there are the spaces that stick around and become dear…

Historic Jjinppang (Steamed Bun) Venues of Jeonju

When it gets really cold, it’s the jjinppang (steamed bun with sweet red bean paste fillings) season. They can be…

Unique Stew and Broth Dishes of Jeonju

  With the world-wide popularity of the ‘fire noodles’, it seems like fiery dishes are in fashion. However, this week,…

Jeonju Budget Kalguksu (chopped noodle soup) Venues for Cold Winter Days

  When the cold Siberian wind starts hitting cheeks in the morning, it’s the season of kalguksu (chopped noodle soup)….

Jeonju Gamaek (Corner Store Beer) Venues: Jeonil Gap O and Dalpaengi Super

Jeonju is renowned for “gamack”. “Gamaek” is a shorthand for “gagae (corner store) maekju (beer)”. Jeonju is famous for small…

Traditional Teahouses of Jeonju Hanok Village

  Probably the most Korean places in Jeonju Hanok Village are the traditional teahouses. A cup of herbal tea at…

Hearty and Satisfying Jeonju Bean Sprouts Stew at Samilgwan & Jeonju Kongnaru

When the temperature begins to drop, the residents of Jeonju head to the kongnamul gukbap (bean sprouts stew with rice)…

Three Korean Actors’ Favorite Restaurants in Jeonju

Each Korean movie star seem to have one’s own favorite restaurant in Jeonju. Although this years’ Jeonju International Film Festival…

Unique Gimbap (Seaweed Roll) in Jeonju: Aged Kimchi Gimbap and Carrot Gimbap

Gimbap (rice and other ingredients rolled in dried seaweed sheet) is a common and inexpensive dish easily found everywhere. Today,…

Cost-Effective Korean Buffet Restaurants in Jeonju

Lunch catering is something that I miss since my school days are over. Today, I’ll introduce two cost-effective Korean buffet…

Chapssaltteok (Glutenous Rice Cake) Cafés in Jeonju: Hongsigoong, Aedam, Sobudang

Although chapssaltteok (glutinous rice cake) used to be a traditional dessert, its modernized varieties have become more popular in Korea…