North Jeolla
전주Jeonju
A UNESCO City of Gastronomy and the bibimbap capital. Jeolla province is known across Korea for the most generous tables.
Getting there About 1 h 40 min from Yongsan Station by KTX.
Signature dishes
Rice & porridge
전주비빔밥Jeonju bibimbap
The city of Jeonju's famous bibimbap: rice cooked in beef stock, topped with up to thirty ingredients.
BeefEgg
Soups & stews
콩나물국밥Kongnamul-gukbap
Jeonju's bean-sprout soup with rice, served boiling with a soft egg on the side.
SeafoodEgg
Royal & temple food
한정식Hanjeongsik
A full Korean table d'hôte: rice and soup surrounded by twenty or more dishes.
BeefPorkSeafoodEgg
Sweets, tea & drinks
막걸리Makgeolli
Milky, lightly sparkling rice wine, Korea's oldest alcoholic drink.
Alcohol
Also look for
- 막걸리 골목 Makgeolli alleys, where every kettle comes with plates of side dishes