Jeonbuk House
전북집
About
A longtime Bukchang-dong restaurant near City Hall, serving simmered fish dishes and Korean drinking-food classics in a traditional setting.
In Jung-gu, 전북집 is the kind of place where dinner can turn into a long table-side meal: order a bubbling fish stew with rice, or gather around a platter and pour a glass of makgeolli. The setting is described as an old-fashioned neighborhood restaurant, with a worn-in sign and simple interior rather than polished retro styling. There’s room upstairs for groups, and the mood suits coworkers meeting after work as much as diners seeking a substantial lunch. The signature draw in these accounts is 병어조림, pomfret simmered in a deep red seasoning. It arrives in a wide pot and continues bubbling at the table, allowing the sauce to grow more concentrated. The fish is reported as tender and mild, while radish and vegetables take on the savory, gently spicy broth. Spoon the fish over rice; add a piece of softened radish and more sauce for a fuller, heartier bite. One visitor also mentions potato in the pot, soft enough to soak up the seasoning. This is comfort food built for both rice and a drink. 전북집’s other calling card is 홍어삼합: fermented skate paired with boiled pork and ripe kimchi. A visitor found the skate’s fermentation restrained rather than overpowering, and the pork tender, making the combination approachable even for someone new to the dish. The same meal began with a taste of 홍어애, whose rich, creamy quality was an appetizing prelude. Makgeolli is a natural companion to the platter. For a smaller first round, 부추전 offers another route: one account describes a crisp, browned exterior, a moist center, and plenty of chive flavor, with onion soy sauce for dipping. Homemade-style side dishes appear alongside the mains, adding familiar, savory pauses between bites. Come for the bubbling 병어조림 when you want rice and a warm, substantial meal; choose 홍어삼합 when the table is leaning toward shared plates and drinks. 전북집’s appeal lies in that easy shift from weekday meal to lingering neighborhood drinking table.
Menu
- Braised pomfret₩34,000
- Fermented skate, boiled pork, and kimchi₩48,000
- Chive pancake₩10,000
- Makgeolli₩4,000
- Loach Soup₩10,000
- Beef Intestine Hot Pot₩28,000
- Fresh Cod Stew₩17,000
- Pollock Jjigae₩10,000
- Budae Jjigae (Army Stew)₩10,000
- Fresh Pork Belly₩17,000
Local tips
- Closed on Saturdays and Sundays; check the weekday schedule before visiting.
- Take subway line 1 or 2 to City Hall Station and use Exit 7; the walk is about 3 minutes.
- There is no dedicated parking, so public transportation is recommended.
- For groups, ask about reserving the second-floor seating in advance.
Details
- City Hall Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- —
- Monday
- 09:00–22:00
- Tuesday
- 09:00–22:00
- Wednesday
- 09:00–22:00
- Thursday
- 09:00–22:00
- Friday
- 09:00–22:00
- Saturday
- 09:00–22:00