How many restaurants are there in Jeonju?
Per MOIS licensing data, 11,512 restaurants are currently operating in Jeonju, and the oldest permit on record dates back to 1964. From 494 search candidates, each was checked against that registry for active status and location, leaving 346 verified places, which were then scored on the same published criteria.
COMPAREThe 10 picks at a glance
| Name | Signature menu | Visitor reviews | Parking | Hours | First permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 베테랑noodles | 칼국수 9,000 KRW | 15,584Naver visitors | Available | Tue 09:00 - 20:00 | 1982 |
| 전주왱이콩나물국밥전문점gukbap (rice soup) | 전주왱이국밥 9,000 KRW | 4,696Naver visitors | Available | Tue 07:00 - 21:00 | 1995 |
| 가족회관Korean | 전주비빔밥 14,000 KRW | 1,495Naver visitors | Available | Tue 10:30 - 20:00 | 1982 |
| 한국집Korean | 돌솥비빔밥 15,000 KRW | 2,733Naver visitors | Available | Tue 09:30 - 21:00 | 1968 |
| 호남각Korean course dining | 정찬 (3인이상 드실때) (1인분) 47,000 KRW | 2,571Naver visitors | Available | Tue 11:00 - 21:00 | 2000 |
| 메르밀진미집 본점noodles | 오리지널콩국수 11,000 KRW | 9,661Naver visitors | Available | Tue 10:00 - 19:30 | 1980 |
| 고궁 전주본점Korean | 전주전통비빔밥 14,000 KRW | 5,591Naver visitors | Available | Tue 11:00 - 21:00 | 1996 |
| 백송회관Korean | 전주비빔밥(특) 13,000 KRW | 2,460Naver visitors | Available | Tue 10:00 - 22:00 | 1995 |
| 전주칼국수kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) | 칼국수 8,500 KRW | 1,345Naver visitors | Not available | Wed 10:00 - 15:30 | 1995 |
| 금암소바Japanese | 소바 (보) 10,000 KRW | 1,966Naver visitors | Available | Wed 11:00 - 19:30 | 1993 |
First-permit years reflect the earliest licensing record matched to the current business; permits can carry over through ownership changes, so they may differ from the brand's age. Naver and Google review figures are reference only and were not used for selection; Kakao Map user response was part of the the published scoring criteria. Naver figures verified 2026-08-05; Google figures are fetched when the page is generated (source: Google Maps). Unverified items are left blank.
PICKSThe 10 picks, one by one
베테랑
A noodles restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. Of the 10 visitor reviews we sampled, 3 mention waiting in line. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1982. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
전주왱이콩나물국밥전문점
A gukbap (rice soup) restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. Of the 8 visitor reviews we sampled, 3 mention waiting in line. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1995. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
가족회관
A Korean restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1982. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
한국집
A Korean restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1968. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
호남각
A Korean course dining restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 2000. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
메르밀진미집 본점
A noodles restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1980. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
고궁 전주본점
A Korean restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. Of the 10 visitor reviews we sampled, 3 mention parking. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1996. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
백송회관
A Korean restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1995. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
전주칼국수
A kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1995. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
금암소바
A Japanese restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1993. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
Frequently asked questions
Which Jeonju restaurants on this list have parking?
Of the 10 picks, parking is listed as available (per Kakao Map) at: 베테랑, 전주왱이콩나물국밥전문점, 가족회관, 한국집, 호남각, 메르밀진미집 본점, 고궁 전주본점, 백송회관, 금암소바.
How was this list selected?
We collected 494 candidates via 14 Kakao keyword searches, verified each against Korea's official business registry (MOIS licensing data), and removed 51 duplicate brands. The 346 qualified places were then scored on years in operation (50 points), Kakao Map review count (30 points), and listing completeness for menu, hours, and parking (20 points). The 10 highest scores are listed here. It is a data-driven recommendation, not an official ranking.
Are the restaurant names in Korean?
Yes. Names and addresses keep their official Korean spelling so you can paste them into Kakao Map, Naver Map, or Google Maps directly.
What if the information has changed?
Menus, prices, and hours can change. Everything is dated to the verification date shown, and we re-verify and update when corrections come in.