Best Local Restaurants in Jinju-si, Gyeongnam

🏛️ 38 civil-servant visits

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Korean set course · 경남 진주시 모덕로96번길 8

Gyeongnam Jinju-si Modeongno96beon-gil 8

2. Doldam (돌담)

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🏛️ 35 civil-servant visits

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Meat & BBQ · 경남 진주시 동진로107번길 8

Gyeongnam Jinju-si Dongjillo107beon-gil 8

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Doldamseupesyeolmodum(130g) (돌담스페셜모둠(130g)) ₩34,000
Deungsim · beef sirloin ₩42,000
Yukhoe · raw seasoned beef (not fish) ₩30,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩35,000
Ansim · beef tenderloin ₩42,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩30,000

What are these dishes?

Yukhoe — Raw beef cut into strips and seasoned with sesame oil and pear — served raw, not fish.
Galbi — Beef or pork ribs marinated in a sweet-savory soy sauce, then grilled over charcoal.

3. Songhwahanjeongsik (송화한정식)

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🏛️ 22 civil-servant visits

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Korean set course · 경남 진주시 도동천로 82

Gyeongnam Jinju-si Dodongcheon-ro 82

★ 1.9 (18)

Jogigui (조기구이)

4. Seolhyang (설향)

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🏛️ 17 civil-servant visits

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Korean · 경남 진주시 동진로 169

Gyeongnam Jinju-si Dongjin-ro 169

★ 3.7 (12)₩₩₩

Seoksoegui (석쇠구이) ₩25,000
Bibimbap · rice bowl with vegetables ₩10,000
Bibimbap · rice bowl with vegetables ₩13,000
Yukhoe · raw seasoned beef (not fish) ₩30,000

What are these dishes?

Bibimbap — A bowl of rice topped with assorted vegetables, egg and gochujang, mixed before eating.
Yukhoe — Raw beef cut into strips and seasoned with sesame oil and pear — served raw, not fish.

5. 5cheung hoeuisil (5층 회의실)

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🏛️ 57 civil-servant visits

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6. Samdadojeonbokjuk (삼다도전복죽)

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🏛️ 11 civil-servant visits

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Oysters & abalone · 경남 진주시 남강로673번길 9

Gyeongnam Jinju-si Namgangno673beon-gil 9

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Mulhoe · cold raw-fish soup ₩17,000
Jeonbok · abalone ₩60,000
Jeonbok · abalone ₩60,000
Jeonbok · abalone ₩60,000
Gomtang · beef bone soup ₩16,000

What are these dishes?

Mulhoe — Cold raw fish and vegetables in a chilled, tangy-spicy broth — a coastal summer dish.
Gomtang — A clear beef soup from slow-simmered meat and bones, milder than seolleongtang.

7. Gukbin (국빈)

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🏛️ 9 civil-servant visits

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8. Deohauseu gapeul (더하우스 갑을)

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🏛️ 9 civil-servant visits

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Korean set course · 경남 진주시 남강로 519

Gyeongnam Jinju-si Namgang-ro 519

★ 3.1 (15)₩₩₩

Hanjeongsik · Korean table d'hôte ₩50,000
Jinjubapsang (진주밥상) ₩25,000
Bibimbap · rice bowl with vegetables ₩15,000

What are these dishes?

Hanjeongsik — A full Korean course meal of many small side dishes served together.
Bibimbap — A bowl of rice topped with assorted vegetables, egg and gochujang, mixed before eating.

9. Jinmichueotang (진미추어탕)

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🏛️ 8 civil-servant visits

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Loach soup · 경남 진주시 대신로275번길 6

Gyeongnam Jinju-si Daesillo275beon-gil 6

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Chueotang · loach soup ₩11,000
Suyuk · boiled sliced pork/beef ₩20,000
Doenjang-jjigae · soybean-paste stew ₩9,000

What are these dishes?

Suyuk — Plain boiled slices of pork or beef, served with dipping sauces.
Doenjang-jjigae — A savory stew of fermented soybean paste with tofu and vegetables.

10. Hwalhwalbokjip (활활복집)

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🏛️ 26 civil-servant visits

Pufferfish · 경남 진주시 동진로107번길 10

Gyeongnam Jinju-si Dongjillo107beon-gil 10

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Bok · pufferfish dish (prepared by licensed chefs) ₩17,000
Bok · pufferfish dish (prepared by licensed chefs) ₩17,000
Bok-suyuk · boiled pufferfish slices ₩60,000
Bok-twigim · deep-fried pufferfish ₩60,000
Bok · pufferfish dish (prepared by licensed chefs) ₩50,000

What are these dishes?

Bok — Pufferfish (bok) — as clear soup (jiri), spicy stew or other dishes. Toxic parts are removed by licensed chefs.
Bok-twigim — Deep-fried pieces of pufferfish (bok). Pufferfish is prepared by licensed chefs.

11. Odongnamujip (오동나무집)

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🏛️ 7 civil-servant visits

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Korean set course · 경남 진주시 비봉로62번길 11-1

Gyeongnam Jinju-si Bibongno62beon-gil 11-1

12. Yetseoulseolleongtang (옛서울설렁탕)

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🏛️ 7 civil-servant visits

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Ox-bone soup · 경남 진주시 돗골로 141

Gyeongnam Jinju-si Dotgol-ro 141

★ 4.7 (12)₩

Seolleongtang · ox-bone soup ₩7,000
Suyuk · boiled sliced pork/beef ₩30,000
Suyuk · boiled sliced pork/beef ₩25,000
Haejangguk · hangover soup ₩5,000
Naengmyeon · cold buckwheat noodles ₩6,000

What are these dishes?

Seolleongtang — A milky-white soup from ox bones simmered for many hours; seasoned with salt at the table.
Suyuk — Plain boiled slices of pork or beef, served with dipping sauces.
Haejangguk — A hearty soup, often with pork bones or ox blood, traditionally eaten to cure hangovers.
Naengmyeon — Chewy buckwheat noodles served in icy broth (mul) or with spicy sauce (bibim).

13. Keundeulgomtang (큰들곰탕)

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🏛️ 19 civil-servant visits

Beef bone soup · 경남 진주시 도동천로 65

Gyeongnam Jinju-si Dodongcheon-ro 65

★ 3.9 (16)₩₩

Gomtang · beef bone soup ₩15,000
Gomtang · beef bone soup ₩11,000
Suyuk · boiled sliced pork/beef ₩40,000
Suyuk · boiled sliced pork/beef ₩50,000
Gomtang · beef bone soup ₩15,000

What are these dishes?

Gomtang — A clear beef soup from slow-simmered meat and bones, milder than seolleongtang.
Suyuk — Plain boiled slices of pork or beef, served with dipping sauces.

14. Geumsansutbulgalbi (금산숯불갈비)

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🏛️ 16 civil-servant visits

Galbi (grilled ribs) · 경남 진주시 솔밭로131번길 5-4

Gyeongnam Jinju-si Solbanno131beon-gil 5-4

15. Bontobibim bap (본토비빔 밥)

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🏛️ 4 civil-servant visits

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Korean · 경남 진주시 강남로201번길 7

Gyeongnam Jinju-si Gangnamno201beon-gil 7

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Bibimbap · rice bowl with vegetables ₩13,000
Ori · duck dish ₩29,000
Bibimbap · rice bowl with vegetables ₩11,000
Bibimbap · rice bowl with vegetables ₩7,000
Gukbap · rice in soup ₩11,000
Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩29,000

What are these dishes?

Bibimbap — A bowl of rice topped with assorted vegetables, egg and gochujang, mixed before eating.
Ori — Duck, usually smoked or grilled, valued as a lean and healthy meat.
Gukbap — Rice served in a hot soup — a quick, comforting one-bowl meal.
Bulgogi — Thinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.

16. Bukgyeongjang (북경장)

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🏛️ 4 civil-servant visits

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Chinese · 경남 진주시 남강로 661

Gyeongnam Jinju-si Namgang-ro 661

★ 3.0 (70)₩

Jjajangmyeon · black-bean noodles ₩7,500
Jjamppong · spicy seafood noodles ₩9,000
Giseumyeon (기스면) ₩9,000
Ulmyeon · thick seafood noodle soup ₩9,000
Jjajangmyeon · black-bean noodles ₩10,000
Jjajangmyeon · black-bean noodles ₩10,000

What are these dishes?

Jjajangmyeon — Wheat noodles topped with a savory black-bean sauce and pork — Korea's beloved Chinese dish.
Jjamppong — Spicy seafood noodle soup in a fiery red broth with squid, mussels and vegetables.

17. Seokjeong (석정)

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🏛️ 4 civil-servant visits

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18. Sancheonggak (산청각)

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🏛️ 4 civil-servant visits

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Korean set course · 경남 진주시 남강로 475

Gyeongnam Jinju-si Namgang-ro 475

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Hanjeongsik · Korean table d'hôte ₩17,000
Ogokbapseupesyeol (오곡밥스페셜) ₩27,000
Ogokbap teukseupesyeol (오곡밥 특스페셜) ₩37,000

What are these dishes?

Hanjeongsik — A full Korean course meal of many small side dishes served together.

19. Cheonnyeonuibibimbap (천년의비빔밥)

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🏛️ 4 civil-servant visits

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20. Hoechorang (회초랑)

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🏛️ 4 civil-servant visits

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Sashimi (raw fish) · 경남 진주시 강남로 163-1

Gyeongnam Jinju-si Gangnam-ro 163-1

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Bok · pufferfish dish (prepared by licensed chefs) ₩150,000
Japeo (so) (잡어 (소)) ₩60,000
Hoe · sliced raw fish (sashimi) ₩70,000
Ureok · rockfish sashimi ₩30,000
San-nakji · live octopus (often eaten raw) ₩30,000

What are these dishes?

Bok — Pufferfish (bok) — as clear soup (jiri), spicy stew or other dishes. Toxic parts are removed by licensed chefs.
Hoe — Fresh raw fish sliced sashimi-style, dipped in chili paste or soy sauce.
San-nakji — Live small octopus chopped and served still moving with sesame oil — usually eaten raw; chew well.