1. Hwangje (황제)
Gov-verified◆◆◆Officials' favorite
🏛️ 41 civil-servant visits
- ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Gyeongnam Jinju-si Modeongno96beon-gil 8
Korean & Hanjeongsik in Jinju-si, Gyeongnam
31 Korean & Hanjeongsik restaurants in Jinju-si, Gyeongnam, verified by Korean civil-servants' actual spending — not paid reviews.
2. Songhwahanjeongsik (송화한정식)
Gov-verified◆◆◆Officials' favorite
🏛️ 25 civil-servant visits
- ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Gyeongnam Jinju-si Dodongcheon-ro 82
3. Seolhyang (설향)
Gov-verified◆◆◆Officials' favorite
🏛️ 18 civil-servant visits
- ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Gyeongnam Jinju-si Dongjin-ro 169
₩₩₩
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.
4. Deohauseu gapeul (더하우스 갑을)
Gov-verified◆◆Officials' regular
🏛️ 9 civil-servant visits
- ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
- 🤝 Where officials hosted national guests
Gyeongnam Jinju-si Namgang-ro 519
₩₩₩
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.
5. Odongnamujip (오동나무집)
Gov-verified◆◆Officials' regular
🏛️ 7 civil-servant visits
- ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Gyeongnam Jinju-si Bibongno62beon-gil 11-1
6. Bontobibim bap (본토비빔 밥)
Gov-verified◆Gov-verified
🏛️ 4 civil-servant visits
- ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Gyeongnam Jinju-si Gangnamno201beon-gil 7
₩₩
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.
7. Sancheonggak (산청각)
Gov-verified◆Gov-verified
🏛️ 4 civil-servant visits
- ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Gyeongnam Jinju-si Namgang-ro 475
₩₩₩
What are these dishes?
- Hanjeongsik — A full Korean course meal of many small side dishes served together.
8. Cheonhwangsikdang (천황식당)
Gov-verified◆Gov-verified
🏛️ 2 civil-servant visits
- ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Gyeongnam Jinju-si Chokseongno207beon-gil 3
₩₩₩
What are these dishes?
- Bibimbap — A bowl of rice topped with assorted vegetables, egg and gochujang, mixed before eating.
- Bulgogi — Thinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.
- Yukhoe — Raw beef cut into strips and seasoned with sesame oil and pear — served raw, not fish.
- Naengmyeon — Chewy buckwheat noodles served in icy broth (mul) or with spicy sauce (bibim).
- Suyuk — Plain boiled slices of pork or beef, served with dipping sauces.
9. Taeyangsikdang (태양식당)
Gov-verified◆Gov-verified
🏛️ 2 civil-servant visits
- ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Gyeongnam Jinju-si Jinjudaero1032beon-gil 5-4
₩₩
Dongtae · pollock stew ₩10,000
Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩10,000
Jeongol · hot pot ₩40,000
Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩10,000
Maeuntang · spicy fish stew ₩10,000
Jjugumi bokeum (dae) (쭈구미 볶음 (대)) ₩40,000
What are these dishes?
- Bulgogi — Thinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.
10. Jeilsikdang (제일식당)
Double-verified◆Gov-verified
🏛️ 1 civil-servant visits
- ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Gyeongnam Jinju-si Jungangsijang-gil 37-8
₩₩
- 📺 Baekban Journey (home-food travel show)
- 📺 6 O'Clock My Hometown (KBS)
What are these dishes?
- Yukhoe-bibimbap — Bibimbap topped with raw seasoned beef (yukhoe).
- Gukbap — Rice served in a hot soup — a quick, comforting one-bowl meal.
- Yukhoe — Raw beef cut into strips and seasoned with sesame oil and pear — served raw, not fish.
- Ori — Duck, usually smoked or grilled, valued as a lean and healthy meat.
11. Obokbibim bap (오복비빔 밥)
Gov-verified◆Gov-verified
🏛️ 1 civil-servant visits
- ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Gyeongnam Jinju-si Namgang-ro 677
₩₩
What are these dishes?
- Samgyeopsal — Thick slices of pork belly grilled at your table, wrapped in lettuce with garlic and ssamjang paste.
- Yukhoe — Raw beef cut into strips and seasoned with sesame oil and pear — served raw, not fish.
- Yukhoe-bibimbap — Bibimbap topped with raw seasoned beef (yukhoe).
- Ori — Duck, usually smoked or grilled, valued as a lean and healthy meat.
12. Daeboksikdang (대복식당)
Gov-verified◆Gov-verified
🏛️ 1 civil-servant visits
- ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Gyeongnam Jinju-si Jinjudaero866beon-gil 10-1
What are these dishes?
- Sundubu — Silky uncurdled tofu simmered in a spicy broth, served bubbling hot with an egg.
- Doenjang-jjigae — A savory stew of fermented soybean paste with tofu and vegetables.
- Kimchi-jjigae — A tangy, spicy stew of aged kimchi simmered with pork and tofu.
- Gukbap — Rice served in a hot soup — a quick, comforting one-bowl meal.
13. Baengnyeondolsotbap (백년돌솥밥)
Gov-verified◆Gov-verified
🏛️ 1 civil-servant visits
- ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Gyeongnam Jinju-si Dotgol-ro 139-4
₩₩
What are these dishes?
- Samgyeopsal — Thick slices of pork belly grilled at your table, wrapped in lettuce with garlic and ssamjang paste.
- Suyuk — Plain boiled slices of pork or beef, served with dipping sauces.
14. Samsamsikdang (삼삼식당)
Gov-verified◆Gov-verified
🏛️ 1 civil-servant visits
- ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Gyeongnam Jinju-si Jisu-myeon Jisu-ro 463
₩₩
What are these dishes?
- Samgyeopsal — Thick slices of pork belly grilled at your table, wrapped in lettuce with garlic and ssamjang paste.
- Jeyuk — Pork stir-fried in a spicy gochujang sauce — a classic everyday Korean meal.
15. Chokseongnu (촉석루)
Gov-verified◆Gov-verified
🏛️ 1 civil-servant visits
- ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Gyeongnam Jinju-si Cheonsu-ro 301
What are these dishes?
- Hanjeongsik — A full Korean course meal of many small side dishes served together.
16. Midam (미담)
Gov-verified◆Gov-verified
🏛️ 1 civil-servant visits
- ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Gyeongnam Jinju-si Dodongno240beon-gil 10
₩₩₩
Hansang · a full spread served all at once ₩49,600
Hansang · a full spread served all at once ₩46,500
Hansang · a full spread served all at once ₩39,900
Jeju geumnaeng rol hangjeong (제주 급랭 롤 항정) ₩11,900
Samgyeopsal · grilled pork belly ₩11,900
Samgyeopsal · grilled pork belly ₩11,900
What are these dishes?
- Hansang — A generous spread of rice, soup and many side dishes all brought out together.
- Samgyeopsal — Thick slices of pork belly grilled at your table, wrapped in lettuce with garlic and ssamjang paste.
17. Sumokwonga deun (수목원가 든)
Gov-verified◆Gov-verified
🏛️ 1 civil-servant visits
- ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Gyeongnam Jinju-si Ibanseong-myeon Daecheongil155beon-gil 17
₩₩₩
What are these dishes?
- Bulgogi — Thinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.
18. Baengnyeonsonnim (백년손님)
Gov-verified◆Gov-verified
🏛️ 3 civil-servant visits
Gyeongnam Jinju-si Jisu-myeon Jisu-ro 430
₩₩
What are these dishes?
- Gukbap — Rice served in a hot soup — a quick, comforting one-bowl meal.
- Samgyeopsal — Thick slices of pork belly grilled at your table, wrapped in lettuce with garlic and ssamjang paste.
19. Jinjudolsot bap (진주돌솥 밥)
Gov-verified◆Gov-verified
🏛️ 3 civil-servant visits
Gyeongnam Jinju-si Jinjudaero908beon-gil 17
₩
What are these dishes?
- Galbi — Beef or pork ribs marinated in a sweet-savory soy sauce, then grilled over charcoal.
- Samgyeopsal — Thick slices of pork belly grilled at your table, wrapped in lettuce with garlic and ssamjang paste.
- Doenjang-jjigae — A savory stew of fermented soybean paste with tofu and vegetables.
- Kimchi-jjigae — A tangy, spicy stew of aged kimchi simmered with pork and tofu.
20. Sanhaedeul (산해들)
Gov-verified◆Gov-verified
🏛️ 2 civil-servant visits
Gyeongnam Jinju-si Saedeulmallo22beon-gil 9-3
₩₩₩
What are these dishes?
- Hanjeongsik — A full Korean course meal of many small side dishes served together.
- Hongeo — Skate fermented until it smells strongly of ammonia — served raw, steamed or in soup; an acquired taste.
- Suyuk — Plain boiled slices of pork or beef, served with dipping sauces.
21. Jinjuseongso mun (진주성소 문)
Gov-verified◆Gov-verified
🏛️ 2 civil-servant visits
Gyeongnam Jinju-si Namgang-ro 639
Imsi menyupan (임시 메뉴판)
22. Hwarakjeong (화락정)
Gov-verified◆Gov-verified
🏛️ 2 civil-servant visits
Gyeongnam Jinju-si Jinsan-ro 407
23. Meokeulteo (먹을터)
Gov-verified◆Gov-verified
🏛️ 2 civil-servant visits
Gyeongnam Jinju-si Chokseongno149beon-gil 5
₩₩
What are these dishes?
- Samgyeopsal — Thick slices of pork belly grilled at your table, wrapped in lettuce with garlic and ssamjang paste.
- Samgyetang — A whole young chicken stuffed with rice and ginseng, simmered into a restorative summer soup.
24. Chokseoksikdang (촉석식당)
Gov-verified◆Gov-verified
🏛️ 1 civil-servant visits
Gyeongnam Jinju-si Namgangno625beon-gil 3
₩
What are these dishes?
- Kimchi-jjigae — A tangy, spicy stew of aged kimchi simmered with pork and tofu.
- Doenjang-jjigae — A savory stew of fermented soybean paste with tofu and vegetables.
- Sundubu — Silky uncurdled tofu simmered in a spicy broth, served bubbling hot with an egg.
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