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Yeosu in 14,578 receipts: where local officials actually eat

Officials paid 3+ times at 482 places. Most common: Sashimi & Seafood 27%.

Data story · compiled from public expense records · As of Wed, September 30

We have 14,578 work-expense records from Yeosu. They name 1,178 restaurants, and officials paid at 482 of them 3 times or more.

By food type, the repeat favorites are: Sashimi & Seafood 27%, Korean BBQ 16%, Korean & Hanjeongsik 14%.

Here are the top 8 by times paid.

The places

1. Namgyeongjeonbok (남경전복)
Oysters & abalone · Jeonnam Yeosu-si
Officials paid 192 times · All from a single agency
Signature: Jeonbok · abalone
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2. Hwangtobang (황토방)
Grilled eel · Jeonnam Yeosu-si
Officials paid 174 times · All from a single agency
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3. Baeksong (백송)
Meat & BBQ · Jeonnam Yeosu-si
Officials paid 158 times · All from a single agency
Signature: Yukhoe · raw seasoned beef (not fish) (₩30,000)
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4. Chamilleungi (참일능이)
Chicken dishes · Jeonnam Yeosu-si
Officials paid 142 times · All from a single agency
Signature: Ori-baeksuk · whole duck simmered in a clear broth (₩75,000)
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5. Nokjiwon (녹지원)
Duck · Jeonnam Yeosu-si
Officials paid 136 times · All from a single agency
Signature: Ori-bulgogi · marinated grilled duck (₩35,000)
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6. Dadamgolmyeonok (다담골면옥)
Cold noodles · Jeonnam Yeosu-si
Officials paid 126 times · All from a single agency
Signature: Naengmyeon · cold buckwheat noodles (₩15,000)
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7. Nokchabat (녹차밭)
Meat & BBQ · Jeonnam Yeosu-si
Officials paid 104 times · All from a single agency
Signature: Samgyeopsal · grilled pork belly (₩15,000)
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8. Jinpumchamotdak (진품참옻닭)
Chicken dishes · Jeonnam Yeosu-si
Officials paid 104 times · All from a single agency
Signature: Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup (₩17,000)
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Expense records show where officials keep paying — not a taste guarantee. Check hours and prices before you go.