가족회관, Gajeok Hwaegwan (Jeonju Bibimbap)

So, if you didnt know, Jeonju bibimbap is a kinda big deal here. It was even on the menu at Bangi Kalguksu!

We were lucky enough to get the chance to visit Jeonju (with a free bus - check it out! ) and what better thing to do than try out the bibimbap, straight from the source! The place we went to was based on recommendations and according to a local, has Michelin stars! Although I can't find nothing to support that claim...  None the less it’s very famous and has been around for yonks.

There are two items on the menu, Jeonju bibimbap and raw beef bibimbap. The main difference (we think) between Jeonju bibimbap and just plain old bibimbap is that the Jeonju comes with pine nuts, ginko nuts and topped with a raw egg (instead of the usual fried). We were on holiday and being fancy bitches so we went all out and got the raw beef bibimbap, for a shocking 15,000won each.

Now, that is kind of crazy for bibimbap, but I have 2 words for you. SIDE. DISHES. Holy crap, side dishes indeed!

I’m not a huge fan of bibimbap, so I wasn’t incredibly blown away. However the raw beef was really nice, it was awesome to have ginko nuts for the first time and we got to try such a large selection of side dishes that it made it worthwhile.

Oh yes and don’t forget to get your free coffee at the end, seriously, that little paper cup of joy amazed me. It tasted hazlenutty.

Here’s the address: Gajeok Hwaegwan (가족회관), Wansan-gu Joongang-dong 3-ga 30, Jeonju.

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