Delights in Jinju: From Fish Stews to Spicy Kimbap

Ever savored a bowl of eel soup or bitten into a spicy kimbap? Join us on a culinary journey through Jinju, the city where rivers meet the sea, providing a wealth of delightful dishes!

Ddaengcho Kimbap (땡초김밥)

Pay homage to the original hot flavor creator, Ddaengcho Kimbap, in the heart of Jinju. As pioneers of the spicy kimbap trend, we recommend first-timers to try the original version, and if it turns out too spicy, a side of mayonnaise might just do the trick. Beyond this, treat yourself to a full course of local snacks, from cheese pan-fried rice to udon, truly experience the bounties of Jinju’s representative snack shop!

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• address : 5, Hotan-gil, Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do
• phone : 055-762-6263
• operating time : 11:00 – 20:00
• break time : No information
• holidays : Sunday

Roasting Ware (로스팅웨어)

Try out Roasting Ware, one of the hottest cafes in Jinju. With a stylish appearance outside and a cozy interior within, this coffee factory offers a multitude of spaces to relish their fresh, high-quality beans, roasted daily. For a superior coffee experience, we recommend their Cold Brew. Paired with a variety of cakes, scones, madeleines, and more, it’s a scrumptious dessert haven conveniently located near Jinju Station.

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로스팅웨어(@roastingware_daily)님의 공유 게시물

• address : 79, Dongbu-ro, Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do
• phone : 055-755-5225
• operating time : No information
• break time : No information
• holidays : No information

Kyung ho River Fish Stew (경호강어탕)

A go-to spot for locals craving for ‘Kyung ho River Fish Stew’. Add in your choice of noodles, rice, or knife-cut wheat noodles into a pot of stew brimming with various fish, and you’ve got an authentic culinary delight previously relished by ancient scholars. We recommend thin wheat flour noodles, known to soak up the tangy broth well and enhance its deep flavor. Eel soup lovers? This place is promised to be your next stunning destination.

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• address : 12-1, EuiGok-gil, Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do
• phone : 055-758-7191
• operating time : No information
• break time : No information
• holidays : No information

Gangbyeon Fish Stew House (강변어탕집)

Nestled in Jinju, where river meets the sea, Gangbyeon Fish Stew House is a favored haunt for spicy freshwater stew enthusiasts, even locals swear by its luscious Bungeo-gomtang and Chamge-maegi-tang. Savor the genuine body-boosting meal brewed with herbs from snakeheads, japonese grenadier anchovy, and catfish freshly caught from the Namgang. Bid goodbye to the fishy odor, and enjoy a light and clean taste to heart’s content.

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쪼갱(@jjo_gas)님의 공유 게시물

• address : 34, Namgangro, Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do
• phone : 055-746-4620
• operating time : No information
• break time : No information
• holidays : No information

Subok Bakery (수복빵집)

Calling all red bean lovers! Join us on a taste adventure to Subok Bakery, one of Jinju’s most famous eateries. Savor the subtly sweet and cinnamon-infused taste of its representative red beans and ice soup. While it may not align with everyone’s taste due to its strong cinnamon scent, its refreshingly sweet red beans and fine ice make it a simple yet classic favorite in Jinju.

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• address : 12-1, Chokseok-ro, Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do
• phone : 055-741-0520
• operating time : 12:30 – Until ingredients run out
• break time : No information
• holidays : Second and Fourth Tuesday

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