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Myeongpum Jeonbokgung (명품전복궁)

Myeongpum Jeonbokgung (명품전복궁)

2026-07-01

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The restaurant runs its own abalone farm, allowing you to enjoy fresh abalone. The most popular dish, “Jeonbok Hansang” (abalone set menu), serves almost every abalone dish imaginable on a single table.  Located in the Wando Traditional Market, the restaurant is spacious, making it an excellent choice for group visits. 

Hwanggeum Jaecheop Sikdang (황금재첩식당)

Hwanggeum Jaecheop Sikdang (황금재첩식당)

2025-04-22

3915 Seomjingang-daero, Hwagae-myeon, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

This jaecheop (Freshwater Marsh Clam) restaurant overlooks the Seomjingang River. Its signature menu is the Jaecheop Special Jeongsik (freshwater marsh clam special set menu), a sumptuous table with freshwater marsh clam and hairy crab caught from the Seomjingang River. The food here is particularly fresh as all ingredients are prepared on the morning of the day. It is also quite close to Hwagae Market, Simni (10-ri) Cherry Blossom Road, and other famous springtime tourist sites in Hadong, so you don’t have to head to the center of the township. 

Sageori Banjeom (사거리반점)

2026-06-30

109 Bongwol-ro, Hyeongyeong-myeon, Muan-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Located some distance from the town center, this popular eatery still draws steady lunchtime crowds. Popular dishes include crispy sweet-and-sour shiitake mushrooms and the 'Nakjijjamppong' (spicy seafood noodle soup with octopus), served with a whole, fresh octopus in a spicy broth.

Dongsanjeong (동산정)

2026-06-30

173 Seongnam 1-gil, Muan-eup, Muan-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

This restaurant operates its own eel farm, offering freshwater eel at relatively affordable prices. The first floor functions as a retail space, while the second floor is the dining area. Live eel can be purchased and prepared on-site, then either taken to-go or grilled upstairs to eat right away.

Sook Octopus (숙이네)

2026-06-30

172 Seongnam 1-gil, Muan-eup, Muan-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

With more than 40 years of history, this octopus specialty restaurant is best known for 'Nakjichomuchim' (sweet and sour octopus salad), seasoned with house-made rice wine vinegar. 'Nakjiyeonpotang' (octopus soup) and 'Nakjihoronggui' (grilled whole octopus) are also available.

Wando Haemultang (완도해물탕)

2026-06-30

256-1 Jangbogo-daero, Wando-eup, Wando-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

'Haemultang' (spicy seafood stew) prepared with a variety of ingredients from Wando, including abalone, clams, crab and octopus. 'Haesintang' (chicken and seafood soup) is another notable option requires a reservation at least three hours in advance. For solo diners, the 'Haemulttukbaegi' (seafood hot pot) offers a convenient choice.

Wando Moraetteul (완도모래뜰)

2026-07-01

74 Myeongsasimni-gil, Sinji-myeon, Wando-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

It is a restaurant where you can enjoy the “Haeyang Chiyu Bapsang” (marine healing set menu) developed by Wando-gun in 2021. “Haeyang Chiyu Bapsang” features Wando’s seafood, including abalone innards, hijiki, green sea fingers, kelp, and seaweed stems.  

Sunchang Masire (순창맛이레)

2025-01-23

31-16 Sunchang 11-gil, Sunchang-eup, Sunchang-gun, Jeonbuk-do

This restaurant serves gochujang bulgogi (red chili paste marianated pork) made by Sunchang-gun and celebrity chef Lee Won-il. Gochujang bulgogi is pork marinated with Sunchang red chili paste and grilled with water parsley and green onions.

Jinseon (진선)

2026-06-30

43 Seonsojungang-gil, Jinwol-myeon, Gwangyang-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

In a quiet village in Gwangyang, this restaurant has built a loyal following around a single dish, 'Jaecheophoe' (raw freshwater marsh clam). Fresh vegetables, pear and blanched marsh clams are mixed together and served with chojang, sesame oil or even over rice like 'Jaecheophoedeopbap'.

Seomjingang Jaecheop Guksu (섬진강재첩국수)

2026-07-01

전남광주통합특별시 구례군 토지면 섬진강대로 4276

This restaurant has gained fame on social media for its “scenic jaecheop-guksu.” Here, you can truly experience the natural flavors and aromas of jaecheop (Freshwater Marsh Clam). The rich jaecheop broth blends perfectly with thin noodles, filling your mouth with umami. The crispy jaecheop-jeon is a delightful treat that pairs perfectly with makgeolli (rice wine).