Jjamppong City! Gunsan's Top 5 Jjamppong Restaurants
Gunsan's jjamppong scene mixes generations-old shops and lively seafood flavors — a must-try for lovers of spicy, umami-rich noodle soups.
Key Highlights
- •Long-running shops serve deeply flavored, seafood-forward jjamppong — look for places with simple interiors and steady local crowds
- •Visit at lunch (or early dinner); popular spots fill quickly, so arrive early or expect a short wait
- •Try local variations like clam jjamppong or extra-spicy bowls; balance the heat with rice or kimchi
Overview
A local guide to five notable jjambbong (spicy seafood noodle) restaurants in Gunsan, highlighting each spot’s style — from long-standing classics to fiery bowls and seafood-forward broths — with practical details and translated customer impressions.
Gunsan has earned a reputation as a city of jjambbong — you can find renowned noodle houses here, from long-established restaurants to places that pile fresh seafood straight from the nearby waters into their bowls. Here are the five jjambbong spots in Gunsan that the locals talk about most.
1. A long-running favorite — Binhaewon (빈해원), Jangmi-dong, Gunsan
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▲ Location: 57 Dongryeong-gil, Gunsan, North Jeolla
▲ Hours: Daily 10:30 – 21:00
▲ Price: Jjambbong 6,000 KRW, Tangsuyuk (small) 14,000 KRW
▲ Review (Siksin QR code): I visited Binhaewon in Jangmi-dong with my nieces during Chuseok. The place felt quite old-fashioned inside. We ordered jajangmyeon, jjambbong, and tangsuyuk. The jajangmyeon and tangsuyuk were similar to other places (the cabbage in the tangsuyuk brought back memories), but the jjambbong was surprisingly good — not overly spicy or sharp, so the kids ate it well. It was generous with mussels, squid, and shrimp.
2. Proudly fiery — Jirinsung (지린성), Miwon-dong, Gunsan
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▲ Location: 87 Miwon-ro, Gunsan, North Jeolla
▲ Hours: Daily 09:30 – 16:00 (may close early when ingredients run out), closed Tuesdays
▲ Price: Gochu (chili) Jjambbong 9,000 KRW, Gochu Jajang 9,000 KRW
▲ Review (Siksin 먹보녀): The jjambbong was really delicious. There was a bit of a line, but it was worth waiting. After eating I didn’t feel thirsty at all, which made me think they don’t use a lot of MSG. I usually get thirsty after eating out because of seasoning, but not here. Their jjambbong is the best!
3. A comforting, slightly spicy broth — Gukje Banjeom (국제반점), Yeonghwa-dong, Gunsan
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▲ Location: 100 Guyeong 6-gil, Gunsan, North Jeolla
▲ Hours: Daily 11:00 – 20:00
▲ Price: Jjambbong 7,000 KRW, Mul-jajang (jajang with extra sauce) 8,000 KRW
▲ Review (Siksin 우동67): They say this was a filming location for the movie 'Tazza.' Locals told me it’s the best, so I tried it. We ordered jjambbong, mul-jjambbong, and a small tangsuyuk. The jjambbong broth was clean and refreshing; the mul-jjambbong tasted like a white-style jjambbong that had been stir-fried. The tangsuyuk used glutinous rice batter, making it pleasantly chewy.
4. Sea-bright and refreshing — Boksungru (복성루), Miwon-dong, Gunsan
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▲ Location: 382 Wolmyeong-ro, Gunsan, North Jeolla
▲ Hours: Daily 10:00 – 16:00, closed Sundays
▲ Price: Jjambbong 9,000 KRW, Mul-jajang 10,000 KRW
▲ Review (Siksin Florence): The jjambbong comes piled with seafood and even has pork as a garnish. I worried because the broth looked very red, but the seafood stock and the pork stock mixed together into a clean, refreshing, and slightly spicy soup. Really tasty.
5. Full of clams from the nearby sea — Ssangyong Banjeom (쌍용반점), Geum-dong, Gunsan
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▲ Location: 121 Naehang 2-gil, Gunsan, North Jeolla
▲ Hours: Daily 11:20 – 20:00
▲ Price: Seafood Jjambbong 8,000 KRW, Tangsuyuk (small) 19,000 KRW
▲ Review (Siksin beom_kore): There are so many famous Chinese restaurants in Gunsan; I’d heard a lot about Ssangyong Banjeom and tried it for the first time. The flavor is truly unique — the jjambbong is loaded with seafood and has an incredibly clean, bracing taste. If you prefer bold, salty, spicy jjambbong you might find it mild, but if you like a lighter, clean seafood flavor, you should definitely try it.
Summary
- •Styles vary: some places offer mild, seafood-driven broths while others specialize in intense chili heat — pick the spot that matches your spice preference.
- •Practical tips: check opening hours (some close early when ingredients run out or are closed on specific days) and expect lines at popular times.
- •Pairings and extras: many locals order jajangmyeon or tangsuyuk alongside jjambbong — tangsuyuk’s chewy texture (glutinous rice batter) is a common accompaniment.
Glossary
- jajangmyeon (짜장면)
- Noodles topped with a thick black bean sauce, a classic Korean-Chinese comfort dish often ordered alongside jjambbong.
- jjambbong (짬뽕)
- A Korean-Chinese noodle soup with a spicy, savory broth and various seafood and vegetables; styles range from fiery chili-forward to lighter seafood stocks.
- Jjamppong
- Korean-Chinese spicy noodle soup made with a fiery seafood-and-pork broth, vegetables, and wheat noodles — prized for its bold, umami-rich flavor, especially in port cities
- tangsuyuk (탕수육)
- Korean-Chinese sweet-and-sour fried pork (often served in small or large portions); sometimes made with a glutinous rice batter for chewiness.