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Mimiwon (Jeon & Yukjeon specialty)
A hanok-style spot in Gwangju known for freshly pan-fried — from premium Hanwoo to oysters and octopus — served with traditional banchan and floor seating.
GwangjuKorean Cuisine > Hanjeongsik (traditional multi-course set meals)
4.2
(21 reviews)A cozy hanok-style restaurant in Gwangju specializing in (pan-fried battered beef) and a variety of seafood . Staff prepare to order — coating ingredients in flour and egg wash and frying them on the spot — and the meal comes with a full spread of banchan. is typically eaten with pajeori (green-onion salad) or wrapped in ssam (lettuce wraps). The interior features traditional floor seating and private rooms; reservations are recommended.
Local Tips
- •Specialty yukjeon and a wide selection of seafood jeon cooked to order by staff
- •Traditional hanok interior with floor seating and private rooms; best with a reservation
- •Try the Hanwoo yukjeon with pajeori (green-onion salad) or wrapped in ssam for an authentic pairing
Menu
- (낙지전, pan-fried octopus pancake)28,000 KRW
Saeu- (새우전, pan-fried shrimp pancake)28,000 KRW
(생고기, raw beef slices)30,000 KRW
(육전, pan-fried battered beef)29,000 KRW
(육회, seasoned raw beef)30,000 KRW
Practical Information
- Category
- Korean Cuisine > Hanjeongsik (traditional multi-course set meals)
- Address
- 218 Baekseo-ro, Dong District, Gwangju
- Operating Hours
- Daily 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
- Phone
- 0507-1477-3101
- Facilities
- Reservations accepted,Parking available
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Glossary
- Jeon
- Korean savory pancake or fritter, made with seafood, meat, or vegetables and pan-fried
- Nakji
- Small octopus — often used in jeon or stir-fries
- Saenggogi
- Literally 'fresh meat' — on menus it can mean uncooked cuts served raw or for quick grilling; ask the staff how it's prepared here
- Yukhoe
- Korean-style raw beef tartare, usually seasoned and served chilled
- Yukjeon
- Thin slices of beef lightly seasoned, coated and pan-fried
