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Najung Sanghoe (Najung General Store — classic pork-ribs restaurant)
A Gwangju neighborhood spot that evolved from a supermarket anju into a staple pork-ribs restaurant, prized for its homey, well-aged flavors.
GwangjuKorean Food > Dwaeji-galbi (Pork Ribs)
3.9
(48 reviews)What began in the 1970s when a local supermarket occasionally served pork ribs as anju grew into a dedicated pork-ribs (dwaeji-galbi) restaurant. Its long history shows in a homey, deeply developed flavor.
Local Tips
- •Signature marinated pork ribs (dwaeji-galbi) with a savory, familiar taste
- •Casual, nostalgic atmosphere reflecting its 1970s origins—comfortable for families and groups
- •Open daily 10:00–22:00; reservations and parking available—try finishing with naengmyeon or kimchi jjigae
Menu
(kimchi stew)8,500 KRW
(cold buckwheat noodles)9,000 KRW
Dwaeji-galbi (marinated pork ribs)17,000 KRW
(mixed rice with vegetables)4,000 KRW
Practical Information
- Category
- Korean Food > Dwaeji-galbi (Pork Ribs)
- Address
- 24 Sangmu Jayu-ro, Seo District, Gwangju
- Operating Hours
- Daily 10:00–22:00
- Phone
- 062-944-1489
- Facilities
- Reservations accepted,Parking available
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Glossary
- Bibimbap
- A bowl of rice topped with seasoned vegetables, an egg, and gochujang (spicy red pepper paste); mix everything together before eating.
- Dwaeji Galbi
- Marinated pork ribs, typically grilled or braised with a sweet-savory sauce; often shared among diners.
- Kimchi Jjigae
- A spicy, comforting stew made with aged kimchi, tofu, and often pork — a Korean household staple.
- Naengmyeon
- Cold buckwheat noodles served in a chilled broth (mul-naengmyeon) or mixed with spicy sauce (bibim-naengmyeon), refreshing in hot weather.
