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Yukjeon Myeongga (육전명가)

A Gwangju specialist where each savory pancake is cooked to order right after you sit — a straightforward spot to try fresh seafood and mountain-root varieties.

GwangjuKorean Food > Hanjeongsik (traditional set-course)
A specialty (Korean pan-fried savory pancakes) restaurant — every is prepared to order and cooked soon after you sit, so you can taste the freshness of the ingredients.

Local Tips

  • Every jeon is made to order and cooked after seating — freshness is the point of the menu
  • Casual second-floor dining made for sharing; order Modeumjeon (assorted jeon) to sample multiple types
  • Open daily 10:00–22:00 — come with 2–4 people so you can order several pans and compare flavors

Menu

Guljeon (gul-) — Oyster (pan-fried oyster pancake)28,000 KRW
Nakji- (nakji-) — Small octopus 29,000 KRW
Deodeok- (deodeok-) — Deodeok root (earthy mountain root)28,000 KRW
Matjeon (mat-) — House-seasoned savory (chef's special)29,000 KRW
Myeongtae- (myeongtae-) — Pollock 26,000 KRW
Modeumjeon (modeum-) — Assorted platter for sharing62,000 KRW
Saeu- (saeu-) — Shrimp 28,000 KRW
Yukjeon (yuk-) — Pan-fried thin beef slices30,000 KRW
Kijogae- (kijogae-) — Pen shell (large scallop-like) 29,000 KRW
Hongeo- (hongeo-) — Fermented skate (strong, acquired taste)28,000 KRW

Practical Information

Category
Korean Food > Hanjeongsik (traditional set-course)
Address
2nd Floor, 174 Sangmu Jayu-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
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Operating Hours
Daily 10:00–22:00
Facilities
Made-to-order (cooked after seating),Second-floor seating,Group-friendly shared plates

Glossary

Anju
Food eaten with alcoholic drinks; jeon are classic anju served alongside makgeolli or soju
Hong-eo
Fermented skate, known for a strong, ammonia-like aroma and sharp taste—an acquired preference in Korean cuisine
Jeon
A category of Korean pan-fried pancakes or battered-fried small dishes, often served as shared plates or anju (drinking snacks)