Gamjjok Gwangjugeumhojeom
Gamjjok Gwangjugeumhojeom is a charcoal-grilled jjokgalbi (short rib) specialty restaurant located near Punggeum Sageori in Geumho-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju, offering pre-grilled jjokgalbi along with a variety of side menus.
Highlights
- The charcoal-grilled jjokgalbi comes 80–90% pre-grilled, so you finish it briefly over the charcoal, enjoying a crispy exterior and moist interior.
- The self-bar lets you take sausages, rice cakes, and jjondeugi to grill over the charcoal, so the wait before the meal is not boring.
- The signature side dish, squid muchim, has a sweet-and-sour flavor combined with savory depth, making it good to eat alternately with the jjokgalbi.
- There are various meal options and side menus such as ureong doenjang sulbap, kimchi sujebi, spicy egg ramen, and ppogeulli rice ball, making it easy for several people to choose and share.
Key information
| Address | Jeonnamgwangjutonghapteukbyeol-si Seo-gu Geumhwa-ro 85 Beon-gil 8 1Fverified |
|---|---|
| Phone | 0507-1459-1140verified |
| Hours | 17:00–24:00verified |
| Last order | 23:00claim |
| Signature menu | Charcoal-grilled jjokgalbiverified |
| Menu | Jjokgalbi 1kg set, cream pasta, ureong doenjang sulbap, kimchi sujebi, etc.post |
| Price | Ureong doenjang sulbap 7.9 (unit: thousand KRW)claim |
| Parking | Geumho public parking lotclaim |
| Amenities | Group dining available, self-bar (sausages, rice cakes, jjondeugi)verified |
Portfolio & cases
- Charcoal-grilled spare ribs — mentioned in the original text
- 1kg spare ribs set — gid=4,5
- Cream pasta — gid=1,4,6,8
- Mud snail soybean paste rice — gid=3,7
- Kimchi hand-pulled dough soup — gid=4,5
- Self-serve bar (sausages, rice cakes, ppopgi) — mentioned in the original text
- Geumho public parking lot — gid=1,6
Provided by the business · not independently verified
What sets it apart
- Because you can eat jjokgalbi and cream pasta together, it is good for people worried about getting tired of eating only meat. — Reviews say the jjokgalbi–cream pasta combination is unique.
- With one 1kg set, you can choose two jjokgalbi flavors and sides, so it is easy to order even with friends. — Reviews mention the 1kg set includes two flavors and sides.
- The meat comes pre-grilled, and you can grill snacks over charcoal while waiting, so there is little downtime from start to finish. — Reviews mention pre-grilled service and grilling snacks over charcoal.
- There is a cheese fondue review event, so there is fun in dipping jjokgalbi to make it richer. — Reviews mention receiving cheese fondue through the review event.
Compared to nearby places
- Meosigijjokgalbi Geumhojeom
Here: Gamjjok Gwangjugeumhojeom has a composition that pairs jjokgalbi with cream pasta or spicy seasoned squid salad, making the menu feel newer than just eating jjokgalbi.
Meosigijjokgalbi Geumhojeom: Meosigijjokgalbi Geumhojeom is open until 1 AM, so it is more relaxed than Gamjjok for late dinners or second rounds. - Wangkodeunggalbi Gwangjubonjeom
Here: Gamjjok Gwangjugeumhojeom lets you choose jjokgalbi flavors among salt, soy sauce, seasoned, and spicy, and you can eat two flavors together in the 1kg set, making it easy to match preferences.
Wangkodeunggalbi Gwangjubonjeom: Wangkodeunggalbi Gwangjubonjeom is open until 2 AM, so it is better than Gamjjok for eating and drinking late. - Geumhwarosutbul
Here: Gamjjok Gwangjugeumhojeom offers the clear fun of holding and tearing into jjokgalbi, so it fits better on days when you want a meat menu different from samgyeopsal.
Geumhwarosutbul: Geumhwarosutbul opens at 4 PM, so for people who want meat from early evening, it is one hour earlier than Gamjjok.
Good to know
- There is no dedicated parking lot, so if you bring a car, you must look for roadside parking or a nearby parking lot.
- Business hours run until midnight, so it may be a bit disappointing for those who want to sit long into the late night as a second stop.
Frequently asked questions
Q. Where should I park?
You can use the Geumho public parking lot. It is not directly in front of the store, so check the location before visiting.
Q. What is the signature menu?
Charcoal-grilled jjokgalbi is the signature menu, offered in two flavors: salt and yangnyeom (marinated). It comes 80–90% pre-grilled, and you finish it briefly over the charcoal.
Q. Are reservations available?
There is space for group dining, so it is best to contact the store for group reservations.
Q. What is available at the self-bar?
You can take sausages, rice cakes, jjondeugi, etc. from the self-bar and grill them over the charcoal.
Q. Can the spiciness of the cream pasta be adjusted?
Yes, it is stated that the cream pasta's spiciness can be adjusted.
The address and business hours are confirmed, while some information such as the menu and prices is based on visit reviews.
