Gamjjok Gwangjugeumhojeom
Gamjjok Gwangjugeumhojeom is a charcoal-grilled jjokgalbi (short rib) specialty meat restaurant located near Pungeum Intersection in Geumho-dong, Seo-gu, Jeonnamgwangjutonghapteukbyeol-si, where you can enjoy 80–90% pre-grilled jjokgalbi along with a variety of side menus.
Highlights
- The jjokgalbi comes out 80–90% pre-grilled, so lightly finishing it over charcoal gives you a crispy outside and tender inside.
- There is fun in taking sausages, rice cakes, and jjondeugi from the self-service bar and grilling them, so the wait before the meal is not boring.
- The signature side, ojingeo-chomuchim, is sweet and sour with savory depth, making it good to alternate with the jjokgalbi.
- The cream pasta allows you to adjust the spice level to your taste and goes surprisingly well with jjokgalbi.
Key information
| Address | Jeonnamgwangjutonghapteukbyeol-si Seo-gu Geumhwa-ro 85 Beon-gil 8 1Fverified |
|---|---|
| Phone | 0507-1459-1140place |
| Hours | 17:00–24:00verified |
| Last order | 23:00claim |
| Signature menu | Charcoal-grilled jjokgalbi (salt, soy sauce, yangnyeom, bul), 1KG setverified |
| Price | Salt jjokgalbi 18,000 won / soy sauce, yangnyeom, and bul jjokgalbi 18,500 won each / 1KG set 59,000 won / ojingeo-chomuchim 13,900 won / cream pasta 13,900 won / ureong doenjang sulbap 7,900 wonverified |
| Parking | Use Geumho public parking lotclaim |
| Amenities | Group dining available, self-service bar in operationverified |
Portfolio & cases
- Charcoal-grilled spare ribs — Wonmun
- Self-serve bar (sausages, rice cakes, corn puffs) — Wonmun
- Freshwater snail soybean paste rice with liquor — gid=2
- King oyster mushroom juice — gid=2
- Cream pasta — gid=1
Provided by the business · not independently verified
What sets it apart
- You can eat jjokgalbi and cream pasta together, which is good for people who worry about getting tired of eating only meat. — Reviews saying the jjokgalbi and cream pasta combination is unique
- With just one 1kg set, you can choose two jjokgalbi flavors plus sides, making it easy to pick dishes even when going with friends. — Reviews about the 1kg set including two flavors and sides
- The meat comes pre-cooked, and while you wait you can grill snacks over the charcoal, so there's hardly a dull moment from start to finish. — Reviews about pre-cooked meat and grilling snacks over the charcoal
- There's a cheese fondue review event, so there's the fun of dipping jjokgalbi to make it richer. — Reviews about receiving cheese fondue through the review event
Compared to nearby places
- Meosigijjokgalbi Geumhojeom
Here: Gamjjok Gwangjugeumhojeom has jjokgalbi paired with cream pasta or spicy squid salad, so the menu feels fresher than just eating jjokgalbi alone.
Meosigijjokgalbi Geumhojeom: Meosigijjokgalbi Geumhojeom stays open until 1 AM, so it's more relaxed than Gamjjok for late dinners or second rounds. - Wangkodeunggalbi Gwangjubonjeom
Here: At Gamjjok Gwangjugeumhojeom, you can choose the jjokgalbi flavor from salt, soy sauce, seasoned, or spicy, and the 1kg set lets you have two flavors together, making it easy to suit different preferences.
Wangkodeunggalbi Gwangjubonjeom: Wangkodeunggalbi Gwangjubonjeom stays open until 2 AM, so it's better than Gamjjok for eating and drinking late into the night. - Geumhwarosutbul
Here: At Gamjjok Gwangjugeumhojeom, the fun of holding and tearing into jjokgalbi is clear, making it a better fit for 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's an hour earlier than Gamjjok.
Good to know
- There is no dedicated parking lot, so if you bring a car you'll need to look for roadside parking or a nearby lot.
- Business runs until midnight, which may be a little disappointing for those who want to sit long into the night for a second round.
Frequently asked questions
Q. How do I park?
It is stated that you can use the Geumho public parking lot. Checking with the store before visiting will be more accurate.
Q. What is the signature menu?
Charcoal-grilled jjokgalbi is the signature menu, and you can choose among salt, soy sauce, yangnyeom, and bul flavors. The 1KG set is also popular.
Q. Are reservations possible?
Since group dining is available, reservations are often accepted. It is best to call before visiting.
Q. What food is at the self-service bar?
You can take sausages, rice cakes, and jjondeugi from the self-service bar and grill them over charcoal.
Q. What are the business hours?
It is open from 17:00 to 24:00, and last order is stated as 23:00.
The address and business hours are confirmed information, and the menu and prices are verified by place information. Some convenience information needs re-checking before visiting.
