Jeonju, "Taste City"

Jeonju, The City of Gastronomy

Jeonju city is located in the north of Jeolla province. A city of Korean history and authentic beauty, Jeonju is the best travel destination for tourists who want to truly experience Korean culture.

Known as the “Taste City”, Jeonju is famous city for its gastronomy and food industry. Jeonju is recognized as a reference for high quality traditional Korean food. The city has made continual efforts to protect traditional food culture and develop the gastronomy sector. 

Jeonju is now also the third most visited city in South Korea, famous for its history, culture – and its status as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. While you can find all of your typical Korean specialties in this city, it’s also home to have some unique dishes. Some of Jeonju Speciality dishes are Ujok Tang Cow’s Hoof Soup (우족탕), Jeonju-Style BiBimBap (비빔밥), YukJeon Meat Pancakes (육전), etc.