Manripo Haemulpocha: Jeonbuk Uni Fresh Seafood Pub

Manripo Haemulpocha: Jeonbuk National University's New Seafood Pub

📍 Location: You'll find Manripo Haemulpocha at 17-2 Myeongnyun 3-gil, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju (전주시 덕진구 명륜3길 17-2), in the former Wansam spot. It's perfectly situated in the bustling pub street near the Old Main Gate (구정문) of Jeonbuk National University (전북대).

✅ Operating Hours: Daily 4:00 PM - 3:00 AM

✅ Winter seasonal large yellowtail (대방어) is now available! (as of October 2026)

Opened in September 2026, Manripo Haemulpocha (만리포 해물포차) quickly became a must-visit spot for fresh sashimi near Jeonbuk National University (전북대).

This Jeonbuk National University seafood spot is known for its generous portions and excellent service, offering seasonal delights. Currently, fatty large yellowtail (대방어) is a highlight, though my visit was just before it debuted.

I heard they ran an incredible 50% off all menu items, including drinks, during their opening week! What a generous promotion – the owner truly knows how to run a business!

However, the wait was reportedly quite long during the event, so I opted to visit right after it concluded.

While I felt a slight pang of regret missing the discount, the upside was enjoying a leisurely, lavish meal without the crowds.

From Iksan (익산) to Jeonju (전주): Manripo Haemulpocha's Interior Vibe Near Jeonbuk National University

Manripo Haemulpocha (만리포 해물포차) greets you with a vibrant display of international flags.

From the moment I arrived, a staff member greeted me outside, offering a truly welcoming and almost regal reception.

While it's located in a bustling pub street, giving it a strong 'pub' vibe, the fresh seafood tanks inside assure you that ordering any seafood dish means getting the freshest catch.

Though I couldn't help but wonder how they clean the stone floor – a little occupational hazard of mine, haha!

Manripo Haemulpocha: Unbeatable Value on the Menu

Their 'Hansang' (full table set) offers incredible value, alongside individual sashimi, stir-fried dishes, stews, sides, and even Mulhoe (물회) with add-ons.

The true showstopper, however, is the Manripo Dusan (만리포 두상) set – an overwhelmingly generous combination of the Manripo Hansang and Seafood Hansang!

This Dusan set brings the ocean right to your table, featuring fresh flatfish (광어), sea bream (도미), salmon (연어) sashimi, various side dishes, sea squirt (멍게), abalone (전복), Tako Wasabi (타코와사비), sea cucumber (해삼), whelk (소라), live octopus (산낙지), and monkfish liver (안키모).

My only minor quibble was that the menu seemed AI-generated, giving it a somewhat artificial feel. I'm just not a fan of AI-generated aesthetics, personally!

You can also view the wall menu at a glance.

Manripo Haemulpocha's Generous Complimentary Services

It seems like a trend at Jeonbuk National University (전북대) these days is the 'Post-it Note Service' – or maybe I'm just out of the loop, haha!

You can choose one complimentary item from a fantastic selection: tasting sashimi, raw shrimp, Croaker Spicy Stew (조기매운탕), Eel Tempura (장어튀김), Buttered Shrimp Head Skewers (버터새우머리구이), Mini Mulhoe (미니 물회), Jumbo Shrimp (대하), or Banttomakki (반토마끼).

Since some items were already part of our set, we went with the Banttomakki (반토마끼) as our complimentary choice.

Manripo Haemulpocha: Review of the Manripo Dusan Set Near Jeonbuk National University

They even served Shine Muscat grapes (샤인머스켓) as a complimentary treat, and whelk-shaped crackers (소라과자) as a basic appetizer.

The spread was so generous that I found myself wishing for a slightly larger table!

Our complimentary Banttomakki (반토마끼) was incredibly substantial, but I managed to devour it in one glorious bite!

The sashimi slices were incredibly thick and large – so much so that my dining companion actually had to cut theirs!

How to Enjoy Manripo Haemulpocha's Sashimi Even More

Wrap it in seaweed with sushi rice, radish sprouts, a pinch of salt, and aged kimchi.

On a perilla leaf, combine vinegared rice, aged kimchi, soy sauce, and wasabi.

For salmon (연어), try it with Eel Tempura (장어튀김), tartar sauce, and radish sprouts.

These special wraps offer various delicious ways to savor your meal.

While the sweet and sour pork (탕수육) might seem like an unexpected item on a seafood menu, it's a welcome option if you have friends who aren't keen on seafood.

Sashimi and soju (소주) are a match made in heaven, aren't they? The drinks just flowed!

We ended up ordering an additional stir-fried dish as we ran out of appetizers.

Manripo Haemulpocha's second incredible service: a self-serve ramen bar!

With a variety of ramen options like Samyang Ramyun (삼양라면), Jinjjajjang (진매), Jjashullang (짜슐랭), Bibimyeon (비빔면), and Kimchi Ramyun (김치라면), students on a budget won't have to worry about running out of snacks. Ramen instead of stew – genius!

Our lone male companion diligently prepared the ramen.

However, he misjudged the water, resulting in a 'Han River ramen' (too watery)...

While it might not be a specialized sashimi restaurant, for a spot in a university town, the freshness is definitely above average. I'd give it a passing grade!