Toosunine Jeonju Review 2026: Famous Kimchi Jjim

When you think of Jeonju, local favorites like bean sprout soup, bibimbap, and spicy braised pork ribs immediately come to mind.

This culinary capital of South Korea is packed with incredible eateries,

so for this trip, I decided to follow the trail of the famous Korean food show "Toganji" (Poongja's viral YouTube food channel)!

The Jeonju episode of Toganji featured three main spots:

돼지박사 (Doctor Pig) for spicy thin-sliced pork

스시미라이 (Sushi Mirai) for premium sushi

또순이네집 (Toosunine) for comforting braised kimchi (Kimchi Jjim)

While these dishes might sound like standard Korean comfort food,

I kept my expectations in check and headed straight to the show's #1 pick:

Toosunine!

Honestly, because of the warm weather, I originally wanted to try Sushi Mirai,

but unfortunately, they were closed on the day of my visit. Bummer!

Toosunine Jeonju Gaeksa: Hours, Parking, and Honest Review

11-8 Jeonjugaeksa 3-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si

Wed - Fri: 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM

(Break Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

(Last Order: 8:40 PM)

Sat - Sun: 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM

(Last Order: 8:40 PM)

Mon - Tue: Closed

Parking ⭕

: 3 spaces available directly in front of the restaurant

I planned an "open run" (arriving right at opening time),

and noticed that the Gaeksa shopping district is incredibly quiet in the morning.

Most shops around here don't open until later.

Because of this, I didn't even need to use the public parking lot—

there were plenty of open street spots nearby.

While you can park up to 3 cars right in front of the restaurant,

the alleyway leading up to it is quite narrow.

If you are a beginner driver, you might want to keep this in mind before driving all the way in!

Thanks to our early arrival, there was absolutely no wait.

Only two other tables were occupied when we sat down.

By the time we finished our meal and left,

only one more group had walked in.

If you plan to visit right around opening time (10:30 AM),

you probably won't have to worry about long lines at all.

However, I can't speak for how busy it gets during peak lunch or dinner hours!

The side dishes (banchan) were simple but delicious.

As a big fan of seasoned bean sprouts, I especially enjoyed their version.

We ordered two portions of the Kimchi Jjim and one rolled omelet.

The food came out incredibly fast!

Kimchi Jjim: ~$6 (per person)

Rolled Omelet (Gyeran-mari): ~$3

The rolled omelet is made purely with eggs—no green onions or extra fillings.

This makes it incredibly soft, pillowy, and comforting.

There is even a bottle of ketchup at every table so you can drizzle to your heart's content.

The broth of the Kimchi Jjim wasn't overly spicy—just a mild, pleasant kick.

Because it is slow-simmered, the aged kimchi was incredibly tender and fell apart easily.

A lot of reviews mention how budget-friendly this place is,

but since they use pork hind leg (which is a leaner, cheaper cut),

I didn't feel like it was an mind-blowing deal. The meat was a little on the dry side.

My final verdict on Toosunine?

Keep your expectations realistic!

It is definitely a delicious, solid meal, but it feels more like a great neighborhood spot

rather than a "must-visit culinary pilgrimage" in Jeonju.

If I lived nearby, I would definitely come here on weekends whenever I craved a classic Korean home-cooked meal.

In reality, the owners of Toosunine probably didn't ask to be featured on a massive YouTube show

(though they obviously agreed to the filming!).

It must be a bit overwhelming for local business owners when massive crowds arrive

and leave highly critical reviews online.

But make no mistake—the food here is genuinely good!

If you aren't expecting a life-changing culinary revelation,

and simply want a comforting, universally loved Korean meal of braised kimchi and pork,

Toosunine in Gaeksa is a fantastic, fuss-free option to try!