Top 7 Best Restaurants in Mokpo
Today, we have carefully selected the best restaurants in Mokpo, Jeollanam-do, the mecca of Korean gastronomic travel. From long-standing local eateries raved about by residents to TV-featured hotspots where people line up to eat, save this list and try them one by one during your trip to Mokpo!
1. Baekseong Restaurant
The epitome of Baekban, where even the side dishes are delicious.
Address: 68 Beonhwa-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
Business Hours: Mon–Sat 08:00 - 15:00 (Break time 10:00 - 11:00) / Closed every Sunday (May close early if ingredients run out)
Phone Number: 061-244-4593
Menu and Prices:
- Baekban: 13,000 won
This is a true local gem that has conquered Mokpo with its single menu item: Baekban (set meal). As soon as you order, a table full of neat and generous side dishes, characteristic of the Jeolla region, is quickly served. While every single side dish is delicious, the plump and soft rolled omelet and the umami-rich salted shrimp are considered the absolute delicacies. Thanks to the attentive and friendly service from the staff and the comfortable floor seating, you can unwind from your travels and enjoy a warm, home-style meal; highly recommended for both locals and tourists.
2. Dokcheongol
The charm of fresh raw beef and chopped octopus filling your mouth.
Address: 197 Mihang-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do (5 minutes from Peace Square towards Samho Bridge)
Business Hours: Daily 10:40 - 21:30 (Last order 20:50)
Phone Number: 0507-1488-0043
Menu and Prices:
- Tangtangyi Octopus (Medium): 45,000 won
- Grilled Octopus Skewers (Small): 36,000 won
- Yukhoe and Tangtangyi Octopus (Large): 60,000 won
- Stir-fried Octopus (Medium): 45,000 won
This is a specialty restaurant that showcases the true essence of octopus cuisine, a must-try if you visit Mokpo. The signature Yukhoe Nakji Tangtang-i combines fresh, live octopus with savory beef tartare; its natural seasoning and chewy texture are superb. The Nakji Horong-gui, infused with a smoky flavor and featuring a perfect balance of sweet and salty seasoning, is so tender that it is truly a "rice thief" when eaten over white rice. With its clean interior and well-equipped private spaces, it is also an ideal venue for family gatherings or group meals.
3. Haebim Main Branch
The taste of Mokpo's sea in one bowl! Blue crab meat and seaweed bibimbap.
Address: 83 Mihang-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do (1 minute walk between Peace Plaza and Gatbawi)
Business Hours: Thu–Tue 11:00 - 20:00/20:30 (Break time 15:00 - 16:30, Last order 19:30/20:00) / Closed every Wednesday
Phone Number: 061-282-2770
Menu and Prices:
- Blue Crab Meat and Seaweed Bibimbap: 14,000 won
- Cockle Pancake: 12,000 won
- Manila Clam Pancake: 12,000 won
- Hanwoo Bulgogi and Octopus Hot Pot: 55,000 won
Located near Mokpo Peace Square and Gatbawi Rock, this is a restaurant specializing in seaweed bibimbap where you can enjoy a meal while savoring the scent of the sea. The signature dish, the crab meat seaweed bibimbap, combines fresh, tender crab meat seasoned with crunchy, healthy seaweed to deliver a truly moving experience with every bite. Its deep umami flavor, while not overly spicy, has captivated the taste buds of both tourists and locals. With a spacious interior, clean decor, and complete amenities including private rooms and high chairs, it is the perfect choice for families.
4. Jangteo Hadang Branch
Highly recommend the crab stew with seasoned crab meat and refreshing broth.
Address: 25, Tongil-daero 75beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do (Across from IBK between Mokpo Buyoung Apartments 2nd and 3rd)
Business Hours: Opens at 11:00 every day
Phone Number: 061-285-1888
Menu and Prices:
- Spicy Marinated Crab (for 2): 30,000 won
- Crab Meat (for 2): 30,000 won
- Crab Stew (Large): 48,000 won
- Crab Stew (Small): 38,000 won
This is a crab specialty restaurant in Mokpo that boasts even hotter popularity after being recently featured on the TV show 'Jeon Hyun-moo's Plan'. The signature dish, blue crab meat, is served with tender meat extracted without the hassle of peeling shells, tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce; it is fantastic when mixed with rice drizzled with sesame oil. The seasoning is not at all overpowering, so you won't get tired of it and can keep eating. Pairing it with the blue crab stew, which features an excellent refreshing and rich broth, creates a perfect harmony. Thanks to the neat side dishes typical of Jeolla Province and the spacious and pleasant interior, the level of satisfaction is very high.
5. Mokpo Yeonhee's Octopus and Cockle House Yudalsan Cable Car Branch
The Hanwoo Beef Tartare and Cockle Bibimbap and Stir-fried Octopus Skewers That Even 1 Night 2 Days Fell in Love With.
Address: 1F, 166 Haean-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
Business Hours: Open at 11:00 every day (Open year-round)
Phone Number: 0507-1346-1425
Menu and Prices:
- Mokpo Yukkobi (Hanwoo Beef Tartare and Cockle Bibimbap): 39,000 won
- Mokpo Grilled Octopus Skewers (4 pieces): 29,000 won
- Mokpo Octopus Set Meal (Minimum order of 4 people, per person): 49,000 won
- Hanwoo Beef Tartare: Market price
Equipped with a large parking lot and pleasant facilities, this is a representative restaurant in Mokpo specializing in nourishing dishes, perfect for taking parents or visiting with large families or groups. The grilled octopus skewers, which became a hot topic after celebrities lined up to eat them on the variety show '1 Night 2 Days,' are a work of art, featuring a unique spicy seasoning and the tender texture of the octopus. Additionally, the Hanwoo Beef Tartare and Cockle Bibimbap (Yukkkobi), a signature dish found nowhere else in the country, captures both visual appeal and taste with generous portions of savory Hanwoo beef and chewy cockles. Adding the Yeonpotang, made with fresh live octopus, allows you to experience the perfect taste of Mokpo.
6. Pyeonggwang Pomi Agujjim Specialty Restaurant
A hearty Mokpo-style fresh anglerfish stew filled with only lean meat.
Address: 1F, 53-3, Pyeonghwa-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
Business Hours: Opens at 11:00 every day
Phone Number: 0507-1377-5950
Menu and Prices:
- Braised Monkfish (2 servings): 36,000 won
- Braised Monkfish (3 servings): 54,000 won
- Braised Monkfish (4 servings): 72,000 won
- Fried Rice: 2,000 won (1 extra serving provided as a service with every Braised Monkfish order)
Unlike the traditional Masan-style braised anglerfish that uses dried fish, this is the quintessential Mokpo-style braised anglerfish, utilizing only plump and fresh anglerfish to maximize a bouncy texture. Unlike typical braised anglerfish filled only with bean sprouts, this dish is generously packed with large, substantial chunks of meat. When ordering, you can customize the dish to your taste by selecting the cut (meat-heavy or half-and-half) and adjusting the spiciness level. The quality of the complimentary sweet pumpkin porridge and the refreshing anglerfish clear soup—perfect as a side dish for soju—is also outstanding, rivaling that of the main dishes. The spacious interior makes it highly recommended for family outings.
7. Nanjing Hall
The best value Jeolla-do home-style meal that breaks the table legs.
Address: 24, Hadang-ro 68beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
Business Hours: Daily 09:30 - 20:30 (Break time 16:00 - 17:00) / Closed on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month
Phone Number: 061-283-8090
Menu and Prices:
- Baekban (Minimum order of 2 people): 12,000 won
- Plain rice: 1,000 won
This is a specialty restaurant serving delicious, home-style set meals that feels like a home cooking experience, overflowing with so many dishes that the table legs might break. For a reasonable price of just 12,000 won, a lineup of main-course-quality side dishes appears, including soft and fluffy steamed eggs, savory soybean paste stew, grilled flounder that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and mackerel kimchi stew with a deep umami flavor. They didn't just fill the table with variety; each dish is deeply infused with a personal touch, making it easy to finish at least two bowls of rice. It is a place bustling with locals for breakfast or lunch, and the spacious interior makes for a comfortable dining experience.
