Myeongpum Jeonbokgung (명품전복궁) in Wando-eup runs its own abalone farm, and the most popular order is the Jeonbok Hansang set — porridge, sliced raw abalone, steamed, stir-fried and deep-fried abalone on one table.
It opens Sun-Tue 10:30-15:00 and Thu-Sat 10:00-20:30 and closes every Wednesday, so the day you pick decides what you can eat.
This post covers what to order, the day-by-day hours, parking, and how to get there from Seoul.
Per the KTO English listing (TourAPI content 3435038, dated October 2, 2026), Myeongpum Jeonbokgung is closed every Wednesday and opens Sun-Tue 10:30-15:00 and Thu-Sat 10:00-20:30.
Key facts — As of 2026-10-01
- Per the KTO English listing (TourAPI content 3435038, dated 2026-10-02), Myeongpum Jeonbokgung is closed every Wednesday and opens Sun-Tue 10:30-15:00 and Thu-Sat 10:00-20:30.
Myeongpum Jeonbokgung Wando: What This Abalone Restaurant Is Known For
| Address | 34-1 Gaepo-ro, Wando-eup, Wando-gun, South Jeolla (inside Wando Traditional Market) |
|---|---|
| Phone | +82-61-544-0510 |
| Hours Sun-Tue | 10:30-15:00 |
| Hours Thu-Sat | 10:00-20:30 |
| Closed | Every Wednesday |
| Reservations | By phone inquiry |
| Parking | No on-site parking |
The restaurant is known for abalone, and the listed reason is that it runs its own abalone farm, so the abalone is served fresh.
That claim is straight from the KTO English listing dated October 2, 2026.
The restaurant sits inside Wando Traditional Market, which puts it in the middle of Wando-eup rather than in a separate building.
The same listing notes the interior is spacious, which makes it an option for group visits.
When I look at a restaurant listing like this, the first thing I check is the split hours and the closing day — Sun-Tue ends at 15:00 and Wednesday is shut, so the day you pick decides everything.
Table values are quoted as the listing gives them; the market setting means the entrance can take a moment to find, and the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm it.
| 항목 | Korean | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant | 명품전복궁 | Myeongpum Jeonbokgung, inside Wando Traditional Market |
| Set menu | 전복한상 (Jeonbok Hansang) | Porridge, sliced raw, steamed, stir-fried and deep-fried abalone on one table |
| Porridge | 전복죽 (Jeonbokjuk) | Abalone porridge |
| Cold dish | 전복물회 (Jeonbok Mulhoe) | Cold raw abalone soup |
Getting there — Myeongpum Jeonbokgung
- Seoul → Mokpo by train: fastest 2h 20m, from ₩43,500, 35 trains a day, first 05:08 · last 21:18 · timetable
- Seoul → Mokpo by express bus: fastest 3h 50m, from ₩36,700, 14 buses a day, first 06:00 · last 23:55 · timetable
- Last leg: about 99.9 km from Mokpo Station — roughly 81 min by taxi or car without traffic; local buses also run (check the stop sign or a map app)
- Map: Naver Map · Kakao Map · Google Maps — search 명품전복궁
Calculated by koreankorea.com from the national train and express-bus timetables, OpenStreetMap road distance. Plan your own route
What to Order: Jeonbok Hansang, Jeonbokjuk, Jeonbok Mulhoe
The most popular dish is the Jeonbok Hansang set (전복한상), and you can point at the Korean name on the menu to order it.
The set puts almost every abalone dish the kitchen makes on one table: abalone porridge, sliced raw abalone, steamed abalone, stir-fried abalone, and deep-fried abalone with sweet and sour sauce.
The other two items listed are Jeonbokjuk (전복죽, abalone porridge) and Jeonbok Mulhoe (전복물회, cold raw abalone soup), so a single dish is possible if the set is too much.
Menu prices are not given in the KTO listing and no primary price page was found — do not trust any price you see elsewhere; call +82-61-544-0510 and ask before going.
I would call ahead for the Jeonbok Hansang price and a reservation, then decide between the full set and a single bowl once I hear the number.
Hours, Closing Day and Reservations
Sun-Tue service runs 10:30-15:00, and Thu-Sat service runs 10:00-20:30; Wednesday is closed every week.
The same KTO listing (2026-10-02) is the source for both the split hours and the Wednesday closing.
Reservations are handled by phone inquiry at +82-61-544-0510, and the listing does not state any break time inside the 10:30-20:30 stretch.
If you want the long evening window, aim for Thursday through Saturday; on Sunday to Tuesday the kitchen stops at 15:00.
A Wednesday visit means no meal here at all, so build your Wando schedule around that day off.
How to Get There From Seoul
The train toward Mokpo is the route to target, because Mokpo is the gateway to Wando — the fastest Seoul-Mokpo train takes 2h 20m from ₩39,200.
Gwangju is also reachable by train, fastest 1h 36m from ₩38,100, though Wando sits in Jeonnam, past Gwangju.
The last leg — how you get from Mokpo or Gwangju to Wando-eup itself — is not confirmed in the sources used here, so leave buffer time and check local bus connections on arrival.
Use the table below to build the trip — an express bus to Mokpo (fastest 3h 50m, ₩36,700–₩48,600) is the rail-free alternative shown there.
This site keeps a Gwangju & Jeonnam travel guide map (https://koreankorea.com/gwangju-jeonnam-travel-guide-map/) and the Seoul-Mokpo timetable (https://koreankorea.com/ktx-seoul-to-mokpo-timetable/) and Seoul-Gwangju timetable (https://koreankorea.com/ktx-seoul-to-gwangju-timetable/) if you want the timetables next to the plan.
| Step | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1. Train from Seoul | Toward Mokpo — first departure 05:08, last 21:18, fastest run 2h 20m from ₩39,200 |
| 2. Choose Mokpo | Stay on toward Mokpo rather than Gwangju; Mokpo is the listed gateway to Wando |
| 3. Last leg | Mokpo or Gwangju to Wando-eup not confirmed in sources — check local buses on arrival |
| 4. Address | 34-1 Gaepo-ro, inside Wando Traditional Market; call +82-61-544-0510 if lost |
| 5. Match hours | Thu-Sat 10:00-20:30 is the safest window, and never plan a Wednesday visit |
Parking and Finding It in Wando Traditional Market
There is no on-site parking, so plan to arrive on foot or park around the market area.
The restaurant sits inside Wando Traditional Market at 34-1 Gaepo-ro, Wando-eup, Wando-gun, South Jeolla Province.
If you cannot find the entrance inside the market, call +82-61-544-0510.
Drivers should budget time for street or market parking nearby rather than expecting a lot at the door.
If you are walking from a Wando-eup transit stop, the exact connection is not detailed in the sources, so allow extra time on your first visit.
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Sources
- Restaurant is located inside Wando Traditional Market (per K (api.visitkorea.or.kr)
- Getting there (Gwangju) (koreankorea.com)
- No direct train to Wando; nearest KTX hubs are Gwangju (1h 3 (koreankorea.com)
Decisions Before You Go
- Order the Jeonbok Hansang set for the full spread — porridge, sliced raw, steamed, stir-fried and deep-fried abalone on one table.
- Jeonbokjuk (abalone porridge) and Jeonbok Mulhoe (cold raw abalone soup) are the other listed dishes.
- Groups fit well here — the interior is spacious, and reservations are by phone at +82-61-544-0510.
- Never plan a Wednesday visit — the restaurant is closed every Wednesday.
- There is no on-site parking, so arrive on foot or plan parking around Wando Traditional Market.
- Confirm your arrival window against the split hours — Sun-Tue 10:30-15:00, Thu-Sat 10:00-20:30.
FAQ
Q. How much is the Jeonbok Hansang set per person at Myeongpum Jeonbokgung?
The price is not given in the KTO listing and no primary price page was found. Call +82-61-544-0510 before you go and ask for the current set price.
Q. What is Myeongpum Jeonbokgung in Wando known for?
Abalone — the restaurant runs its own abalone farm, which the KTO listing gives as the reason the abalone is served fresh (data dated October 2, 2026).
Q. What should I order at Myeongpum Jeonbokgung?
The most popular dish is the Jeonbok Hansang set; Jeonbokjuk (abalone porridge) and Jeonbok Mulhoe (cold raw abalone soup) are the other listed items.
Q. How do I get to Myeongpum Jeonbokgung from Seoul?
Take the train toward Mokpo — fastest 2h 20m, from ₩39,200, first 05:08, last 21:18 — then continue from Mokpo to Wando-eup. The last leg is not confirmed in this post’s sources, so check local connections.
Q. Is Myeongpum Jeonbokgung open every day?
No — it opens Sun-Tue 10:30-15:00 and Thu-Sat 10:00-20:30, and it is closed every Wednesday.
Check the Gwangju & Jeonnam travel guide map for sights to pair with Wando: https://koreankorea.com/gwangju-jeonnam-travel-guide-map/
Cover photo: AI-generated illustration (wando abalone restaurant) — AI-generated image, illustrative only
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