# Truffle gnocchi and oil pasta at a Gwangju Suwan restaurant: Bueokgan - By Yeoha (https://superchart.com/en/@blue-cap-diary/) - Written Sep 20, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gwangsan, Gwangju - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@blue-cap-diary/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@blue-cap-diary/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta/index.md) ## In short Bueokgan Suwan Branch is a Western-style restaurant in the Suwan district of Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, serving both pasta and gnocchi. This visit ordered truffle mushroom cream gnocchi, shrimp anchovy oil pasta and grapefruit juice, alternating between the rich cream and the clean oil, and the two dishes paired well. Bueokgan Suwan has no dedicated parking lot, so cars squeeze into a narrow nearby alley, but otherwise it is an easy pick for brunch or a date in Suwan. ## Good to know - **Location**: 37 Suwan-ro 106beon-gil, 1st floor, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju (Suwan district) - **Hours**: Daily 11:30–21:00 - **Break time**: 15:00–17:00 - **Last order**: Lunch 14:30 / Dinner 20:20 - **Parking**: No dedicated lot; park in the narrow alley nearby - **What was ordered**: Truffle mushroom cream gnocchi, shrimp anchovy oil pasta, grapefruit juice *as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026* A Western-style restaurant that's great for a Gwangju date #paidmyself #visitedinperson Today I'm sharing a great date-course spot in the Suwan district! Bueokgan (Suwan Branch) ![Exterior of Bueokgan Suwan Branch in Gwangju's Suwan district](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta-01-1e8u3-966.webp) is where I went. Unfortunately there's no dedicated parking lot, so you have to park in a nearby alley, ![Narrow alley parking area near Bueokgan Suwan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta-02-yr6wp-966.webp) and since it's a narrow alley, parking difficulty is pretty high... If you're a new driver, I'd suggest taking the bus instead. ![Area around the entrance of Bueokgan Suwan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta-03-1r1eu-966.webp) ![Business hours sign at Bueokgan Suwan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta-04-1dten-966.webp) ## Bueokgan Suwan Branch hours, break time and parking Bueokgan Suwan Branch is open daily from 11:30 to 21:00, with a break time from 15:00 to 17:00. Lunch last order is 14:30 and dinner last order is 20:20, so keep that in mind when planning your visit. ![Interior atmosphere of Bueokgan Suwan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta-05-5dwxf-966.webp) I visited Bueokgan Suwan Branch, a good spot in the Suwan district when you're craving pasta or a brunch menu. ![Table setting at Bueokgan Suwan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta-06-jtf8b-966.webp) ![Seating and overall interior view of Bueokgan Suwan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta-07-17htv-966.webp) ## What to order: truffle mushroom cream gnocchi and shrimp anchovy oil pasta This time we ordered the truffle mushroom cream gnocchi, the shrimp anchovy oil pasta, and a grapefruit juice. Picking one cream dish and one oil pasta and eating them together turned out to be a really good combination. ![Table set with gnocchi and oil pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta-08-abz6v-966.webp) When I look for pasta spots in Suwan, I often find places with similar menu lineups, so I liked that Bueokgan offers gnocchi and several other Western dishes alongside pasta. It's a place that works well whether you're grabbing lunch, going on a date, or just want to dress up a casual meal a bit. ![A plate of truffle mushroom cream gnocchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta-09-ea1sy-966.webp) ### How is the truffle mushroom cream gnocchi at Bueokgan Suwan? The first dish we tried was the truffle mushroom cream gnocchi. The cream sauce is infused with mushroom and truffle aroma, so the savory scent hit us as soon as it landed on the table. The cream sauce itself was smooth and rich, pairing well with the gnocchi. ![Close-up of gnocchi coated in cream sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta-10-1vr25-966.webp) Gnocchi is definitely best eaten with plenty of sauce coated on it. With mushrooms mixed in, the texture was more varied than the sauce alone, and the distinctive truffle flavor added an overall rich, savory taste. If you like cream-based dishes, this one should satisfy you without a doubt. It's especially good to order when you want something a bit different from pasta on the side. ![Truffle cream gnocchi with mushrooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta-11-rnltj-966.webp) ### Shrimp anchovy oil pasta: clean and light Second up was the shrimp anchovy oil pasta. We ordered it alongside the cream gnocchi to avoid a combination where both dishes might feel too heavy, and in the end I think it was the right call. ![A plate of shrimp anchovy oil pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta-12-wief7-966.webp) The clean flavor typical of oil pasta was joined by the salty umami of anchovy, plus shrimp, so it wasn't as plain as I expected. Some people might worry that anchovy means a strong smell, but overall the ![Close-up of oil pasta noodles topped with shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta-13-47dc5-966.webp) flavor was more like a natural boost of umami, so it wasn't overwhelming at all. Eating the shrimp with the noodles added a springy texture, and switching to the oil pasta after a few bites of the cream gnocchi changed things up in the mouth each time — the two dishes really complemented each other. If you're looking for pasta options in the Suwan district, it might be worth trying an oil pasta like this one instead of just cream or tomato-based dishes. ### Grapefruit juice to drink with the pasta ![A glass of grapefruit juice at Bueokgan Suwan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta-14-lp7ol-966.webp) For the drink, we went with grapefruit juice. When you're eating creamy food like gnocchi or oil pasta, you start craving something refreshing in between bites, and the grapefruit juice did that job well. The bright, tangy grapefruit flavor was great to sip between bites of food, and especially after the rich cream dish, it felt like it reset the palate — it matched this particular menu combination well. ![Table with a meal and grapefruit juice](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta-15-1mwl0-966.webp) ## Bueokgan Suwan from brunch to dinner in the Suwan district You don't have to think of Bueokgan Suwan Branch as only a place to come for pasta. In this atmospheric space you can slowly enjoy gnocchi and pasta, so it also felt like a good fit for anyone looking for a brunch spot in the Suwan district. ![Interior of Bueokgan Suwan Branch with a brunch atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta-16-18g8r-966.webp) It's a good place to meet up and eat with friends, and also works well when you want a nice atmosphere for a date meal. If you order several dishes to share, there's the added fun of trying a variety of items. ![Wide shot of a table set with gnocchi and pasta together](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta-17-16pvy-966.webp) When I look for a Western restaurant in Gwangju, menu variety is something I personally weigh heavily. I prefer places that don't just have several kinds of pasta, but also things like pizza or gnocchi that you can order and share. In that sense, Bueokgan Suwan Branch is fine for a group ordering a variety of dishes, and also works well for two people ordering a couple of mains without feeling like too much. ![Gnocchi and oil pasta shared between two people](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta-18-3tzpk-1200.webp) ## Which dish should you choose at Bueokgan Suwan? Of the dishes we tried this time, I'd recommend the truffle mushroom cream gnocchi if you like rich, savory flavors, and the shrimp anchovy oil pasta if you want something cleaner with more umami. Ordering both together lets you alternate between cream and oil, and personally I really liked that combination. Adding the grapefruit juice on top made the overall balance even better. ![Plates near the end of the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta-19-1gyia-966.webp) ![Window seat at Bueokgan Suwan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta-20-schi4-966.webp) ![Final interior shot of Bueokgan Suwan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta-21-kxsv3-966.webp) Bueokgan Suwan Branch is a good place to visit when you're looking for pasta in the Suwan district, need a nice brunch spot in Suwan, or are simply craving a Western meal in Gwangju. Next time, I'd like to try some of the other dishes we didn't get to this time. ## Where it is - Bueokgan Suwan Branch (부엌간 수완점) - 37 Suwan-ro 106beon-gil, 1st floor, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Korea - 전남광주통합특별시 광산구 수완로106번길 37 1층 - 35.1940376, 126.8322486 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B6%80%EC%97%8C%EA%B0%84%20%EC%88%98%EC%99%84%EC%A0%90/@35.1940376,126.8322486,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@blue-cap-diary/buekgan-suwan-truffle-gnocchi-oil-pasta/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt