Gwangju Songjeong Chinese restaurant: yuliangi and corn noodle soup

Ever struggled to find a good meal or a solid spot for a group gathering near Gwangju Songjeong Station? Today I'm sharing my visit to a place that started small in an alley of Songjeong Market and has won over Gwangju locals' taste buds for a whopping 15 years — and recently moved into a huge new 120-pyeong space, making it even roomier and more comfortable: Jangbaeksan Yangkkochi Songjeong.

Where is Jangbaeksan Yangkkochi Songjeong, and is parking free?

📍 Location and private parking (free, no time limit!) One of the most stressful parts of eating out near Gwangju Songjeong Station is usually parking. But Jangbaeksan Yangkkochi Songjeong has a huge private lot right next to the restaurant, and — huge plus — parking is free with no time limit at all.

With 15 years of history behind it, regulars have been lining up here since the old days in the Songjeong Market alley. Now it's expanded into a 120-pyeong space spanning both the 1st and 2nd floors, making it even more accessible and convenient.

Is the 120-pyeong two-floor hall big enough for a group dinner?

🏬 A spacious, comfortable 1st and 2nd floor interior optimized for group dinners. Walking into Jangbaeksan Yangkkochi Songjeong, the 120-pyeong scale really shows — the interior is open and pleasant. Both floors have roomy, generously spaced tables, perfect for small meals or dates,

as well as being optimized for group dinners, family gatherings, or get-togethers with friends near Gwangsan-gu. Matching the tradition built up over 15 years, the whole restaurant is kept clean and tidy, so I felt comfortable throughout the meal.

How do the lamb skewers taste, and what does the Chinese chef cook?

🍢 Carefully selected lamb with no gamey smell & authentic Chinese cooking from a native chef. The real reason Jangbaeksan Yangkkochi has been loved for so long is, of course, the taste. They use only fresh, carefully selected lamb every day, so there's no trace of the gamey smell lamb can have — just tenderness and deep flavor. Turning slowly over well-lit charcoal, the lamb skewers come out crisp on the outside and juicy inside, bursting with savory flavor in every bite. The tender lamb ribs and richly flavored roasted lamb leg are also signature dishes that countless regulars rave about.

On top of that, this is a place where you can taste dozens of authentic dishes cooked directly by a Chinese chef! Malatang, malaxiangguo, guobaorou (sweet and sour crispy pork), jisamseon, pepper stir-fried pork, kkanpunggi, mapo tofu, and more — all with that savory, smoky wok-hei flavor intact, giving you the satisfaction of eating like you're in China itself.

Rice and noodle dishes to finish, plus Jangbaeksan's YouTube channel

🍜 Filling staple dishes & YouTube engagement. After enjoying the skewers and other dishes, there's a solid lineup of staple dishes to round off the meal, just as good as any dedicated Chinese restaurant. Fried rice, cold noodles, corn noodles, jajangmyeon, jjamppong — whichever you choose, it exceeds expectations.

By the way, Jangbaeksan Yangkkochi Songjeong even runs its own official YouTube channel, sharing their clean cooking process and new menu items to keep in touch with customers. It really showed their pride and sincerity about the food.

Ordering yuliangi and spicy corn noodle soup at Jangbaeksan

We ordered yuliangi and corn noodle soup at Jangbaeksan Yangkkochi Songjeong! When the yuliangi first arrived, I was like, wow, that's a huge portion! Chicken piled high, with plenty of sweet-and-sour vegetables underneath.

The corn noodle soup was really spicy too, loaded with chili! It's less of a smooth, mild noodle and more of a sharp, spicy one, so it does a great job cutting through the richness after eating lamb skewers.

Is Jangbaeksan worth it near Gwangju Songjeong Station?

Lamb with no gamey smell backed by 15 years of tradition, authentic dishes full of wok-hei flavor from a native chef, plus a huge 120-pyeong space and free private parking! If you want to try proper lamb and authentic Chinese food in Gwangju, I strongly recommend this lamb skewer restaurant near Gwangju Songjeong Station: Jangbaeksan Yangkkochi Songjeong.