Buk-gu, Gwangju late lunch: pho + bulgogi cheese rice balls, Wolmidang
In short
Wolmidang Gwangju Chonnam National University Branch is a pho restaurant in Buk-gu, Gwangju, near the back gate of Chonnam National University and the Buk-gu Office, just by Megabox. On a weekday late lunch at 2 p.m., the writer and her younger brother ordered beef brisket pho for 11,000 won and griddled bulgogi with cheese and grilled rice balls for 15,000 won, paying 26,000 won in total and alternating spoonfuls of clear broth with bites of sweet-salty bulgogi rice ball. It is a good pairing at Wolmidang when you want a clean broth and a savory carb fix in one sitting.
Good to know
- Location
- 62 Uchi-ro, 1F, Buk-gu, Gwangju (near Chonnam National University and the Buk-gu Office, close to Megabox)
- Hours
- Daily 11:00–20:45
- Break time
- 15:00–17:00
- Last order
- 14:30 and 20:15
- Parking
- 1 hour free at the Megabox parking lot
- Beef brisket pho
- 11,000 won
- Griddled bulgogi + cheese + grilled rice balls
- 15,000 won
- Total paid this visit
- 26,000 won
- Free refills
- Noodles, bean sprouts, cheongyang chili, pickled onion
- Payment
- Onnuri gift certificates, Bukkeu Money, Sangsaeng Card accepted
- Extra options
- Spicy Vietnamese chili paste, extra cilantro
as written by the visitor on Sep 14, 2026
A quick weekday lunch meetup with my little brother Pang-i!!! I was craving pho, so we went to Wolmidang near Chonnam National University's back gate and Buk-gu Office ☺️☀️
Where is Wolmidang Gwangju Chonnam National University Branch, and when is it open?
- Location l 62 Uchi-ro, 1F, Buk-gu, Gwangju, South Korea
- Hours l Daily 11:00–20:45
- Break time l 15:00–17:00
- Last order l 14:30, 20:15
- Parking l 🅿️1 hour free at Megabox parking lot
This is Wolmidang, a well-known pho spot near Chonnam National University, Buk-gu Office, and Megabox. The clean, casual exterior really stands out -* We visited around 2pm on a weekday for a late lunch and the place had a very relaxed vibe. Break time is 3–5pm, so make sure to check before you go!
Wolmidang's Chonnam National University branch is a pho specialist proud of several standout dishes — bún chả made with fresh vegetables used the same day, and a charcoal-grilled bulgogi rice bowl made with antibiotic-free eggs, domestic rice, and curcumin powder. They also accept Onnuri gift certificates and Bukkeu Money for discounted payment~!
Inside Wolmidang: seating, atmosphere and Megabox parking
Inside, Wolmidang has bright lighting and cozy wood tables, giving off a casual, comfortable feel. It seems like a great place for a simple but satisfying meal with friends, family, or coworkers haha
Wolmidang has earned an "Excellent" food hygiene rating, and checking the country-of-origin board, the meat is mostly from the US or Australia while all other ingredients are domestic. You can also use win-win cards, and parking is free for an hour at Megabox — such a nice perk for a stress-free visit!
There's also bar seating facing the kitchen, great for solo dining. Disposable hygiene aprons are provided too!
How to eat pho at Wolmidang: the 1:1 sauce mix and refills
Every table has a spicy hot chili sauce and a sweet-tangy hoisin sauce. Tip: mix them 1:1 with the pickled onion and pair it with your pho — so good!! There's also a way to enjoy bún chả, so check that out too!
💚They're currently running a Naver receipt review event💚 where you can receive a complimentary service, and another great thing — noodles, bean sprouts, cheongyang chili, and pickled onion are all refillable. You can eat your fill of pho exactly to your taste haha
Wolmidang's menu and what we ordered for late lunch
The menu includes pho, bún chả, bulgogi rice bowl, griddled bulgogi, cha gio (fried spring rolls), menbosha (fried shrimp toast), and more. If you like it spicy, you can add Vietnamese hot chili paste, and if you enjoy the local flavor, you can add cilantro.
🍜Beef brisket pho ₩11.0 / 🥩Griddled bulgogi + cheese + grilled rice balls ₩15.0 — 🧾 Total ₩26.0
The pickled onion that comes as a side with the pho haha. Following the tip, we mixed in the chili sauce and hoisin sauce at a 1:1 ratio~!
Beef brisket pho, 11,000 won
A bowl of pho arrived with a clear broth full of bean sprouts and standout chunks of beef brisket!
The beef brisket was generously portioned with no skimping — savory and clean-tasting, and the crunchy bean sprouts paired with it so harmoniously.
The clear, deep broth combined with the rich texture of the meat made for a hearty yet clean flavor from the very first sip. The soft rice noodles suited the clear, rich broth so well that I slurped it right up haha
Add the pickled onion on top and the spicy-sweet-tangy umami gets even richer 😆
Griddled bulgogi with cheese and grilled rice balls, 15,000 won
A dish with three things going for it — delicious bulgogi, soft and chewy salty-savory cheese, and grilled rice balls!
The sweet and salty bulgogi seasoning with a charcoal-grilled flavor totally won me over!!
It had a deeper flavor than typical seasoned bulgogi, and the savory cheese and clean-tasting rice balls softened and wrapped around it beautifully.
Is ordering both Wolmidang dishes together worth it?
Alternating a sip of clear, refreshing pho broth with a bite of sweet-salty bulgogi rice ball meant there was never a dull moment haha. It wasn't just a light noodle dish — it was a satisfying lunch spread that covered both texture and fullness!
It's a combo I'd recommend when you want both comforting warmth and the appeal of a savory carb, and it made me appreciate how well Wolmidang's menu is put together. Next time I really want to try the bún chả too >.< If you're looking for good pho near Chonnam National University and Buk-gu Office, I highly recommend checking out Wolmidang's Chonnam National University branch 👍💛
Where it is
62 Uchi-ro, 1F, Buk-gu, Gwangju, South Korea전남광주통합특별시 북구 우치로 62 1층
