# Buk-gu, Gwangju lunch: bún chả and grilled rice balls at Wolmidang

- By Yunpil (https://superchart.com/en/@folded-napkin-177a/)
- Written Sep 5, 2026
- Updated Sep 15, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Buk-gu, Gwangju
- Sponsored: This is a review after visiting with a meal provided by the business.
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## In short

Wolmidang Gwangju Chonnam National University Branch is a premium pho restaurant on Uchi-ro in Buk-gu, Gwangju. On a weekday lunch for two, the order was brisket tendon pho, brisket pho, bún chả (grilled pork with cold noodles) at 14,000 won and grilled rice balls at 2,500 won, mixed with the 1:1 hoisin and hot chili sauce ratio the table card recommends, plus free unlimited refills of noodles, bean sprouts, cilantro and broth. The smoky flame-grilled bulgogi in the bún chả and the broth simmered for six hours both made for a satisfying lunch at Wolmidang.

## Good to know

- **Address**: 62 Uchi-ro, 1st floor, Buk-gu, Gwangju (Royal Instruments alley, white building next to Megabox)
- **Hours**: Daily 11:00–20:45
- **Break time**: 15:00–17:00 (last orders 14:30 and 20:15)
- **Parking**: 1 hour free at the Megabox parking lot right next door
- **Amenities**: Takeout, delivery, reservations, Wi-Fi, high chairs; Sangsaeng Card, Bukkeu Money and Onnuri gift certificates accepted
- **Free refills**: Noodles, bean sprouts, cilantro and broth
- **Brisket pho**: 11,000 won
- **Brisket tendon pho**: 13,000 won
- **Brisket tendon / beef shank tendon pho**: 13,000 won
- **Bún chả**: 14,000 won
- **Cold rice noodles with charcoal-grilled pork**: 11,000 won
- **Flame-grilled bulgogi rice bowl**: 12,000 won
- **Mala bulgogi pho**: 12,000 won
- **Grilled rice balls**: 2,500 won

*as written by the visitor on Sep 5, 2026*

![A bowl of pho at Wolmidang Gwangju Chonnam National University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch-01-1gnbr-900.webp)
*A recommended Buk-gu, Gwangju lunch spot — honest review of Wolmidang's rich broth*

Not long ago, my boyfriend and I were debating what to eat on a weekday lunch when I suddenly craved something hot and rich in broth. So I searched hard for lunch spots in Buk-gu, Gwangju and ended up at Wolmidang Gwangju Chonnam National University Branch, a premium pho restaurant boasting an incredible 4.89 rating.

![Exterior of Wolmidang Gwangju Chonnam National University Branch, the white building next to Megabox](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch-02-9oyhj-900.webp)

## Where is Wolmidang in Buk-gu, Gwangju, and what are its hours?

📍 A Buk-gu, Gwangju lunch spot: Wolmidang

- Address: 62 Uchi-ro, 1st floor, Buk-gu, Gwangju (Royal Instruments alley, white building next to Megabox)
- Hours: Daily 11:00–20:45
- Break time 15:00–17:00 / Last order 14:30, 20:15
- Amenities: Takeout, delivery, reservations, Wi-Fi, high chairs, Sangsaeng Card, Bukkeumeoni, and Onnuri gift certificates accepted

![Entrance and signage at Wolmidang Gwangju Chonnam National University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch-03-70j2s-753.webp)
*A recommended Buk-gu, Gwangju lunch spot — honest review of Wolmidang's rich broth*

## Parking near Chonnam National University: 1 hour free at Megabox

One of the best things was the parking! Parking around Chonnam National University and Buk-gu is usually a nightmare, but Wolmidang offers 1 hour free parking at the Megabox lot right next door. Thanks to that, we walked in without any parking stress. Also, if you sign up for Naver notifications before visiting, you get a free drink coupon too — make sure to grab that before you go! 🤍

![Menu signboard at the entrance of Wolmidang](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch-04-1l8r3-m-694.webp)
*A recommended Buk-gu, Gwangju lunch spot — honest review of Wolmidang's rich broth*

## Wolmidang menu and prices

📋 There's a full menu signboard right by the entrance, so we could check it before going in.

- Free refills on noodles, bean sprouts, cilantro, broth: free
- Brisket pho: ₩11,000
- Brisket tendon pho: ₩13,000
- Brisket / brisket tendon pho: ₩13,000
- Bún chả: ₩14,000
- Cold pho with charcoal-grilled bulgogi: ₩11,000
- Charcoal-grilled bulgogi rice bowl: ₩12,000
- Mala bulgogi pho: ₩12,000

Wolmidang's best feature — free, unlimited refills on noodles, bean sprouts, cilantro, and broth. A truly great-value pho spot in Buk-gu, Gwangju ✨

![Interior of Wolmidang Gwangju Chonnam National University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch-05-11ms1-900.webp)

![Neatly arranged seating in the Wolmidang dining hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch-06-15rdy-900.webp)

The interior was clean and well laid out.

![Wolmidang's tables filling up with lunch guests](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch-07-1x68l-900.webp)
*A recommended Buk-gu, Gwangju lunch spot — honest review of Wolmidang's rich broth*

Not long after we sat down, all the tables filled up — clearly a popular spot!!

![A portion of the Wolmidang menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch-08-rtk7p-900.webp)

![Wolmidang menu board listing pho and bún chả](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch-09-1qw53-900.webp)

## What two people ordered at Wolmidang

We ordered generously to really dig in today!

- Brisket tendon pho ₩13,000
- Brisket pho ₩11,000
- Bún chả ₩14,000
- Grilled rice balls ₩2,500

They said you can get free extra Vietnamese chili paste and cilantro too!

![Bowls and pickled onions set on the table after ordering](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch-10-1m2ar-900.webp)

Right after ordering, they set up our bowls and pickled onions first.

![Pickled onions and sauces set on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch-11-9r86r-900.webp)

![Instructions for enjoying the pho at its best](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch-12-vednq-900.webp)

## The 1:1 golden sauce ratio at Wolmidang

🍜 The table had tips for enjoying the pho and bún chả at their best, so we mixed up the pickled onion sauce before the food even arrived! Seriously recommend this recipe.

> Wolmidang's pho golden ratio: mix sweet hoisin sauce 1 : spicy chili sauce 1 together with the pickled onions!

![A full spread of pho and bún chả on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch-13-gsfkv-900.webp)
*A recommended Buk-gu, Gwangju lunch spot — honest review of Wolmidang's rich broth*

After a short wait, our whole order arrived at once, and the visuals alone had my mouth watering! ✨

![A bowl of brisket pho](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch-14-1n1oa-900.webp)

The brisket pho's portion and presentation were seriously impressive~

![A generous plate of bún chả with vegetables and meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch-15-xfzw2-900.webp)

The bún chả looked so generous and appetizing too!

![Bún chả sauce and pho noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch-16-1n2o6-900.webp)
*A recommended Buk-gu, Gwangju lunch spot — honest review of Wolmidang's rich broth*

## How to eat the bún chả and how the flame-grilled bulgogi tastes

How to enjoy bún chả: add 1–2 spoonfuls of the bún chả sauce to the pho noodles to loosen them, then dip the vegetables and charcoal-grilled bulgogi together!

![Loosening noodles in sauce while eating bún chả](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch-17-1v3y1-900.webp)

We started with the bún chả, following the instructions — added a bit of sauce, loosened the noodles, then paired them with the charcoal-grilled bulgogi and vegetables.

![A bite of bún chả with charcoal-grilled bulgogi and vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch-18-1f37l-1200.webp)
*A recommended Buk-gu, Gwangju lunch spot — honest review of Wolmidang's rich broth*

The charcoal-grilled bulgogi with its smoky aroma was seriously delicious,

![Close-up of the smoky charcoal-grilled bulgogi](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch-19-cnqj3-900.webp)

and I thought, 'This place really knows how to do bún chả.'

![Fried meat served alongside the bún chả](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch-20-hhit9-900.webp)

The fried meat that came with the bún chả was also really tasty!

![Grilled rice balls filled with tuna](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch-21-1vnsz-900.webp)

The grilled rice balls we ordered alongside were crisped up on the outside and packed with tuna inside — a perfect side dish.

## Wolmidang pho with broth simmered for six hours

And now, today's main event — Wolmidang's pho!

![Wolmidang's pho with rich broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch-22-1owba-900.webp)
*A recommended Buk-gu, Gwangju lunch spot — honest review of Wolmidang's rich broth*

True to the six-hour simmered broth, the flavor was rich and deep.

![Pho broth topped with meat garnish](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch-23-7al7d-900.webp)

The noodles were perfectly springy too!

![Springy pho noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch/wolmidang-jeonnam-univ-buncha-lunch-24-gjmrg-900.webp)

Even though we ate ourselves full together, everything felt clean and refreshing, without any heavy or bloated feeling afterward 🤍 True to its 'premium pho' title, the broth, the meat toppings, and the bún chả were all spot-on.. ✨ If you're looking for a lunch spot in Buk-gu, Gwangju that's satisfying but easy on the stomach, definitely give Wolmidang Gwangju Chonnam National University Branch a visit. I'll definitely be back again and again!

## Where it is

- Wolmidang Gwangju Chonnam National University Branch (월미당 광주전남대점)
- 62 Uchi-ro, 1st floor, Buk-gu, Gwangju, South Korea
- 전남광주통합특별시 북구 우치로 62 1층
- 35.1729344, 126.9126055
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9B%94%EB%AF%B8%EB%8B%B9%20%EA%B4%91%EC%A3%BC%EC%A0%84%EB%82%A8%EB%8C%80%EC%A0%90/@35.1729344,126.9126055,17z

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