# Gwangju pasta restaurant with Mudeung Church parking: Bueokgan Sangmu

- By Jiho Baik (https://superchart.com/en/@geumnam-side-bowl/)
- Written Sep 20, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Seo-gu, Gwangju
- Sponsored: This post was written as part of a sponsored store visit.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@geumnam-side-bowl/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@geumnam-side-bowl/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta/index.md)

## In short

Bueokgan Sangmu Branch is a European-style Western restaurant just off the busy main strip of the Sangmu district in Seo-gu, Gwangju. When the restaurant's own parking lot was full, the nearby Mudeung Church parking lot worked as a backup, and Couple Set B brought a garden salad, shrimp anchovy oil pasta, pepperoni pizza and orange-grapefruit drinks in one order. With vintage interiors modelled on the Titanic's ballroom, Bueokgan Sangmu Branch suits both dates and group get-togethers.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 25 Seogwangju-ro, 1st floor, Seo-gu, Gwangju (just off the Sangmu district main strip)
- **Parking**: Private lot available; when full at peak times, the nearby Mudeung Church parking lot can be used
- **Ordered**: Couple Set B (salad, pasta, pizza, drinks)
- **What came with the set**: Garden salad, shrimp anchovy oil pasta, pepperoni pizza, orange and grapefruit drinks
- **Seating**: Window seats and a wide group table for larger parties
- **Menu range**: Pasta, salads, steak, pizza and more

*as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026*

![Bueokgan Sangmu Branch main photo](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta-01-18xl3-1200.webp)

Hi, it's Ttoonine, your travel influencer! Today I want to introduce a place with a real overseas-vacation feel, like stepping into a European restaurant — Bueokgan Sangmu Branch, already word-of-mouth famous as a pasta spot in Gwangju's Sangmu district. The atmospheric interior alone would be worth the trip, but the food was just as good, so I really wanted to share this one. Here's my firsthand review!

![Introductory image of Bueokgan, a pasta spot in Sangmu](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta-02-e2t5s-900.webp)

Bueokgan, a pasta spot in Sangmu / Text and photos © Ttoonine

> A quick preview of what to expect

![Summary image of visit highlights at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta-03-1bg52-900.webp)

## Where is Bueokgan Sangmu Branch, and where do you park? (Mudeung Church lot)

![Basic information guide image for Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta-04-mop2v-900.webp)

Bueokgan Sangmu Branch is set a bit off the busy Sangmu district strip, which is a big plus — you get to enjoy your meal in a quiet, relaxed atmosphere.

![Full view of Bueokgan Sangmu Branch's private parking lot](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta-05-g4696-900.webp)

There's a private parking lot here, so driving is convenient, but it can fill up during peak hours. No need to worry too much though — the nearby Uniddeung Church parking lot is available too, so you can visit without any parking stress.

## Titanic ballroom interiors: the mood at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch

![Exterior of Bueokgan Sangmu Branch with a European feel](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta-06-kdjd0-900.webp)

The moment I arrived at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch, the exterior alone made me gasp — it really felt like stepping into a café with European vibes.

![View near the entrance of Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta-07-15kch-900.webp)

And once I opened the door and stepped inside, the atmosphere was even more amazing!

![Interior of Bueokgan Sangmu Branch styled after a vintage classic hotel](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta-08-1vzh7-900.webp)

Bueokgan Sangmu Branch is apparently designed around the concept of a vintage classic Italian hotel.

![Elegant hall inspired by the Titanic ballroom](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta-09-1434t-900.webp)

They say it's even modeled after the ballroom scene in the movie Titanic, and honestly, you could really feel that old-world elegance.

![Vintage props displayed throughout the space](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta-10-ush2w-900.webp)

Unlike other places I've visited, this one had genuinely vintage props displayed all over, the kind you'd expect to see in a real European hotel — so much fun to look around, and so pretty.

![Window seats at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta-11-tozcj-900.webp)

The window seats looked so cozy just to look at, I wanted one myself,

![Large group table seating multiple people](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta-12-hl96c-900.webp)

and there was also a spacious group table, neatly set up, plenty big enough for a larger party — perfect for all kinds of gatherings.

## What comes with Couple Set B, from garden salad to pepperoni pizza

![Bueokgan menu board listing pasta, pizza, and steak](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta-13-13rm4-900.webp)

True to its reputation as a pasta spot in Sangmu, the menu is diverse — pasta, salad, steak, pizza and more!

![Set menu page listing the Couple Set contents](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta-14-xpnf1-900.webp)

After a long think over the menu, we went with Couple Set B, a set menu that lets you try a bit of everything. It comes with salad, pasta, pizza, and a drink.

![Garden salad topped with grated cheese and cherry tomatoes](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta-15-1ewqu-900.webp)

First up was the garden salad! Fresh greens topped with grated cheese and cherry tomatoes — exactly the kind of thing that gets your appetite going.

![Orange and grapefruit drinks included in the set](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta-16-1lzl1-900.webp)

The orange and grapefruit drinks that came with it were rich and refreshing too, keeping things light and cool throughout the meal without any heaviness.

![Shrimp anchovy oil pasta piled high with shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta-17-1rzt9-900.webp)

### Shrimp anchovy oil pasta at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch

The shrimp anchovy oil pasta looked mouthwatering from the start! Plump, springy shrimp piled high, with the anchovy sauce carrying a gentle hint of garlic — the kind of dish that just makes you say 'this is good' out loud.

![Close-up of perfectly cooked oil pasta noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta-18-bbd11-900.webp)

The noodles were cooked just right too, and eaten together with the shrimp, it was the ultimate in savory flavor.

![Pizza covered edge to edge with pepperoni](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta-19-zjq6r-900.webp)

### Pepperoni pizza and house-made pickles

The pepperoni pizza, with pepperoni layered edge to edge on the dough, passed the visual test right away!

![A slice of pepperoni pizza with hot sauce drizzled on top](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta-20-t0q5g-900.webp)

With the savory cheese aroma, salty pepperoni, and a little hot sauce drizzled on top, it just kept disappearing — no chance to get tired of it.

![Sweet and tangy house-made pickles](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta-21-1kh8d-900.webp)

Oh, and the house-made pickles were sweet and tangy too, perfect for picking at one by one between bites!

## Is Bueokgan Sangmu Branch worth a visit?

![Table view at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta/buakgan-sangmu-shrimp-anchovy-pasta-22-5f2po-900.webp)

From the interior with its European atmosphere to the delicious menu that kept my mouth happy, I truly understood why Bueokgan Sangmu Branch has become known as a pasta spot in Sangmu. It's great for a special date, and just as good for grabbing a good meal with friends. If you're looking for a place with great atmosphere to enjoy a meal, I highly recommend a visit!

## Where it is

- Bueokgan Sangmu Branch (부엌간 상무점)
- 25 Seogwangju-ro, 1st floor, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Korea
- 전남광주통합특별시 서구 서광주로 25 1층
- 35.1294543, 126.847691
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B6%80%EC%97%8C%EA%B0%84%20%EC%83%81%EB%AC%B4%EC%A0%90/@35.1294543,126.847691,17z

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