# Gwangju pasta restaurant in Sangmu: poached egg carbonara, Bueokgan - By Hyeon (https://superchart.com/en/@gupo-noon-stall/) - Written Sep 18, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seo-gu, Gwangju - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gupo-noon-stall/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gupo-noon-stall/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf/index.md) ## In short Bueokgan Sangmu Branch is a European restaurant on Seogwangju-ro in Seo-gu, Gwangju, styled after a Roman hotel. Even at 2pm there was a wait, and the set menu — carbonara with a poached egg for 19,000 won, kung pao chicken pilaf for 24,000 won, sweet pumpkin soup and cold-pressed juice — satisfied on every plate. Bueokgan Sangmu Branch suits family meals and dates alike in Gwangju's Sangmu district. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1st floor, 25 Seogwangju-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju - **Hours**: 11:00 - 22:00 - **Parking**: Private lot behind the building - **Carbonara**: 19,000 won (poached egg optional) - **Kung pao chicken pilaf**: 24,000 won - **Set menu**: Includes 2 drinks, better value than ordering à la carte - **Price reference**: ₩19,000 ≈ $13.5 · ₩24,000 ≈ $17.5 (2026-09-19) *as written by the visitor on Sep 18, 2026* ![Main photo of Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf-01-1auul-1200.webp) Hi, it's Kongddu. I was out in Gwangju's Sangmu district and couldn't decide what to eat for lunch, but I really wanted some good pasta. After a ton of searching, I found out there was a pasta place in Sangmu with a wait, so after a long wait I finally got to try it — here's my review! ## Where is Bueokgan Sangmu Branch, and is there parking? Bueokgan Sangmu Branch is at 25 Seogwangju-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Korea, open 11:00 - 22:00, with its own private parking lot. ![Private parking lot behind the building at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf-02-1xmqo-650.webp) 📍 Parking info for this Sangmu pasta spot: if you put Bueokgan Sangmu Branch into your navigation, there's a private lot behind the building, so I parked comfortably and headed in. ![Italian-style exterior of Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf-03-1uhem-900.webp) Here's the exterior of this Sangmu restaurant. It totally has that nice Italian-restaurant vibe going on — I fell for it instantly, haha. ![View around the entrance of Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf-04-1val8-900.webp) ![European restaurant-style exterior of Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf-05-1nco8-900.webp) ## How busy is Bueokgan Sangmu Branch at 2pm? This Sangmu restaurant was packed with customers even at 2pm, well past the usual lunch rush. ![Busy dining hall interior at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf-06-1omtx-650.webp) I really wanted this seat, but it only opened up right as we were leaving. Isn't the vibe great though? Feels like a perfect spot for a Christmas or Christmas Eve date! ![Cozy seating area at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf-07-1pwnr-900.webp) They also sell wine here, so this Sangmu pasta place seems like a great place to enjoy a glass in the evening!! ![Wine display at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf-08-10v01-900.webp) ![Roman hotel-concept interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf-09-fa8yo-900.webp) With its Roman hotel concept, this European-style restaurant was a perfect date spot in Sangmu. ## Bueokgan Sangmu Branch menu and tablet ordering ![Menu board at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf-10-132lu-905.webp) ![Menu board listing pasta and pilaf](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf-11-1au5l-905.webp) Here's the menu at this Sangmu pasta spot. There were plenty of pasta, pilaf, and pizza options, and it also worked well as a brunch spot in Sangmu. ![Tablet ordering screen with menu photos](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf-12-v2tik-650.webp) There were photos of the dishes on the tablet, so we ordered by looking through them. The set menu with 2 drinks included seemed like better value than ordering individual items, so we went with that. ## What we ordered: sweet pumpkin soup first ![Pumpkin soup and juice served first](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf-13-8w1h1-900.webp) After a long wait, the sweet pumpkin soup and juice came out first. Soup as a warm-up before the meal is a must, haha! ![Pumpkin soup topped with oil and nuts](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf-14-1m3kk-900.webp) The pumpkin soup appetizer had oil and nuts sprinkled on top for extra nuttiness — oh!! It was so good from the very first spoonful! Since it's made from real pumpkin, you could actually taste the texture of the pumpkin along with the creaminess — ooh, I'm calling this a legit pumpkin soup spot. It was perfect as a brunch dish. ![Table set with pasta and pilaf together](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf-15-awsbm-900.webp) Then the pasta and pilaf arrived! The tableware was elegant and pretty too, which I really liked. ![Main dishes served in elegant tableware](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf-16-ubwuc-900.webp) What I ordered at this Sangmu pasta spot was carbonara and kung pao chicken pilaf — obviously a great combo, right? ![Carbonara topped with poached egg](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf-17-pthd6-900.webp) ### Carbonara with poached egg, 19,000 won The carbonara at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch is ₩19,000, and when ordering on the tablet there's an option to choose whether or not to add a poached egg — we chose yes. They popped it gently and mixed it right in. With the egg coating the noodles, the pasta felt even richer — the carbonara had plenty of cream and the noodles were cooked just right, thick and delicious. ![Rich, creamy carbonara noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf-18-1b1ky-900.webp) I could immediately see why Bueokgan is famous as a pasta spot in Sangmu, Gwangju. Both the cream and the noodles were perfect. ![Kung pao chicken pilaf topped with a large chicken leg](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf-19-2ac4q-900.webp) ### Kung pao chicken pilaf, 24,000 won — is it spicy? The kung pao chicken pilaf is ₩24,000. Just look at this huge chicken leg grilled to a golden brown — even just looking at it, you could feel how substantial it was, haha. They gave us scissors so we could cut it up easily to eat. ![Chicken leg cut with scissors for easy eating](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf-20-11vki-900.webp) It wasn't just a big, impressive-looking chicken leg — it was grilled to perfection, and the chicken was tender and delicious. ![Tender chicken thigh meat pulled apart](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf-21-1fazq-650.webp) The well-grilled chicken thigh meat pulled apart easily, and it was even better eaten together with the rice!! ![Chicken pilaf with barley grains mixed in](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf-22-gljfh-900.webp) It said spicy on the menu, but it wasn't spicy at all — the seasoning was just right on this chicken pilaf. The barley grains mixed in gave it a nice texture too. ![Grapefruit and orange juice included in the set](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf-23-14446-900.webp) The grapefruit and orange juices tasted like real 100% fresh-squeezed juice — you could taste bits of fruit pulp, and they were so good. ![Table after finishing the meal at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf-24-m55sb-900.webp) ## Is Bueokgan Sangmu Branch worth a visit? This pasta spot in Sangmu, Gwangju satisfied both on vibe and taste, whether for a family meal or a date. If you're looking for a good pasta restaurant in Sangmu, Gwangju, Bueokgan is worth a visit at least once! I'd recommend it for a family outing or a date course~! ## 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 --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gupo-noon-stall/gwangju-sangmu-kitchengan-carbonara-chicken-pilaf/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt