# Gwangju Sangmu pasta lunch with Mom and roadside parking: Bueokgan - By Yungyeol (https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-lunch-corners/) - Written Sep 24, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seo-gu, Gwangju - Sponsored: This post was written as a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-lunch-corners/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gwangju-lunch-corners/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@gwangju-lunch-corners/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch/index.md) ## In short Bueokgan Sangmu Branch is a European restaurant with a Rome hotel concept on Seogwangju-ro in Sangmu, Seo-gu, Gwangju. On a weekend lunch visit with her mom, the writer found the back parking lot full and parked on the shoulder out front, waited behind one party, and ordered Couple Set B — garden salad, shrimp anchovy oil pasta, truffle mushroom pizza, grapefruit ade and cold brew. Wide spacing between tables made Bueokgan Sangmu Branch an easy choice for a mother-daughter lunch or a family meal. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1st floor, 25 Seogwangju-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju - **Hours**: 11:00–22:00 - **Parking**: Parking space at the back (use the roadside shoulder out front when it is full on weekends) - **Ordering**: Kiosk ordering - **What was ordered**: Couple Set B (garden salad, shrimp anchovy oil pasta, truffle mushroom pizza, grapefruit ade, cold brew) - **Concept**: European restaurant with a Rome hotel concept *as written by the visitor on Sep 24, 2026* If you're on the hunt for a good brunch spot in Sangmu, Gwangju, today's story might be worth your attention. Would you believe there's a place where you can enjoy some Italian romance without buying a plane ticket? ![Signature photo of Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch-01-1dgmb-1200.webp) Honestly, I went in with low expectations, so the unexpectedly upscale atmosphere caught me off guard right from the entrance. Today I'm sharing an honest review of Bueokgan Sangmu Branch (부엌간 상무점), known as a pasta specialist in Sangmu, Gwangju. ![European-styled entrance of Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch-02-hjwrc-900.webp) - Bueokgan Sangmu Branch - 📍 25 Seogwangju-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju - 🕖 11:00–22:00 - 🚘 Parking available - ⭐️ European restaurant with a Rome-hotel concept ## Parking and the weekend lunch wait at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch Bueokgan Sangmu Branch has parking space out back! But since it was the weekend, it was full, so I parked on the shoulder out front instead! ![Waiting outside Bueokgan Sangmu Branch during weekend lunch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch-03-z10y1-900.webp) It being weekend lunchtime, there was one party waiting ahead of us! But after a short wait, we were seated right away~ ## Rome hotel concept interior and seating at Bueokgan Even the terrace space visible while waiting at Bueokgan Sangmu was lovely 💖 The moment you open the door and step inside, the warm lighting and classic decor grab your attention. ![Interior decorated with warm lighting and classic decor](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch-04-14i53-m-900.webp) ![Decor inside Bueokgan Sangmu Branch evoking a European village](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch-05-1s78a-900.webp) ![A corner of the restaurant with exotic interior design](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch-06-1y5rg-900.webp) It felt so exotic, almost like I'd landed in some small European village. ![Hall seating with generously spaced tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch-07-1wnw2-900.webp) The tables were spaced generously, so we could focus on our conversation without worrying about the people around us. ![Seating suited for a family meal at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch-08-7r9b5-900.webp) Thanks to how comfortable the space felt, it seemed perfect not just for a couple's date but also for a family meal with your parents. ![Full dining hall during weekend lunch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch-09-1ldoo-900.webp) Can you see how crowded it is??! I also thought it'd be perfect for anyone nearby looking for a relaxed brunch spot in Sangmu. ## What comes with Couple Set B at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch You can order easily via kiosk at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch! ![Kiosk order screen at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch-10-10n7a-900.webp) ![Menu board listing sets and à la carte items at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch-11-sdg33-900.webp) After flipping through the menu and agonizing over what to get, we went with the well-rounded Couple Set B. ![Pretty tableware set on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch-12-aw1wk-900.webp) Pretty tableware, right? Haha. As soon as we ordered, cooking began with fresh ingredients, and the savory, rich aroma wafting over made my mouth water. ![Table with the first dish of Couple Set B](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch-13-1ep1l-900.webp) ### Garden salad The first dish out, the garden salad, combined crisp vegetables, a refreshing dressing and savory cheese — perfect for whetting the appetite before the meal. ![Garden salad topped with cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch-14-1d4yd-900.webp) ![Close-up of the garden salad with dressing](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch-15-pw5z3-900.webp) ### Shrimp anchovy oil pasta Next up, the shrimp anchovy oil pasta — a signature dish in Gwangju's pasta scene — came generously loaded with plump, springy shrimp. The distinctive umami of the anchovy and the richness of the oil soaked deep into the noodles, so good it had a magical hold on my spoon. ![Shrimp anchovy oil pasta loaded with shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch-16-jkxbh-900.webp) ### Truffle mushroom pizza Then came the truffle mushroom pizza, and I was completely won over by the truffle aroma wafting across the table. The thin, chewy dough was piled high with mushrooms, and the flavor that spread with every bite was no joke. ![Truffle mushroom pizza topped with mushrooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch-17-9vutm-900.webp) ### Grapefruit ade, cold brew and the pickles To finish, we wrapped up the meal perfectly with a refreshing, cooling grapefruit ade and a clean cold brew. ![Two glasses of grapefruit ade and cold brew](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch-18-1inhc-900.webp) Oh, and pickles are included too! ## How was a lunch date with Mom at Bueokgan? This visit to Bueokgan Sangmu Branch was a space that lacked nothing — the food, the atmosphere, and the service were all on point. Date with Mom: success. If you want to create unforgettable memories with someone special on a special day, or enjoy a refined meal with your parents, definitely give this place a visit. I can confidently say it'll be a choice you won't regret. ## 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/@gwangju-lunch-corners/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-couple-set-b-mom-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt