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Gwangju Side Street Meals

I write about restaurant meals I find around Gwangju and Jeolla. · Writes about: Restaurants

PlaceGwangsan, GwangjuRestaurants

Two large eels grilled tableside with bibim naengmyeon: Yuil Jangeo

Yuil Jangeo is a freshwater eel grill restaurant in Songjeong-ri, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju. Two large eels were picked from the display counter, pre-grilled, then finished on the tabletop grill alongside nurungji (scorched rice), bibim naengmyeon (spicy cold noodles), and a review-event eel tteokgalbi. The salt-and-oil dip won out for its clean flavor, and the spacious parking lot and private rooms make it a solid pick for family or group meals.

Written Sep 7, 2026Sponsored
PlaceNam-gu, GwangjuRestaurants

Bone-free jeoneo hoe for 3 with spicy ramyeon: Hwanggeum Hoe Pocha

Hwanggeum Hoe Pocha Gwangju Wolsan Branch is a seasonal raw fish pocha near Mudeung Market in Nam-gu, Gwangju. Three servings of bone-free jeoneo hoe (gizzard shad sashimi) came with the restaurant's newly added ramyeon menu, plus generous basic side dishes like self-cooked buchimgae and grilled fish. Aside from a few tiny bones left in the jeoneo hoe, it's a comfortable spot to enjoy seasonal raw fish.

Written Sep 7, 2026Sponsored
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