# Barley rice hanjeongsik by Gyeongan Stream in Chowol, Gwangju: Bomseol - By Haesol (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-restaurant-card/) - Written Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gwangju, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-restaurant-card/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyeonggi-restaurant-card/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice/index.md) ## In short Bomseol is a hanjeongsik (Korean set-meal) restaurant serving hot-stone rice and barley rice right by Gyeongan Stream in Chowol-eup, Gwangju, Gyeonggi. On the way to Yangpyeong I stopped in for the Bomseol Set (15,000 won), which comes with hot-stone rice, banchan side dishes, braised kodari (half-dried pollack), cheonggukjang stew and unlimited barley rice; the side dishes were not too salty and the scorched rice in the pot was still boiling hot. For a hanjeongsik or barley rice meal in Gwangju, Gyeonggi, Bomseol is a generous plate for the price. ## Good to know - **Bomseol Set**: 15,000 won (hot-stone rice, banchan, braised kodari, cheonggukjang, unlimited barley rice) - **Set menus**: Soy-marinated crab, barley-aged gulbi (dried croaker), seasoned cockles, stir-fried pork, grilled mackerel and more; single servings available - **Dining with kids**: You can add just a stone-pot rice instead of a full extra portion - **Takeout**: Banchan 5,000 won per pack; seaweed, puffed corn and scorched rice also sold - **Seating**: Many indoor tables, outdoor seats facing Gyeongan Stream, plus a waiting and rest area with puffed corn and coffee - **Location**: 51 Hyeonsan-ro 385beon-gil, Chowol-eup, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do - **Price reference**: ₩15,000 ≈ $11 · ₩5,000 ≈ $3.7 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026* On my way to Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi, I stopped by Bomseol, a hanjeongsik (Korean set meal) restaurant in Chowol-eup, Gwangju, Gyeonggi. There's also a Bomseol location in Osan that I'd wanted to try, so I was happy to finally visit one in Gwangju this time. 🤗 ![Cover image of Bomseol hanjeongsik in Chowol-eup, Gwangju, Gyeonggi](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice-01-5mgp5-900.webp) ![Exterior of Bomseol hanjeongsik](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice-02-nptxs-1200.webp) ## Where is Bomseol? Right in front of Gyeongan Stream in Chowol, Gwangju Bomseol, in Chowol-eup, Gwangju, was a bit of a drive from downtown Gwangju, but Gyeongan Stream flows right in front, giving the outdoor seating a nice atmosphere. I found out about the outdoor seats too late and ended up eating indoors, but I imagine the view of the stream from here in the evening would be lovely. ![View of Gyeongan Stream flowing near Bomseol](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice-03-hbsh1-900.webp) ![Outdoor seating area at Bomseol](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice-04-1aqtj-900.webp) ## What Bomseol looks like inside and by the stream From the entrance, it had a warm, countryside-restaurant feel. ![Countryside-style entrance of Bomseol](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice-05-1fkf4-900.webp) There were plenty of tables, and even though there were no partitions, there was still a space where you could eat quietly. ![Indoor table seating at Bomseol](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice-06-jittk-900.webp) ![Quiet indoor dining space at Bomseol](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice-07-181ua-900.webp) ## Bomseol menu and prices Bomseol's basic offering is the Bomseol Set (₩15,000), which includes hot-stone rice, banchan (side dishes), braised kodari (dried pollack), cheonggukjang (fermented soybean stew), and unlimited barley rice. ![Bomseol menu board listing the ₩15,000 Bomseol Set](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice-08-11y3r-900.webp) Beyond that, the à la carte menu had soy-marinated crab, gulbi (dried croaker), cockle salad, stir-fried pork, grilled mackerel, and more. I liked that you could order a single serving from the à la carte menu. It's also great that when dining with kids, you don't have to order them a full adult portion — you can just add a stone-pot rice instead. 😄 ## What comes with the 15,000 won Bomseol Set I ordered the Bomseol Set. The stone-pot rice takes a bit of time to cook, so while I waited I checked out the buffet-style banchan. 🤭 ![Barley rice for Bomseol's barley bibimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice-09-1ds7u-900.webp) *Barley bibimbap* Before visiting, I'd seen that they served barley bibimbap and assumed this was a place where you just mix barley rice with assorted namul (seasoned vegetables). But in person, there were all kinds of side dishes beyond just namul. ![Banchan self-bar at Bomseol](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice-10-1g79u-900.webp) ![Seasoned vegetable side dishes at the self-bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice-11-u7fmq-900.webp) ![Variety of banchan at Bomseol's self-bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice-12-1yrm8-900.webp) ![Side dishes to mix with barley rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice-13-unclf-900.webp) ![Banchan display at Bomseol's self-bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice-14-tdmun-900.webp) While I was looking around, my Bomseol banchan arrived. Seasoned eggplant, lotus root, seasoned chili peppers, japchae, yeolmu kimchi, jangajji (pickled vegetables) — all lined up. Then a huge braised kodari was added, and the table became a really hearty hanjeongsik spread. I was so happy that this much came out for ₩15,000. Best of all, every single side dish was tasty without being salty. 👍👍👍 ![Bomseol Set spread with seasoned eggplant, lotus root, and more](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice-15-1sspn-900.webp) The seasoned eggplant in particular had a texture like it had been lightly fried, but it wasn't greasy at all. The chili peppers in doenjang (soybean paste), which I don't usually eat much of, weren't spicy so I ate them happily too. The lotus root was crunchy and paired well with a nutty sauce, and the cheonggukjang was especially delicious — I finished every bit of it. ![Bomseol's braised kodari with sauce soaked through](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice-16-b9y1h-900.webp) With the braised kodari, the sauce had soaked all the way through. I can't handle very spicy food well, but this sauce wasn't spicy, so I finished it all. 😄 They give you a basic stone-pot rice, but mixing the extra barley rice with yeolmu kimchi, sesame oil, and gochujang was the perfect way to finish the meal. ![Barley rice mixed with yeolmu kimchi and gochujang](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice-17-fvcdo-900.webp) ### Why the scorched rice in Bomseol's stone pot stays hot to the last bite Usually, by the time you finish a bowl of stone-pot rice these days, the scorched rice at the bottom isn't very hot anymore — but Bomseol's pot must be the real deal. The rice inside was boiling hot enough to bubble. I really love freshly cooked food, and it's not easy to get scorched rice this hot, so I was very satisfied. ![Stone pot with hot scorched rice remaining](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice-18-2sszc-900.webp) ## Banchan to take home and Bomseol's waiting room On my way out, I noticed they sell packs of assorted banchan for ₩5,000 each, and the portion looked quite generous. ![Takeout banchan packs sold for ₩5,000](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice-19-1vddr-900.webp) They also sell seaweed, roasted corn, and scorched rice. ![Display of seaweed, roasted corn, and scorched rice for sale](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice-20-1fh72-900.webp) Across from the dining area was a waiting room — or a spot to chat after your meal. ![Waiting room across from the dining area](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice-21-10y9l-900.webp) Warm roasted corn tea and coffee were set out, so it was nice to rest a bit after eating. ![Warm roasted corn tea and coffee in the waiting room](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice-22-b8zoj-900.webp) ![Interior of the rest area](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice-23-1bjlv-900.webp) The country-of-origin labeling was also clearly posted. ![Country-of-origin labeling posted on the wall](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice-24-10zjb-900.webp) If you're looking for a great hanjeongsik or barley rice restaurant in Gwangju, Gyeonggi, I recommend giving Bomseol a try. 🤗 ## Where it is - Bomseol (봄설 한정식) - 51 Hyeonsan-ro 385beon-gil, Chowol-eup, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 광주시 초월읍 현산로385번길 51 - 37.4179185, 127.2779896 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B4%84%EC%84%A4%20%ED%95%9C%EC%A0%95%EC%8B%9D/@37.4179185,127.2779896,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-restaurant-card/bomseol-hanjeongsik-gwangju-chowol-barley-rice/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt