# Cheomdan Chinese restaurant for menbosha shrimp toast: Mayway - By Seonwoo (https://superchart.com/en/@honam-dinner-margin/) - Written Sep 13, 2026 - Updated Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gwangsan, Gwangju - Sponsored: This post was written with support from the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@honam-dinner-margin/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@honam-dinner-margin/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@honam-dinner-margin/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@honam-dinner-margin/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@honam-dinner-margin/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@honam-dinner-margin/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@honam-dinner-margin/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@honam-dinner-margin/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@honam-dinner-margin/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@honam-dinner-margin/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/index.md) ## In short Mayway is a Chinese restaurant in Cheomdan, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, serving stone-griddle jjajang and other Chinese dishes. The writer ordered the solo set of jjajang, jjamppong and tangsuyuk along with seafood stone-griddle jjajang and 9-piece menbosha (deep-fried shrimp toast), then stirred the free rice into the stone griddle to make fried rice. Wide seating, a self-serve bar and a free strawberry ice cream dessert made Mayway a satisfying stop. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–22:00 - **Parking**: Roadside parking - **Self-serve bar**: Free unlimited rice refills - **Ordered**: Solo set, stone-griddle jjajang, menbosha (9 pieces) - **Solo set includes**: Jjajang + jjamppong + tangsuyuk - **Price reference**: ₩1,000 ≈ $0.7 · ₩2,000 ≈ $1.5 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026* If you want real fire-wok flavor and Chinese food made with heart, let's go here~~ ## Inside Mayway: spacious seating in Cheomdan > So spacious it feels like you can finally breathe! The vibe is exactly my taste too ![Spacious, clean interior of Mayway](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert-01-1a05g-900.webp) Walking inside, the place was really spacious and clean. ![Neatly arranged interior of the Chinese restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert-02-chj85-900.webp) ![Spacious interior of Mayway](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert-03-18rpt-900.webp) The tables were spaced well apart so it never felt cramped, and there was a nice mix of cozy sofa seats and comfortable table seats. ![Well-spaced table seating in the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert-04-1gnfj-900.webp) ![Interior with sofa seats and table seats](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert-05-1n5xh-900.webp) Perfect for a family meal out, a work dinner, or a gathering with friends. ## Mayway's self-serve bar with free rice > Wait, the rice is free?! I was so touched by the owner's generosity at this self-serve bar ![Free rice self-serve bar corner](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert-06-aac0s-900.webp) As we settled in and looked around, what caught my eye right away was this self-serve corner. ![Self-serve corner inside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert-07-175fh-900.webp) The real jackpot perk here is that rice refills are unlimited and FREE!!! 👍 These days a single bowl of rice can cost you ₩1,000 or ₩2,000 elsewhere, but here you can grab as much as you want without a second thought (and the self-serve bar is kept super clean and hygienic!). ![Clean, hygienically maintained self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert-08-1cmp3-886.webp) Pickled radish and onions are the basics of basics, and on top of that there's savory corn kernels — one of my favorites — plus free scallion kimchi, all generously stocked. ![Pickled radish, onions, corn, and scallion kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert-09-190hx-900.webp) When Chinese food starts feeling a bit greasy, one bite of that scallion kimchi cuts right through it. The owner's sense for this is truly top-notch...✨ ## What comes in Mayway's solo set: jjajang, jjamppong and tangsuyuk Looking at the menu, there were so many good options I nearly had decision paralysis ㅠㅠ In the end, we went with what felt like the most solid, well-rounded combo. - Solo set - Stone-griddle jjajang - Menbosha (9pc) ### Is the solo set good for one diner or a group? Usually at a Chinese restaurant you want jjajang, but also jjamppong, and also tangsuyuk, right? haha Mayway has a solo set for exactly that, and it's priced really reasonably 👍 ![Solo set with jjajang, jjamppong, and tangsuyuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert-10-1vhwo-900.webp) It comes out in a special divided dish with jjajang, jjamppong, and tangsuyuk each in their own section — the composition is really generous. ![Solo set served in a special divided dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert-11-jlt8b-900.webp) ![Set with jjajang, jjamppong, and tangsuyuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert-12-1s9as-900.webp) • Jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup) = the broth is deeply spicy and rich, the kind that hits the spot right away! Packed with seafood and vegetables, the broth is seriously deep and satisfying. ![Jjamppong loaded with seafood and vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert-13-ex7z2-900.webp) • Jjajang (black bean sauce noodles) = look at that glossy shine! The sauce has real depth of flavor and the noodles are so bouncy you just slurp them right up haha ![Glossy jjajang noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert-14-1wzua-900.webp) • Tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork) = made with domestic fresh sirloin. The meat is thick and packed full, and even the portion in the solo set is... seriously insane 😋 ![Tangsuyuk made with domestic fresh sirloin](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert-15-1df5a-900.webp) ![Tangsuyuk with thick pieces of meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert-16-1id4v-900.webp) The meat is genuinely thick and packed full inside! The sweet-savory sauce soaks moistly into the crispy coating, and every bite gets a wow 👏 ## Seafood stone-griddle jjajang turned into fried rice And now today's highlight!! The stone-griddle jjajang arrived sizzling on a hot stone plate 🔥 Steam was rising the moment it landed on the table — the visual alone was overwhelming. Stirring it around with chopsticks, there was squid, shrimp, and even cute little baby octopus — seriously loaded with seafood. ![Stone-griddle jjajang with squid, shrimp, and octopus](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert-17-isocm-m-900.webp) ![Stone-griddle jjajang loaded with seafood](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert-18-1nqxy-900.webp) The distinct savoriness of the seafood and that smoky wok-fire flavor melted beautifully into the jjajang sauce, giving it real depth. You absolutely have to wrap it with the scallion kimchi!! It's honey-sweet, seriously 👏 And even after slurping down all the noodles, it's not over — remember that self-serve bar I mentioned?! ![Self-serve white rice ready to mix into the stone-griddle jjajang](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert-19-1oco7-m-900.webp) I grabbed a generous bowl of warm white rice from the self-serve bar and dropped it right onto the hot stone plate! Mixed it all up and... oh man, ![Stone-griddle jjajang fried rice mixed on the hot plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert-20-qn4v0-1200.webp) With a sizzling sound, the stone-griddle jjajang fried rice comes together, crisped up nicely. The noodles were great, but mixing in the rice is truly legendary — you have to try it with rice too. ## Menbosha (shrimp toast), 9 pieces: crisp outside, juicy inside ![9-piece menbosha filled with shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert-21-js1f5-900.webp) Between golden, perfectly fried slices of bread is a thick layer of shrimp filling. On top, a sweet-spicy chili sauce and a house special sauce are drizzled on — the visual alone gets a 👍 ![Menbosha drizzled with chili sauce and house special sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert-22-t9uve-900.webp) With a satisfying crunch, the inside reveals bouncy, moist shrimp filling — the textbook definition of crispy outside, juicy inside...❤️ ## Free strawberry ice cream to finish at Mayway ![Strawberry ice cream dessert served at the end of the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert-23-1b9dt-900.webp) To my surprise... the staff brought out this cute little ice cream dessert!! In a pretty bowl, pink strawberry ice cream topped with fresh blueberries — the visual was really lovely. ![Strawberry ice cream topped with blueberries](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert-24-1ui5h-900.webp) After all that rich, oily Chinese food, this sweet and refreshing bite cleaned up my palate completely — the perfect ending! Getting a complimentary dessert on top of everything else was the best. ## Where it is - Mayway (메이웨이) - 6, 102-ho, Cheomdangangbyeon-ro 87beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Korea - 전남광주통합특별시 광산구 첨단강변로87번길 6 102호 메이웨이 - 35.2148212, 126.8524509 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A9%94%EC%9D%B4%EC%9B%A8%EC%9D%B4/@35.2148212,126.8524509,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@honam-dinner-margin/gwangju-cheomdan-mayway-membo-sha-dessert/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt