# Gwangju lobster lunch special half course: Tams Badaetgaja - By Jiwol (https://superchart.com/en/@honam-meal-map/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Dong-gu, Gwangju - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@honam-meal-map/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@honam-meal-map/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course/index.md) ## In short Tams Badaetgaja is a lobster course restaurant in Dong-gu, Gwangju. The 37,000 won Tams Half Course serves 620 g of half a lobster with soup, seasoned grilled lobster, fried rice, and lobster soup until 2 PM. Verdict: a lovely reservation-worthy lunch that feels like a treat. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Daily 11:30 AM–10 PM - **Last order**: 8:30 PM - **Parking**: Dedicated parking in front of the restaurant for up to 30 cars - **Lunch special**: Tams Half Course available until 2 PM - **Tams Half Course**: 620 g, half a lobster, ₩37,000 per person - **Group capacity**: Up to 38 people - **Payment**: Onnuri Card and Gwangju Sangsaeng Card accepted *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* When it comes to great lobster in Gwangju, Tams Badaetgaja in Jisan-dong is absolutely number one. It’s a place I’ve returned to again and again on my own dime, and this time I got the chance to try the Tams Half Course lunch special. It’s in a spot with fresh air and a lovely view, plus a spacious parking area, so it’s perfect for driving over. Since it’s a course meal, I recommend making a reservation before you go. ![Representative photo for Tams Badaetgaja restaurant information](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course-01-1a1pu-1200.webp) ![Tams Badaetgaja restaurant information photo](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course-02-7lljk-966.webp) ![Tams Badaetgaja restaurant information photo](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course-03-1fjqq-966.webp) ![Tams Badaetgaja restaurant information photo](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course-04-yclyf-966.webp) Tams Badaetgaja has been steadily loved as a Gwangju lobster spot since 2003. Centered on fresh spiny lobster and prepared with care, it has been featured on several broadcasts and was selected as a Gwangju best restaurant in 2016 and 2017. It’s a true long-standing Gwangju lobster favorite! ![Tams Badaetgaja visit information photo](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course-05-ua6xn-966.webp) The price per kilogram matters for lobster, but freshness and grade can make a huge difference too. Tams Badaetgaja says it uses only the freshest, top-grade live lobsters. If you want quality lobster rather than simply comparing prices, I think Tams Badaetgaja is top tier for lobster in Gwangju. - Grade A: highest-quality live seafood (used by Tams Badaetgaja) - Grade B: live seafood with a low meat yield or some missing legs - Pre-cooked: processed product steamed or cooked, then flash-frozen - Fresh chilled: product rapidly refrigerated and packed on ice after death ![Photo accompanying the explanation of lobster grades](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course-06-8y96w-966.webp) ## Why it’s great for family gatherings and private dining rooms in Gwangju If you’re looking for a Gwangju venue for a family meeting between the two families, entertaining guests, or a family gathering in a private room, come to Tams Badaetgaja. There are all kinds of room setups, from standard tables to floor-seating tables where you can stretch out comfortably, including enclosed floor-seating rooms that are great with children. It’s a private-room restaurant where you can choose according to your group’s size and needs. It can accommodate groups of up to 38, so I also recommend reserving it for year-end parties or hosting group guests! ![Photo accompanying information about private dining rooms for groups](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course-07-1rmaa-966.webp) I reserved the Half Course for lunch, and they had it all set up in this beautifully green spot. It’s on the first floor, yet somehow feels like the second floor! Eating somewhere with such a nice atmosphere put me in an even better mood. ![Lunch Half Course table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course-08-w1xpu-966.webp) ![Lunch Half Course table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course-09-1yqla-966.webp) ![Lunch Half Course table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course-10-vpecw-966.webp) ## Tams Half Course lunch special: what’s included and the price There are lobster courses across a range of prices, from the Tams Course and Couple Course to the Jumbo Course, Family Course, and VIP Course. There are king crab and wine menus too, so keep those in mind when you visit. The menu I order often, including on this day, is the Tams Half Course. It’s ₩37,000 per person for 620 g and half a lobster, and is available as a lunch special until 2 PM. It’s the perfect course for enjoying quality lobster at a great value. ![Photo of the Tams Half Course table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course-11-tq6g5-966.webp) With everything set out so nicely, it really feels like being treated! This lemon water is for washing your hands, so don’t drink it! Hahahaha. The black sesame dressing salad, canapés, assorted house-made side dishes, and lobster sauce were all ready to go. ### Salad and dressing ![Salad with black sesame dressing](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course-12-19coz-966.webp) I tried the salad piled with fresh greens and vegetables with the nutty black sesame dressing. Lettuce, sprouts, cherry tomatoes, cabbage, almonds, and raisins all freshened up my palate before the meal. The dressing was light rather than overwhelming, which I loved. ### Lobster soup, bread, and canapés The lobster soup announces the beginning of the course. It was creamy and intensely rich—such excellent lobster soup. ![Lobster soup and appetizers](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course-13-1vgbv-966.webp) ![Lobster soup and appetizers](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course-14-pn2d1-966.webp) It looks like an ordinary cream soup, but the lobster aroma spreads through it, and its sweetness is a flavor everyone—from kids to adults—would enjoy. The fruit-topped garlic baguette and canapés are Tams Badaetgaja specialties too. I liked that the cream cheese didn’t have an overly sour taste. They’re just the right appetizers to whet your appetite before the lobster. ### Cold jellyfish salad The cold jellyfish salad was deliciously sweet and tangy. I crave it now and then, but when it’s too sharp it can feel like a lot; this one was perfectly balanced and easy to enjoy. ![Cold jellyfish salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course-15-5yui5-966.webp) Eating the imitation crab, jellyfish, onion, carrot, and more together was so good. The ingredients were incredibly fresh, just as impressive as the lobster—so Tams Badaetgaja indeed! ### Spicy lobster broth noodles ![Spicy lobster broth noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course-16-6kg9a-966.webp) You need a broth dish in the mix too, right? These were spicy, peppery thin wheat noodles in broth. They gave us a generous portion of noodles, and above all, the broth was made by simmering lobster, so it was wonderfully refreshing and delicious. It doesn’t look spicy, but it had more kick than I expected—which I actually loved. I slurped it down in no time. ## Half grilled lobster, fried rice, and lobster soup ![Seasoned grilled lobster and fried rice course](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course-17-dlgmy-966.webp) ![Seasoned grilled lobster and fried rice course](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course-18-xoydd-966.webp) The seasoned grilled lobster, the star of the Tams Half Course, arrived. It looked soooo appetizing. If you reserve ahead, you can have it served at exactly its most delicious moment. ![Tams Half Course main seasoned grilled lobster](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course-19-1in56-966.webp) Half a seasoned grilled lobster, special fried rice, and lobster soup—all for ₩37,000. Isn’t that really good value? ![Half a seasoned grilled lobster and lobster soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course-20-rv0ek-966.webp) ![Half a seasoned grilled lobster and lobster soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course-21-1nc7d-966.webp) This is my favorite menu item at Tams Badaetgaja: premium lobster deliciously grilled with a sweet seasoning. ![Sweet seasoned grilled lobster](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course-22-1uwd0-966.webp) ![Sweet seasoned grilled lobster](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course-23-1vvz2-966.webp) Since it’s half a lobster, the portion may look small at first glance, but it’s a course meal, so you can slowly enjoy it with the other dishes. You also get two mounds of fried rice, and by the end I was pleasantly, perfectly full. ![Removing and eating lobster meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course-24-1u06d-966.webp) Just give the meat a little nudge like this and it slips right out. The lobster was packed full of meat, with a really great yield. As expected of top-grade lobster! It was so, so delicious—seriously amazing. If the sauce on the outside isn’t enough, just use the extra sauce. The sweet seasoning goes so well with the lobster meat. Steamed lobster and lobster sashimi would be delicious too, but this seasoned grilled lobster is my absolute favorite. You know lobster tomalley is the real kicker, right? The lobster tomalley was unbelievably rich, smooth, and delicious, and with the buttery fried rice, the flavor was just insane. The grilled lobster was amazing, but the tomalley-and-fried-rice combination was next-level delicious. ### Cinnamon punch or coffee for dessert The house-made sujeonggwa (cinnamon ginger punch) was the perfect finish to a delicious meal, and I was so satisfied with Tams Badaetgaja’s Half Course lunch special. I’ve eaten here several times, and I always leave having enjoyed it and feeling satisfied. If you’re looking ahead to a year-end gathering spot, an upscale restaurant that can accommodate a group, a venue for a family meeting between the two families, a private-room restaurant for entertaining guests, or a private room for family celebrations such as 60th or 70th birthdays, definitely visit! Onnuri Card and Gwangju Sangsaeng Card are accepted too. I recommend making a reservation before you go. ## Where it is - Tams Badaetgaja (탐스바닷가재) - 10-1 Jiho-ro 124beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (전남광주통합특별시 동구 지호로124번길 10-1) - 전남광주통합특별시 동구 지호로124번길 10-1 탐스바닷가재 - 35.1485743, 126.9427906 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%83%90%EC%8A%A4%EB%B0%94%EB%8B%B7%EA%B0%80%EC%9E%AC/@35.1485743,126.9427906,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@honam-meal-map/gwangju-lobster-lunch-half-course/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt