Oven-roasted chicken thigh pilaf at Bueokgan Suwan, Gwangju
Bueokgan Suwan Branch is a pasta and Western food restaurant in Gwangju's Suwan district, tucked inside a food alley near the neighborhood police station. This visit covered shrimp anchovy oil pasta, abalone cream risotto, and a Kung Pao chicken pilaf topped with an oven-roasted whole chicken thigh, all tried in one sitting. With floor-to-ceiling windows, a pink-and-green interior, three baby chairs, sofa seats, and bar seats, it's a solid pick for families or small groups alike.

