Gwangju Chinese restaurant for kids and grandparents: Mayway

I went with my 4-year-old and my parents-in-law to Mayway, a Cheomdan favorite. The outside already has a stylish look, and the inside was clean too, with friendly staff — made the meal comfortable and pleasant!

• If you like tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork) with thin batter and thick meat
• If you're after a seafood scorched-rice soup that sounds as good as it tastes
• If you're looking for a set-menu Chinese restaurant in Cheomdan

👉 I recommend Mayway, a Cheomdan favorite.

Mayway location and hours

• Address: 6 Cheomdangangbyeon-ro 87beon-gil, 102-ho, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju (across from Cheomdan Gyeojassi Church)
• Hours: Daily 11:00–22:00 *Break time: 15:00–17:00
• Parking: Street or alley parking available

Where to park?

There's no dedicated lot, but you can park along the street. It's across from Cheomdan Gyeojassi Church, and I found spots on the street or in the alley. (I actually parked at Lotte Mart first, then moved the car over here.)

Inside Mayway

The interior was clean and tidy, which I liked.

High ceilings and a bright feel made it a good spot for bringing guests too. The atmosphere kept the mood good all through the meal.

Self-serve bar

A clean self-serve bar

You can help yourself to banchan (side dishes) like scallion kimchi, and rice is unlimited, which was great for mixing the last bit of jjajang sauce into a bowl!

They brought out sweet potato fritters as soon as we sat down, and they were delicious. I cut them up with scissors to share with my kid, who happily ate them. Mayway really is a good Cheomdan spot to bring kids to.

What we ate at Mayway

Tangsuyuk (half) — ₩18,900

Right up my alley ✅️ Tangsuyuk half, ₩18,900 ✔️chunky meat ✔️thin batter ✔️nutty flavor ✔️plus a generous salad with a tangy dressing

My 4-year-old ate it up so well. This kind of tangsuyuk is good even cold, so next time I'll try ordering it for delivery too.

Highly recommend the tangsuyuk at Mayway, a Cheomdan favorite 👍 (even the half portion is generous.)

Solo set meal — ₩11,900

✅️ Solo set meal with jjajang, jjamppong, and fried dumplings, ₩11,900. Great value, and you get to try three dishes. ✔️Good for anyone who has trouble choosing ✔️Good for anyone who wants variety

Ganjjajang — ₩9,900

✅️ Ganjjajang, ₩9,900. Rich savory flavor, and the ingredients tasted fresh.

Jjamppong — ₩10,900

✅️ Jjamppong, ₩10,900. This one has real wok-fire flavor. They say instead of artificial additives, they crank up the heat to get that smoky char.

Seafood scorched-rice soup — ₩15,900

✅️ Seafood scorched-rice soup, ₩15,900. A healthy, satisfying dish. I ordered it to share with my kid and was glad it was loaded with seafood.

I loved the sizzling sound when they poured it in, and it stayed piping hot all the way through. The crispy scorched rice and rich seafood broth made for a filling meal.

(The seafood I gave up to my kid.)

Dessert

They brought out ice cream for dessert, one per person. The ice cream wasn't rock-hard and melted smoothly, a nice way to end the meal.

Coffee is also available for dessert!

Events, discounts, and info for families with kids

✔️Event: Order 2 draft beers and get tangsuyuk for ₩1,000

✔️Baby chairs are available. ✔️Discounts: Gwangju Sangsaeng Card, Gwangsan Love Gift Certificate, and Onnuri gift certificates accepted.

Who should visit

• Anyone looking for a good Chinese restaurant on the Cheomdan food street
• Anyone looking for great tangsuyuk near Cheomdan Lotte Mart
• Anyone looking for good delivery food near Cheomdan Hillstate

👉 I recommend Mayway, a Cheomdan favorite.

(Our navigation took us into the alley behind, but if you park on the main street across from Cheomdan Gyeojassi Church, you can find the entrance right away!)