# Gwangju Suwan brunch restaurant, two pastas compared: Bueokgan Suwan - By Dahee (https://superchart.com/en/@one-more-layer/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gwangsan, Gwangju - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@one-more-layer/buakgan-suwan-two-pasta-brunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@one-more-layer/buakgan-suwan-two-pasta-brunch/index.md) ## In short Bueokgan Suwan Branch is an Italian-forest-themed brunch restaurant in the Suwan district of Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju. Stopping in while running errands nearby, the writer ordered the two-person set — sweet pumpkin soup, shrimp anchovy oil pasta, vongole pasta and two iced Americanos — and compared the two pastas side by side, after parking easily on the road in front of the restaurant. Bueokgan Suwan Branch is worth a return trip whenever pasta and coffee need to happen in one sitting. ## Good to know - **Location**: 1st floor, 37 Suwan-ro 106beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju - **How to order**: Order from your seat using the table kiosk - **This order**: Two-person set – soup, shrimp anchovy oil pasta, vongole pasta, two iced Americanos - **Parking**: Street parking available in front of the restaurant - **Concept**: Italian forest-themed brunch restaurant *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* I had an errand near the Suwan district after a long while, so I looked up a good spot nearby to grab lunch too. While deciding what to eat, I wanted pasta and coffee in one go, so I decided to have brunch at Bueokgan Suwan Branch. Alley parking ![Alley parking in front of Bueokgan Suwan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-suwan-two-pasta-brunch/buakgan-suwan-two-pasta-brunch-01-zawvg-900.webp) ![Road around Bueokgan Suwan Branch in the Suwan district](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-suwan-two-pasta-brunch/buakgan-suwan-two-pasta-brunch-02-sp877-830.webp) ## Where is Bueokgan Suwan Branch, and where do you park? Bueokgan Suwan Branch is on the first floor of a building on Suwan-ro 106beon-gil in Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, so it wasn't hard to find even on a first visit, and accessibility was decent. I've visited other Bueokgan branches a few times before — the pasta really suits my taste, so it's a place I think of often. This particular branch, the one I visited this time, is apparently decorated around the concept of a brunch restaurant set in an Italian forest. ![Exterior of Bueokgan Suwan Branch on the first floor of a building](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-suwan-two-pasta-brunch/buakgan-suwan-two-pasta-brunch-03-2rnn3-887.webp) ![Entrance of Bueokgan Suwan Branch, Italian forest concept](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-suwan-two-pasta-brunch/buakgan-suwan-two-pasta-brunch-04-uvaxf-1200.webp) It's a little away from the busy strip where the Suwan district's restaurant alley is concentrated, and there's a road in front of the store where you can park, so we parked comfortably nearby and went in. ### What the inside of Bueokgan Suwan Branch looks like The first thing I noticed as soon as I stepped in was how good the overall atmosphere was. It's decorated in a clean yet warm way, and it felt like a good spot to eat leisurely while chatting — great not just as a Suwan brunch spot but also for dates or gatherings. It also seemed like a good fit for anyone looking for a place where a group can sit down and eat together, like a friend group meetup. ![Seating atmosphere inside Bueokgan Suwan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-suwan-two-pasta-brunch/buakgan-suwan-two-pasta-brunch-05-bbv6r-900.webp) ![Warmly decorated dining hall at Bueokgan Suwan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-suwan-two-pasta-brunch/buakgan-suwan-two-pasta-brunch-06-b7u38-900.webp) ## What comes in the two-person set, and how you order it Ordering was convenient since you can do it right at your table with the kiosk. After browsing the menu slowly, we went with the two-person set. - Soup - Shrimp anchovy oil pasta - Vongole pasta - Two iced Americanos We sipped our iced Americanos and chatted for a bit, and the food came out quickly. ![Two-person set and iced Americanos at Bueokgan Suwan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-suwan-two-pasta-brunch/buakgan-suwan-two-pasta-brunch-07-12kn6-757.webp) ![Two iced Americanos on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-suwan-two-pasta-brunch/buakgan-suwan-two-pasta-brunch-08-12voe-832.webp) ### Sweet pumpkin soup The soup turned out to be pumpkin soup, served warm — really good as a starter. It was smooth with plenty of flavor, a nice light bite before getting into the pasta properly. I've had Bueokgan at other branches too, but this time at the Suwan branch, the soup came out especially hot, which personally made it more satisfying. ![Warm pumpkin soup served at the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-suwan-two-pasta-brunch/buakgan-suwan-two-pasta-brunch-09-1jkfp-900.webp) ## Shrimp anchovy oil pasta vs vongole pasta: which one won? Of the two pastas at Bueokgan Suwan Branch, the one I reached for more was the shrimp anchovy oil pasta. It's genuinely one of my favorite Bueokgan menu items, and if it's your first visit to Bueokgan, it's the dish I'd tell you to try at least once. The subtle saltiness blends well with the signature richness of oil pasta, and with shrimp mixed in, I kept going back for more. ![Shrimp anchovy oil pasta topped with shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-suwan-two-pasta-brunch/buakgan-suwan-two-pasta-brunch-10-1nc7x-900.webp) Even with two pastas on the table, the shrimp anchovy oil pasta still got the most of my attention. If you're on the hunt for a good pasta spot in the Suwan district and you like oil pasta, this is one worth keeping an eye on. ![Lifting a forkful of oil pasta noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-suwan-two-pasta-brunch/buakgan-suwan-two-pasta-brunch-11-17c8h-900.webp) The vongole pasta we ordered alongside it was delicious too. With clams in it, it had that classic vongole flavor, cooked to Bueokgan's own recipe — a different kind of appeal from the shrimp anchovy oil pasta. What stood out most was that both dishes had noodles cooked to just the right texture, and each menu item felt carefully prepared. ## What to order next time at Bueokgan Suwan Branch I eat pasta fairly often while hunting down good Western-style restaurants in Gwangju, and Bueokgan is one of the places that satisfies even on repeat visits. Beyond pasta, they also have lasagna, pizza, and other Western dishes, so it seemed like a good option for a group to visit and share different items. This time we kept it simple with the two-person set, but next time I visit Bueokgan Suwan Branch, I definitely want to try the pastry soup, one of their signature dishes. Getting to enjoy warm soup together with pastry already has me curious about what it tastes like. Bueokgan Suwan Branch is a place I'd want to visit again whenever I have errands in the Suwan district and want a relaxed meal somewhere with good atmosphere. From Suwan brunch to Suwan pasta, you can enjoy it all in one place, and being able to order coffee too made it a satisfying spot for a brunch meetup. ![Brunch table setting at Bueokgan Suwan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-suwan-two-pasta-brunch/buakgan-suwan-two-pasta-brunch-12-1hlue-675.webp) ![A plate of vongole pasta with clams](https://img.superchart.com/images/buakgan-suwan-two-pasta-brunch/buakgan-suwan-two-pasta-brunch-13-1qahw-900.webp) If you like Western-style food in Gwangju, or you're looking for a spot in the Suwan district for a date, a family meal, or a group gathering, this is worth a visit. Next time, I'm planning to go back for the pastry soup and try other pasta dishes. ## Where it is - Bueokgan Suwan Branch (부엌간 수완점) - 37 Suwan-ro 106beon-gil, 1st floor, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Korea - 전남광주통합특별시 광산구 수완로106번길 37 1층 - 35.1940376, 126.8322486 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B6%80%EC%97%8C%EA%B0%84%20%EC%88%98%EC%99%84%EC%A0%90/@35.1940376,126.8322486,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@one-more-layer/buakgan-suwan-two-pasta-brunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt