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PlaceGwangsan, GwangjuRestaurants

Jokbal set too big for 3 friends in Cheomdan, Gwangju: Kkankkanhan

Kkankkanhan Jokbal Main Branch (깐깐한족발 본점) is a jokbal (braised pig's trotters) restaurant on Cheomdanjungang-ro in Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju. The writer booked ahead, and three friends ordered the 48,000-won couple's set but couldn't finish it; the bean sprout soup, steamed egg and doenjang (soybean paste) soup were all well seasoned, and the coffee and ice cream offered after the meal left a strong impression. Kkankkanhan Jokbal Main Branch is worth recommending for group get-togethers in Cheomdan, thanks to generous sets and attentive service.

Written May 18, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeo-gu, GwangjuRestaurants

Gwangju raw fish restaurant for company dinners: Bada Han Geureut

Bada Han Geureut — Dongcheon Main Branch is a raw fish and seafood restaurant in Dongcheon-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju, serving everything from lunch sets (from 11,000 won per person) to soups, tempura and raw fish dishes. The writer was most impressed by Bada Han Geureut's clean dining room, roomy tables, open kitchen and the free single-use mouthwash and candy handed out after the meal. Verdict: Bada Han Geureut is a reliable Dongcheon-dong neighborhood pick for a light lunch, a family gathering or a company dinner.

Written May 25, 2026Sponsored
PlaceNam-gu, GwangjuRestaurants

Gwangju pasta and pizza restaurant with no break time: Mitaly Bongseon

Mitaly Gwangju Bongseon Branch is a pasta and pizza restaurant at Ssangyong intersection in Bongseon-dong, Nam-gu, Gwangju, near Daiso and E-Mart. Mitaly Gwangju Bongseon Branch has no break time, so two of us went around 2 PM and had the ₩28,500 couple set: two mains, buffalo wings, chicken, fries and a hallabong (Korean citrus) ade. Taste, interior, atmosphere and value all rated highly, making Mitaly a Bongseon-dong pasta spot worth returning to.

Written Jun 11, 2026Sponsored
PlaceDong-gu, GwangjuRestaurants

Gwangju octopus restaurant menu prices & parking: Jjukkumi Sinnara

Jjukkumi Sinnara (쭈꾸미신나라) is a fire-grilled jjukkumi (baby octopus) restaurant on Mudeung-ro in Gyerim-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju. Jjukkumi Sinnara recommends the fire-grilled octopus stir-fry (₩12,000) for lunch and the octopus with pork belly or beef brisket hot plates (₩38,000–49,000) for dinner. It has a kids' play room, high chairs, group seating for up to 20 and free roadside parking. Check the full price list, from hot plates to add-ons, sides and drinks, and Jjukkumi Sinnara is an easy pick for a family meal or group gathering.

Written Oct 17, 2026Sponsored
PlaceDong-gu, GwangjuBars

Self-tap craft beer bar in Dongmyeong-dong, Gwangju: Longtime Nossi

Longtime Nossi Gwangju Dongmyeong branch is a craft beer and pizza bar on the 2nd floor on Donggyecheon-ro in Dongmyeong-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju. At Longtime Nossi, guests pour as much craft beer as they like from the self-tap and pair it with a half-and-half pizza (21,500 won), and the 2nd-floor seats look out over Dongmyeong-dong. For pizza and beer in Dongmyeong-dong, Longtime Nossi Gwangju Dongmyeong branch is a solid pick.

Written Jun 22, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYeosu, GwangjuRestaurants

Barrier-free Yeosu restaurant with hand cream at the self-bar: Ravenna

Ravenna is a Western restaurant serving pasta, pilaf and steak on the 2nd floor of 279 Soho-ro in Soho-dong, Yeosu. Ravenna gives every table a free house salad and bread and has a free 1st-floor parking lot for about 15 cars. Its self-bar offers side dishes plus free hand cream and hair ties, and the restaurant also has a wheelchair ramp, baby chairs and vegan and gluten-free dishes. The atmosphere, music and pilaf make Ravenna a recommended date spot in Soho-dong, Yeosu.

Written Oct 12, 2026Sponsored
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Wine restaurant in Gwangju Suwan: basil pizza & rosé pasta, Bueokgan

Bueokgan Suwan Branch (부엌간 수완점) is a pasta, pizza and wine restaurant near the Suwan Police Station in the Suwan district of Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju. The writer had basil pizza, rosé pasta and a salad set at Bueokgan Suwan Branch, and calm music and a clean interior made the meal relaxed, with pizzas from ₩17,000 to ₩24,000 and red wine from ₩35,000 to ₩45,000. Verdict: Bueokgan Suwan Branch is a Suwan date spot with wine that the writer wants to revisit.

Written Jun 27, 2026Sponsored
PlaceDong-gu, GwangjuRestaurants

Gyerim-dong octopus pub, garlic & perilla wraps: Jjukkumi Sinnara

Jjukkumi Sinnara (쭈꾸미신나라) is a baby octopus (jjukkumi) hot plate restaurant and bar tucked between apartment blocks in Gyerim-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju. The writer went with a friend for food and drinks, wrapped the octopus in perilla leaves with garlic, chili and ssamjang (spicy dipping paste) from the self-bar, and also noted the clean kids' play room. Jjukkumi Sinnara is a neighborhood octopus spot worth revisiting for the perilla-leaf octopus wrap alone.

Written Jul 10, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeo-gu, GwangjuRestaurants

Gwangju black goat restaurant: perilla soup and rib gomtang at Ilsang

Ilsang Heukyeomso (일상흑염소) is a black goat health-food restaurant in Maewol-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju. The writer came for a restorative meal and was surprised by the odor-free goat broth, the clean, upscale interior and the friendly owner and staff, and recommends the perilla black goat soup, beef rib gomtang (clear beef soup) and neungi mushroom restorative hotpot. Verdict: Ilsang Heukyeomso is a health-food restaurant the writer would 100% revisit.

Written Jul 1, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYangsan, GyeongnamRestaurants

Yangsan sushi restaurant: mouthwash, candy, receipt draw at Shirokuma

Shirokuma is a sushi restaurant on Hwahap 4-gil in Beomeo-ri, Mulgeum-eup, Yangsan, Gyeongnam. Shirokuma uses a KakaoTalk waiting list, so guests can explore the neighborhood while they wait, and after the meal there is mouthwash, candy and a receipt prize draw. With melt-in-your-mouth salmon sushi and careful attention to small details, Shirokuma is worth trying for a date or a family meal in Yangsan.

Written Jul 30, 2026Sponsored
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Suwan, Gwangju wine restaurant: Greek & Italian wines, Suwanjigu Form

Suwanjigu Form is a Western restaurant in the Suwan district of Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, with a menu that changes each season to use the best ingredients. This post covers Suwanjigu Form's atmosphere, its pasta and its full drinks list: sparkling, white and red wines, wines by the glass (listed as 14.0–17.0 on the menu), plus beer and soft drinks. For a date dinner with wine in Suwan, Suwanjigu Form's wine list is worth checking first.

Written Oct 3, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeo-gu, GwangjuRestaurants

Sangmu, Gwangju pizza place: solo pepperoni pizza and wines, Bueokgan

Bueokgan Sangmu Branch (부엌간 상무점) is a brunch, pasta and wood-fired pizza restaurant in Sangmu, Seo-gu, Gwangju. On this visit the blogger finished a whole pepperoni pizza, a standard menu item, alone and browsed the kiosk menu, which lists sets such as Family Set A at ₩77,000 and Couple Set B at ₩51,000 plus wine and highballs. Bueokgan Sangmu Branch has a pretty, photogenic interior and is a solid choice for a date.

Written Jul 29, 2026Sponsored