Gwangju Suwan restaurant for seafood tomato pasta: Bueokgan Suwan

Bueokgan Suwan Branch, a pasta restaurant everyone talks about in Suwan district

Whenever I want a cozy meal out with my mom, or a gathering with close friends, this is always my go-to spot! Here's my review of Bueokgan Suwan Branch, a hotspot in Gwangju. The pasta is so good that people practically say "Suwan district pasta = Bueokgan," and every visit leaves me fully satisfied. Let's get into the review~

Where is Bueokgan Suwan Branch? Near Sumun 1 Park in Gwangju

Bueokgan Suwan Branch is located near Sumun 1 Park in the Suwan district of Gwangju. The location is great, and there are plenty of restaurants and cafés nearby, so most gatherings in Suwan district end up happening here haha.

What do the exterior and interior of Bueokgan Suwan Branch look like?

Walking down the alley in Suwan district, the stylish exterior catches your eye right away. The sophisticated design makes it feel like you've stumbled onto a charming little restaurant in Europe, adding a bit of excitement every time~~

Once you open the door and step in, you're greeted by a warm interior with wood tones and soft lighting >_< The space is so cozy and the atmosphere so nice that it's perfect for a relaxed brunch with mom or a get-together with friends.

You can tell every seating area was thoughtfully designed, right? No wonder people say "Suwan district brunch = Bueokgan"~

Bueokgan Suwan Branch menu and prices

Bueokgan Suwan Branch's menu board

• Pastry soup ₩10,000
• Basic soup ₩8,000
• Napa cabbage caesar salad ₩16,000
• Mushroom grilled salad ₩16,000
• Kung pao chicken pilaf ₩22,000
• Seafood tomato pasta ₩19,000
• Carbonara ₩19,000
• Truffle mushroom cream gnocchi ₩22,000
• Shrimp anchovy oil pasta ₩18,000
• Shrimp rosé pasta ₩20,000
• Basil pesto cream pasta ₩18,000
• Vongole pasta ₩20,000
• Abalone cream risotto ₩20,000
• Lasagna ₩21,000
• Bueokgan tenderloin steak ₩58,000

The three dishes ordered on this visit

• ✅ Pumpkin soup
• ✅ Seafood tomato pasta
• ✅ Arugula pizza

The basic sweet pumpkin soup

Before the main meal starts, the basic soup (pumpkin) comes out first.

One spoonful and it's warm, creamy, with a pleasant sweetness spreading through your mouth. It's the perfect way to warm up your empty stomach before the pizza and pasta arrive haha.

Arugula jambon pizza: how is the wood-fired crust?

Finally, the main dish everyone's been waiting for! Once again I ordered the jambon pizza, and the crust texture was like art, as if it just came out of a wood-fired oven.

The dough is fluffy yet crispy on the outside~ Piled high on top is a mountain of fresh arugula, with salty jambon ham and savory cheese balancing it all out perfectly.

Drizzle on some spicy hot sauce and this is exactly why they call it a top brunch spot in Suwan district ^^

Seafood tomato pasta, 19,000 won

Next up is the seafood tomato pasta, which looks delicious just from the visuals. The plate is generously piled with big shrimp, mussels, and other seafood — it looks so abundant just looking at it haha.

The basic tomato sauce has a slight kick of spice added, so you can enjoy it cleanly to the last bite without getting tired of it. There's also plenty of sauce, so it's great to dip the pizza crust ends into the pasta sauce too.

Final verdict on Bueokgan Suwan Branch

Bueokgan Suwan Branch is my precious go-to spot, whether it's a cozy meal out with mom or a chatty gathering with friends. From the warm pumpkin soup to the freshly baked wood-fired pizza and the seafood-packed tomato pasta, this visit was satisfying once again. If you're looking for a Suwan district brunch spot that nails both flavor and atmosphere, definitely pay it a visit~~