# Buk-gu, Gwangju pho for three with onion pickle sauce mix: Wolmidang - By Haeri (https://superchart.com/en/@southern-bowl-record/) - Written Sep 5, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Buk-gu, Gwangju - Sponsored: This is a review written after receiving a complimentary meal from the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@southern-bowl-record/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@southern-bowl-record/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho/index.md) ## In short Wolmidang Gwangju Chonnam National University Branch is a Vietnamese pho restaurant in Buk-gu, Gwangju, near the Buk-gu Office and the back gate of Chonnam National University. Three of us ordered two beef brisket pho (11,000 won each), a soy-grilled bulgogi rice bowl (12,000 won) and sweet potato cha gio, then mixed hoisin sauce and hot chili 1:1 into the free onion pickle. Noodles, bean sprouts and onion pickle all come with free refills, and cilantro and spicy minced chili cost nothing extra, so Wolmidang is easy to eat exactly to your own taste. ## Good to know - **Location**: 62 Uchi-ro, 1st floor, Buk-gu, Gwangju (near the Buk-gu Office and the Chonnam National University back gate) - **Parking**: 1 hour of validated parking at Megabox - **Seating**: Tables for 2 and 4, plus counter seats near the entrance - **Free refills**: Noodles, bean sprouts, onion pickle - **Free add-ons**: Cilantro, spicy minced chili (no extra charge) - **What we ordered**: Sweet potato cha gio, 3 pieces 3,000 won / Beef brisket pho 11,000 won x2 / Soy-grilled bulgogi rice bowl 12,000 won / Zero-sugar cola 2,000 won *as written by the visitor on Sep 5, 2026* Today I visited Wolmidang Gwangju Chonnam National University Branch, near the back gate of Chonnam National University in Buk-gu, Gwangju. > ⏰ Business hours > 🚗 Parking info ![Business hours and parking info for Wolmidang Gwangju Chonnam National University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho-01-udy5j-900.webp) ## Where is Wolmidang Gwangju Chonnam National University Branch, and where do you park? Wolmidang is close to the Buk-gu Office and the back gate of Chonnam National University, so it's a convenient spot for lunch. Parking is tough around the back gate, so I was happy to find that they offer 1 hour of validated parking at Megabox. ![Sign about free refills for noodles and bean sprouts](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho-02-ij5gd-966.webp) Free refills on noodles and bean sprouts?? It's great for anyone who finds the standard portion not quite enough — you can easily ask for more. ![Wolmidang interior packed with lunchtime customers](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho-03-2bhdp-900.webp) ## Seating and the sauces on every table at Wolmidang Maybe because it was lunchtime, the place was packed. There are tables for 2 and 4, plus counter seats near the entrance, which would also be good for solo dining. ![Tables for 2 and 4 with counter seats near the entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho-04-uhr8h-900.webp) ![Spicy chili sauce and sweet hoisin sauce on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho-05-1p8l1-900.webp) On one side of the table, spicy chili sauce and sweet hoisin sauce were already set out, and you could add cilantro or spicy minced chili to suit your taste — no extra charge for any of it!! Love that. ![Wolmidang pho menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho-06-1dadi-900.webp) ![Menu board listing spicy pho and bún chả](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho-07-b9lp9-900.webp) ![Menu board listing rice dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho-08-y84s0-900.webp) ![Menu board listing cha gio and shrimp toast sides](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho-09-5394h-900.webp) ![Menu board with drink options](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho-10-1ynez-900.webp) ## Wolmidang menu and what three of us ordered They have basic pho as well as spicy pho, bún chả, rice dishes, and sides like cha gio (Vietnamese spring rolls) and shrimp toast. > Sweet potato cha gio 3pc (₩0.3) > Beef brisket pho (₩1.1) x2 > Soy-grilled bulgogi rice bowl (₩1.2) > Zero-sugar cola (₩0.2) There were three of us, so this is what we ordered! ![Zero-sugar cola served first in a paper cup](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho-11-1oub0-900.webp) ![Back of the Wolmidang paper cup with a tail detail](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho-12-1cdm4-900.webp) They brought out the cola before the food, and the paper cup design was so cute. There's even a little tail detail on the back. Adorable. ![Instructions for enjoying the pho properly](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho-13-108bm-900.webp) ## How to eat Wolmidang's pho: onion pickle + hoisin sauce + hot chili While waiting for our food, I read the instructions for enjoying the pho properly! It's a bit unusual — you mix the house onion pickle with hoisin sauce and hot chili sauce, then eat it alongside the pho. ![Onion pickle served as standard](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho-14-g0r8y-900.webp) This is the onion pickle that comes as standard. It's also a free refill, so if you run out, you can just ask for more. ![Onion pickle mixed with hoisin sauce and hot chili sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho-15-1peyy-900.webp) As recommended, I added hoisin sauce and hot chili sauce to the onion pickle at a 1:1 ratio. Mix it up. I like hoisin sauce so I added a little extra of that — hoisin sauce wins. ![The mixed onion pickle sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho-16-smjlk-900.webp) ![Soy-grilled bulgogi rice bowl topped with a fried egg](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho-17-9x3o2-900.webp) ## Soy-grilled bulgogi rice bowl The soy-grilled bulgogi rice bowl came out first, along with a side of broth to go with it. The bulgogi had that proper grilled flavor and wasn't tough at all. With a fried egg on top too, it looked as good as it tasted ✌🏻 You've got to pile rice, bulgogi, and onion pickle together in one bite — that's the way to eat it. ![A bowl of beef brisket pho loaded with meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho-18-82zrb-900.webp) *Beef brisket pho* ## Beef brisket pho: broth and noodles The pho came piled generously with meat, looking really appetizing. The broth is the basic pho style, but it had a bit of a spicy kick, kind of like cheongyang chili peppers. Slightly sharp and really tasty. ![Broth and toppings in the beef brisket pho](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho-19-1c972-900.webp) I piled the meat on top like this to eat. The noodles weren't overcooked either — just the right texture. ![Pho noodles topped with meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho-20-1u77u-900.webp) Following the tip for enjoying the pho, I added the onion pickle mixture, and the spicy-sweet flavor kept it from getting monotonous. Kind of like how kimchi works? So good. A real standout dish. ![Three pieces of crispy fried sweet potato cha gio](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho-21-q9qt7-900.webp) *Sweet potato cha gio* ## Sweet potato cha gio (Vietnamese fried spring rolls) I tried this on a friend's recommendation that it was delicious, and it was — super crispy on the outside with a sweet potato filling inside that felt almost like dessert. Really good. But it's really hot inside, so be careful haha.. ![Sweet potato cha gio cut in half showing the filling](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho-22-76qwf-900.webp) ![Candy placed at the exit](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho-23-4bvjy-900.webp) By the exit, there was candy to freshen your mouth on the way out, which felt like a nice touch to the end of the meal. ![A full pho spread on the table at Wolmidang Gwangju Chonnam National University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho-24-1ijll-1200.webp) ## Is Wolmidang in Buk-gu, Gwangju worth it? Overall, Wolmidang Chonnam National University Branch was clean and satisfying for a filling meal! The pho had plenty of meat and a clean broth that was really tasty, and I loved that noodles and bean sprouts were free to refill. I also liked being able to customize with sauces, cilantro, and spicy minced chili to taste. Parking is a bit tricky around the back gate, so the parking support was a nice bonus too. ## Where it is - Wolmidang Gwangju Chonnam National University Branch (월미당 광주전남대점) - 62 Uchi-ro, 1st floor, Buk-gu, Gwangju, South Korea - 전남광주통합특별시 북구 우치로 62 1층 - 35.1729344, 126.9126055 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9B%94%EB%AF%B8%EB%8B%B9%20%EA%B4%91%EC%A3%BC%EC%A0%84%EB%82%A8%EB%8C%80%EC%A0%90/@35.1729344,126.9126055,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@southern-bowl-record/wolmidang-jnu-onion-pickle-pho/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt