# Gwangju Italian restaurant dinner with pumpkin soup: Bueokgan - By Myeongin (https://superchart.com/en/@southern-table-journeys/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seo-gu, Gwangju - Sponsored: This post was written with support for a visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@southern-table-journeys/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@southern-table-journeys/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup/index.md) ## In short Bueokgan Sangmu Branch is an Italian restaurant in Seo-gu, Gwangju. I had pumpkin soup, carbonara, and shrimp rosé pasta for dinner; the rich poached-egg carbonara and big shrimp stood out. Bueokgan Sangmu Branch is a lovely choice for dates or a meal with parents. ## Good to know - **Address**: 25 Seogwangju-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (전남광주 서구 서광주로 25 1층) - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–22:00 - **Break time**: 16:00–16:30 - **Last order**: 21:00 - **Parking**: Available - **Menu prices**: Pumpkin soup and sweet potato fries ₩8,000; pastry soup ₩10,000; pasta from ₩18,000; Bueokgan Korean beef steak 200 g ₩58,000 / 400 g ₩109,000 *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* ## The evening atmosphere at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch ### Exterior and terrace ![Exterior of Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup-01-mx9sh-900.webp) ![Exterior of Bueokgan Sangmu Branch in the evening](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup-02-hteil-900.webp) ![Entrance to Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup-03-1iyn3-900.webp) - It’s neat and has a European feel!! - Maybe because I visited around dinner, the light spilling out from inside gave it a soft glow and made it feel even cozier. - The entrance is easy to find, too. - There’s also a terrace-like space out front with tables and chairs, so I think it would be so nice to eat out there in spring or fall! ![Terrace area at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup-04-1r5n7-900.webp) ![Terrace table at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup-05-bb27x-900.webp) ![Bueokgan Sangmu Branch lit up at night](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup-06-bsbg4-900.webp) ### Inside and how it works - There were so many people when I went at dinner time. I waited until everyone had left to take the photos above, haha. - There are square tables as well as tables with plenty of room to sit! ![Indoor tables at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup-07-etz6w-900.webp) ![Spacious indoor seating at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup-08-ek60s-900.webp) Isn’t the atmosphere so nice?! The lighting is pretty too, haha. It’s great for a date or for taking your parents out for a meal. ![Bueokgan interior with soft lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup-09-vp8cd-900.webp) ![Date-night seating at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup-10-13llx-900.webp) ![Interior atmosphere at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup-11-1w979-900.webp) The interior decor pieces are so stylish and pretty, too. ![Interior decor at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup-12-dty4x-900.webp) The soft lighting makes it feel even cozier! Rather than looking overly decorated, it feels like just the right spots have been styled, which makes it look even prettier. ![Kiosk at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup-13-1fycd-900.webp) ![Umbrella stand at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup-14-9cvkm-900.webp) ![Entrance information at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup-15-auyjg-900.webp) - You order at the kiosk, then pay when you leave. - There’s an umbrella stand, too. - The restroom is outside and to the left. ![Cutlery set at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup-16-94f08-900.webp) ![Water provided at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup-17-gg4ro-900.webp) ![Table setting at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup-18-1vssu-900.webp) They bring you water and a set of cutlery. ## Bueokgan Sangmu Branch menu - Pumpkin soup, sweet potato fries ₩8,000 / pastry soup ₩10,000 - Baby napa cabbage Caesar salad, grilled mushroom salad ₩16,000 - Basil pesto cream pasta, shrimp anchovy oil pasta ₩18,000 - Carbonara, seafood tomato pasta ₩19,000 / basil Margherita pizza ₩19,000 - Shrimp rosé pasta, vongole pasta, abalone cream risotto ₩20,000 - Lasagna ₩21,000 - Truffle mushroom cream gnocchi, kung pao chicken pilaf ₩22,000 - Arugula prosciutto pizza, truffle mushroom pizza ₩22,000 - Jambon pizza, Femanong jambon pizza ₩24,000 - Bueokgan Korean beef steak 200 g ₩58,000 / 400 g ₩109,000 ## I tried the pumpkin soup and pasta ![Main dishes at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup-19-s3wnk-1200.webp) ![Italian dishes set under the lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup-20-1m7ad-900.webp) Ta-da~ The lighting adds such a lovely touch, making the food look even prettier, hehe ♥ ![Bueokgan pumpkin soup and pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup-21-dbnm5-900.webp) ![Carbonara topped with a poached egg](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup-22-1w0xt-900.webp) ![Rosé pasta with shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup-23-1rnzm-900.webp) The pumpkin soup was smooth and creamy, with that subtle, distinctive pumpkin flavor. I think it would make such a good appetizer for anyone who likes pumpkin. The carbonara was wonderfully thick and rich, with a poached egg on top! When you break that poached egg... ♥ It also had loads of bacon, so I highly recommend it, haha. The shrimp rosé pasta was full of big shrimp! If you like rosé sauce, I recommend it... ♥ ![A drink whose name I could not remember](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup-24-wf5xo-900.webp) Isn’t the drink so pretty, haha? I can’t remember its name... ah... nope... 😓 ## A final word after my visit - An Italian restaurant where the lighting makes the atmosphere even prettier - With a terrace, you can enjoy eating outside in the cool spring and fall weather - There’s a wide variety of menu items, so you can choose whatever suits your taste ## Where it is - Bueokgan Sangmu Branch (부엌간 상무점) - 25 Seogwangju-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (전남광주 서구 서광주로 25 1층) - 전남광주통합특별시 서구 서광주로 25 1층 - 35.1294543, 126.847691 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B6%80%EC%97%8C%EA%B0%84%20%EC%83%81%EB%AC%B4%EC%A0%90/@35.1294543,126.847691,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@southern-table-journeys/gwangju-sangmu-pasta-pumpkin-soup/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt