# Gwangju brunch restaurant for prosciutto pizza and carbonara: Bueokgan - By Sohyun Gyeom (https://superchart.com/en/@yangdong-bamboo-bowl/) - Written Sep 17, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gwangsan, Gwangju - Sponsored: This visit was made possible with a complimentary meal provided by the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@yangdong-bamboo-bowl/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@yangdong-bamboo-bowl/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes/index.md) ## In short Bueokgan Suwan Branch is a pasta and wood-fired pizza restaurant near Sumun 1 Park in the Suwan district of Gwangsan, Gwangju. The order was sweet potato fries, carbonara and an arugula prosciutto pizza, all set out together and shared, with the sweet potato fries dipped in yogurt sauce. Bueokgan Suwan Branch works best for a group that wants to pick several Western dishes and split them. ## Good to know - **Address**: 37 Suwan-ro 106beon-gil, 1st floor, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju (near Sumun 1 Park) - **Hours**: 11:30 - 21:00, break 15:00 - 17:00 - **Parking**: No dedicated lot; street and alley parking in front of the restaurant - **Dishes ordered**: Sweet potato fries, carbonara, arugula prosciutto pizza *as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026* ![Cover photo of Bueokgan Suwan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes-01-6q1id-1200.webp) > A Western-style brunch spot in the Suwan district > Bueokgan ![Bueokgan Suwan Branch, a Western food restaurant for brunch in the Suwan district](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes-02-1bby4-966.webp) ## What kind of restaurant is Bueokgan Suwan Branch? Gwangju's Suwan district has everything from stylish cafés to great restaurants, so it's a go-to area whenever I'm setting up a meal. This time I went to Bueokgan Suwan Branch for pasta, pizza, and other Western dishes. It felt like a solid brunch spot. The dishes we ordered that day were sweet potato fries, carbonara, and an arugula prosciutto pizza. We picked a mix of styles — a crispy side, a creamy pasta, and a pizza topped with arugula and prosciutto — and the combination turned out great. Rather than ordering just one dish, putting several in the middle and sharing them let us taste a wider variety. ![Table at Bueokgan Suwan Branch set with three dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes-03-15vz0-966.webp) If you like familiar Western dishes like pasta and pizza, this is an easy place to visit. Whether you want a leisurely brunch or you're craving Western food in the Suwan district, here's my review of Bueokgan Suwan Branch, centered on what we ordered. ## Bueokgan Suwan Branch at a glance - Address: 37 Suwan-ro 106beon-gil, 1st floor, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Korea - Hours: 11:30 - 21:00 (break time 15:00 - 17:00) - Parking: No lot, street/alley parking ## 1/ Where is Bueokgan Suwan Branch, and where can you park? ![Exterior of Bueokgan Suwan Branch near Sumun 1 Park and the street in front](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes-04-1kx83-966.webp) Bueokgan Suwan Branch is located near Sumun 1 Park. There's no dedicated parking lot, but you can park on the road in front of the restaurant. ## 2/ Inside Bueokgan Suwan Branch ![Interior view of Bueokgan Suwan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes-05-1u708-966.webp) ![Seating and interior design at Bueokgan Suwan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes-06-1kvuh-966.webp) ![The stylish interior atmosphere of Bueokgan Suwan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes-07-w9a70-966.webp) The interior was decorated to be stylish yet comfortable for dining. Exactly the kind of vibe women would love. ## 3/ Menu and prices at Bueokgan Suwan Branch ![Menu board at Bueokgan Suwan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes-08-18xv3-966.webp) ![Pasta and pizza menu options at Bueokgan Suwan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes-09-1wzvg-966.webp) This is the menu at Bueokgan, a brunch restaurant in the Suwan district. We ordered sweet potato fries, carbonara, and the arugula prosciutto pizza. ![Sweet potato fries, pasta, and pizza served together at once](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes-10-2p3fl-966.webp) Almost everything came out at once. My favorite kind of timing! ## 4/ Sweet potato fries with yogurt sauce ![Cheese-topped sweet potato fries at Bueokgan Suwan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes-11-fg0bk-966.webp) The sweet potato fries came out with a generous, appetizing sprinkle of cheese. ![Sweet potato fries served with yogurt sauce and ketchup](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes-12-ftmog-966.webp) They came with yogurt sauce and ketchup. Dipping the crispy sweet potato fries into the yogurt sauce was really delicious. ## 5/ Arugula prosciutto pizza ![A whole arugula prosciutto pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes-13-1d6pj-966.webp) The visuals on this arugula prosciutto pizza aren't messing around, right? ![Cross-section of pizza dough topped with arugula and prosciutto](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes-14-xls73-966.webp) The chewy yet clean-tasting dough, topped with fresh arugula and savory prosciutto, was absolutely unbeatable. ## 6/ Carbonara with a poached egg ![Carbonara topped with a poached egg at Bueokgan Suwan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes-15-16mma-966.webp) This is the carbonara topped with a beautifully poached egg. The thick bacon and mushrooms came together really well. ![Carbonara mixed together after popping the poached egg](https://img.superchart.com/images/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes-16-6cg3p-966.webp) You have no idea how good it gets once you pop the poached egg and mix it all together! ## Wrapping up: sharing three dishes at Bueokgan Suwan Branch On this visit to Bueokgan Suwan Branch, we ordered three dishes: sweet potato fries, carbonara, and arugula prosciutto pizza. Each dish had a distinct flavor and texture, making it a great lineup for a group to order a variety and share. The sweet potato fries were crispy and sweet, a nice light way to start the meal, while the carbonara's creamy, savory flavor made it a satisfying main. Adding the arugula prosciutto pizza on top brought the fragrance of arugula and the salty richness of prosciutto, and it was fun to switch between all three dishes. Being able to enjoy pasta and pizza together in one sitting makes this a great place to visit whenever you're craving Western food. It also works well for a relaxed lunchtime brunch, a meal with friends, or a date spot. If you're in Gwangju craving pasta or pizza, or looking for a brunch restaurant in the Suwan district, give it a try! ## 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/@yangdong-bamboo-bowl/buekgan-suwan-brunch-three-dishes/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt