Gwangju dog-friendly meat restaurant: ₩50,000 set at Ju Myeongdang
In short
Ju Myeongdang (주명당 심야식당) is a late-night meat restaurant with private rooms in Dongmyeong-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju. Three people shared the ₩50,000 Auntie's Table set, which came with japchae, kimchi jjigae, bibimbap and several cuts of meat already grilled, so nobody had to cook at the table. Ju Myeongdang also allows dogs and covers 1 hour of parking at the National Asia Culture Center lot, making it an easy dinner spot in Dongmyeong-dong.
Good to know
- Location
- 2F, 15-2 Jangdong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju (Jangdong 85-2)
- Hours
- Sat & Sun 12:00–01:00 (next day), Tue–Fri 15:00–01:00 (next day); last order 00:00; no break time
- What we ordered
- Auntie's Table (이모 밥상) ₩50,000 — generous for 3 people
- Signature dishes
- Premium short rib yukjeon (beef pancake), cheese galbi fried rice on a hot plate, hangover ramyeon, whelk bibim noodles, highballs and other drinks
- Parking
- National Asia Culture Center annex lot (10 Jebong-ro 110beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju); 1 hour covered for diners, exit possible 24 hours
- Parking rates
- ₩800 for cars / ₩1,600 for mid-to-large vehicles (₩400 per 15 min for cars, ₩800 per 15 min for mid-to-large)
- Seating
- Separate private rooms available
- Other
- Dogs welcome
- Price reference
- ₩50,000 ≈ $37 · ₩800 ≈ $0.6 · ₩1,600 ≈ $1.2 (2026-09-29)
as written by the visitor on Aug 16, 2026
A Dongmyeong-dong Korean BBQ spot where the meat comes out already grilled — convenient, and the whole table set was clean, generous and delicious. For reference, this includes a portion I paid for myself✅
I personally love this place and the food really suits my taste. Since it's dog-friendly, I'm planning to bring my dog along next time.
Where is Ju Myeongdang, and what are its hours and parking?
Ju Myeongdang is on the 2nd floor of 15-2 Jangdong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju (Jangdong 85-2), South Korea. It runs with no break time, and last order is at 00:00.
- Sun 12:00 – 1:00 next day (last order 00:00)
- Mon (8/17) substitute holiday for Liberation Day 12:00 – 1:00 next day
- Tue 15:00 – 1:00 next day (last order 00:00)
- Wed 15:00 – 1:00 next day (last order 00:00)
- Thu 15:00 – 1:00 next day (last order 00:00)
- Fri 15:00 – 1:00 next day (last order 00:00)
- Sat 12:00 – 1:00 next day (last order 00:00)
🚗 For parking, use the National Asia Culture Center annex lot (address: 10 Jebong-ro 110beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju). The lot allows exit 24 hours a day! Visiting Ju Myeongdang gets you 1 hour free, and rates are ₩800 for cars / ₩1,600 for mid-large vehicles (₩400 per 15 min for cars / ₩800 per 15 min for mid-large). Come up from the underground lot to the 1st floor and you'll see Ju Myeongdang. Ju Myeongdang the late-night restaurant is on the 2nd floor.
It's right across from the parking lot exit, so it's easy to get to.
Private rooms at Ju Myeongdang: good for group dinners or a date?
The place itself is flashy yet has separate divided spaces, making it perfect for a group dinner. The staff and the owner are friendly too. Especially after 6pm there are a lot of customers, so you can tell it's a hot spot.
Going up to this floor, it's a stylish, good-vibe space — great for a date, and there are also private rooms for group dinners, so it's comfortable to use either way. There's also a certain trendy energy that younger crowds would like.
Looking at the menu at this Dongmyeong-dong BBQ spot, there's premium short rib yukjeon, cheese galbi fried rice on a hot plate, hangover ramyeon, whelk bibim noodles, and various highballs and other drinks. Wow — talk about a solid concept.
What comes with the ₩50,000 Auntie's Table set for three
We ordered the Auntie's Table (이모 밥상) for ₩50,000 at Ju Myeongdang, and honestly, three people could enjoy it generously. Japchae (stir-fried glass noodles), kimchi jjigae, bibimbap, and various cuts of meat with a nice charcoal grill aroma — great for a table with drinks too.
The bibimbap had plenty of well-prepared ingredients too. The seasoned vegetables and fried egg came in generous portions.
The kimchi jjigae (kimchi stew) says it all. Spicy, loaded with meat inside, and plenty of solid ingredients. Of course Koreans always come back to kimchi jjigae.
Oh, and the naengmyeon (cold noodles) was also a special treat.
How does the meat taste when it arrives already grilled?
You can wrap Ju Myeongdang's meat in lettuce wraps — no gamey smell, chewy, and there are several different cuts, so it's fun to pick and choose.
Honestly, doesn't it look delicious just from the visuals? Even now, thinking back, my mouth is watering.
Since you don't have to grill the meat yourself, it makes for a clean, light dining-out experience, doesn't it? Dongmyeong-dong BBQ spot for the win.
This plump, squarish piece of meat is crisp with just the right amount of fat mixed in, making it tender.
Bringing a dog to Ju Myeongdang in Dongmyeong-dong, Gwangju
If you're traveling to Gwangju, I imagine most people will end up visiting Dongmyeong-dong at some point. If you're wondering what to eat there, and you want a generous dinner along with drinks, come here. Honestly, since you can enjoy so many different menu items, this was the place that came to mind when I had to decide quickly. Fifty percent of this was paid out of my own pocket — genuinely recommend it!! We also got to use the parking lot for an hour, so we ate and left without a hitch.
Honestly, with policies changing lately, there are hardly any dog-friendly restaurants around anymore. They're hard to find, but luckily this place is a dog-friendly restaurant in Dongmyeong-dong, Gwangju — definitely stop by if you're out on a walk with your dog.
Where it is
15-2 Jangdong-ro, 2F, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea전남광주통합특별시 동구 장동로 15-2 2층
