Jiwon Ryeo · 2 stories

A Quiet Table on Yangnim-ro

Writes about small restaurants and eateries around Gwangju and the Jeolla region. · Writes about: Restaurants · Cafés

PlaceBuk-gu, GwangjuRestaurants

₩26,000 gopchang stew for two in Yongbong-dong, Gwangju: Kim Taeju

Kim Taeju Seonsan Gopchang, Yongbong Branch is a gopchang (beef tripe) stew restaurant in Yongbong-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju, tucked behind the Jeoncheolwoo intersection in front of the Yongbong Hyundai 3-cha apartments. Two people paid 26,000 won in total for two servings of gopchang stew plus fried rice and a cola, and because the tripe is fresh, the owner watched the clock and called out when the pot was ready and when to add the kimchi. Portions are generous for the price and the newly opened dining room is spotless, making Kim Taeju Seonsan Gopchang a solid dinner before a second round of drinks.

Written Aug 20, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSuncheon, GwangjuRestaurants

Spicy grilled gopchang in Suncheon vs Gwangju: Gwangju Seoul Gopchang

Gwangju Seoul Gopchang Suncheon is a grilled meat restaurant in Yeonhyang-dong, Suncheon, serving grilled gopchang (beef intestines) alongside sundae gukbap (blood sausage rice soup). The writer ordered the spicy grilled gopchang for 28,000 won and the cream sundae gukbap for 12,000 won, a dish only the Suncheon branch offers, then compared the taste with the original Seoul Gopchang in Gwangju: the grilled gopchang was very close to the original and spicier than expected. Gwangju Seoul Gopchang Suncheon works best for spicy gopchang with a drink, with the mild cream sundae gukbap to cool the heat.

Written Sep 22, 2026Sponsored
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