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Slow Tab, Seoul/Gyeonggi and Gangwon Cafes and Restaurants

Writes about cafes and restaurants across Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Gangwon, often lingering over the last cup before the bill comes. · Writes about: Restaurants · Cafés

PlaceGwangju, GyeonggiRestaurants

Pork galbi in Taejeon-dong, Gwangju: 500g for two at Sowon.1

Sowon.1 Taejeon Branch is a pork galbi and beef grill restaurant in Taejeon-dong, Gwangju, Gyeonggi, on the Sangnim Arboretum side of the neighborhood. The writer and her mom ordered 500g of Korean Handon pork galbi, a ₩3,000 hongeo muchim (spicy skate salad) and bibim naengmyeon (spicy cold noodles) for dessert, and loved the juicy, tender ribs and generous noodles. After more than 10 visits, the writer says the next pork galbi will be at Sowon.1 again.

Written Oct 3, 2026Sponsored

PlaceGwangju, GyeonggiRestaurants

Gwangju galbi restaurant weekday lunch with plum tea: Jeongwon Galbi

Jeongwon Galbi (정원갈비) is a two-floor galbi restaurant on Gyeongan-cheon-ro in Songjeong-dong, Gwangju, Gyeonggi. The writer ordered the Jeongwon Galbi weekday lunch special of domestic pork galbi (250g per serving), followed by bibim naengmyeon (spicy cold noodles) and plum tea, and found the marinade not overpowering and the side dishes generous. With a large parking lot, Jeongwon Galbi is a good-value lunch for family outings and group gatherings.

Written Aug 5, 2026Sponsored

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