# Abalone cream risotto at Bueokgan Suwan, a Gwangju Suwan restaurant - By Eunse (https://superchart.com/en/@yuseong-dining-room/) - Written Sep 16, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gwangsan, Gwangju - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@yuseong-dining-room/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@yuseong-dining-room/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto/index.md) ## In short Bueokgan Suwan Branch is a pasta and risotto restaurant tucked into an alley in the Suwan district of Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju. On a weekend lunch with her mom, the writer ordered seafood tomato pasta, abalone cream risotto, an extra baguette and lemonade, and the abalone cream risotto — clam meat and fried enoki mushroom over an abalone innard sauce — was the pick of the day. Ordering one cream dish and one tomato dish at Bueokgan Suwan made an easy share-and-swap meal for two. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1st floor, 37 Suwan-ro 106beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju - **Hours**: 11:30 - 21:00 - **Break time**: 15:00 - 17:00 - **Last order**: Lunch 14:30 / Dinner 20:20 - **Parking**: Street parking in the alleys around the restaurant - **What we ordered**: Seafood tomato pasta, abalone cream risotto, extra bread (baguette), lemonade - **Bread add-on**: 5 slices of baguette *as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026* ![Main photo from the visit to Bueokgan Suwan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto-01-1hpfj-1200.webp) I wanted somewhere with good vibes and good food for a weekend date with my mom, so we went to Bueokgan Suwan Branch! ![View of Bueokgan Suwan Branch in the Suwan district](https://img.superchart.com/images/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto-02-u0sk9-966.webp) If you're looking for pasta, risotto, or brunch in the Suwan district, this is a place worth keeping an eye on. The atmosphere was cozy and it was a great spot for a relaxed meal for two — a real brunch find in Suwan. We ordered seafood tomato pasta, abalone cream risotto, an extra baguette, and lemonade, and the abalone cream risotto in particular was so good I have to strongly recommend it! Let's get into the review~ ## Where Bueokgan Suwan is and what hours it keeps - Address: 37 Suwan-ro 106beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Korea, 1st floor - Hours: 11:30 - 21:00 - Break time: 15:00 - 17:00 - Last order: Lunch 14:30, Dinner 20:20 - Parking: Street parking in the alleys around the restaurant ![Exterior of Bueokgan Suwan Branch tucked into a Suwan alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto-03-1spgk-966.webp) It's tucked inside the Suwan district, so it's a good spot for a weekend date with your mom, or ![Street near the entrance of Bueokgan Suwan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto-04-1vxrp-966.webp) a good location for brunch with a friend or a couple's date. ## Is Bueokgan Suwan a good brunch spot in Gwangju's Suwan district? ![Interior atmosphere of Bueokgan Suwan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto-05-xyfs1-966.webp) Bueokgan's pasta and risotto are tasty, but the overall atmosphere of the place is also great, so it suits anyone looking for a brunch spot in the Suwan district. Rather than being a heavy, overly formal restaurant, it's a place where you can eat comfortably while still enjoying ![Seating at Bueokgan Suwan Branch, good for a comfortable meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto-06-5k3af-966.webp) a nicely put-together atmosphere, so it works well for a date or a family meal out. ![Interior decor good for a family meal out](https://img.superchart.com/images/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto-07-v7j9e-966.webp) I visited on a weekend with my mom, and it was a great place to eat good food and chat at ease haha ![Table where we sat with mom on the weekend](https://img.superchart.com/images/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto-08-lp89d-966.webp) If just going to a café with your mom feels a bit lacking, ![Table setting enjoyed like a Western-style brunch](https://img.superchart.com/images/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto-09-617cn-966.webp) enjoying pasta and risotto like a brunch outing is a nice option too. ## Bueokgan Suwan menu and what we ordered for two ![Menu board at Bueokgan Suwan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto-10-w6ush-966.webp) Bueokgan Suwan Branch isn't just about one type of pasta — it's a place where you can enjoy a variety of Western dishes together, including pasta, risotto, pilaf, and pizza. ![Menu lineup including pasta, risotto, pilaf, and pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto-11-1btkf-966.webp) That day we ordered seafood tomato pasta, abalone cream risotto, an extra basket of bread, and lemonade. Ordering one pasta and one risotto meant the sauces were completely different flavors, which made it great to eat back and forth. Personally, going with one cream dish and one tomato dish also turned out to be a nice combination. ## Seafood tomato pasta: plenty of shrimp and baby clams ![The seafood tomato pasta served first](https://img.superchart.com/images/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto-12-voa7c-966.webp) First up, the seafood tomato pasta! It's a dish with shrimp and baby clams in a tomato sauce simmered for a long time. ![Tomato pasta with shrimp and baby clams](https://img.superchart.com/images/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto-13-1l0dj-966.webp) Compared to a simple tomato-only pasta, having seafood mixed in made it fun to enjoy shrimp and clams with every bite. ![Close-up of the seafood-packed tomato pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto-14-xjnvt-966.webp) Above all, the generous amount of seafood kept the overall flavor from being one-note, and the umami from the seafood paired well with the tomato sauce — really tasty. ![Seafood tomato pasta twirled onto a fork](https://img.superchart.com/images/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto-15-h4sj8-966.webp) Switching back and forth with the cream dish kept our palates refreshed along the way, so it was easy to eat all the way through without getting tired of it. ![A plate of tomato pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto-16-gcugz-966.webp) If you're hunting for good pasta in the Suwan district and you like tomato pasta, I'd recommend this dish too. ## Abalone cream risotto, the pick of the day at Bueokgan Suwan ![Bueokgan's abalone cream risotto](https://img.superchart.com/images/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto-17-18vl7-966.webp) And now, the best dish of the day! I really want to recommend the abalone cream risotto. ![Cream risotto mixed with abalone innard sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto-18-1y4xx-966.webp) The rich abalone innard sauce is blended with soft cream, and with abalone and clam meat mixed in too, the seafood flavor came through strong. ![Cream risotto with abalone and clam meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto-19-s20f9-966.webp) A risotto with just cream can start to feel a bit heavy after a while, but the deep flavor from the abalone innards added a savory, umami-rich depth. ![Abalone cream risotto topped with fried enoki mushroom](https://img.superchart.com/images/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto-20-1j91n-966.webp) Fried enoki mushroom is piled on top, adding a crunchy texture in contrast to the soft risotto. One bite in and I thought, "good call ordering this" lol. If it's your first time visiting Bueokgan Suwan Branch, I'd personally push you hard toward the abalone cream risotto! ## How much bread do you get? 5 baguette slices ![5 slices of baguette ordered as an extra](https://img.superchart.com/images/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto-21-sxir2-966.webp) We added bread on the side too, and got 5 slices of baguette. It's nice to nibble on one before the food arrives, like a pre-meal bread, and it also works well for scooping up leftover pasta or risotto sauce. ![Baguette served alongside the pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto-22-erfvu-966.webp) Rather than just eating pasta and risotto, having bread in between made the whole meal feel more filling and satisfying. ## Lemonade with the abalone cream risotto ![The lemonade we ordered](https://img.superchart.com/images/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto-23-3fswe-966.webp) For a drink we ordered lemonade. When eating rich Western dishes like pasta and cream risotto, sipping on refreshing lemonade in between cleaned up the palate nicely, so the combination worked well. Especially after some cream risotto, a sip of lemonade felt like it brought my appetite right back haha ## Final verdict on pasta brunch at Bueokgan Suwan Bueokgan Suwan Branch was a great place to visit when you want to enjoy pasta or risotto at a leisurely pace in a place with a nice atmosphere. ![The table after finishing our meal at Bueokgan Suwan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto-24-tr679-966.webp) It's great for a weekend date with your mom like I had, and it'd suit a couple's date or brunch with a friend just as well. Of everything we ate that day, the abalone cream risotto was my pick! The rich abalone innard sauce blended with cream, abalone, and clam meat was truly delicious. The seafood tomato pasta, loaded with seafood, was tasty too, and with refreshing lemonade and baguette on the side, it made for a great meal for two. If you're in Gwangju looking for good pasta or a great brunch spot in the Suwan district, I'd recommend Bueokgan Suwan Branch :) ## Where it is - Bueokgan Suwan Branch (부엌간 수완점) - 37 Suwan-ro 106beon-gil, 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/@yuseong-dining-room/buhukgan-suwan-abalone-cream-risotto/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt