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Buk-gu, Gwangju

Cafés, restaurants and places in Buk-gu, Gwangju, written by bloggers who went there.

Superchart has 813 reviews of places in Buk-gu, Gwangju; most are restaurants.

restaurants in Buk-gu, Gwangju 10 places · 794 reviews

  1. Kkankkanhan Jokbal Yongbong 133 reviews
  2. The King Eel Main 113 reviews
  3. Shabu20 Gwangju Cheomdan 107 reviews

12 places in Buk-gu, Gwangju

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Regular's katsu spot in Cheomdan, Gwangju: bacon pilaf, Filling

Filling Donkatsu Gwangju Cheomdan Direct Store is a donkatsu (breaded pork cutlet) restaurant on the 2nd floor of a building on Cheomdangwagi-ro in Buk-gu, Gwangju. The writer, a regular at Filling Donkatsu, ordered bacon pilaf, sweet potato king cheese katsu and a lemonade, and also enjoyed soup, toast and soft serve from the free self-bar. Verdict: thanks to generous portions and the self-bar, the writer leaves this Cheomdan katsu spot full every time.

Written Jun 4, 2026Sponsored
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Buk-gu, Gwangju eel BBQ with no smoky clothes: Deokeun Jangeo

Deokeun Jangeo Main Branch (더큰장어 본점) is a grilled eel restaurant in the Yangsan-dong and Bonchon-dong area of Buk-gu, Gwangju, where you buy eel on the 1st floor and grill it yourself on the 2nd. On a chilly weekday evening, two diners grilled two 2-person portions of eel, ate without worrying about smoke or smelly clothes thanks to the ventilation, and enjoyed a rich eel soup made from ground eel. Deokeun Jangeo is pricey, but the flavor and portions make it a worthwhile stamina meal in Buk-gu, Gwangju.

Written Oct 26, 2026Sponsored
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Gwangju pho restaurant on a rainy day: bowl-sized refill, Wolmidang

Wolmidang Gwangju Chonnam National University Branch is a premium pho restaurant on Uchi-ro in Buk-gu, Gwangju, right across from Chonnam National University. On a cold, rainy day, the writer and a partner had brisket, flank and tendon pho (₩13,000), a soy flame-grilled bulgogi rice bowl on curcumin rice (₩12,000) and assorted cha gio (₩6,000), and were surprised that the free noodle and bean sprout refill came out almost as a full bowl. Wolmidang is a good Chonnam National University pho spot for days when you want a rich, clean broth and generous portions.

Written Oct 26, 2026Sponsored
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Katsu spot in Oryong-dong, Gwangju: hidden-menu shrimp pilaf, Filling

Filling Donkatsu Gwangju Cheomdan Direct Store is a katsu (pork cutlet) restaurant on the 2nd floor of the Cheomdan IBC Knowledge Center in Oryong-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju, featured in Daedonyeojido, a book of katsu restaurants across Korea. The blogger ordered the 200-hour aged tenderloin katsu (18,000 won) with extra fried shrimp and the hidden-menu shrimp pilaf, and also enjoyed the unlimited self-bar and the coffee and ice cream for dessert. Filling Donkatsu Cheomdan is a good pick for soft tenderloin katsu alongside a shrimp pilaf topped with a sweet sauce like garlic cream.

Written Jun 4, 2026Sponsored
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Gwangju gopchang hot pot, third visit, no afternoon break: Kim Taeju

Kim Taeju Seonsan Gopchang, Yongbong Branch is a gopchang (small intestine) hot pot restaurant on Jeobul-ro in Yongbong-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju. On a third visit to Kim Taeju Seonsan Gopchang, the writer simmered the signature gopchang hot pot (11,000 won) with fresh raw kimchi added, then finished with steamed rice and fried rice. Because the owner checks the simmer and tops up the broth, Kim Taeju Seonsan Gopchang is an easy place to enjoy a gopchang hot pot that grows richer and more savory the longer it cooks.

Written Oct 26, 2026Sponsored
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Gwangju pho restaurant with a kid: 4 dishes for ₩41,500, Wolmidang

Wolmidang Gwangju Chonnam National University Branch is a Vietnamese pho restaurant near the Megabox by the Chonnam National University back gate in Buk-gu, Gwangju. On a dinner visit with a child, the blogger ordered brisket pho, a soy-marinated flame-grilled bulgogi rice bowl, bún chả (grilled pork with rice noodles), a grilled rice ball and a drink for 41,500 won, and the owner served the rice bowl's spicy sauce on the side for the child. With free noodle and bean sprout refills, a 'Very Excellent' hygiene grade and 1 hour of free Megabox parking, Wolmidang was a satisfying spot for a family meal out.

Written Oct 26, 2026Sponsored
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Yongbong-dong jokbal: Friend Set and fish roe rice balls, Kkankkanhan

Kkankkanhan Jokbal Yongbong Branch is a charcoal-cooked jokbal (braised pig's trotters) restaurant in the middle of the Jeon Cheol-woo intersection food street in Yongbong-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju. Three friends ordered the Friend Set and received flying fish roe rice balls through a review event, sharing charcoal jokbal, bibim makguksu (spicy buckwheat noodles), pudding-style steamed egg and fish cake skewers served one per person. Thanks to tender, charcoal-scented jokbal and a generous set, Kkankkanhan Jokbal Yongbong Branch earned a full-marks revisit rating for friend gatherings and team dinners.

Written Oct 26, 2026Sponsored
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Gwangju octopus buffet in Yulgok Town food alley: Sin Jjukkumi

Sin Jjukkumi Unlimited Refill Duam Branch (신쭈꾸미 무한리필 두암점) is an all-you-can-eat jjukkumi (baby octopus) and pork belly restaurant in the food alley across from Yulgok Town Apartments in Duam-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju. Two adults chose the 2-hour jjukkumi, fresh pork belly and thin-sliced pork belly buffet, grilled the pork belly on one side of a half-and-half pan and the jjukkumi with thin-sliced pork on the other, and refilled twice. The jjukkumi was milder than expected and the hall is spacious, making Sin Jjukkumi Duam Branch worth a return visit for a group dinner or family meal.

Written Jun 4, 2026Sponsored
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Workday katsu lunch in Cheomdan, Gwangju: rosé brisket pasta, Filling

Filling Donkatsu Gwangju Cheomdan Direct Store is a pork cutlet (katsu) and pasta restaurant in the Cheomdan district of Buk-gu, Gwangju, where ordering one main per person comes with the salad bar. On a lunch visit with a younger sibling who lives in Cheomdan, the writer had the sweet potato king cheese katsu (19,500 won) and the rosé pasta loaded with beef brisket (19,900 won). Both were satisfying: the rosé sauce came with generous brisket, and the katsu paired sweet potato filling with cheese. Filling Donkatsu Cheomdan is worth a visit for a work lunch, a family meal or a date.

Written Jun 5, 2026Sponsored
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Election day donkatsu in Gwangju: king cheese and rosé pasta, Filling

Filling Donkatsu Yongbong Branch is a donkatsu (breaded pork cutlet) restaurant on Seoljuk-ro in Yongbong-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju, reportedly featured on a nationwide map of top donkatsu spots. After voting on election day, the blogger and her husband registered on Tabling, waited in the 3rd-floor waiting area, then shared the 200-hour handmade king cheese donkatsu and the rosé pasta loaded with thin-sliced beef brisket. With a cheese-packed cutlet, thick rosé pasta and rich Western-style soup, Filling Donkatsu Yongbong Branch is a Gwangju donkatsu spot worth recommending for dates or family meals.

Written Jun 5, 2026Sponsored
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Unlimited beef & beer shabu-shabu buffet, Cheomdan Gwangju: Shabu20

Shabu20 Gwangju Cheomdan is an all-you-can-eat shabu-shabu buffet on the ground floor of the Shinhan Bank building in Cheomdan, Buk-gu, Gwangju. On a weekday dinner visit, the writer's family had katsuobushi and spicy broths with beef and pork. They also enjoyed a salad bar with LA galbi and chicken gangjeong (crispy sweet-glazed fried chicken), unlimited draft beer and a porridge to finish. The beef was tender enough for the writer's child, and with roomy seating and baby chairs, Shabu20 Gwangju Cheomdan is a good fit for family and group gatherings.

Written Jun 5, 2026Sponsored
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Gwangju eel BBQ, 2 plump eels & radish-green eel soup: Deokeun Jangeo

Deokeun Jangeo Main Branch (더큰장어 본점) is a charcoal-grilled eel restaurant with its own direct-sale counter on Haseo-ro in Bonchon-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju. On a return visit with their parents, the writer picked 2 plump eels from the Deokeun Jangeo showcase, grilled them over charcoal from raw with no pre-grilling, and finished with eel soup with dried radish greens (siraegi), rice balls and cocoa from the dessert zone. With thick eel and a deep, siraegi-rich eel soup, Deokeun Jangeo is worth revisiting for a nourishing family meal.

Written Jun 5, 2026Sponsored

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