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Cafés, restaurants and places in Gwangju, written by bloggers who went there.
Mayway is a Chinese restaurant in Gwangsan, Gwangju, serving jjajangmyeon, jjamppong, and seafood nurungji-tang. My family visited for a relaxed weekend lunch and ordered samsun gan-jjajang, brisket jjamppong, tangsuyuk, and single-serving seafood nurungji-tang for 15,900 won. Verdict: Mayway is a satisfying pick when you want a generous bowl of seafood nurungji-tang.
Mayway is a Chinese restaurant in Gwangsan, Gwangju. I tried its thick, tender tangsuyuk, a one-person set with jjajang, jjamppong, and tangsuyuk, plus seafood nurungji-tang. Verdict: a satisfying meal where the tangsuyuk stood out most.
Bueokgan Suwan Branch is an Italian restaurant in Gwangsan, Gwangju, serving pasta and wood-fired pizza. We shared Couple Set B—garden salad, shrimp rosé pasta, pepperoni pizza, and drinks—for ₩55,000, and the apple Earl Grey ade stood out. Verdict: a sunny, green-view pick for dates and get-togethers.
Bueokgan Sangmu Branch is a European-style restaurant in Seo-gu, Gwangju. The couple set includes garden salad, truffle mushroom pizza, shrimp anchovy oil pasta, and grapefruit ade. Verdict: A lovely date spot for its antique setting and satisfyingly al dente pasta.
Bueokgan Sangmu Branch is an Italian restaurant in Seo-gu, Gwangju. I had pumpkin soup, carbonara, and shrimp rosé pasta for dinner; the rich poached-egg carbonara and big shrimp stood out. Bueokgan Sangmu Branch is a lovely choice for dates or a meal with parents.
Bueokgan Sangmu Branch is an Italian restaurant in Seo-gu, Gwangju, with a vintage Italian hotel concept and brunch. The Family Set brought together pumpkin soup, shrimp rosé pasta, kung pao chicken pilaf, and arugula prosciutto pizza. Verdict: a great set for sharing a variety of dishes.
Eomaek Hair Project Cheomdan Branch is a hair salon in Gwangsan, Gwangju, with a café-like setting for color services. I dyed my post-pregnancy grown-out roots and orange-toned brown hair matte brown for a calm, soft fall color. A satisfying pick for muted brown that tones down orange warmth.
Jino Mokjang Museon Branch is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Museon-dong, Yeosu, Gwangju. We booked ahead and enjoyed a Korean pork platter, flower pork belly, generous sides, and yellow peach dessert with our child. Verdict: a satisfying choice for a family meal with plenty of cuts to try.
Kkankkan Jjokbal Suwan Branch is a Korean restaurant in Gwangsan, Gwangju, serving charcoal-grilled jokbal (braised pig’s trotters) and other jokbal dishes. I had the 42,000 won charcoal-grilled jokbal with soft tofu stew, steamed egg, and spicy mini bossam from the review event. Verdict: a great pick for a different kind of jokbal with a subtle charcoal aroma.
Camel Orzo is an Italian restaurant in Sangmu District, Seo-gu, Gwangju. My husband and I had arugula bulgogi pizza and cuttlefish aglio pasta for lunch, and especially loved the chewy crust and bright lemon finish. Verdict: Camel Orzo is a place I’d happily return to.
Tongkeun Shabu is an all-you-can-eat shabu-shabu restaurant near Yeosu City Hall in Yeosu. Choose from classic, sukiyaki, mala, or chicken-bone broth, then fill up on pork, beef brisket, sushi, chicken, yukhoe, and more for 26,900 won on weekdays. Tongkeun Shabu is a hearty pick for a family meal, haha.
Deokeun Jangeo is a freshwater eel restaurant on Hangman 9-ro in Gwangyang, Gwangju. Diners choose Korean farmed Japanese eel downstairs, then grill it over charcoal upstairs with eel tteokgalbi and rich eel soup. For a family meal, order grilled eel and eel soup together.
