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Cafés, restaurants and places in Gwangju, written by bloggers who went there.
Hoyang Horim is a hanok café in Nam-gu, Gwangju. I had ang-butter gaeseongjuak, sweet potato injeolmi waffles, and lattes in its quiet courtyard and wood-toned seating. Verdict: a lovely stop for a quiet break with traditional sweets and sweet lattes.
Mayway is a Chinese restaurant in Gwangsan, Gwangju, near Lotte Mart. I had spicy webfoot octopus jjajang and sweet and sour pork with my mom; the noodles stayed firm on the hot stone plate, and the pork was especially good. Verdict: a filling choice for spicy jjajang and unlimited rice.
Kkankkan Jjokbal Suwan Branch is a jokbal restaurant in Gwangsan, Gwangju. I had charcoal-grilled jokbal for 42,000 won with soft tofu stew, steamed egg, a mini spicy bossam review-event dish, ice cream, and coffee. Verdict: a satisfying spot for jokbal, soju, and a baseball game.
Bueokgan Sangmu Branch is an Italian restaurant in Seo-gu, Gwangju, serving pasta, steak, sides, wine, and drinks. I had grapefruit ade, orange juice, pastry soup, pasta, and a baguette dipped in gnocchi sauce. Verdict: a cozy, easy choice with convenient parking.
Bueokgan Sangmu Branch is an Italian restaurant in Seo-gu, Gwangju. Kkomul’s family had truffle mushroom cream gnocchi, jambon pizza, and sweet potato fries before 6 PM on a weekend, with baby tableware and free parking making the visit easy. Verdict: a quiet, convenient choice for family meals and gatherings.
Bueokgan Sangmu Branch is an Italian restaurant in Seo-gu, Gwangju. We ordered the couple set with salad, jambon pizza, kung pao chicken pilaf, and drinks, and loved the green Tabasco pizza and hearty chicken thigh pilaf. Verdict: a lovely choice for dates or gatherings, if you can handle the wait.
GRAY LAZY is a dessert café in Namak, Muan, Gwangju, with views of Jungang Park. I tried the 6,500-won super-sweet-corn Lazy Latte and freshly fried chocolate churros in its spacious interior. Verdict: a lovely stop for sweet coffee and warm churros.
Misikga Imokase Sangmu Main Branch is a Korean restaurant in Seo-gu, Gwangju, serving an Imokase-style set spread. My husband and I tried 17 dishes for two, from yukhoe to samhaph, stir-fried webfoot octopus, and bingsu. Verdict: a Gwangju dinner I would happily repeat.
Kim Taeju Seonsan Gopchang, Yongbong Branch, is a gopchang hot pot restaurant in Buk-gu, Gwangju. The two-person hot pot was simmered with fresh kimchi, followed by rice and fried rice. Verdict: a deeply spicy, satisfying meal for a soup-craving day.
Tams Badaetgaja is a lobster course restaurant in Dong-gu, Gwangju. I had the Tams Course for 74,000 won, from crackers and soup to live lobster and dessert, and looked around its private rooms and group seating. Tams Badaetgaja is a polished choice for family gatherings or formal meetings.
Bueokgan Sangmu Branch is a pasta and brunch restaurant in Seo-gu, Gwangju. After a 40-minute Saturday afternoon wait, we had carbonara with a poached egg, Kung Pao chicken pilaf, and Fema Nong jambon pizza. Verdict: worth revisiting for a date or get-together, even with a wait.
Eco Revi Hair & Spa Gwangju Hanam Branch is a hair salon in Gwangsan, Gwangju, offering scalp and hair consultations alongside styling services. I had a build perm with CS curls to tidy up my very loosened hippie perm, plus face-shape advice and at-home volume styling tips. A comfortable choice for tidying up a perm with a thorough consultation.
