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Cafés, restaurants and places in Gwangju, written by bloggers who went there.
Gwaireui Sup Yeosu Branch is a fruit dessert café at the entrance to Dolsan in Yeosu, Gwangju. I tried peach bingsu and drinks in its picnic-like, pet-friendly space with a large parking lot, and was happy with both the fruit quality and the generous bingsu. Gwaireui Sup Yeosu Branch is a great choice for fresh fruit bingsu in Yeosu.
Ju Myeongdang is a Korean bar in Dong-gu, Gwangju, serving meat, jeon, fried dishes, and soup-based drinking food. We ordered the 49,000-won Samchon Sul-sang, recommended for 2–3 people, and tried everything from marinated galbi to doenjang sulbap. Verdict: a solid choice when you want a full table of different dishes with drinks.
Bueokgan Suwan Branch is an Italian restaurant in Gwangsan, Gwangju, serving pasta, pizza, and risotto. We visited with a child for grilled napa cabbage Caesar salad, jambon pizza, abalone cream risotto, and shrimp rosé pasta, with children’s tableware and a high chair available. A lovely pick for family meals, dates, or gatherings.
Dugeori Usintang Gwangju Imam Branch is a Korean restaurant in Nam-gu, Gwangju, serving galbitang and spicy beef hot pot. After reserving, I enjoyed the 22,000 won Usin jeongol and 14,000 won galbitang, from perilla leaf wraps to tender ribs and scorched-rice pot rice. Verdict: a dinner I would happily return for.
Bueokgan Sangmu Branch is a brunch restaurant in Seo-gu, Gwangju, with a vintage classic Italian hotel concept. I ordered shrimp anchovy oil pasta, abalone cream risotto, pepperoni pizza, and pumpkin soup on a weekday morning. Verdict: the abalone cream risotto is absolutely worth ordering.
Kkankkan Jjokbal Suwan Branch is a Korean restaurant in Gwangsan, Gwangju, serving jokbal and bossam. I paired Goheung Garlic Jokbal with mul naengmyeon, then finished with coffee and ice cream. Verdict: the garlic sauce cut through the richness beautifully.
Stern Hair & Academy is a hair salon and beauty training institute in Yeosu, Gwangju. During a trip, I got gray coverage and a tassel cut for visible grays and uneven color, and the result matched my natural shade without red tones or heat processing. Stern Hair & Academy nailed the light, short finish too.
GRAY LAZY is a large café in Muan, Gwangju, where guests take a menu to their table and fill out an order sheet. I tried the black sesame latte, cream brownie ice cream, homemade pudding, and Marco Polo decaf tea. Verdict: a lovely place to end a meal with sweet desserts and refreshing tea.
Kkankkanhan Jokbal Yongbong Branch is a jokbal restaurant in Buk-gu, Gwangju. My husband and I shared Goheung fresh garlic jokbal for a dinner date, with complimentary sides and beer. Verdict: the springy jokbal and bold garlic sauce are unforgettable.
Vibe Log Coffee Naju Dongshin University Branch is a café near Dongshin University in Daeho-dong, Naju. I settled in with a laptop, tomato juice, café latte, and a chocolate ice cream croffle in its bright, spacious space. Verdict: a great pick for studying with a sweet dessert near Dongshin University.
Deokeun Jangeo Main Branch is an eel restaurant in Buk-gu, Gwangju, where you buy eel on the first floor and grill it over charcoal upstairs. Four of us, including my parents, ate our fill for about ₩50,000, with a spacious parking lot, self-service bar, and hearty eel soup rounding out the meal. Verdict: a great pick for family meals and group gatherings.
Tongkeun Shabu is an all-you-can-eat shabu-shabu restaurant near Yeosu City Hall in Yeosu, Gwangju. My family had shabu-shabu with a basic broth, plus naengmyeon, chicken, sushi, and ice cream from the salad bar. Tongkeun Shabu was a satisfying late dinner after a delayed Yeosu itinerary.
