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Cafés, restaurants and places in Gwangju, written by bloggers who went there.
Ju Myeongdang is a Korean bar in Dong-gu, Gwangju, where you can enjoy a meal and drinks together. My younger siblings and I shared the 59,000 won Myeongdang gujeolpan with raw Hanwoo, cured salmon, halibut, yukhoe, seaweed soup, and kimchi pancake. Verdict: the atmosphere and generous platter both delivered.
Bueokgan Suwan Branch is a European-style restaurant beside Sumun 1 Park in Gwangsan, Gwangju. We shared Couple Set B with abalone cream risotto, pizza, and pasta, and appreciated the baby tableware. A lovely pick for a leisurely brunch with children.
Bueokgan Sangmu Branch is an Italian-style restaurant in Seo-gu, Gwangju. I ordered seafood tomato pasta, kung pao chicken pilaf, and jambon pizza, and loved that the staff carefully checked the spice level for a child. Verdict: a beautiful, satisfying spot I want to revisit for more of the menu.
Kkankkanhan Jokbal Yongbong Branch is a jokbal restaurant in Yongbong-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju. My younger sibling and I finished the chewy charcoal-grilled jokbal with wraps, without it ever feeling greasy. Verdict: a great choice when regular jokbal feels too rich.
Mayway is a Chinese restaurant in Gwangsan, Gwangju. We tried half-order tangsuyuk, gan-jjajang, jjamppong, individual seafood nurungji-tang, and a one-person set meal, with the crispy pork and tender seafood rice-crust soup standing out. Verdict: a filling pick for a Chinese-food craving in Gwangju.
Hoyang Horim is a hanok café in Nam-gu, Gwangju, with a courtyard and floor seating. I visited with my mom for an injeolmi waffle, dried persimmon sando, and cream lattes, and she especially loved the waffle. Verdict: a lovely choice for a relaxed café date with parents.
Kkankkan Jjokbal Suwan Branch is a Korean restaurant in Suwan District, Gwangsan, Gwangju. I ordered the medium old-style king jokbal with the complimentary sides and spicy bossam from the review event; the jokbal was tender, while the spicy bossam cut through the richness. Verdict: A solid choice for a family or group dinner if you avoid peak hours.
Yuil Jangeo is an eel restaurant in Gwangsan, Gwangju, where diners choose their eel before grilling it at the table. The ₩15,000 lunch set includes sauced grilled eel, eel soup, and side dishes. Verdict: Yuil Jangeo is a satisfying choice for an eel-and-soup lunch.
Bueokgan Sangmu Branch is a European-style restaurant in Seo-gu, Gwangju, serving pasta and pizza. I had basil pesto cream pasta, seafood tomato pasta, truffle mushroom pizza, and sweet pumpkin pastry soup; the poached-egg cream, generous seafood, and mushroom toppings stood out. Verdict: A lovely pick for brunch or a relaxed meal with easy parking.
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.
