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Cafés, restaurants and places in Gwangju, written by bloggers who went there.
Jwasuyeong Baguette Burger is a café near Yi Sun-sin Square in Yeosu, Gwangju, serving baguette burgers and sea-breeze mugwort desserts. On an impromptu Yeosu trip, I tried the burger, Geomundo sea-breeze mugwort ice cream, and thick macarons; the burger stayed on my mind the longest. Verdict: a great light stop after Yi Sun-sin Square and Jinnamgwan.
Avocado Yeosu is an avocado dessert café near Yi Sun-sin Square in Yeosu, Gwangju. After a meal, I enjoyed a nutty, not-too-sweet smoothie and ice cream topped with coconut chips, plus the avocado décor and photo booth. For a cool, clean finish to a meal, Avocado Yeosu is a great fit.
Deokeun Jangeo is a charcoal-grilled eel restaurant in Buk-gu, Gwangju. After a weekday lunch wait, we picked just over 800g of eel for about ₩40,000 and enjoyed self-bar sides and nurungji. Verdict: a satisfying spot for a filling plate of freshly grilled eel.
Kkankkanhan Jokbal is a jokbal and bossam restaurant in Wolgye-dong, Gwangsan, Gwangju. We shared the 58,000-won half-and-half Friend Set with my cousin, husband, and child; it was plenty for three adults and one child, with baseball on the big screen too. Verdict: a relaxed, well-equipped choice for family meals or gatherings.
Bueokgan Suwan Branch is a casual restaurant in Suwan District, Gwangsan, Gwangju. My mom, Shushu, and I shared Couple Set A with pastry soup, Kung Pao chicken pilaf, and vongole pasta. The rich kabocha pastry soup is the must-order here.
Camel Orzo is an Italian restaurant in Seo-gu, Gwangju. I tried its red shrimp paella and pistachio burrata mortadella pizza, with rich seafood flavor alongside cheese and pistachio. A great pick when you want an unusual pizza and paella together!
Uchangho Sashimi Takeout & Direct Sales Market is a seafood takeout and wholesale shop near Ungcheon Port in Yeosu. I watched red sea bream get caught from the tank and prepared on the spot before enjoying its firm texture at my accommodation. A great place to check the tank and that day’s prices for live fish sashimi in Yeosu.
Gujeon Gukbap Yongbong Main Branch is a Korean restaurant in Buk-gu, Gwangju, serving hot gukbap and hot pots around the clock. The ₩30,000 sundae and makchang hot pot had generously filled ampong sundae, chewy makchang, and a spicy, savory broth that deepened as it simmered. Verdict: a satisfying choice for a late meal, family dinner, or drinks.
Tams Badaetgaja is a lobster course restaurant in Dong-gu, Gwangju. The 37,000 won Tams Half Course serves 620 g of half a lobster with soup, seasoned grilled lobster, fried rice, and lobster soup until 2 PM. Verdict: a lovely reservation-worthy lunch that feels like a treat.
Bueokgan Sangmu Branch is an Italian restaurant in Seo-gu, Gwangju, serving pasta, wood-fired pizza, and wine. We ordered sweet pumpkin soup, jambon pizza, and basil pesto cream pasta à la carte, with prices from ₩8,000 to ₩24,000. Verdict: the poached-egg cream pasta and pistachio jambon pizza made for a very happy dinner.
Eco Revi Hair & Spa Gwangju Hanam Branch is a hair salon in Gwangsan, Gwangju, offering head spas, perms, and color services. After heat-damaged hair was treated with protein shampoo and trimmed at the ends, the setting perm gave me waves I loved. Eco Revi Hair & Spa Gwangju Hanam Branch is a great pick for hair care and a style change together.
Bueokgan Suwan Branch is a European-style restaurant in Gwangsan, Gwangju. I ordered mushroom grill salad, shrimp anchovy oil pasta, and abalone cream risotto for a generous three-dish meal. Verdict: A lovely choice for a relaxed Western-style meal with great atmosphere and flavor.
