Jungdam Gusicheong정담 구시청본점

Gusicheong braised oxtail · Private 2nd-floor hire

Updated Oct 6, 2026

Jungdam Gusicheong is a Korean restaurant on the 1st–2nd floors of 12-1 Munhwajeondang-ro 35beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju, a 5-minute walk (304 m) from Exit 3 of Culture Center Station. Jungdam Gusicheong is open Monday to Saturday 17:00–24:00 (last order 23:20 on all days except Friday) and Sunday 17:00–22:00.

Today: Mon–Thu, Sat 17:00–24:00 · Fri 17:00–24:00 · Sun 17:00–22:00
Getting there: Culture Center Station Exit 3 · 5-min walk (304m)

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Key facts

Address: 1-2F, 12-1 Munhwajeondang-ro 35beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju전남광주 동구 문화전당로35번길 12-1 1-2층
Nearest station: Culture Center Station Exit 3 · 5-min walk (304m)
Opening hours: Mon–Thu, Sat17:00–24:00last order 23:20Fri17:00–24:00Sun17:00–22:00Open every day
Phone: 0507-1496-9120
Reservations: Accepted · groups welcome
Parking: Park in front of the store or in nearby alleys
Amenities: Takeout · Wi-Fi · Separate men's/women's restrooms · Waiting area · High chairs · Mobile payment
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About

Jungdam Gusicheong's signature dish is braised oxtail (sokkori-jjim), cooked for more than 6 hours every day. Jungdam Gusicheong also serves a spicy oxtail hot pot with glass noodles, rice cakes and boiled dumplings, a soy-braised oxtail made with aged galbi-jjim seasoning plus potatoes, carrots and glass noodles, stir-fried squid served in a cast-iron pan with rice balls, and shrimp pancakes with 3 shrimp each.

Jungdam Gusicheong's drinks include soju such as Chamisul, Ipsae-ju, Saero and Jinro; Cass, Terra and Kelly beer; Horangi Yuja Saeng Makgeolli, Neurin Maeul Banguraltok and Albam Makgeolli; Maesil Wonju, Saranghalttae 12 and Beotkkot-ju; Balvenie, Macallan and Monkey Shoulder whisky; and Ilpum Jinro and Hwayo 25, with lemon slices and ice served alongside distilled spirits. Jungdam Gusicheong has separate 1st and 2nd floors, the 2nd floor can be booked exclusively for groups of 25 or more, and a large TV and screen are set up for baseball and football seasons.

FAQ

What are Jungdam Gusicheong's opening hours?

Jungdam Gusicheong opens daily at 17:00 and stays open until 24:00 (last order 23:20) Mon–Thu, Sat, and until 24:00 Fri, and until 22:00 Sun; there are no regular closing days.

Which station is closest to Jungdam Gusicheong?

Jungdam Gusicheong is a 5-minute walk (304 m) from Culture Center Station, Exit 3. The address is 1-2F, 12-1 Munhwajeondang-ro 35beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju.

Can I book a table at Jungdam Gusicheong?

Yes, Jungdam Gusicheong takes reservations and groups. Call 0507-1496-9120 to book.

Is there parking at Jungdam Gusicheong?

Yes, Jungdam Gusicheong has parking (Park in front of the store or in nearby alleys).

Does Jungdam Gusicheong do takeout?

Yes, Jungdam Gusicheong does takeout. It also has Wi-Fi, Separate men's/women's restrooms, Waiting area, High chairs, Mobile payment.

From how many people can the 2nd floor be booked exclusively?

The 2nd floor can be booked exclusively for groups of 25 or more. Jungdam Gusicheong has separate 1st and 2nd floors and takes booking inquiries for company dinners, wedding receptions and family gatherings.

Does Jungdam Gusicheong prepare a banner and cake for birthdays or family gatherings?

If you book a week in advance, Jungdam Gusicheong prepares a banner and cake free of charge. Jungdam Gusicheong also has high chairs for small children.

How many visit stories are there about Jungdam Gusicheong?

Superchart has 12 first-hand visit stories about Jungdam Gusicheong; the latest visit was on October 5, 2026.

20 visit stories about Jungdam Gusicheong

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Gwangju Korean restaurant for medium oxtail shared by three: Jeongdam
“Three people shared a medium braised oxtail with somyeon (thin wheat noodles) and sundubu-jjigae (soft tofu stew) for 69,000 won alongside Horangi Yuja Saeng Makgeolli; the portion was generous, chives and somyeon were refilled, and the owner was friendly.”
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Gwangju meat restaurant for a family oxtail set dinner: Jeongdam
“On a weekday evening that had suddenly turned cold, the writer and their daughter tried Jeongdam's oxtail set with somyeon (thin wheat noodles), soft tofu stew and sprout ginseng (₩49,000) for the first time; the oxtail was tender enough to eat with your gums, and the daughter especially loved the old-style stir-fried sausage side dish.”
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Korean pub in Dong-gu, Gwangju with a 40-person screen room: Jeongdam
“Over dinner with a friend, the writer ordered the braised oxtail (small) + somyeon (thin wheat noodles) + sundubu-jjigae (soft tofu stew) set for 49,000 won, and the spicy oxtail with chives and noodles went down so well that even the noodles, which looked like a lot at first, were nearly finished.”
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Gwangju Korean restaurant for oxtail and saucy somyeon: Jeongdam
“The writer ordered the small (500g) braised oxtail set for 49,000 won, which came with soft tofu stew, sprouted ginseng and somyeon (thin wheat noodles).”
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Gwangju Gusicheong Korean restaurant for mild squid stir-fry: Jeongdam
“At Jeongdam, dinner was squid stir-fry, Spam and green chili egg roll, and perilla oil fried eggs.”
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Gwangju Chungjang-ro restaurant for oxtail with a 6-year-old: Jeongdam
“On day two of a Gwangju trip, a family with a 6-year-old son ordered soy-braised oxtail (small) for ₩50,000, Spam and green chili egg roll for ₩10,000 and soft tofu stew for ₩6,000, and the oxtail was soft enough to eat with just your gums, so the boy devoured it.”
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