Naver reservation sweet potato cha gio near Buk-gu Office pho

The scorching heat is finally easing into that in-between stretch of late summer and early fall~ and that's exactly when you have to watch out for colds! So I went to find a pho spot near Chonnam National University where I could get something hot and delicious 😍

Location and business hours of Wolmidang Gwangju Chonnam National University Branch

Here's the location~! It's close to Buk-gu Office, Chonnam National University, Daiso, and Megabox, so there's plenty to eat, walk around, and see nearby!

• Hours: 11:00 AM – 8:45 PM
• Break time 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (last order 2:30 PM, 8:15 PM)
• Parking: 1 hour free at Megabox parking lot!

You can also use the Gwangju Sangsaeng Card here~

I visited Wolmidang Gwangju Chonnam National University Branch, which looks clean and sharp even from the outside! There were so many signs pointing the way that I could spot it from far off — ah, that's the place~

Free refills of noodles, bean sprouts, cilantro, and broth

What I spotted on the banner outside the shop!! Noodles, bean sprouts, cilantro, AND broth — all of it free refills 🤩

The pho had a wide variety of toppings ready! For beef there's chadol (brisket), yangji (beef shank), and tendon, so you can pick whichever combination you like~😋 The signature menu is apparently the chadol yangji tendon pho with everything included! There's also a pho topped with spicy bulgogi instead of soy-sauce bulgogi, plus cha gio (fried spring rolls) as a side dish~

Sweet potato cha gio with a Naver reservation

And there's a perk you don't want to miss! If you make a Naver reservation before visiting~ you get sweet potato cha gio for every person in your party 🍠

I loved getting to try this side dish that was soft, crispy, and even sweet~ and there were two dipping sauces too 😍(˶˃⤙˂˶)

If you sign up for notifications, you also get a coupon for one free drink~

Kiosk ordering and seating

Ordering was also possible via kiosk, which was convenient — you can take your time browsing photos of the menu items

There were plenty of 4-seat tables, and the wall side had sofa seats too for extra comfort. There are also 2-seat tables, so eating alone is totally fine! Since it was our first visit, we wanted to try a bit of everything, so we ordered chadol yangji pho, bun cha, and bulgogi rice bowl.

All the dishes arrived and filled up the whole table 🤩

The bun cha I'd been most looking forward to looked so good I was happy before even taking a bite (∩˃o˂∩)♡ Let's go through each dish one by one!

1️⃣ Chadol yangji pho

It's packed with thinly shredded, soft yangji and chadol⭑.ᐟ

Each table had instructions on the best way to enjoy it, so I followed along! Mix the pickled onions with hoisin sauce and hot chili sauce in a 1:1 ratio and it's done~ ⊹₊⟡⋆ Mixed well and eaten with the pho, it was genuinely delicious

The bean sprouts were crunchy and the broth was clean and deep! Apparently the secret is simmering it for over 6 hours 💖

Since the pho toppings can be refilled~ if you're visiting with a group, you can order a variety of dishes and still eat your fill of pho! Just ask staff for cilantro to add that authentic touch, or spicy chili paste for extra heat!

I only asked for noodle and bean sprout refills! They came together in a cute bowl, so I dumped them into the leftover broth haha

They also brought cilantro on request, so you can add as much as you like to your taste and enjoy it even more ₊˚⊹♡

2️⃣ Bun cha

The vegetables in the bun cha (grilled pork with rice noodles) come in fresh that same day! Sprouts, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, and even meat cha gio~ a dish that hits both health and flavor ദ്ദി(ᵔᗜᵔ)

Pour a little sauce over the noodles to loosen them up gently, and it's also great to dip the rest separately~ ( ˶°ㅁ°) !!

Among the drinks was Welch's Zero Shine Muscat flavor, and it paired perfectly with the food!! Refreshing and crisp, it made the meal even more enjoyable ( ˶˘ ³˘)♡

3️⃣ Bulgogi rice bowl

With charcoal-grilled bulgogi and pickled onions, this rice bowl had a great lineup! It uses antibiotic-free eggs and domestic new-crop rice, and the rice is yellow from turmeric powder 💛 The smoky, charred meat kept things interesting bite after bite ᯓᡣ𐭩 Probably because it's a place to enjoy a clean, healthy, delicious meal, I saw a lot of families dining there!

If you love pho, I'd recommend Wolmidang Gwangju Chonnam National University Branch for a delicious, filling meal 😍

Summary

• Free refills of noodles, bean sprouts, cilantro, and broth let you eat as much as you want
• Get sweet potato cha gio per person with a Naver reservation
• 1 hour free parking at Megabox, Gwangju Sangsaeng Card accepted
• Kiosk ordering and 2-seat tables make solo dining easy too