Gwangju pasta from ₩5,500 and cube steak in Bongseon-dong: Mitaly

It was raining sooo much today, and I got a craving for Western food, haha?? So I went to a spot in Bongseon-dong~~

107-17 Bongseon-dong, Nam-gu, Gwangju Open daily 11:00–22:00

It's the budget-friendly restaurant in Bongseon-dong called 'Mitaly'

White-toned interior and table setup

The bright, cheerful white interior right when you walk in is so nice

Plenty of seating and it's nice and spacious, love it

What I liked most was the mini shelf at every single table! Side plates, paper cups, a chilled water bottle, spoons and forks, tissues and wet wipes — all there. So neatly and hygienically organized

There's even an apron ready at every seat haha. You don't need to call a staff member, you can just grab what you need right away — super convenient

Unlimited pickle refills at the self-bar

At the self-bar, the crunchy radish & cucumber pickles that are essential with Western food are standing by, along with the tableware!

Just scoop as much pickle as you want onto a clean little plate and dig in

Menu prices and set combos

I was shocked looking at the menu prices📚!!! Starting from the 5,000-won range…! The most basic carbonara is just ₩5,500, and tomato pasta is ₩6,800 — insane prices you rarely see these days!!!! You can come here easy on your wallet and leave stuffed~

• All-Day Set (₩31,800) = choice of 2 mains (pasta/risotto/pilaf) + 1 pizza + 1 ade
• Couple Set (₩28,500) = 2 mains plus a side sampler of fries, buffalo bites/wings, and tenders, + 1 ade
• Family Set (₩58,800, for 4–5 people) = 2 mains + signature steak + vegetable pilaf + pizza + 2 ades

What we ordered

We went with: • Signature Cube Steak, • Seafood Tomato Pasta, • Cream Cheese Risotto, • Grapefruit Ade

Signature Cube Steak — juicy meat plus crispy fries, a perfect combo

It comes out as a full plate packed with thick cube steak, mushrooms, garlic, asparagus, cheese for extra savoriness, and crispy fries!

The meat is really juicy and tender!! The moment you bite in, the juices just burst in your mouth — so rich! Not tough at all, chews smoothly and melts in your mouth!!

Plenty of mushrooms and garlic too, so eating them with the meat doubles the flavor!!

Dip the fries in the sauce a bit and they're pure crispy sweetness!

Seafood Tomato Pasta — savory ocean flavor with a snowfall of cheese

Fresh mussels, clams, and even blue crab — the plate is loaded with seafood, full of ocean scent~

On top, savory cheese is sprinkled like snow, melting from the heat of the freshly made hot pasta — the visual alone is already insane!

Cream Cheese Risotto — the ultimate in creamy richness

White, rich cream sauce studded with bacon bits, finished with melted cheese and parsley! Bacon and cheese sitting right on top of the rice — doesn't it just look so good, haha

The second it hits your mouth, a savory, rich cheese flavor spreads through your whole mouth — totally moving. See how much bacon there is? Insane amount. The salty bacon gives it the perfect seasoning when you bite into it! If you're a cream obsessive, this is a must-order dish 🤤

A rich flavor that fills your whole mouth!! The moment you take a heaping spoonful, that deep, thick cream cheese richness is insane! The density of savoriness is so high, a cream lover would be moved to tears ㅠㅠ

Grapefruit Ade — a refreshing, fizzy finish

Fizzy carbonation with a bitter-sweet grapefruit aroma that bursts through your mouth~! A must-have drink to sip in between bites of Western food for a real refresh, haha

Wrapping up

Taste, atmosphere, and convenience all in one — Mitaly is a Bongseon-dong spot that has all three. If you want a satisfying meal without worrying about the price, this is a place I'd recommend without hesitation💕

If you're looking for a good Western food restaurant in Bongseon-dong, definitely stop by Mitaly! Highly recommend💕