Best Local Restaurants in Dong-gu, Gwangju

146 real local restaurants in Dong-gu, Gwangju (12 featured on TV), verified by Korean government officials' actual expense records and national TV — not paid reviews. The one trust signal that can't be faked.

TV shows in this area:📺 6 O'Clock My Hometown (KBS)📺 Masters of Living (SBS)📺 Baekban Journey (home-food travel show)📺 Live Info (KBS daily show)📺 Pungja's Regular Spot 📺 Sung Si-kyung's Let's Eat 📺 Tasty Guys (comedians eating show)📺 Restaurants with Long Lines

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Showing the top 13 spots with confirmed coordinates (146 in the full list).

1. Nolbubossam (놀부보쌈)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 47 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

놀부보쌈 · 광주 동구 참판로6번길 5

Gwangju Dong-gu Champallo6beon-gil 5

Bossam · boiled pork wraps
Bossam · boiled pork wraps
Nolbujikhwajokbo (놀부직화족보)
Jokbal · braised pig's trotters
Maneulsunsaljokbo (마늘순살족보)
Jokbal · braised pig's trotters

What are these dishes?

Bossam — Boiled pork slices wrapped in cabbage with kimchi and salted shrimp sauce.
Jokbal — Pig's trotters braised in soy sauce and spices until tender, sliced and served warm or cold.

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2. Ttoori (또오리)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 39 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Duck · 광주 동구 필문대로191번길 3

Gwangju Dong-gu Pilmundaero191beon-gil 3

₩₩₩

Ori · duck dish ₩60,000
Ori-bulgogi · marinated grilled duck ₩35,000
Ori · duck dish ₩10,000
Ori-baeksuk · whole duck simmered in a clear broth ₩70,000
Ori · duck dish ₩35,000
Ori-bulgogi · marinated grilled duck ₩65,000

What are these dishes?

Ori — Duck, usually smoked or grilled, valued as a lean and healthy meat.

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3. Hwaranggunghoegwan (화랑궁회관)

Gov-verified

◆Gov-verified

🏛️ 1 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store

📍 Location unverified — search by Korean name

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4. Mimiwon (미미원)

Gov-verified

◆◆Officials' regular

🏛️ 10 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean · 광주 동구 백서로 218

Gwangju Dong-gu Baekseo-ro 218

★ 3.8 (75)₩₩₩

Nakji · octopus dish ₩28,000
Jeon · savory pancake ₩30,000
Jeon · savory pancake ₩27,000
Oysters ₩27,000
Hanwoo · Korean beef ₩29,000
Jeon · savory pancake ₩24,000

What are these dishes?

Jeon — Savory Korean pancakes of vegetables, seafood or meat, pan-fried in egg batter.
Hanwoo — Premium Korean native-breed beef, prized for rich marbling and usually served grilled.

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5. Gulmaeul (굴마을)

Gov-verified

◆Gov-verified

🏛️ 5 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

📍 Location unverified — search by Korean name

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6. Hangangsikdang (한강식당)

Gov-verified

◆Gov-verified

🏛️ 3 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

📍 Location unverified — search by Korean name

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7. Ssanghak (쌍학)

Gov-verified

◆Gov-verified

🏛️ 3 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Japanese restaurant · 광주 동구 구성로152번길 13

Gwangju Dong-gu Guseongno152beon-gil 13

★ 3.8 (20)₩₩₩

Jeongsik · set meal ₩50,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩40,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩30,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩28,000
Daegutang (대구탕) ₩18,000

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8. Mijinok (미진옥)

Gov-verified

◆◆Officials' regular

🏛️ 12 civil-servant visits

Seafood & fish · 광주 동구 의재로136번길 32-11

Gwangju Dong-gu Uijaero136beon-gil 32-11

★ 4.0 (12)₩₩₩

Mijinongmodeumgui(1in) (미진옥모듬구이(1인)) ₩15,000
Otdak · lacquer-tree chicken soup ₩70,000
Hanbang-baeksuk · herbal medicinal whole-chicken soup ₩60,000
Chondakgamjabokeum(yeyangmenyu) (촌닭감자볶음(예약메뉴)) ₩60,000
Pajeon · green-onion pancake ₩10,000
Jumulleok (주물럭) ₩30,000

What are these dishes?

Pajeon — A savory pancake of green onions and often seafood — crisp outside, soft inside.

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9. 601samgyeopsal (601삼겹살)

Gov-verified

◆◆Officials' regular

🏛️ 11 civil-servant visits

Meat & BBQ · 광주 동구 남계길 60-1

Gwangju Dong-gu Namgye-gil 60-1

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10. Yuhanhoesamahanji (유한회사마한지)

Gov-verified

◆◆Officials' regular

🏛️ 10 civil-servant visits

Meat & BBQ · 광주 동구 문화전당로 37-2

Gwangju Dong-gu Munhwajeondang-ro 37-2

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11. Tteulanchae (뜰안채)

Gov-verified

◆Gov-verified

🏛️ 2 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean set course · 광주 동구 문화전당로26번길 10-12

Gwangju Dong-gu Munhwajeondangno26beon-gil 10-12

Hanjeongsik · Korean table d'hôte

What are these dishes?

Hanjeongsik — A full Korean course meal of many small side dishes served together.

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12. Hwapung (화풍)

Gov-verified

◆Gov-verified

🏛️ 2 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

📍 Location unverified — search by Korean name

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13. Chunchugwan (춘추관)

Gov-verified

◆Gov-verified

🏛️ 2 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

📍 Location unverified — search by Korean name

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14. Sajohoechamchi (사조회참치)

Gov-verified

◆Gov-verified

🏛️ 2 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

📍 Location unverified — search by Korean name

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15. Jangwonhoegwan (장원회관)

Gov-verified

◆Gov-verified

🏛️ 2 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Meat & BBQ · 광주 동구 밤실로 91-1

Gwangju Dong-gu Bamsil-ro 91-1

₩₩₩

Samgyeopsal · grilled pork belly ₩12,000
Salchisal · beef chuck flap ₩40,000
Anchangsal · grilled beef skirt ₩40,000
Deungsim · beef sirloin ₩32,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩32,000
Buchaesal (130g) (부채살 (130g)) ₩32,000

What are these dishes?

Samgyeopsal — Thick slices of pork belly grilled at your table, wrapped in lettuce with garlic and ssamjang paste.
Galbi — Beef or pork ribs marinated in a sweet-savory soy sauce, then grilled over charcoal.

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16. Ariranghanjeongsik (아리랑한정식)

Gov-verified

◆Gov-verified

🏛️ 2 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean set course · 광주 동구 무등로321번길 2

Gwangju Dong-gu Mudeungno321beon-gil 2

★ 4.1 (23)₩₩₩

Hanjeongsik · Korean table d'hôte ₩58,000
Hanjeongsik · Korean table d'hôte ₩48,000
Hanjeongsik · Korean table d'hôte ₩38,000

What are these dishes?

Hanjeongsik — A full Korean course meal of many small side dishes served together.

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17. Pureungilsikyuksikdang (푸른길식육식당)

Gov-verified

◆◆Officials' regular

🏛️ 8 civil-servant visits

📍 Location unverified — search by Korean name

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18. Mahanji (마한지)

Gov-verified

◆◆Officials' regular

🏛️ 7 civil-servant visits

Meat & BBQ · 광주 동구 문화전당로 37-2

Gwangju Dong-gu Munhwajeondang-ro 37-2

★ 4.0 (46)₩₩

Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩19,500
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩19,500
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩22,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩33,000
Jeomsimteukseon(guungalbi+sotbap) (점심특선(구운갈비+솥밥)) ₩19,500

What are these dishes?

Galbi — Beef or pork ribs marinated in a sweet-savory soy sauce, then grilled over charcoal.

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19. Jusikhoesagyejeolttara (주식회사계절따라)

Gov-verified

◆◆Officials' regular

🏛️ 6 civil-servant visits

배달도시락 · 광주 동구 서남로33번길 6-1

Gwangju Dong-gu Seonamno33beon-gil 6-1

₩₩₩

Galchi · cutlassfish (braised or grilled) ₩45,000
Byeongeojorim (jung) (병어조림 (중)) ₩45,000
Seodaejorim (jung) (서대조림 (중)) ₩45,000
Daegutang (jung) (대구탕 (중)) ₩40,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩40,000

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20. Namgajeong (남가정)

Gov-verified

◆Gov-verified

🏛️ 1 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Galbi (grilled ribs) · 광주 동구 지호로 137-7

Gwangju Dong-gu Jiho-ro 137-7

★ 3.3 (25)₩₩₩

Tteok-galbi · grilled minced-rib patty ₩34,000
Tteok-galbi · grilled minced-rib patty ₩30,000
Tteok-galbi · grilled minced-rib patty ₩26,000
Galbi-jjim · braised short ribs ₩31,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩31,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩21,000

What are these dishes?

Tteok-galbi — Minced short-rib meat shaped into a patty and grilled — tender and slightly sweet.
Galbi — Beef or pork ribs marinated in a sweet-savory soy sauce, then grilled over charcoal.

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