All regions · 광주광역시 Best Local Restaurants in Dong-gu, Gwangju 150 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.
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놀부보쌈 · 광주 동구 참판로6번길 5 ⧉ Copy address
★ 3.3 (3)
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.⧉ Copy name
Duck · 광주 동구 필문대로191번길 3 ⧉ Copy address
★ 5.0 (3) ₩₩₩
What are these dishes? Ori — Duck, usually smoked or grilled, valued as a lean and healthy meat.⧉ Copy name
Pufferfish · 광주 동구 구성로 150 ⧉ Copy address
★ 3.1 (7)
What are these dishes? Hoe — Fresh raw fish sliced sashimi-style, dipped in chili paste or soy sauce.
4. Hwaranggunghoegwan (화랑궁회관)Gov-verified ⧉ Copy name
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Korean · 광주 동구 백서로 218 ⧉ Copy address
★ 3.8 (75) ₩₩₩
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.
6. Gulmaeul (굴마을)Gov-verified ⧉ Copy name
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7. Hangangsikdang (한강식당)Gov-verified ⧉ Copy name
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Japanese restaurant · 광주 동구 구성로152번길 13 ⧉ Copy address
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Seafood & fish · 광주 동구 의재로136번길 32-11 ⧉ Copy address
★ 4.0 (12) ₩₩₩
What are these dishes? Pajeon — A savory pancake of green onions and often seafood — crisp outside, soft inside.⧉ Copy name
Meat & BBQ · 광주 동구 남계길 60-1 ⧉ Copy address
11. Yuhanhoesamahanji (유한회사마한지)Gov-verified ⧉ Copy name
Meat & BBQ · 광주 동구 문화전당로 37-2 ⧉ Copy address
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Korean set course · 광주 동구 문화전당로26번길 10-12 ⧉ Copy address
★ 4.3 (4)
What are these dishes? Hanjeongsik — A full Korean course meal of many small side dishes served together.
13. Hwapung (화풍)Gov-verified ⧉ Copy name
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14. Chunchugwan (춘추관)Gov-verified ⧉ Copy name
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15. Sajohoechamchi (사조회참치)Gov-verified ⧉ Copy name
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Meat & BBQ · 광주 동구 밤실로 91-1 ⧉ Copy address
★ 4.8 (4) ₩₩₩
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.
17. Pureungilsikyuksikdang (푸른길식육식당)Gov-verified ⧉ Copy name
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Meat & BBQ · 광주 동구 문화전당로 37-2 ⧉ Copy address
★ 4.0 (46) ₩₩
What are these dishes? Galbi — Beef or pork ribs marinated in a sweet-savory soy sauce, then grilled over charcoal.⧉ Copy name
배달도시락 · 광주 동구 서남로33번길 6-1 ⧉ Copy address
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Galbi (grilled ribs) · 광주 동구 지호로 137-7 ⧉ Copy address
★ 3.3 (25) ₩₩₩
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.Show 20 more
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