Best Local Restaurants in Gwangyang-si, Jeonnam

845 real local restaurants in Gwangyang-si, Jeonnam (3 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:📺 Tasty Guys (comedians eating show)📺 Korean Table (food documentary)📺 Wednesday Foodie Show 📺 6 O'Clock My Hometown (KBS)

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Showing the top 20 spots with confirmed coordinates (845 in the full list).

1. Myeonginjeong (명인정)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 409 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 10 agencies

Meat & BBQ · 전남 광양시 중마로 319

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Jungma-ro 319

₩₩₩

Hanwoo · Korean beef
Samgyeopsal · grilled pork belly ₩10,000
Neungi-baeksuk · whole chicken simmered with neungi pine mushrooms ₩80,000
Neungi-baeksuk · whole chicken simmered with neungi pine mushrooms ₩80,000
Ori-baeksuk · whole duck simmered in a clear broth ₩65,000
Hanbang-baeksuk · herbal medicinal whole-chicken soup ₩65,000

What are these dishes?

Hanwoo — Premium Korean native-breed beef, prized for rich marbling and usually served grilled.
Samgyeopsal — Thick slices of pork belly grilled at your table, wrapped in lettuce with garlic and ssamjang paste.

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2. Jigoksanjang (지곡산장)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 169 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 8 agencies

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Chicken dishes · 전남 광양시 광양읍 서북로 59

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Gwangyang-eup Seobuk-ro 59

★ 4.9 (16)₩₩₩

Dak-baeksuk · whole chicken simmered in a clear broth ₩65,000
Hanbang-baeksuk · herbal medicinal whole-chicken soup ₩65,000
Neungi-baeksuk · whole chicken simmered with neungi pine mushrooms ₩95,000
Dak-bokkeumtang · spicy braised chicken ₩65,000
Dak-baeksuk · whole chicken simmered in a clear broth ₩65,000
Otdak · lacquer-tree chicken soup ₩70,000

What are these dishes?

Dak-bokkeumtang — Chicken pieces simmered with potatoes and vegetables in a spicy red broth.

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3. Cheongsong (청송)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 200 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 7 agencies

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Seafood & fish · 전남 광양시 중마중앙로 8

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Jungmajungang-ro 8

₩₩

Kodari · half-dried pollock ₩35,000
Galchi · cutlassfish (braised or grilled) ₩18,000
Godeungeo · mackerel (grilled or braised) ₩10,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩10,000
Fresh grilled pork belly ₩11,000

What are these dishes?

Kodari — Half-dried pollock, braised or grilled, with a firm, chewy texture.

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4. Seoldamga (설담가)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 116 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 10 agencies

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean set course · 전남 광양시 봉강면 매천로 666

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Bonggang-myeon Maecheon-ro 666

★ 3.8 (10)₩₩₩

Jeongsik · set meal ₩40,000
Pyeongil jeomsimteukseon (평일 점심특선) ₩22,000
Gulbi · salted dried yellow croaker ₩28,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩30,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩80,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩50,000

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5. Tikeurujeu (티크루즈)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 181 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 10 agencies

Tuna sashimi · 전남 광양시 항만13로 23-6

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Hangman13-ro 23-6

₩₩₩

Sonosyeon (jeonyeongmenyu) (1in) (소노션 (저녁메뉴) (1인)) ₩35,000
Indisyeon (jeonyeongmenyu) (1in) (인디션 (저녁메뉴) (1인)) ₩50,000
Ateullantik (jeonyeongmenyu) (1in) (아틀란틱 (저녁메뉴) (1인)) ₩80,000
Peosipik (jeonyeongmenyu) (1in) (퍼시픽 (저녁메뉴) (1인)) ₩100,000
Gulbi · salted dried yellow croaker ₩30,000

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6. Sumokjeong (수목정)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 207 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 9 agencies

Seafood & fish · 전남 광양시 중마청룡길 8-7

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Jungmacheongnyong-gil 8-7

★ 4.0 (10)₩₩₩

Hamosyabeusyabeu1 (하모샤브샤브1) ₩100,000
Saengdaegutang 1in (생대구탕 1인) ₩20,000
Saejogaesyabeusyabeu1 (새조개샤브샤브1) ₩100,000
Saejogaesyabeusyabeu2 (새조개샤브샤브2) ₩150,000
Hamosyabeusyabeu2 (하모샤브샤브2) ₩150,000
Jjukkumi · spicy baby octopus ₩30,000

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7. Geumjeong (금정)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 88 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 10 agencies

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Bulgogi & stir-fry · 전남 광양시 시청로 27

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Sicheong-ro 27

★ 3.8 (69)₩₩

Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩20,000
Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩24,000
Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩26,000
Deungsim · beef sirloin ₩30,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩16,000
Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩15,000

What are these dishes?

Bulgogi — Thinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.

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8. Jangwonhoegwan (장원회관)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 87 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 10 agencies

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Galbi (grilled ribs) · 전남 광양시 광양읍 매천로 821-5

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Gwangyang-eup Maecheon-ro 821-5

★ 4.2 (28)₩₩₩

Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩25,000
Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩20,000
Soteukyanggui(nyujillaendeusan) (180g) (소특양구이(뉴질랜드산) (180g)) ₩25,000
Naengmyeon · cold buckwheat noodles ₩5,000

What are these dishes?

Bulgogi — Thinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.
Naengmyeon — Chewy buckwheat noodles served in icy broth (mul) or with spicy sauce (bibim).

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9. Gudeuljangdolgui (구들장돌구이)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 206 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 7 agencies

Ssambap (rice wraps) · 전남 광양시 불로로 165

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Bullo-ro 165

₩₩₩

Samgyeopsal · grilled pork belly ₩11,000
Ori-bulgogi · marinated grilled duck ₩40,000
Ori · duck dish ₩110,000
Hanbang-baeksuk · herbal medicinal whole-chicken soup ₩60,000
Otdak · lacquer-tree chicken soup ₩55,000
Ssambap · rice & leaf wraps ₩13,000

What are these dishes?

Samgyeopsal — Thick slices of pork belly grilled at your table, wrapped in lettuce with garlic and ssamjang paste.
Ori — Duck, usually smoked or grilled, valued as a lean and healthy meat.

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10. Daeboksamgyetang (대복삼계탕)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 78 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 9 agencies

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Ginseng chicken soup · 전남 광양시 시청로 82

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Sicheong-ro 82

★ 2.9 (16)₩₩

Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup ₩22,000
Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup ₩20,000
Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup ₩18,000
Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup ₩17,000
Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup ₩15,000

What are these dishes?

Samgyetang — A whole young chicken stuffed with rice and ginseng, simmered into a restorative summer soup.

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11. Seomjingangsutbulgui (섬진강숯불구이)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 122 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 9 agencies

Meat & BBQ · 전남 광양시 사동로 86

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Sadong-ro 86

₩₩

Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩13,000
Samgyeopsal · grilled pork belly ₩10,000
Galmaegisal · grilled pork skirt ₩10,000
Galmaegisal · grilled pork skirt ₩10,000
Dodari · flounder sashimi ₩13,000
Dodari · flounder sashimi ₩15,000

What are these dishes?

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

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12. Ohyeonjeong (오현정)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 219 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 6 agencies

Korean set course · 전남 광양시 안산길 37

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Ansan-gil 37

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13. Pungnyeonhoegwan (풍년회관)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 23 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 8 agencies

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean set course · 전남 광양시 봉강면 조양길 35

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Bonggang-myeon Joyang-gil 35

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14. Yechonsikdang (예촌식당)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 92 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 7 agencies

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean · 전남 광양시 남산1길 27

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Namsan1-gil 27

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15. Daehansikdang (대한식당)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 48 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 4 agencies

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Bulgogi & stir-fry · 전남 광양시 광양읍 매일시장길 12-15

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Gwangyang-eup Maeilsijang-gil 12-15

★ 4.5 (52)₩₩

Hanwoo · Korean beef ₩25,000
Hojusan(buchaesal) (호주산(부채살)) ₩20,000
So teukyanggui (소 특양구이) ₩25,000
Gonggibap(gimchiguk) (공기밥(김치국)) ₩1,000
Naengmyeon · cold buckwheat noodles ₩4,000
Mijusan(buchaesal) (미주산(부채살)) ₩20,000

What are these dishes?

Hanwoo — Premium Korean native-breed beef, prized for rich marbling and usually served grilled.
Naengmyeon — Chewy buckwheat noodles served in icy broth (mul) or with spicy sauce (bibim).

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16. Hanugwan (한우관)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 67 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 8 agencies

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Meat & BBQ · 전남 광양시 발섬6길 16

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Balseom6-gil 16

★ 4.2 (24)₩₩

Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩15,000
Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩16,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩17,000
Yukgaejang · spicy beef soup ₩13,000
Galbitang · beef short-rib soup ₩15,000

What are these dishes?

Bulgogi — Thinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.
Galbi — Beef or pork ribs marinated in a sweet-savory soy sauce, then grilled over charcoal.
Yukgaejang — A spicy soup of shredded beef, scallions and vegetables in a red chili broth.
Galbitang — A clear, hearty soup of beef short ribs simmered for hours, eaten with rice.

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17. Gaetbawisikdang (갯바위식당)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 95 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 6 agencies

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Grilled eel · 전남 광양시 중마청룡길 49

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Jungmacheongnyong-gil 49

₩₩₩

Grilled eel ₩22,000
Tongtongitang (jung) (통통이탕 (중)) ₩42,000
Megitang · catfish stew ₩30,000
Hoe-muchim · spicy raw fish salad ₩30,000
Hoe-muchim · spicy raw fish salad ₩30,000

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18. Geureoso (그러소)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 63 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 8 agencies

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Meat & BBQ · 전남 광양시 광양읍 매천로 714

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Gwangyang-eup Maecheon-ro 714

★ 4.6 (45)₩₩

Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩20,000
Teukyanggui(180g) (특양구이(180g)) ₩25,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩70,000
Gimchiguk(2inisang jumunganeung) (김치국(2인이상 주문가능)) ₩2,000
Doenjang-jjigae · soybean-paste stew ₩2,000
Naengmyeon · cold buckwheat noodles ₩9,000

What are these dishes?

Bulgogi — Thinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.
Galbi — Beef or pork ribs marinated in a sweet-savory soy sauce, then grilled over charcoal.
Doenjang-jjigae — A savory stew of fermented soybean paste with tofu and vegetables.
Naengmyeon — Chewy buckwheat noodles served in icy broth (mul) or with spicy sauce (bibim).