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Best Local Restaurants in Gwangyang-si, Jeonnam

837 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.

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

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

Meat & BBQ · 전남 광양시 중마로 319
5.0 (2)₩₩₩
  • 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?
  • HanwooPremium Korean native-breed beef, prized for rich marbling and usually served grilled.
  • SamgyeopsalThick slices of pork belly grilled at your table, wrapped in lettuce with garlic and ssamjang paste.
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

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

  • Exemplary Restaurant
Chicken dishes · 전남 광양시 광양읍 서북로 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-baeksuk · whole chicken simmered in a clear broth ₩65,000
  • Dak-baeksuk · whole chicken simmered in a clear broth ₩65,000
  • Otdak · lacquer-tree chicken soup ₩70,000

3. Cheongsong (청송)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

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

  • Exemplary Restaurant
Seafood & fish · 전남 광양시 중마중앙로 8
4.7 (3)₩₩
  • 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?
  • KodariHalf-dried pollock, braised or grilled, with a firm, chewy texture.

4. Seoldamga (설담가)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

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

  • Exemplary Restaurant
Korean set course · 전남 광양시 봉강면 매천로 666
3.8 (10)₩₩₩
  • Jeongsik · set meal ₩40,000
  • Pyeongil jeomsimteukseon (평일 점심특선) ₩22,000
  • Jeongsik · set meal ₩28,000
  • Jeongsik · set meal ₩30,000
  • Jeongsik · set meal ₩80,000
  • Jeongsik · set meal ₩50,000
Seoldamga (설담가) 1Seoldamga (설담가) 2
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

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

Tuna sashimi · 전남 광양시 항만13로 23-6
3.0 (6)₩₩₩
  • Sonosyeon (jeonyeokmenyu) (1in) (소노션 (저녁메뉴) (1인)) ₩35,000
  • Indisyeon (jeonyeokmenyu) (1in) (인디션 (저녁메뉴) (1인)) ₩50,000
  • Ateulrantik (jeonyeokmenyu) (1in) (아틀란틱 (저녁메뉴) (1인)) ₩80,000
  • Peosipik (jeonyeokmenyu) (1in) (퍼시픽 (저녁메뉴) (1인)) ₩100,000
  • Jeongsik · set meal ₩30,000
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6. Sumokjeong (수목정)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

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

Seafood & fish · 전남 광양시 중마청룡길 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)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

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

  • Exemplary Restaurant
Bulgogi & stir-fry · 전남 광양시 시청로 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?
  • BulgogiThinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.
Geumjeong (금정) 1Geumjeong (금정) 2Geumjeong (금정) 3
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

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

  • Exemplary Restaurant
Galbi (grilled ribs) · 전남 광양시 광양읍 매천로 821-5
4.2 (28)₩₩₩
  • Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩25,000
  • Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩20,000
  • Soteukyanggui(nyujilraendeusan) (180g) (소특양구이(뉴질랜드산) (180g)) ₩25,000
  • Naengmyeon · cold buckwheat noodles ₩5,000
What are these dishes?
  • BulgogiThinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.
  • NaengmyeonChewy buckwheat noodles served in icy broth (mul) or with spicy sauce (bibim).
Jangwonhoegwan (장원회관) 1Jangwonhoegwan (장원회관) 2Jangwonhoegwan (장원회관) 3
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

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

Ssambap (rice wraps) · 전남 광양시 불로로 165
5.0 (1)₩₩₩
  • Samgyeopsal · grilled pork belly ₩11,000
  • Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩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?
  • SamgyeopsalThick slices of pork belly grilled at your table, wrapped in lettuce with garlic and ssamjang paste.
  • BulgogiThinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.
  • OriDuck, usually smoked or grilled, valued as a lean and healthy meat.
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

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

  • Exemplary Restaurant
Ginseng chicken soup · 전남 광양시 시청로 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?
  • SamgyetangA whole young chicken stuffed with rice and ginseng, simmered into a restorative summer soup.
Daeboksamgyetang (대복삼계탕) 1Daeboksamgyetang (대복삼계탕) 2
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

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

Meat & BBQ · 전남 광양시 사동로 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?
  • GalbiBeef or pork ribs marinated in a sweet-savory soy sauce, then grilled over charcoal.
  • SamgyeopsalThick slices of pork belly grilled at your table, wrapped in lettuce with garlic and ssamjang paste.
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

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

  • 🏅 Century Store
  • Exemplary Restaurant
Bulgogi & stir-fry · 전남 광양시 광양읍 매일시장길 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?
  • HanwooPremium Korean native-breed beef, prized for rich marbling and usually served grilled.
  • NaengmyeonChewy buckwheat noodles served in icy broth (mul) or with spicy sauce (bibim).
Daehansikdang (대한식당) 1Daehansikdang (대한식당) 2Daehansikdang (대한식당) 3

16. Hanugwan (한우관)

Gov-verified
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

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

  • Exemplary Restaurant
Meat & BBQ · 전남 광양시 발섬6길 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?
  • BulgogiThinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.
  • GalbiBeef or pork ribs marinated in a sweet-savory soy sauce, then grilled over charcoal.
  • YukgaejangA spicy soup of shredded beef, scallions and vegetables in a red chili broth.
  • GalbitangA clear, hearty soup of beef short ribs simmered for hours, eaten with rice.
Hanugwan (한우관) 1Hanugwan (한우관) 2Hanugwan (한우관) 3
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

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

  • Exemplary Restaurant
Grilled eel · 전남 광양시 중마청룡길 49
5.0 (4)₩₩₩
  • 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

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
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?
  • BulgogiThinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.
  • GalbiBeef or pork ribs marinated in a sweet-savory soy sauce, then grilled over charcoal.
  • Doenjang-jjigaeA savory stew of fermented soybean paste with tofu and vegetables.
  • NaengmyeonChewy buckwheat noodles served in icy broth (mul) or with spicy sauce (bibim).
Geureoso (그러소) 1Geureoso (그러소) 2Geureoso (그러소) 3
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 60 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 8 agencies

  • Exemplary Restaurant
Korean · 전남 광양시 광양읍 읍성길 68
1.0 (1)
  • Baekban · home-style set meal
  • Chueotang · loach soup
What are these dishes?
  • BaekbanA home-style set meal of rice, soup and many free side dishes.

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