Best of Gwangju

And now for a little fun! We took a poll of waygookin in Gwangju to produce this “Best Of” list. What do you think of their choices?

A very special thanks to: 정재성, Brittany Baker, Chris Bleeker, Lianne Bronzo, Brian Burgeone, Joseph Cutler, Calen Cygan, Nancy Harcar, Angie Hartley, Rosemarie Hawkins, Helen Howell, Joanne Hynes, Paula Kelleher, Maria Lisak, Daniel Lister, Sean McGrath, George Palafox, Tyler Priest, Damien Ryan, Phillip Schrank, Moriah Sears, Rob Smith, Erin Stieler, Matt Stonham, Jon Vather, Kat Villadiego, Joe Wabe and John Wolfer

(DT) = Downtown

1. Best Korean Dish:

i. Nakji Bokkeum

ii. Samgyetang

iii. Kimchi Jigae

2. Best Galbi:

i. Minsok-Cheon (DT)

ii. Narungji (Cheomdan)

3. Best Samguypsal:

i. The Samgyup (DT)

ii. Jipjo Yeon (Jinwoldong)

iii. ChanChi ChanChi

4. Best Kimbap Restaurant:

i. Hanam Kimbap

ii. Kimgane

iii. Kimbap CheongukChun Guk (DT)

5. Best Side Dishes:

i. Egg Pot

ii. Kimchi

iii. Bean Sprouts

6. Best Western:

i. The First Alleyway

ii. Kitchen Diary

iii. Tequilaz

7. Best Vegetarian:

i. Vegetarian Buffet, near Mudeung Mountain

ii. Vegetarian Buffet, off Art Street

iii. Vegetarian Buffet in Pungam-dong

8. Best Buffet:

i. Vegetarian Buffet, near Mudeung Mountain

ii. Ashley

iii. Orange Court (Duam-dong Home Plus)

9. Best Sandwich Shop:

i. Joe’s Sandwich

ii. Alice’s (5.18 E-Mart)

iii. Salad Bowl

10. Best Burger Restaurant:

i. Lemon Table

ii. The First Alleyway

iii. TGI Friday’s

11. Best Seafood / Sushi / Sashimi:

i. Golden Shrimp

ii. Gaiden Sushi, Sangmu

iii. Umei Sushi (Dongcheonmal)

12. Best Chicken:

i. BHC

ii. Okkadak

iii. Dasarang

13. Best Summer Treat:

i. Green Tea Ice cream

ii. Crema Gelato

iii. Pat Bingsu

14. Best Street Food:

i. Tteokbokki

ii. Ttwigim

iii. Egg Pudding

15. Best Late Night (Bar/Club/Activity):

i. LIMIT

ii. Mix

iii. Bubble

16. Best Nightclub:

i. PANFIC

ii. Mix Lounge

iii. Bubble Bar

17. Best Hike:

i. Gwangang

ii. Mudeung-san

iii. Saentangan (Peak on Mudeung)

18. Best Run:

i. Gwangju River

ii. Pungam Reservoir

iii. Converted Train Track Walkway (Dong-gu)

19. Best Park:

i. 5.18 Park

ii. Gwangju Ecological Park

iii. Ssangam Park (Cheomdan)

20. Best Day Trip:

i. Damyang Bamboo Forrest

ii. Boseong Tea Fields

iii. Unjusa, Hwasun

21. Best Beach (Jeollanam–do):

 i. Myungseshimi (Wando)

ii. Bigeumdo

iii. Jungdo

22. Best Temple:

i. Unjusa, Hwasun

ii. Daeksa

iii. Base of Mudeung

23. Best Jimjilbang:

i. Big Spo

ii. Hyundai Wellbeing Land

iii. Starbox

24. Best Market:

i. Daein Market

ii. Yangdong Market

iii. Malbau Market

25. Heroes of Gwangju

Dr. Shin Gyonggu, Jannies Le, Maria Lisak, Mike Simning, Tim Whitman