Ahorita: A Taste from South of the Border
Written and photographed by Sarah Pittman This month’s restaurant has been causing quite a stir on the Gwangju Facebook page, so I decided to check it out. Ahorita is inspired … Read More
Category: Food & Drink
Kal-guksu: Knife-Cut Noodles
Written and photographed by Joe Wabe Kal-guksu (칼국수)is another Korean cuisine jewel. These delicious, handmade, knife-cut wheat flour noodles are usually served in a bowl with a broth that, depending … Read More
Abiko Curry
Written and photographed by Sarah Pittman Many Westerners will think of India when they hear the word “curry,” but the Japanese have a great culinary history of curries as well. … Read More
Cafe Goong: Modern Food in a Traditional Space
Written and photographed by Sarah Pittman This month’s featured restaurant is based on another reader recommendation. Cafe Goong is a modern cafe styled after the iconic Korean architecture, the hanok. … Read More
Buchimgae: Korean Pancake
Written and photographed by Joe Wabe One of the things I love about Korean cuisine is its relationship with everyday life. There are dishes for every season, weather, and mood. … Read More
Registan Avenue: Comfort Food from Uzbekistan
Written and photographed by Sarah Pittman I am very excited to introduce this month’s featured restaurant because I have never before had the opportunity to try cuisine from Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan … Read More
Galbi-tang: Beef Short Ribs Soup
Written and photographed by Joe Wabe In the culinary world, the word “ribs,” or galbi (갈비) in Korean, is a synonym of deliciousness. There is not a dish in Korean … Read More
Home Away from Home: The Jamaican Way
Written by Gianna Francesca Catolico Gwangju is home to a colossal number of restaurants, pubs, and shops wielding a growing influx of Asian and Western cuisine and culture. Among these … Read More