Daega Restaurant

The Best Grilled Fish Serving around Gwangju Written and photographed by Melline Galani. Daega (대가), the house of grilled fish, has been one of my favorite restaurants in Korea since … Read More

Bari E.: Gwangju’s Next Dining Hotspot?

Reviewed by William Urbanski. Running a restaurant is tough. Beside the inherent difficulties and skill involved in cooking up delectable dishes on a daily basis, restaurants are complex businesses that … Read More

Baechu Doenjang-guk: Cabbage Soybean Soup

Written and photographed by Joe Wabe. The holiday season takes a toll on our health and weight. While December is full of joy and fun, January comes with lots of … Read More

Gul-Jeon – Oyster Pancakes

Written by Joe Wabe. Enjoying oysters in other countries could be a little extravagant, as prices can range to almost five times as much as in Korea. Nonetheless, their popularity … Read More

Fresh Wrap: The New “Fresh” Sensation

Written and photographed by Melline Galani. Located in the Sangmu area of Gwangju, Fresh Wrap is the new sensation for salad and sandwich lovers. I must say I’m kind of … Read More

L.A. Galbi: Marinated Beef Shorts Ribs

Written by Joe Wabe. This past Chuseok holiday, one of the main dishes at my parents-in-law’s holiday feast was “L.A. galbi,” or marinated beef short ribs. This variation of galbi … Read More

Montes Alpha: An Italian Mountainside Restaurant

Reviewed and photographed by Sarah Pittman. I found this month’s restaurant at the base of Mudeung Mountain, just a short drive away from the downtown area, located in a quaint, … Read More

Yuhyang: A Departure from Delivery

Reviewed and photographed by Jen Lee. To how many generations must a fusion dish be served in a country before it is officially accepted as a mainstay in the local … Read More