A Sweet Tour

Café Illda & Dokyo 990 Bakery Reviewed and photographed by Cami Ismanova. In the era of social isolation, masks, and hand sanitizers, an impromptu tour of a new café nearby … Read More

“The Mushroom Restaurant”

Written and photographed by Pia Jensen. After living in Gwangju for almost three years, I know how rarely you come across a restaurant that has been around for more than … Read More

Hawonjae Tearoom

A Taste of Home in a Cup of Tea. Written and photographed by Fatemeh Khalili. As I was missing home and the true taste of Persian black tea, my friend … Read More

Jeolla’s Countryside Cuisine in the Heart of Gwangju

Written and photographed by Melline Galani. I have passed by Sigoljib many times, admiring only the building itself and the garden in front of it, but I never entered to … Read More

A Delicious Hankki

Written by Seon Su-yeon, Yoo Su-yeon, and Han So-young. These days, Western food is becoming more universal in Korea. Unlike in the past, you can find Western restaurants everywhere and … Read More

Hello L : Character Macaron Specialist

Reviewed and photographed by Melline Galani. Living in Gwangju for almost three years now, I must say I am familiar with many coffee shops in the city. I have also … Read More

Mokpo’s Fantasy Coffee Shop

Written and photographed by Sarah Pittman. When I first saw Cafe Fantasy, I thought that it was a building straight out of Howl’s Moving Castle. When looking up at this … Read More

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