Timi Triangle

Timi Triangle

Written By Cody Jarrett

Sometimes the simplest things are the hardest to find. While the foreign food options in Gwangju continue to grow, something as simple as a good sandwich and a pint remains hard to find. Timi Triangle makes three promises, and they deliver on all three: there will be sandwiches; there will be beer; and they will be good.

Atmosphere and Service

Timi Triangle has plenty of small tables, although the layout would not seem to work with large groups. Also, it has a small table with a few chairs outside for those who want to enjoy their meal in the afternoon sun. The close proximity of the kitchen means you will be tantalized by the scents and sounds of your meal cooking before it arrives.

Food

The menu at Timi Triangle is just three sandwiches and a few other dishes like pizza and nachos. For those looking to satisfy some carnivorous cravings, the philly cheese is a good choice – with beef and cheese threatening to spill out of the sandwich with every bite – accompanied by a generous amount of grilled peppers and onions to add a little crunch. The only complaint was that the cheese used on the sandwich was run-of-the-mill Korean mozzarella, rather than something with a little more flavor.

The cubano is another strong entry. Consisting of a grilled pork cutlet, ham, pickles, jalapenos and mustard, toasted in a panini press before serving. The pickles were unfortunately sweet rather than dill, but they gave the sandwich a welcome bit of texture. The mustard, however, was not sweet, and finished the sandwich with a nice tanginess.

While Timi Triangle serves Paulaner, Pilsner Urquell and Kozel Dark on tap, their bottle selection is even more impressive. It seems to change based on availability, but you should be able to enjoy your sandwich with anything ranging from a hoppy IPA to a darker porter or stout.

The sandwiches are all reasonably priced at 9,000 won, while the other dishes range from 6,000 to 12,000 won. The beer prices run a little higher, but are still worth it for an occasional splurge, with most ranging from 6,000 to 10,000 won per bottle. If those are too pricy, the usual domestics are always an option.

Directions

From the Dong-gu Office bus stop, walk straight three blocks with the Asian Culture Complex across the street on your left. Turn right onto Jangdong-ro and walk until you see the bright blue awning.

Address: 광주광역시 동구 장동로 85-4 / 85-4 Jangdong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

Tel: 062-222-4474

Hours: 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Monday – Saturday (Closed Sundays)

Bus: 37, 49, 52, 54, 150, 152, 518, 1187, 1187-1 (Dong-gu Office Stop)

Subway: Asian Culture Complex