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Myeonghwa Sikyuk Sikdang (Myeonghwa Butcher-Style Restaurant)
A Gwangju institution known for a single, unforgettable bowl: aehobak gukbap with generous butcher-selected meat and a deeply flavored, slightly spicy broth.
GwangjuKorean Food > Hotpot / Boiled Meat
4.2
(15 reviews)An iconic Gwangju eatery that turned local aehobak gukbap (zucchini rice soup) into a nationwide favorite. Run by a butcher, the owner’s eye for good meat shows in large, flavorful meat pieces and a deeply bodied broth — dense and savory like a hearty jjampong stock, with a subtle, earthy zucchini aroma. The restaurant serves a single signature dish: a visually striking bowl piled high with toppings and a rich, slightly spicy, not-overly-greasy soup that keeps you spooning until the end. Portions are generous — often challenging for one person — but the balance of meat, broth, and aehobak makes it easy to finish.
Local Tips
- •Signature single menu: hearty aehobak gukbap piled with meat and vegetables
- •Owned by a butcher — expect well-chosen cuts and pronounced umami in the broth
- •Very generous portions (often too large for one); parking available and open daily until 21:00
Menu
Aehobak Gukbap (Zucchini rice soup)10,000 KRW
Practical Information
- Category
- Korean Food > Hotpot / Boiled Meat
- Address
- 421 Pyeongdong-ro, Gwangsan District, Gwangju
- Operating Hours
- Daily 10:00–21:00
- Phone
- 062-943-7760
- Facilities
- Parking available
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Glossary
- Aehobak (애호박)
- Korean summer squash (zucchini) with a mild, slightly sweet flavor and tender texture
- Gukbap (국밥)
- A Korean dish of soup served together with rice — hearty, comforting, and often eaten any time of day
