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Yuhyang (유향) — seafood jjamppong specialty
A local Korean-Chinese spot in Gwangju famed for its seafood — a spicy but refreshing noodle soup brimming with mussels, crab, clams and whole squid. Expect a seafood-forward broth and generous portions.
GwangjuInternational Cuisine > Chinese (Korean-Chinese style)
3.7
(44 reviews)A Korean-Chinese neighborhood restaurant in Gwangsan, Gwangju, best known for its hearty seafood loaded with mussels, whole crab, clams and a whole squid. The broth is spicy yet clean, built from seafood stock, and portions are generous.
Local Tips
- •Signature seafood jjamppong packed with whole shellfish and a whole squid — choose noodles or rice
- •Casual neighborhood atmosphere; portions are generous and good for sharing
- •No parking on site — best reached by taxi or public transit; takeout available
Menu
(Naeng) Yuhyang (chilled sweet-and-sour pork)25,000 KRW
Cantonese / Sichuan (small)22,000 KRW
Fried dumplings (Gun-mandu) 10 pcs6,000 KRW
Kkanpung Shrimp (spicy garlic-fried shrimp)45,000 KRW
Mapo Tofu (1 serving)10,000 KRW
Sichuan-style (black-bean noodle)10,000 KRW
Sichuan-style (2 servings)19,000 KRW
Sichuan-style (3 servings)28,000 KRW
Samseon Tang (seafood with crispy scorched rice soup)45,000 KRW
(cold seafood and vegetable platter)45,000 KRW
Children's (kids' portion)2,000 KRW
Yuhyang Meat (meat and rice soup)11,000 KRW
Yuhyang Meat (meat-based spicy noodle soup)11,000 KRW
Yuhyang Set (Yuhyang platter small + small, Cantonese or Sichuan)31,000 KRW
Yuhyang Platter (2 servings)18,000 KRW
Yuhyang Platter (3 servings)28,000 KRW
Yuhyang Seafood (noodles or rice)11,000 KRW
(Cantonese/Sichuan) large38,000 KRW
(stir-fried seafood and vegetables, 'eight treasures')45,000 KRW
Practical Information
- Category
- International Cuisine > Chinese (Korean-Chinese style)
- Address
- 2nd floor, Mirchae River Park shopping complex, 235-8 Wolgye-ro, Gwangsan District, Gwangju
- Operating Hours
- Daily 11:00 ~ 21:30
- Phone
- 062-954-9530
- Facilities
- Takeout,No parking
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Glossary
- Gukbap
- A hot soup served with rice in the bowl — hearty, everyday comfort food
- Jjajang
- Black bean sauce noodles (Korean-Chinese dish, usually served over wheat noodles)
- Jjamppong
- Spicy seafood (or meat) noodle soup — bold, chili-forward broth
- Nurungji
- Scorched rice — crunchy browned rice often used in soups or teas
- Palbochae
- Literally 'eight treasures' — a mixed stir-fry of seafood and vegetables in rich sauce
- Tangsuyuk
- Korean-style sweet-and-sour fried pork (can be served with different regional sauces)
- Yangjangpi
- Cold mixed seafood and vegetable platter served with a tangy savory sauce
