If youโre looking for a must-visit restaurant in Gwangju, Sansu Ssambap(์ฐ์์๋ฐฅ) should be at the top of your list.
Itโs a local favorite, often with a line out the door โ and once you taste it, youโll know exactly why.
We planned to have a light brunch, but what arrived was a full, hearty Korean spread:
a generous assortment of side dishes, tender boiled pork, and the freshest wrap vegetables.
It was the perfect introduction to the bold, rich flavors of Jeolla-style cuisine.

A traditional Korean meal where you wrap rice, side dishes, and meat in fresh leafy vegetables.
Itโs a healthy and satisfying way to enjoy a full, balanced meal!
๐ฟ Ureongi Ssambap Jeongsik (For 2 or more) โ 10,000 KRW per person
Yes, you read that right โ just 10,000 KRW (about $7.50) for a full Korean ssambap set.
It comes with ureongi (freshwater snail) doenjang soup, warm rice, a variety of side dishes,
crispy lettuce and perilla leaves, and beautifully tender sliced pork.
The combination of pork + spicy radish salad + fresh greens was just perfection.
Every bite was delicious โ the kind of meal that makes you go, โWow!โ


๐ฒ Solo Set (Available after 1:00 PM) โ 12,000 KRW
Traveling alone? No problem.
They offer a solo set, though itโs only available after 1:00 PM due to the busy lunch rush.
You still get the full experience of a hearty, satisfying ssambap meal.
๐ฅ Other Popular Menu Items
- Ureongi Bibimbap โ 9,000 KRW
- Extra Pork: Small 10,000 KRW / Large 25,000 KRW
- Ureongi Muchim (Spicy Snail Salad): Small 20,000 KRW / Large 30,000 KRW
- Takeout Available: Ssambap set, pork, and spicy snail salad can all be packed to-go!

๐ Hours & Holidays
- Open: Daily from 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM (Last order at 7:30 PM)
- No break time
- Closed every Sunday
๐ Location & Contact
- Address: 11, Donggye-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
๊ด์ฃผ ๋๊ตฌ ๋๊ณ๋ก 11 ์ฐ์์๋ฐฅ ๋๋ช ์ - Phone: +82-62-225-3600
- Subway: 832m from Culture Complex Station (๋ฌธํ์ ๋น์ญExit 4)
- Instagram: @sansussambob

If youโre traveling in Gwangju and want to taste an authentic Jeolla-style meal,
Sansu Ssambap is an absolute must-visit.
Even if you have to wait, itโs 100% worth it โ and I would definitely go back again!

โ TL;DR
โFlavor, portion size, and value โ this place has it all!โ
โHearty doenjang soup, tender pork, and spicy radish salad โ all for just 10,000 KRW per person!โ

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