The top-ranked Saeng Galbi (Fresh Short Ribs) in Gwangju is Gosangalbi, followed by Sowon.1 Taejeonjikyeong Branch and Gobanjeonggalbi. Photos, signature dishes with prices, group seating and walking distance from the station are compared below.
Naver Place public data as of Nov 3, 2026
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고산갈비
★ 4.9 3,849 visitor reviews · 169 blog posts
Menu: 한돈 숙성 생갈비 220g (Handon (Korean pork), aged, fresh (unmarinated) galbi) ₩18,000
소원.1 태전직영점
★ 4.87 2,159 visitor reviews · 283 blog posts
Menu: 특생갈비500g (fresh (unmarinated) galbi) ₩49,000
고반정갈비
★ 4.87 1,307 visitor reviews · 755 blog posts
Menu: 와규 특++생갈비살(160g) (wagyu, fresh boneless short rib) ₩24,000
양심소 경기광주점
★ 4.89 1,193 visitor reviews · 221 blog posts
Menu: 생갈비살 한판 (750g) (fresh boneless short rib, platter) ₩73,000
갓갈비 광주 직영점
★ 4.88 1,318 visitor reviews · 121 blog posts
Menu: 돼지생갈비 250g (fresh pork galbi) ₩17,000
본가갈비 곤지암
★ 4.88 950 visitor reviews · 196 blog posts
Menu: 생갈비(270g) (fresh (unmarinated) galbi) ₩33,000
초월갈비촌
★ 4.91 904 visitor reviews · 88 blog posts
Menu: 소생갈비 (280g) (fresh beef galbi) ₩39,000
일품맛소 광주점
★ 4.54 994 visitor reviews · 494 blog posts
Menu: 생갈비살(700g)대 (fresh boneless short rib) ₩72,000
천상현국가공인진갈비 광주점
★ 4.44 1,587 visitor reviews · 213 blog posts
Menu: 소 생갈비살 180g (fresh boneless short rib) ₩19,900
윤상호돼지갈비
★ 4.66 327 visitor reviews · 145 blog posts
Menu: 수제 돼지생갈비 220g (house-made, fresh pork galbi) ₩18,000
| Rank | Restaurant | Naver rating | Reviews | Menu | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gosangalbi 고산갈비 | 4.9 | 3,849 | 한돈 숙성 생갈비 220g (Handon (Korean pork), aged, fresh (unmarinated) galbi) ₩18,000 | - |
| 2 | Sowon.1 Taejeonjikyeong Branch 소원.1 태전직영점 | 4.87 | 2,159 | 국내산돼지양념구이 250g(평일점심) (marinated grilled pork, domestic (Korean), weekday lunch) ₩12,900 | - |
| 3 | Gobanjeonggalbi 고반정갈비 | 4.87 | 1,307 | 수제 돼지갈비(280g) (house-made, pork galbi (pork ribs)) ₩20,000 | - |
| 4 | Yangsimso Gyeonggigwangju Branch 양심소 경기광주점 | 4.89 | 1,193 | 생갈비살 한판 (750g) (fresh boneless short rib, platter) ₩73,000 | 경기광주역, 15 min walk |
| 5 | Gatgalbi Gwangju Jikyeong Branch 갓갈비 광주 직영점 | 4.88 | 1,318 | 돼지생갈비 250g (fresh pork galbi) ₩17,000 | - |
| 6 | Bongagalbi Gonjiam 본가갈비 곤지암 | 4.88 | 950 | 생갈비(270g) (fresh (unmarinated) galbi) ₩33,000 | - |
| 7 | Chowolgalbichon 초월갈비촌 | 4.91 | 904 | 소생갈비 (280g) (fresh beef galbi) ₩39,000 | - |
| 8 | Ilpummatso Gwangju Branch 일품맛소 광주점 | 4.54 | 994 | 생갈비살(700g)대 (fresh boneless short rib) ₩72,000 | - |
| 9 | Cheonsanghyeongukgagonginjingalbi Gwangju Branch 천상현국가공인진갈비 광주점 | 4.44 | 1,587 | 소 생갈비살 180g (fresh boneless short rib) ₩19,900 | - |
| 10 | Yunsanghodwaejigalbi 윤상호돼지갈비 | 4.66 | 327 | 수제 돼지생갈비 220g (house-made, fresh pork galbi) ₩18,000 | - |
| 11 | Taeneungsutbulgalbi 태능숯불갈비 | 5.0 | 163 | 국내산 돼지 생갈비 (domestic (Korean), pork, fresh (unmarinated) galbi) ₩16,000 | - |
| 12 | Jejusamdadon 제주삼다돈 | 4.63 | 238 | 생갈비 250g (fresh (unmarinated) galbi) ₩17,000 | - |
| 13 | Taebokdwaejigalbi 태복돼지갈비 | 4.9 | 109 | 생갈비살 (fresh boneless short rib) ₩19,000 | - |
| 14 | Cheonhyeonhanujip 천현한우집 | 4.43 | 226 | 생갈비(1대) (fresh (unmarinated) galbi) ₩55,000 | - |
| 15 | Galbimyeongjang 갈비명장 | 4.16 | 528 | 소생갈비 (fresh beef galbi) ₩33,000 | - |
| 16 | Yeongmine Sutbulgalbi 영미네 숯불갈비 | 5.0 | 41 | 수제 돼지생갈비 (house-made, fresh pork galbi) ₩19,000 | - |
| 17 | Toechonjunganggalbi 퇴촌중앙갈비 | 4.7 | 104 | 돼지생갈비 (fresh pork galbi) ₩20,000 | - |
| 18 | Sopeulreoseu Gyeonggigwangjuyeok Branch 소플러스 경기광주역점 | 4.19 | 175 | 특급생갈비 750g (fresh (unmarinated) galbi) ₩76,000 | 경기광주역, 11 min walk |
| 19 | Bonggeupnal Gonjiam Branch 봉급날 곤지암점 | 4.44 | 89 | 소생갈비 (fresh beef galbi) ₩22,900 | 곤지암역, 8 min walk |
| 20 | Toechonwanggalbi 퇴촌왕갈비 | 4.3 | 134 | 생갈비 (fresh (unmarinated) galbi) ₩55,000 | - |
| 21 | Galbiuijeongseok Cheongseokgadeun 갈비의정석 청석가든 | 3.98 | 132 | 소(牛)생갈비(1대) (fresh (unmarinated) galbi) ₩35,000 | - |
All 21 Saeng Galbi (Fresh Short Ribs) spots in Gwangju
Gosangalbi ranks first, followed by Sowon.1 Taejeonjikyeong Branch and Gobanjeonggalbi.
Chowolgalbichon has the highest rating on this list at 4.91 (904 visitor reviews).
Gobanjeonggalbi seats up to 200 people. Call ahead to book for groups.
Signature dishes on this list range from ₩14,000 to ₩73,000. The lowest is at Sowon.1 Taejeonjikyeong Branch.
Most places sell meat by the portion (1 serving is about 150 to 200 g) and require at least 2 servings. Staff often grill the meat for you. Show the Korean menu name on this page when ordering.
Ratings, review counts and photos are public Naver Place data as of Nov 3, 2026. Restaurants are listed from Korean government business license data.
Data as of Nov 3, 2026. Ratings, reviews and hours change, so please check before you go. Menu names are shown in Korean as written at the restaurant, with translations in brackets.
