How many times do you wake up tired or hung over? You are craving the best meal of your life, but always end up back at 김밥나라 (Kimbap Nara) eating the usual dumplings or ramen noodles.

When I first came to Gwangju, all I knew was it was famous for it’s cuisine. The only problem was, where do I eat? Where are the Mexican restaurants? Where can I get a decent sandwich; preferably one without honey mustard on it.

After living here merely a year or so, I have gotten the chance to go out and explore the town. Not just downtown, but areas in Sangmu, Chunnam University back gate, Chosun University and World Cup Stadium. I have been blessed enough to actually get paid at my work, and spend my clams eating out. Maybe a little too much, but all for your best interest!

This site is for you! Know of a good place to eat? Take a couple of photos, how to get there, and a review, and email me jamesdenfield@gmail.com.

October 15, 2009
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Kraze Burger

Ok. I’ll admit, it’s been ages since the last update.  I feel guilty, but I’ve just been “busy” per say.  Well, tonight, I was craving something Western; a big juicy hamburger.

When it comes to Gwangju, there aren’t too many choices when you’re down for a burger.  Aside from the burger chains in town, you’ve got good ole’ TGI Fridays.  There used to be a couple of locations, but now it’s confined to U-Square (bus terminal).  Friday’s has a good bacon cheeseburger, probably the best in town.

Then big bad, over-priced, Kraze Burger comes to town.  It’s been here a few months, but I finally got my lazy ass over there tonight for a burger.

(KB Burger with extra patty and fried egg)

Kraze Burger is a chain that started up in Seoul, but has now spread across Korea… and finally down here to Gwangju.

I’ll keep the review short.  The interior is tacky.  Furniture is comfortable, but the walls are coated with Kraze Burger advertisements on all sides; every where you look, you see a sign reminding you exactly where you’re eating.  I wasn’t a fan of that.

The prices are high; expect to pay 8,000W (that’s for the cheapest burger).  I’ll be real blunt… UPGRADE YOUR BURGER! Want to make your burger a double, it’ll only cost you 1,500W.  I opted for the basic KB burger.  I upgraded it to a double, then added a fried egg for another 800W.  My 8,000W burger just got upped to 10,300W. This is definitely worth it.  The quality surpasses the Friday’s burger…which makes it the better choice. PS. You don’t get fries; they’re expensive too!

Overall, decent burger (nothing to write home about).  You’ve probably had better burgers on a weekend barbecue, but that’s not to say this place is a waste.  Just over-priced and over-rated.  If they just threw in fries or offered some sort of discounted sets, it would be more feasible.

(Andrew’s Onion Burger)

Just keep in mind that you’ve got to make the travel out to Sangmu to eat here.  Factor that cost in, and you’ve got yourself an expensive dinner.  If you’re going out to Sangmu anyways, eat here!

Check out the site, it’s in English too: http://www.kraze.co.kr/

-JD

How to get there:


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When looking at the map, it’s directly across from the 7-Eleven.


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