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  1. Gaehwa
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Gaehwa

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Seoulteukbyeolsi Mapogu Mapodaero4gil 31, 2Cheung (Dohwadong)
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  • Rating & Reviews: Google Places(3.3)· verified 2026-05-08
  • Coordinates: Kakao Map
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Nearest Station
Mapo Station · 954m · ~12min walk
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English Menu
Limited
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Phone
02-776-0508
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Hours
Checking...
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Cuisine Type
Chinese

Known for Korean-Chinese cuisine, this spot draws diners from across Seoul.

12 min walk from Mapo Station Station, making it easy to combine your meal with a visit to nearby attractions like Yeouido Hangang Park: Han River Ramen, Cherry Blossoms & River Cruises.

About Mapo-Gu

Mapo-gu — home to Hongdae, Sinchon, and Hapjeong — is Seoul's youth and arts district, defined by its university population, live music venues, and creative energy. The food scene is diverse, affordable, and experimental: trendy cafés, late-night pojangmacha, global street food, and boundary-pushing restaurants all compete for attention in this perpetually buzzing neighbourhood.

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What Visitors Say

★★★☆☆은서아빠 조남일5 months ago

This is a jjambbong restaurant I sometimes visit when I'm craving it. I went there because it recently opened in a different area. It was delicious.

★★★★☆Jun Lee8 months ago

An old Chinese restaurant run by elderly people with only a few tables.

★☆☆☆☆이호남1 year ago

Even jajangmyeon tastes this bad... The restaurant is dirty and smells weird...

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Real visitor reviews from Naver Blog

좋아서 간맥하기 좋은 상수 맥주 맛집 후기! (해피아워 꿀팁)

맥주 맛집 데스페라도에 목요일 저녁 6시 반쯤 호다닥 다녀왔어요 마침 목요일... Address: Dokmak-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul (Conveniently located between Hapjeong and Sangsu Station!) — 데스페라도...

한글이의 맛집•여행 로그 | 리뷰어·May 2026
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(라스베가스 맛집) 중식당 차이나 마마(China Mama) 방문 후기

중식당 차이나 마마(China Mama) 방문 후기 요약 현지인 추천 맛집답게 기대 이상이다.... Palace Station 지점과 유사하게 비슷함. ✔️ Mapo Tofu (마파두부): 약 $19 ✔️ Signature Crispy Beef (크리스피 비프)...

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(ENG) 합정맛집 태초갈비... 분위기 좋은 홍대데이트 후기

(eng ver is at the bottom) #합정맛집 #홍대고기집 #홍대맛집 분위기 좋은 홍대 데이트 코스로... Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul Taecho Galbi, Hongdae) Location About a 1-minute walk (108m) from Hongik Univ. Station Exit 9...

한글이의 맛집•여행 로그 | 리뷰어·January 2026
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