Jungnang-gu is a residential district in northeastern Seoul with a working-class food culture built around affordable staples. Local markets, gukbap restaurants, and neighbourhood bunsik shops form the backbone of a dining scene that prioritises value and familiarity.
The price is killer. And the taste is that familiar flavor everyone knows! It’s not quite the typical franchise taste you see a lot these days, but I actually prefer this style.
It’s a decent Chinese restaurant, but uniquely, they sell gimbap. With gimbap shops disappearing these days due to rising seaweed and ingredient costs, it offers a great combination of jjamppong and gimbap. You probably won't find many places like this in Seoul. The staff serve quickly. It’s also a good place for a casual drink.
The price of the Jajangmyeon is overwhelming. I wonder how many places in Seoul actually offer it at this price. It makes me wonder why they haven't raised the price of Jajangmyeon even though everything else has gone up. Regular Jajangmyeon: 5,000 won, Large: 6,000 won The taste isn't bad considering the price either. If you're craving Jajangmyeon, it seems worth stopping by.
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