Gangnam · Hakdong / Korean-Chinese house
홍명
An old-school Korean-Chinese restaurant off Nonhyeon-ro that has been running for over twenty years and became much busier after appearing on Korean food television. It covers the familiar repertoire of black bean noodles, spicy seafood noodle soup and fried sweet-and-sour pork. Hand-made fried dumplings are only available in the evening.
Listed in the Korea on a Plate guide
Gan-jjajang · black bean sauce served on the side
Order gan-jjajang, where the sauce comes in a separate dish so you mix it yourself, and share a tangsuyuk if there are two or more of you.
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
Queues are normal at lunch and there are no reservations, so put your name on the waiting list at the door. Note the mid-afternoon break, which catches out visitors arriving between lunch and dinner.
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
This used to be a good Korean-style Chinese restaurant, but on the recent visit, me and my party were all disappointed :( It is still filled with people and has a long waitlist, but I don't think I will go back.
This place is one of my favourite Korean-Chinese restaurant. They have the best gan jjajang. Foods here are excellent and tasty
Must visit place for local food
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NEAR YOU
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Order gan-jjajang, where the sauce comes in a separate dish so you mix it yourself, and share a tangsuyuk if there are two or more of you.
Expect about ₩12,000 per person. Gan-jjajang ₩12,000; hand-torn jjamppong ₩11,000; tangsuyuk ₩33,000; Chinese-style cold noodles ₩13,000.
Mon–Sun 11:30–21:30. Open daily.
Hongmyeong is at 10 Nonhyeon-ro 131-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 강남구 논현로131길 10. The nearest station is Hakdong Station (Line 7), exit 7, about 3 minutes on foot.
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