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Gahwa Banjeom

Gahwa Banjeom

가화반점

Chinese Korean

About

Seafood jjamppong and chewy jjajangmyeon in a small basement Korean-Chinese restaurant.

Jjamppong (짬뽕) is the bowl to come for: its seafood broth is savory, clean-tasting and gently spicy, with enough depth to feel warming without turning greasy or heavy. At ₩10,000, it is the dish regulars praise most, though recent visits have not all found the flavor as consistent. If you want something milder, white jjamppong is also on the menu for ₩10,000. The other familiar choice is jjajangmyeon (짜장면), ₩8,000, with chewy noodles and a meat-studded black-bean sauce. For the table, order the small tangsuyuk (탕수육), ₩22,000: its best reports describe a crisp coating around tender meat, but there are also complaints of batter that turns hard and a sauce that sets candy-like. Fried rice and crispy fried dumplings are further options. The room is small and tidy, with the feel of a straightforward Korean Chinese restaurant rather than a polished dining room. Gahwa Banjeom sits in a basement shopping arcade, and lunch is its busiest stretch, drawing nearby workers; expect a wait at weekend lunch and sometimes on weekdays. Check for the waitlist sheet by the door, then wait for staff to call people in order. Ordering may be by handwritten slip or at the table. It opens 11:30–20:00 Monday through Saturday, with a listed break from 14:00 to 16:30, and closes Sunday; avoid arriving right at the break. Parking is available in the building. The basement ventilation can be weak, so expect food smells to linger. It suits a casual lunch with friends or family, especially if you want a substantial noodle bowl, but allow extra time when the room is full.

Menu

  • 짬뽕₩10,000
  • 탕수육(소)₩22,000
  • 짜장면₩8,000
  • 백짬뽕₩10,000
  • 우동₩10,000
  • 기스면₩10,000
  • 볶음밥₩9,000
  • 새우볶음밥₩10,000
  • 게살볶음밥₩11,000
  • 고추잡채밥₩12,000
  • 잡탕밥₩14,000
  • 사천탕수육(소)₩24,000
  • 깐풍기(소)₩26,000
  • 유린기(소)₩26,000
  • 중새우(소)₩28,000
  • 양장피₩32,000
  • 고추잡채₩32,000
  • 유산슬₩34,000
  • 팔보채₩34,000

Local tips

  • Check the door for a waitlist sheet at busy lunch times.
  • Arrive before 14:00 or after 16:30 to avoid the listed break.
  • Choose white jjamppong for a milder bowl.
  • Allow extra time at lunch, when service can be slow.
  • Keep Sunday off your plan; the restaurant is closed.

Details

Nearest station
아현역
Phone
02-313-7797

Opening hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
11:30–14:00, 16:30–20:00
Tuesday
11:30–14:00, 16:30–20:00
Wednesday
11:30–14:00, 16:30–20:00
Thursday
11:30–14:00, 16:30–20:00
Friday
11:30–14:00, 16:30–20:00
Saturday
11:30–14:00, 16:30–20:00

Mon-Sat 11:30-20:00, break about 14:00-16:30; closed Sunday

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