Taipung
타이펑
About
Handmade wonton noodles, juicy xiaolongbao and smoky beef jjamppong in a modern Korean-Chinese restaurant.
A xiaolongbao here is small enough for a careful bite: the thin wrapper gives way to pork and a pocket of broth that reviewers say is juicy without being scalding. Dumplings and dim sum are the stronger reason to come than the jjamppong, so start with the steamed dumplings or the fried ones, praised for a crisp shell and juicy, not-greasy filling. The kitchen is open to view, and the room is described as clean and modern. For noodles, the beef jjamppong has the most distinctive profile in the reports: a deep, smoky, fire-cooked broth with plenty of meat. Some recent diners find the seasoning too sweet or salty, so it is not the safest choice if you prefer a restrained soup. The catalog lists Cantonese-style wonton noodles (광동식완탕면, ₩13,000) and spicy Sichuan fried dumplings (매운사천군만두, ₩12,000); the handmade wonton noodles mentioned by visitors have a light broth with a hint of doenjang, though at least one diner found them unremarkable for the price. Taipung serves lunch and dinner daily, with a break from 15:30 to 17:00. Lunch is a common time to visit. There is no dedicated parking, and visitors say parking nearby is difficult, so come on foot or by public transport if that is practical. Reservations and takeout are reported as options, but the sources do not establish a booking method. No English-specific information is available, so having the dish names ready can make ordering simpler. It suits a solo meal as well as dumplings with friends or family. Go for the dim sum rather than expecting every noodle bowl to land: reviews are mixed on value and consistency, and some report hygiene problems, including hair in food. That is worth weighing before you decide; recent accounts also suggest the cooking can be less reliable than older praise implies.
Menu
- 우동₩11,000
- 울면₩12,000
- 광동식볶음면₩12,000
- 크림짬뽕₩13,000
- 광동식완탕면₩13,000
- 매운사천군만두₩12,000
- 양장피(소)₩24,000
- 양장피(중)₩30,000
- 유산슬(소)₩24,000
- 유산슬(중)₩30,000
- 깐풍중새우(소)₩27,000
- 깐풍중새우(중)₩33,000
- 칠리중새우(소)₩27,000
- 칠리중새우(중)₩33,000
- 마라칠리새우(소)₩27,000
- 마라칠리새우(중)₩33,000
Local tips
- Arrive before 15:30 or after 17:00 to avoid the daily break.
- Leave the car behind; there is no dedicated parking and nearby parking is difficult.
- Start with dumplings or dim sum, the dishes visitors praise most.
- Ask about seasonal oyster jjamppong if you visit in winter.
Details
- 서울대입구역
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:30–15:30, 17:00–21:20
- Monday
- 11:30–15:30, 17:00–21:20
- Tuesday
- 11:30–15:30, 17:00–21:20
- Wednesday
- 11:30–15:30, 17:00–21:20
- Thursday
- 11:30–15:30, 17:00–21:20
- Friday
- 11:30–15:30, 17:00–21:20
- Saturday
- 11:30–15:30, 17:00–21:20