Juraedeung
주래등
About
Long-running neighborhood Chinese restaurant near Sadang Station known for crispy classic sweet and sour pork and rich gan-jjajang.
Tucked into the backstreets near Sadang Station, Juraedeung operates as a steadfast neighborhood fixture in Bangbae-dong. While many classic Chinese joints lean into loud, dangling ornaments, this decade-old spot keeps its dining room remarkably straightforward, tidy, and calm. It preserves an increasingly rare Seoul tradition: running its own in-house fleet of delivery staff who will bring a single bowl straight to your door without tacking on a delivery fee. The menu is an extensive roster of old-school Korean-Chinese staples, generous combo sets, and half-and-half bowls. A standout order is the *ganjjajang*, served with bouncy noodles and a separate bowl of glossy, freshly stir-fried black bean sauce packed with crisp onions. The sauce is nutty and savory without being overly sugary or excessively salty, coating each strand tightly with enough rich residue left over to warrant stirring in a bowl of white rice. For diners who prefer a kick, the spicy *sacheon-jjajang* arrives looking deceptively like a thick jjamppong broth, loaded with heat and meant to be spooned over noodles to taste. The standard seafood *jjamppong* is loaded with squid and mussels, yielding a clean, comforting broth that delivers a peppery punch without tipping into harsh artificial heat, while regular patrons often pivot toward the *gogi-jjamppong* for its smoky wok char and hearty meat base. No visit is complete without the classic *tangsuyuk*. Served pre-sauced in traditional *bumeok* fashion, the sweet-and-sour glaze blankets exceptionally thick cuts of pork wrapped in a thin, crackly crust rather than heavy batter. Dunking the drenched pieces into a small side saucer of soy sauce mixed with red pepper powder balances the sweetness and cuts through the richness. Straightforward, reliable, and unpretentious, Juraedeung remains a comforting haven for a restorative bowl after a hike up nearby Gwanaksan or a dependable weeknight dinner in Seocho.
Menu
- Sweet and Sour Pork
- Stir-fried Black Bean Noodles₩8,000
- Sichuan-style Spicy Jjajangmyeon
- Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup₩8,000
- Black Bean Sauce Noodles₩7,000
- Udon₩8,000
- Ulmyeon₩8,000
- Seafood Platter Jajangmyeon₩9,000
- 해물고추짜장₩9,000
- Meat Jjamppong₩11,000
- Stir-fried Seafood Jjamppong₩11,000
- Mussel Jjamppong₩10,000
Local tips
- Closed on Mondays; open without a break time in the afternoon.
- Call directly by phone if ordering delivery for single-dish orders with zero delivery fees.
- Tangsooyuk comes pre-sauced in classic style with a thin, crispy crust.
Details
- Sadang Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 10:30–21:00
- Monday
- —
- Tuesday
- 10:30–21:00
- Wednesday
- 10:30–21:00
- Thursday
- 10:30–21:00
- Friday
- 10:30–21:00
- Saturday
- 10:30–21:00