Maehyang

About

Sizzling iron-plate jjajang, dried-pollack jjampong and chewy rice-crust tangsuyuk in a bright, spacious Chinese-Korean restaurant.

The 철판짜장 (cheolpan jjajang) arrives on a hot iron plate, still sizzling, with a sweet, rich black-bean sauce that has a little heat and seafood umami. The noodles are chewy and hold the sauce well; take care with the first few bites while the plate is hot. It is the clearest reason to order beyond the usual bowl of jjajangmyeon, and costs ₩10,000. For something soupy, 황태짬뽕 (hwangtae jjampong) brings dried pollack in a red broth that is warming and savory without feeling heavy. The 해물짬뽕 is the spicier, deeper option, with seafood and vegetables in the broth. For the table, 찹쌀탕수육 (chapssal tangsuyuk) has a crisp shell and a soft, chewy center; its sauce is light rather than cloying. The mini portion is ₩12,000. In summer, 콩국수 is a seasonal choice, made with freshly ground soybeans. The room is bright and tidy, with generous tables and an open feel at the glass entrance. It works for a family meal, lunch with colleagues or a group dinner, and the broad Chinese-Korean menu includes shareable dishes and set courses for three or four. Order at the tablet; dishes are cooked to order but reported to arrive quickly. Pick up onion, pickled radish, kimchi and green chili at the self-service bar. There is no English-specific guidance reported, so having dish names ready can make ordering easier. The noodle prices are reasonable for a sit-down meal, with jjajangmyeon at ₩7,000 and shrimp ganjjajang at ₩9,000. The practical drawback is parking: the space is narrow and difficult, so check with the restaurant before driving. Name searches can also bring up lookalike results; use the address, 서울 구로구 고척로 206, to confirm you have the right Maehyang.

Menu

• 철판짜장 (1인분)₩10,000
• Seafood Jjamppong해물짬뽕₩10,000
• 찹쌀탕수육 (미니)₩12,000
• 콩국수 (계절메뉴)
• Japchae Rice잡채밥₩10,000
• Kkanpunggi깐풍기₩28,000
• Japtang Rice잡탕밥₩13,000
• Seafood Scorched Rice Soup해물누룽지탕₩35,000
• Palbochae팔보채₩35,000
• Yangjangpi양장피₩38,000
• Yusanseul유산슬₩38,000
• Jajangmyeon짜장면₩7,000
• 새우간짜장₩9,000
• Crispy Chicken With Soy-vinegar Sauce유린기₩30,000
• Shrimp Fried Rice새우볶음밥₩10,000
• 매향제육덮밥₩11,000
• 해물짬뽕밥₩10,000
• 칠리중새우 (미니)₩16,000
• 칠리중새우 (중)₩32,000
• 멘보샤 (미니)₩12,000
• 멘보샤 (중)₩24,000
• 찹쌀탕수육 (중)₩24,000
• 찹쌀꿔바로우 (미니)₩13,000
• 찹쌀꿔바로우 (중)₩26,000
• A코스 (3~4인)₩54,000
• B코스 (3~4인)₩62,000
• C코스 (3~4인)₩110,000
• Scorched Rice Soup누룽지탕
• 황태짬뽕
• Sweet And Sour Pork탕수육