Park Chef's Haanmyeon Office
박쉐프의하안면사무소
About
An old-school Chinese eatery in Gwangmyeong's Haan-dong known for budget-friendly meals, notably 3,000 KRW cash-discount jjajangmyeon.
Tucked on the second floor of the commercial shopping complex at Haan Jugong Complex 12, Park Chef’s Haan Noodle Office (박쉐프의하안면사무소) preserves the unpretentious, retro air of a classic Korean-Chinese neighborhood kitchen. The dim, straightforward dining room fills quickly with solo eaters, young families, and post-hike drinkers sharing bottles of *igwadu-ju* over savory plates. The undisputed draw is the 3,000-won bowl of *jjajangmyeon* (cash price; card payments are 4,000 won). Despite the rock-bottom pricing, the kitchen does not cut corners on technique. The noodles run slightly on the thinner side, yielding a soft yet bouncy chew that holds sauce well. Ladled on top is a *yuni*-style black bean sauce, minced finely with pork and tossed over high heat to deliver a heavy, assertive layer of *bulmat* (smoky wok-char). For diners looking to sample across the board, the 17,000-won "Couple Set"—combining jjajangmyeon, jjamppong, and tangsuyuk—remains a staple order. The red-broth *jjamppong* offers a balanced counterpoint to the sweet, charred black bean sauce. Piled with squid, mussels, and bean sprouts, the soup is clean, comforting, and moderately spiced, coating the tender noodles thoroughly. For later gatherings, the *samseon sulguk* dials up this profile by simmering baby octopus and a heap of bean sprouts directly into a seafood broth built specifically for drinking. Freshness anchors the fried dishes. The *tangsuyuk* features a chewy, glutinous batter that crackles cleanly when bitten into, served piping hot with the tart dipping sauce poured on the side so guests can control their own crunch. A self-serve station stocked with sliced yellow pickled radish and raw onions keeps the pace brisk, embodying the no-nonsense hospitality that keeps Gwangmyeong locals returning to this walk-up enclave.
Menu
- Jjajangmyeon₩3,000
- Sweet and Sour Pork₩14,000
- Jjamppong₩6,000
- Couple Set (Tangsuyuk + Jjajang + Jjamppong)₩17,000
- Glutinous Rice Sweet-and-sour Pork₩23,000
- Ganjjajang₩6,000
- Udon₩6,000
- Platter Jajangmyeon₩6,000
- Samseon Jjajangmyeon₩7,000
- Samseon Jjamppong₩8,000
- Samseon Udon₩8,000
- 속풀이짬뽕₩8,000
Local tips
- Bring cash to get jjajangmyeon for 3,000 KRW (card payment is 4,000 KRW).
- Couple sets pairing sweet-and-sour pork with noodles provide exceptional value.
- Self-service bar offers extra pickled radish, raw onions, and spare utensils.
- Parking is not available on-site; use nearby public parking lots.
Details
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:30–21:00
- Monday
- —
- Tuesday
- 11:30–21:00
- Wednesday
- 11:30–21:00
- Thursday
- 11:30–21:00
- Friday
- 11:30–21:00
- Saturday
- 11:30–21:00