Yurae Deung
유래등
About
Long-standing classic Chinese restaurant in Guri famous for its crisp sweet-and-sour pork and retro dining hall atmosphere.
Marked along Donggureung-ro by its glowing red lanterns, Yuraedeung is a long-standing Guri fixture steeped in old-school Chinese dining tradition. The space carries the patina of decades in business, divided into about ten partitioned booth-style tables alongside two private dining rooms. Warm tea lands on the table immediately, setting the tone for a room filled with multi-generational family dinners and longtime neighborhood regulars. The undeniable centerpiece of almost every order is the classic tangsuyuk. Deep-fried until crackling crisp outside while keeping the pork interior moist, the meat arrives in the traditional *bumeok* style—pre-drenched in glossy sweet-and-sour sauce, though diners who prefer dipping can request it on the side. The batter retains a distinct, airy crunch that holds up remarkably well against the sauce, drawing comparisons to freshly fried karaage. For the noodle courses, the kitchen leans toward clean broths and finely balanced seasonings. The samseon jjamppong avoids artificial smoky char or heavy grease, instead relying on a generous heap of fresh seafood to deliver an invigorating, spicy kick that finishes exceptionally crisp. For a non-spicy alternative, the white-broth samseon udon extracts the same deep, savory seafood essence into a mild, comforting soup. Those leaning toward black bean sauce should veer toward the yuni jjajang; minced finely with plenty of pork, the sauce offers a savory, nutty depth without the heavy, cloying greasiness often found in modern joints. Rounding out larger spreads with dishes like japtang or jabchaebap highlights the kitchen’s steady hand with fresh ingredients. It is not the cheapest neighborhood joint, but Yuraedeung’s consistency and classic, nostalgic execution make it a quintessential stop for heritage Chinese comfort in Guri.
Menu
- Sweet and Sour Pork₩25,000
- Samseon Jjamppong₩13,000
- Yuni Jajangmyeon₩9,000
- Samseon Udon₩13,000
- Samseon Jjajangmyeon₩13,000
- Beef Jjamppong₩14,000
- 팔진탕면₩15,000
- 굴짬뽕(겨울메뉴)₩14,000
- 중국냉면(여름메뉴)₩14,000
- Shrimp Fried Rice₩13,000
Local tips
- Tangsuyuk comes pre-sauced (bumeok) by default; request sauce on the side if you prefer dipping.
- Parking is available directly beside the building for around 10 cars.
- Both partitioned booth tables and private rooms are available for family dining.
- Takeout orders can be placed in advance by phone.
Details
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–21:00
- Monday
- 11:00–21:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00–21:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00–21:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–21:00
- Friday
- 11:00–21:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–21:00