Gukbin
국빈
About
Long-running neighborhood Chinese diner in Tanhyeon-dong known for generously portioned ganjjajang and affordable dining-in rates.
Operating for over a decade in Tanhyeon-dong, Goyang, Gukbin embodies the dependable spirit of a classic neighborhood Chinese dining hall. Situated across from Daelim Church with dedicated parking outside, the expansive, 100-seat space wears its years visibly on the walls, filled with the warmth of a steady neighborhood following. Lunch draws nearby office workers while evenings lean toward lively family gatherings, presided over by an owner known for cheerful, attentive hospitality. While the kitchen runs an active delivery operation, dining in the spacious hall unlocks lower dine-in pricing alongside the perk of noodles served piping hot from the wok. The menu is sweeping, spanning weekday specials, expansive banquet plates, and everyday comfort bowls, anchored by staples done with practiced technique. The signature gan-jjajang delivers a glossy, thick black bean sauce packed with crisp, freshly diced onions that thoroughly coats the springy noodles without clumping. Diners often order a side of fried rice—tossed with a generous mix of vegetables and bathed in savory black bean gravy—paired with a bowl of requested jjamppong broth. Another standout is the stir-fried bokkeum jjamppong, which brings a spicy, savory kick to chewable noodles packed with tender, fresh seafood. Beyond the heavier stir-fries, the kitchen accommodates seasonal shifts with refreshing bowls of nutty kong-guksu, served with a sprinkle of salt. Classic accompaniments of yellow pickled radish and raw onion alongside vinegar and black bean dipping sauce round out every table. Whether dropping in solo for a quick 6,000-won bowl of classic jjajangmyeon or occupying a row of tables for a family spread of deungsim tangsuyuk, Gukbin delivers the comforting nostalgia and honest portions of an enduring suburban mainstay.
Menu
- Ganjjajang₩8,000
- Samseon Jjamppong₩11,000
- Sweet-and-sour Pork (Small)₩20,000
- Jajangmyeon₩6,000
- Jjamppong₩7,000
- Udon₩8,000
- Fried Rice₩8,000
- Mapo Tofu₩23,000
- Ulmyeon₩8,000
- Seafood Gan-jjajang₩10,000
Local tips
- Dine-in prices are cheaper than delivery rates.
- Parking is available directly in front of the restaurant.
- Try the signature ganjjajang with crisp stir-fried onions.
Details
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 10:30–19:55
- Monday
- 10:30–19:55
- Tuesday
- 10:30–19:55
- Wednesday
- 10:30–19:55
- Thursday
- 10:30–19:55
- Friday
- 10:30–19:55
- Saturday
- 10:30–19:55