Jangteo Guksu Wonnamjeom
장터국수 원남점
About
Nostalgic Jongno noodle diner operating since 1998, lined with 90s comic books and serving budget-friendly noodles and cutlets.
Operating along Changgyeonggung-ro near Jongno 5-ga Station since 1998, Jangteo Guksu Wonnam Branch preserves the casual spirit of an 1980s noodle franchise. Inside, ceiling fans whir above dining tables bordered by bookshelves stacked three walls deep with vintage comic book series like *Mr. Ajikko*, *Sikgaek*, and *Red Moon*—a personal collection assembled simply for the owner’s own joy. Welcoming regulars and solo diners with a hearty laugh, the owner runs a straightforward dining counter that feels frozen in the late nineties, right down to napkins wrapped neatly around individual silverware. The menu acts as an exhaustive index of retro canteen classics, neatly separated into noodle bowls and combination rice plates. A popular warm-weather mainstay is the naengmomi (cold buckwheat noodles), served in a generous bowl with yellow pickled radish. The dark broth leans distinctly sweet, offering a punchy, nostalgic contrast to the chilled noodles. For warm fare, the kitchen turns out traditional noodle pots like naembi udon and guksu, where guests can choose between thin strands or thick noodles that land squarely between classic somyeon and chunky udon. These arrive alongside piping-hot fish cake broth dotted with fried tofu pockets. Heartier cravings are met with dishes like the deungsim pork cutlet (donkatsu), which can be ordered as a combination set alongside bulgogi deopbap (marinated beef over rice). Bottled beverages are not sold in-house—the owner happily encourages diners to bring in drinks purchased outside. Between the modest price points, the towering manga shelves, and the comforting flavors of vintage school-era lunches, the space remains a lived-in corner of Jongno suited for a quiet, solitary meal.
Menu
- Pot Udon₩8,000
- Market Banquet Noodles₩7,000
- Cold Buckwheat Soba₩8,000
- Pork Sirloin Cutlet Set₩8,000
- Bulgogi Rice Bowl₩8,000
- 돌솥비빔밥정식₩9,000
- 자장밥₩8,000
- 카레덮밥₩8,000
- Bibimbap₩8,000
- Stone-pot Bibimbap₩8,000
- Yukgaejang (Spicy Beef Soup)₩8,500
- 육계장정식₩10,500
Local tips
- Ideal spot for solo dining near Changgyeonggung Palace.
- The restaurant walls are filled with classic 90s manga and manhwa free to read while waiting.
- Beverages are not sold inside, but you are welcome to bring your own from outside.
Details
- Jongno 5-ga
Opening hours
- Sunday
- —
- Monday
- 10:00–21:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00–21:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–21:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–21:00
- Friday
- 10:00–21:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–20:00