Yonghoru
용호루
About
Neighborhood Chinese restaurant in Mok-dong known for smoky jjamppong, crisp sweet-and-sour pork, and generous combo sets.
Tucked along Deungchon-ro in Yangcheon-gu, Yonghoru is the quintessential neighborhood Chinese restaurant where dependable technique takes center stage. While many contemporary eateries lean entirely on takeaway containers, this dining room is designed for walk-ins, maintained with noticeable hygiene and staffed by attentive floor servers. The kitchen announces itself through the steady, rhythmic clang of a hot wok, delivering the comfort of unfussy, well-calibrated cooking. The menu strikes a balance between rapid neighborhood staples and carefully structured sets. Solo diners frequently gravitate toward the single-portion combinations, which eliminate decision fatigue by pairing mains like jjamppong with crisp fried mandoo and a modest platter of tangsuyuk coated in a balanced sweet sauce. For pairs, customizable sets allow hearty substitutions like fried rice and oversized portions. Consistency is the kitchen's signature. The standard jajangmyeon comes with pliable, bouncy noodles that absorb the savory black bean sauce without turning limp, priced affordably and begging for half a bowl of rice mixed into the leftover gravy. When heat is called for, the jjamppong arrives loaded with vegetables and seafood, yielding a broth that is deeply refreshing with a subtle current of wok-fired smokiness. Even the fried rice earns its keep, arriving with distinct, separated grains that highlight the cook's control over flame and oil. After 5:00 PM, an evening menu transitions the space into an approachable watering hole, catering to local office workers and nearby residents unwinding over shared plates. Service carries a personal, old-school touch—diners debating baseball might even find an avid LG Twins-fan owner quietly sending over a complimentary soda. With two to three parking spots out front, straightforward pricing, and a menu honed for both quick solitary lunches and casual evening dinners, Yonghoru remains a sturdy anchor of Deungchon-ro dining.
Menu
- Jjamppong
- Jajangmyeon₩6,500
- Tangsuyuk₩20,000
- Bokkeumbap
- Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup₩20,000
- 2인세트 A₩26,000
- 2인세트 B₩28,000
- 2인세트 C₩28,000
- 쟁반짜장(1인)₩10,000
- Shrimp Fried Rice₩10,000
- 해물볶음밥₩11,000
Local tips
- Check out the cost-effective 1-person and 2-person combo sets for variety.
- Closed on the last Wednesday of each month.
- Limited parking is available directly in front of the restaurant for 2-3 cars.
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