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Yeonghwa Jang

Yeonghwa Jang

영화장

Chinese Korean

About

A since-1970 Chinese restaurant near Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, known for old-school dishes, long queues, and a three-generation family history.

Tucked down a quiet alleyway in Imun-dong near Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Yeonghwajang carries the unmistakable weight of a bona fide neighborhood classic. The business roots trace back to 1948, eventually opening in this spot in 1970 and earning a government-recognized Baeknyeon Gage (Centennial Shop) title. Across three generations of Chinese-Korean heritage, the kitchen has remained a pilgrimage site for local university students and seasoned diners alike. Outside, a red awning and a "SINCE 1970" sign greet crowds waiting under a shaded shelter with paper queue tickets in hand. Inside, framed celebrity autographs line the walls across two compact floors, extending to second-story partitioned tables and a breezy terrace area. The menu honors regional tradition through generous, punchy fare. During midday service, the kitchen streamlines operations to focus on staples like samseon ganjjajang, delivering glossy, intensely savory black bean sauce packed with seafood, poured fresh over springy noodles. Regulars often opt for the fiery kick of gochu samseon ganjjajang or the comfort of samseon baekjjamppong, a pale, savory broth loaded with ingredients. Classic fried pork tangsuyuk arrives crisp, ready to be dredged through DIY concoctions of soy sauce, vinegar, and chili powder. Evening visits require ordering from the dish section, unlocking the kitchen’s deeper Sichuan and Shandong sensibilities. Chive-stuffed pan-fried gunmandu pairs alongside shared bowls of pungent sanlatang (hot and sour soup), prepared in generous portions that balance tart vinegar with warming spice. For bolder appetites, lajiuzi (la zi ji) arrives carpeted in whole Sichuan peppercorns, unleashing a dry, numbing heat that demands a bowl of egg fried rice to cool the tongue. It remains an enduring institution where historical depth translates directly to the wok.

Menu

  • Seafood Gan-jjajang삼선간짜장₩11,000
  • Sweet-and-sour pork탕수육₩26,000
  • Spicy seafood Gan-jjajang고추삼선간짜장
  • Fried dumplings군만두
  • Seafood White Jjamppong삼선백짬뽕₩13,000
  • Chili Pepper Japchae고추잡채₩32,000
  • 고기볶음밥₩12,000
  • Shrimp Fried Rice새우볶음밥₩12,000
  • Sichuan-style Sweet-and-sour Pork사천탕수육₩29,000
  • 깐소중새우₩36,000
  • 깐풍중새우₩36,000
  • 마늘중새우₩39,000

Local tips

  • Expect a queue during lunch and dinner; take a numbered ticket on arrival.
  • All party members should be present when your number is called, or your turn may be skipped.
  • Parking is unavailable on-site; use a nearby public parking lot around Oedae-ap Station.
  • The restaurant operates a walk-in queue rather than phone-call notification.
  • Avoid the 15:00–17:00 break; lunch menus are available only during daytime hours.

Details

Nearest station
외대앞역
Phone
02-967-9595

Opening hours

Sunday
11:00–21:00
Monday
11:00–21:20
Tuesday
11:00–21:20
Wednesday
11:00–21:20
Thursday
11:00–21:20
Friday
11:00–21:20
Saturday
11:00–21:00

Mon–Fri 11:00–21:20; Sat–Sun 11:00–21:00; break 15:00–17:00. Lunch menu runs 11:30–15:00. Closed on major holiday periods such as Chuseok.

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