Micha
미채
About
Operating since 1983 in Bucheon, this spacious Chinese restaurant is well-known for hearty spicy jjamppong bowls and tender sweet-and-sour pork.
Operating in Bucheon’s Ojeong-gu since 1983, Michae (often called Michae Jjamppong) carries the seasoned confidence of a four-decade neighborhood staple. The dining room offers a comfortable, lived-in simplicity with dedicated solo seating, an airy main floor, and private rooms suited for company gatherings and family meals. Practical self-service corners provide extra aprons, shears, and wet wipes, while a parking lot behind the building handles roughly ten cars. The kitchen centers its identity on robust, deeply flavored bowls of jjamppong. Rather than crisp, flash-tossed greens, Michae cooks its vegetables down until tender, allowing cabbage and onions to melt into a clean, fiery broth. For those seeking intensity, the spicy jjamppong can be ordered with an extra side of chili seasoning paste (dadegi) to draw immediate beads of sweat. The menu spans various styles, from classic haemul jjamppong laden with seafood to chadol (beef brisket) versions and a decadent bowl featuring a whole cuttlefish. In warmer months, seasonal options like naeng-jjamppong (cold spicy noodles) and Chinese-style cold noodles join the roster. Fried pork remains another table fixture. The tangsuyuk yields a tender chew under its batter, offered in tiered portion sizes—mini, small, and medium—making it easy to tack onto noodle orders. The mini size delivers enough volume to share comfortably across several diners. Staples like jjajangmyeon provide reliable balance, while the samseon bokkeumbap arrives loaded with seafood, including sea cucumber; note that the standard fried rice carries a gentle kick of heat, so families dining with young children often request it mild. At the doorway, a beverage station waits to soothe palates after the pepper-laden broth, completing a straightforward, satisfying neighborhood Chinese dining experience.
Menu
- Jjamppong (Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup)
- Tangsuyuk (Sweet and Sour Pork)₩22,000
- Samseon Fried Rice₩11,000
- Seafood Jjamppong₩10,000
- Jajangmyeon₩7,000
- 간짜장면₩9,000
- 매운짬뽕₩10,000
- 해물짬뽕밥₩10,000
- White Jjamppong₩10,000
- Whole Cuttlefish Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup₩16,000
- 해물쟁반짜장 (소)₩20,000
Local tips
- Private rooms are available for group gatherings and family dining.
- Order extra spicy seasoning paste (dadegi) on the side if you love fiery jjamppong.
- Fried rice tends to have a slightly spicy kick, so request a milder version when dining with young children.
- Parking is available behind the restaurant building for about 10 cars.
Details
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 10:30–21:00
- Monday
- 10:30–21:00
- Tuesday
- 10:30–21:00
- Wednesday
- 10:30–21:00
- Thursday
- 10:30–21:00
- Friday
- 10:30–21:00
- Saturday
- 10:30–21:00