Daegwang Banjjeom
대광반점
About
Long-running neighborhood Chinese diner in Dapsimni serving budget-friendly 5,000 KRW jajangmyeon, hearty spicy jjamppong, and retro ketchup-sauce tangsuyuk.
Tucked into a quiet corner near Dapsimni Station in Dongdaemun, Daegwangbanjeom holds the unmistakable gravitas of an old-school neighborhood Chinese joint. Marked by a bold red sign and an unassuming facade, the shop opens into an unpretentious dining room where elderly regulars and nearby workers crowd the tables at lunch, watching steam roll out from the visible open kitchen. The defining draw is impossible to overlook: a bowl of classic jajangmyeon priced at just 5,000 won, earning the restaurant official designation as a government-certified "Good Price" establishment. The noodles arrive thoroughly coated in a glossy, savory black bean chunjang sauce that leans clean and restrained rather than cloyingly sweet, crowned simply with green peas and corn kernels. It is balanced, unhurried cooking that rejects modern franchise flash for honest nostalgia. Beyond the baseline noodles, regulars gravitate toward the fiery, deeply seasoned end of the menu. The jjamppong boasts a dense, robust broth packed with spicy, salty punch and ample seafood—an intensely satisfying concoction built for hangovers, occasionally ordered as jjamppongbap with a whole egg cracked directly over the soup. The tangsuyuk anchors the meal in classic twentieth-century styling. Served fresh and crunchy beside a side of shredded red cabbage drizzled in ketchup dressing, the fried pork comes paired with a distinctly reddish, sweet-and-sour ketchup-base sauce that instantly summons the retro flavors of childhood delivery feasts. Daegwangbanjeom does not conceal its worn edges—the restrooms are cramped and the dining space carries the patina of a lived-in shop. Yet with generous portions, tables stocked with red pepper powder and vinegar for custom dipping concoctions, and solo dining tables ready for quick lunches, it delivers exactly what a classic Korean-Chinese noodle house should: punchy flavors, generous value, and the warmth of a dependable local staple. Note that the kitchen takes a rest every Sunday.
Menu
- Jajangmyeon₩5,000
- Jjamppong₩9,000
- Sweet and Sour Pork (Mini)₩15,000
- Ganjajang₩9,000
- Fried Rice₩9,000
- Jajangmyeon₩5,000
- Udon₩9,000
- Ulmyeon₩10,000
- Meat Jjamppong₩11,000
- Samseon Jjajangmyeon₩9,000
- Seafood Gan-jjajang₩11,000
- Samseon Jjamppong₩13,000
Local tips
- Closed on Sundays.
- Order the mini tangsuyuk for a retro-style sweet and sour pork dish with a tangy ketchup base sauce.
- Solo diners can easily eat here thanks to dedicated single-diner seating.
Details
- Dapsimni Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
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- Monday
- 11:00–20:30
- Tuesday
- 11:00–20:30
- Wednesday
- 11:00–20:30
- Thursday
- 11:00–20:30
- Friday
- 11:00–20:30
- Saturday
- 11:00–20:30