Yomandu
요만두
About
Cozy handmade dumpling specialist in Gwangmyeong known for ultra-thin, translucent dumpling skins packed with pork or spicy kimchi filling.
Plumes of steam rising from roadside metal steamers signal the entrance to Yoman-du, a modest dumpling house tucked along the route toward Gwangmyeong Cave. Inside, the footprint is snug—holding around four dining tables and an open work area where family members fold dumplings by hand throughout the day. It functions both as a neighborhood lunch counter and a bustling takeout hub for hikers heading up the nearby trails. The centerpiece here is the paper-thin dumpling skin (yalbeun-pi). Rolled out until almost transparent, the dough hugs the filling snugly without bursting, yielding a delicate, chewy elasticity. The yalbeun-gogi-mandu (thin-skin pork dumpling) highlights this texture; the wrapper sheerly reveals the minced pork, chives, and vegetables inside, delivering a burst of savory broth that remains light rather than greasy. Equally favored is the yalbeun-kimchi-mandu, which packs a sharp, creeping heat that cuts cleanly through the richness of the dough. The fillings are measured with restraint, making it easy to finish multiple ten-piece steamers in one sitting. Beyond the steamed classics, the menu incorporates traditional bunsik pairings engineered to balance the dumplings. A bowl of jjolmyeon arrives laden with shredded cabbage, lettuce, and crunchy bean sprouts, bathed in a bright, sweet-spicy chili sauce that cuts cleanly through any lingering oil. The bibim-guksu offers a similar tangy kick over tender wheat noodles garnished with cucumber slices and a hard-boiled egg. For crunch, the bibim-mandu pairs fried dumplings with a mound of dressed raw vegetables, while tuna gimbap and comforting bowls of ramen round out the offerings. Between the brisk counter service, self-serve side dishes, and constant turnover of fresh-pinched trays, Yoman-du delivers unpretentious, exacting craft in a humble corner of Soha-dong.
Menu
- Thin-skin Pork Dumplings₩6,000
- Thin-skin Kimchi Dumplings
- Spicy Chewy Noodles₩7,500
- Shrimp Dumplings
- Spicy Mixed Noodles
- Rice Cake And Dumpling Soup
- Dumpling Soup
- Kimchi King Dumplings
- Spicy Mixed Dumplings
- Meat King Dumplings
- Ramen
- Rice Cake Ramyeon
Local tips
- Park at Gwangmyeong Cave Public Parking Lot 3 and walk about 5 minutes.
- Pair the spicy thin-skin kimchi dumplings or pork dumplings with chewy jjolmyeon.
- The dining area has only around 4 tables, making takeout a popular alternative.
Details
Opening hours
- Sunday
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- Monday
- 09:30–21:00
- Tuesday
- 09:30–21:00
- Wednesday
- 09:30–21:00
- Thursday
- 09:30–21:00
- Friday
- 09:30–21:00
- Saturday
- 09:30–21:00