Nokparang
녹파랑
About
Clean, refreshing jjamppong and crisp sweet-and-sour pork in a bright, tidy neighbourhood Chinese restaurant.
The tangsuyuk arrives in broad, tender pieces under a thin, crisp coating, with a light sweet-and-sour sauce alongside. At Nokparang, it is often the dish people remember most. The room is bright and tidy, with red-and-white decor rather than the usual all-red Chinese restaurant look; tables feel practical, not dressed up for a long meal. For noodles, start with jjamppong (짬뽕), whose broth diners describe as clean and refreshing rather than heavy. Bean sprouts and vegetables keep it bright, and the thin noodles have a springy bite. The seafood version, haemul jjamppong, is the one to choose for a generous mix of seafood and vegetables. Perilla jjamppong (들깨짬뽕) takes a different turn: nutty and savoury, not spicy, and not for anyone who wants the usual chilli kick. Tangsuyuk is ₩17,000 for a small serving; plain jjamppong is ₩8,000 and seafood jjamppong is ₩12,000. The large, shareable tray jajang (쟁반짜장) is another good table order, with an onion-forward sauce. This is a straightforward neighbourhood restaurant for lunch, family meals or a solo bowl. The posted hours are 10:40–19:50 Tuesday through Sunday, with no break time; it is closed Monday. Lunch can get crowded and a little disorganised, so arrive before the rush if you want a calmer meal. Building parking is available, but reports suggest only about one or two spaces. Takeout and delivery are also offered; delivery prices may be about ₩1,000 higher than dining in. The menu has plenty of familiar Chinese-Korean options, and the bright, simple room suits an unfussy meal with friends or family. Cooking and portions can vary, though: some diners report bland noodles or lukewarm fried coating, and the perilla broth divides opinion. For a first visit, the regular jjamppong or crisp tangsuyuk is the safer bet.
Menu
- Seafood Jjamppong₩12,000
- 탕수육+짜면₩17,000
- Jajangmyeon₩6,000
- Ganjjajang₩7,000
- Seafood Platter Jajangmyeon₩8,000
- Jjamppong₩8,000
- 해물볶음짬뽕₩10,000
- Beef Brisket Jjamppong₩11,000
- Samseon Jjamppong₩11,000
- Samseon Udon₩11,000
- White Jjamppong₩11,000
- Fried Rice₩8,000
- Japchae Rice₩9,000
- Jjamppong Rice₩8,000
- 마파밥₩10,000
- 탕수육+짜장2₩22,000
- King Seafood Jjamppong₩15,000
- Fried Dumplings₩5,000
- Boiled Dumplings₩5,000
- 특밥₩10,000
- 새송이밥₩10,000
- 누룽지식사₩15,000
- Japtang Rice₩15,000
- 양장피+짜장2₩30,000
- 등심탕수육(소)₩17,000
- 매운탕수육(소)₩20,000
- 새우탕수육(소)₩27,000
- 양장피(소)₩30,000
- 등심탕수육(중)₩22,000
- 매운탕수육(중)₩25,000
Local tips
- Order the small tangsuyuk to share; it costs ₩17,000.
- Choose seafood jjamppong for extra seafood and vegetables; it costs ₩12,000.
- Arrive before the lunch rush, when service can feel disorganised.
- Check the hours before visiting; Nokparang is closed on Mondays.
- Use the building parking only if a space is free; there may be just one or two.
Details
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 10:40–19:50
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:40–19:50
- Wednesday
- 10:40–19:50
- Thursday
- 10:40–19:50
- Friday
- 10:40–19:50
- Saturday
- 10:40–19:50