Bokmyeon Jjawang
볶면짜왕
About
Old-style tangsuyuk with crisp batter and sweet-sour sauce, in a two-room neighborhood restaurant down an alley.
A former house down an alley, split into two dining rooms, is an unshowy setting for the dish that draws the most praise here: tangsuyuk. The pork comes in a crisp, clean-tasting batter, juicy inside, with the old-school sweet-and-sour sauce often served on the side for dipping. The room feels more like a comfortable neighborhood restaurant than a formal Chinese dining room, and reviewers often mention the friendly service. For a simple meal, jjajangmyeon (짜장면) is listed at ₩4,000; diners describe it as savory and not greasy. Ganjjajang is another reason people come. If you want heat, the regular jjamppong is said to be milder than its spicy reputation suggests; chadol jjamppong uses brisket in a rich, spicy broth without seafood, though one diner found the broth a little thick. Cream shrimp is another popular pick, praised for crisp shrimp and a flavorful sauce. A half order of dumplings is on the menu if you want a smaller side. The restaurant opens at 11:00 and closes at 21:00 Tuesday through Sunday, and is closed Monday. One visitor found no queue, but that is only one visit, so don’t plan around a guaranteed quick table. There is no restaurant parking; use a nearby public lot. The menu spans single bowls and larger shared dishes, making it workable for a solo lunch or a meal with friends and family. The listed prices make it an easy choice for a modest meal, though the richer broth dishes may feel heavy if you prefer a lighter soup.
Menu
- Jajangmyeon₩4,000
- Jjamppong₩7,000
- 군만두(10개)₩5,000
- Sweet And Sour Pork (Mini)₩10,000
- Udon₩7,000
- Seafood Jjamppong₩10,000
- Seafood Udon₩10,000
- 해물울면₩10,000
- Boiled Dumplings₩5,000
- Yangjangpi₩33,000
- Palbochae₩33,000
- 크림새우(미니)₩17,000
- Jajang Rice₩6,000
- Fried Rice₩7,000
- Japchae Rice₩9,000
- Ganjjajang₩7,000
- 해물쟁반짜장(1인분)₩9,000
- 해물쟁반짜장(2인분)₩17,000
- Beef Brisket Jjamppong₩11,000
- 통낙지해물짬뽕₩13,000
- 통낙지해물우동₩13,000
- Jjamppong Rice₩7,000
- 해물볶음밥₩11,000
- 해물짬뽕밥₩11,000
- Japtang Rice₩13,000
- 반만두(5개)₩2,500
- 콩국수(계절별미)₩7,000
- 탕수육(중)₩17,000
- Sweet And Sour Pork, Large₩25,000
- 라조육(미니)₩15,000
Local tips
- Order tangsuyuk with the sauce on the side if you want to dip each piece.
- Choose chadol jjamppong for brisket and a spicy broth without seafood.
- Ask for half an order of dumplings if you want a smaller side.
- Visit Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00–21:00; the restaurant is closed Monday.
- Use a nearby public lot; the restaurant has no parking.
Details
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–21:00
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11:00–21:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00–21:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–21:00
- Friday
- 11:00–21:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–21:00