Maeranbang
매란방
О месте
One-bite crisp pork fritters, brisket jjajangmyeon and dim sum in a modern Chinese-Korean restaurant at Wangsimni’s Bitplex Mall.
The signature plate here arrives as a pile of little round pork fritters: 몽실 탕수육 (Mongsil tangsuyuk), crisp on the outside and tender within, sized for one bite. It is the most distinctive thing on a menu that otherwise moves between familiar Chinese-Korean dishes and dim sum. The room has a polished, modern look, with its design inspired by the film Farewell My Concubine, so it feels a little dressier than a quick noodle stop. For noodles, 차돌 듬뿍 짜장면 (brisket jjajangmyeon, ₩9,500) pairs chewy strands with rich, savory black-bean sauce and brisket. The catalog also lists 꽃게 한 마리 짬뽕 (whole-crab jjamppong, ₩14,000); reviews describe the house jjamppong broth as rich and not too spicy, though opinions on the noodles and the dish overall vary. Handmade xiaolongbao is another draw, but reports are mixed: some praise its fragrant broth, while one diner found the dumplings frozen-tasting. Portions are described as small by several visitors, so a group can share a few plates rather than expect oversized servings. Maeranbang is at Wangsimni’s Bitplex Mall, with parking available in the mall lot. It opens daily from 11:00 to 21:00; last order is reported at 20:30. When it gets busy, enter your number at the kiosk by the entrance; one visitor reported waiting about ten minutes. Naver reservations are possible, although one account says ordinary tables cannot be booked, so check the booking options before relying on a reservation. The catalog lists 몽실 탕수육 [중] at ₩21,000. The smart-looking setting suits a family meal, a date, or an office gathering more than a quiet, fast lunch. Service reports are inconsistent: some visitors find staff friendly, while others describe them as cold, especially around closing. Arrive with time to spare, and keep expectations measured on portion size and consistency.
Меню
- 몽실 탕수육 [中]₩21 000
- 차돌 듬뿍짜장면₩9 500
- 꽃게 한 마리 짬뽕₩14 000
- 알통 새우볶음밥₩12 500
- 깐깐한 깐풍기₩20 000
- 고추잡채와 수제 바오번₩14 000
- 블랙페퍼 비프 볶음밥₩13 500
- xo 게살 볶음밥₩13 500
- 유산슬₩16 000
- 육즙 터지는 수제 군만두₩7 000
- 수제 샤오롱바오₩7 000
- 새우 돼지고기 샤오마이₩7 000
- 새우 하가우₩7 500
- 구채교₩7 000
- 통통 게살스프₩8 500
- 훈제 연어샐러드₩14 000
- 마파두부₩12 000
- 팔보채₩32 000
- 옛날 탕수육₩20 000
- 유린기₩20 000
Советы местных
- Enter your number at the entrance kiosk when the restaurant is busy.
- Arrive before the 20:30 last order.
- Check Naver for current reservation options, especially for ordinary tables.
- Use the Bitplex Mall parking lot.
Информация
- 왕십리
Часы работы
- воскресенье
- 11:00–21:00
- понедельник
- 11:00–21:00
- вторник
- 11:00–21:00
- среда
- 11:00–21:00
- четверг
- 11:00–21:00
- пятница
- 11:00–21:00
- суббота
- 11:00–21:00