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Korean-Chinese · Itaewon

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Korea time, from recent reviews. Hours may differ on holidays.

An old Korean-Chinese restaurant at Samgakji, open for just four hours at lunchtime, that people line up for. It is usually named one of Seoul's three great tangsuyuk (sweet-and-sour pork) houses, and its crisp fried dumplings are just as famous. A good stop before or after the War Memorial of Korea.

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How it works here

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Waiting

30-60 min wait
Just join the line

There is a line at lunch on weekdays and weekends alike. Many people arrive before the 11:00 opening.· 4 reviews

What to order

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  • Tangsuyuk (sweet-and-sour pork)탕수육

    Classic sticky-rice batter, crisp and chewy.

  • Gun-mandu (pan-fried dumplings)군만두
  • Jajangmyeon (black bean noodles)짜장면
  • Jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup)짬뽕

How much to order

  • 👤 2A small tangsuyuk, a plate of fried dumplings, and one jajangmyeon or jjamppong each.
  • 👤 3-4A large tangsuyuk, two plates of dumplings and a noodle dish each.

Insider tips

  • It only serves lunch, so plan the day around it: arrive before 11:00 if you hate waiting.· 3 reviews
  • Takeout is possible if the line is too long.· 2 reviews

Why it's famous

  • Local favoriteRegularly called one of Seoul's three great tangsuyuk restaurants.· 3 reviews

Good to know

  • Open Tuesday to Saturday 11:00 to 15:00 only, last orders 14:40. Closed Sundays and Mondays.· 4 reviews
  • On the main road by Samgakji Station (Lines 4 and 6), near the War Memorial of Korea. No parking.· 3 reviews
Where this comes from (11 reviews)

Summarized in our own words from Korean diners' blog reviews; each fact is backed by at least two reviews. Last checked 2026-10-30.