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Korean-Chinese · Gangnam, Seoul

Hohwa Banjeom

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Locals' pickLocal classicCelebrity pickFine on your own ⓘ

A decades-old Korean-Chinese restaurant at Apgujeong Rodeo, now in a clean two-floor building with private rooms upstairs. Dry-fried black bean noodles, brisket jjamppong and sticky-rice sweet and sour pork are the standards. Busy with office workers at lunch and families on weekends.

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How it works here

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Weekday lunch fills with office workers and weekend lunch usually has a wait.· 2 reviews

What to order

  • Dry-fried black bean noodles간짜장

    A seafood version is also available.

  • Spicy seafood noodle soup with beef brisket차돌짬뽕
  • Sticky-rice sweet and sour pork찹쌀탕수육

How much to order

  • 👤 1A gan-jjajang or a brisket jjamppong.
  • 👤 2One noodle each and a small sweet and sour pork.
  • 👤 3–4Noodles for everyone, sweet and sour pork and one more dish.

Insider tips

  • The second floor has private rooms, handy for groups and family meals.· 3 reviews

Why it's famous

  • Local classicHas served the Apgujeong Rodeo area for 30 years or more.· 3 reviews
  • Celebrity pickKnown as a regular spot of entertainer Yoo Jae-suk.· 3 reviews

Good to know

  • Open 11:30 am to 10 pm; last order 9:20 pm.· 3 reviews
  • About 50 m from Apgujeong Rodeo Station exit 5; valet parking available.· 3 reviews

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Where this comes from (17 reviews)

Summarized in our own words from Korean diners' blog reviews; each fact is backed by at least two reviews. Last checked 2026-11-10.