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Sinjinwon (신진원)

Chinese Seoul Seongbuk-gu

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Kim SawonKim Sawon’s reviewRecommended

“The hand-pulled gan-jjajang noodles are chewy and the japchae-bap has great wok aroma”

  • Japchae-bap (stir-fried vegetables and meat over rice)BestSpicy with a wok aroma; the top dish of the day
  • Tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork)Old-fashioned taste without any tricks
  • Gan-jjajang (stir-fried black bean noodles)Chewy hand-pulled noodles with a sweet, old-style flavor

Liked

  • Chewy yet clean-tasting hand-pulled noodles
  • Old-school restaurant atmosphere
  • The japchae-bap sauce is excellent

Downsides

  • A friend who came along wasn't as moved as before
  • The building and chairs show their age
Hours
Closes early
Atmosphere
A long-established restaurant with a very old feel
Good for
Daytime drinking, exploring old-school Chinese restaurants
Tips
  • They close early, so go in the early afternoon
  • Japchae-bap is strongly recommended
  • Tangsuyuk goes well with soju

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