Dongchun-i Mandu (동춘이만두)

Tzuyang’s reviewHighly recommended

“Chewy bibim kalguksu and well-stuffed dumplings, all under ₩5,000 — great value”

• Bibim Kalguksu (spicy mixed knife-cut noodles)BestSweet-tangy with chewy noodles
• Sujebi (hand-torn dough soup)Broth hits the spot, chewy dough
• Mandu (dumplings)Packed filling, sweet first then a peppery finish

Price

Bibim Kalguksu ₩4,500

Hours

Closes for a break to prep for dinner service

Atmosphere

A 30-year-old local old-school eatery

Service

The owner is kind, e.g. put 10 dumplings on the plate

Would return

Regrets missing the kalguksu

Good for

Budget meals, fans of old-school atmosphere

Value

Value for money so good it's hard to believe

Tips

• Couldn't try the kalguksu, so worth ordering next visit
• Steamed buns available for takeout