Gwangmyeong Banjeom (광명반점)

Haigaengseu’s reviewHighly recommended

“The lard fried rice has a pork belly aroma and fluffy, separate grains”

• Lard fried rice (Bokkeumbap)BestPork belly aroma, coated rice grains, not greasy
• Nanjawanseu (pan-fried meatballs in sauce)Not sweet; lightly salty and savory
• Jjajang (Jajangmyeon, black bean noodles)Salty with a strong black bean paste flavor

Tips

• No tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork); nanjawanseu is the signature dish

Haigaengseu’s reviewHighly recommended

“The lard fried rice is buttery and savory, among the very best”

• Bokkeumbap (fried rice)BestLard aroma, nurungji-like crispy texture
• Nanjawanseu (Chinese-style meatballs)Not heavily seasoned, savory

Dining solo

Solo dining is possible with Nanjawanseu over rice

Atmosphere

First floor of an old building

Would return

A flavor that's hard to forget

Tips

• Order the Nanjawanseu together with the fried rice

Heebab’s reviewHighly recommended

“The fried rice with nutty scallion oil aroma is a work of art”

• Bokkeumbap (fried rice)BestNutty scallion oil, the rice is a work of art
• Jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup)Unique, rich broth with thin noodles
• Jjajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodles)Mild, neither salty nor sweet

Good for

Curing a hangover, exploring old-school restaurants

Tips

• Order the jjamppong and fried rice together
• Call ahead to check whether fried rice ingredients are available