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Hyodonggak Main Branch (효동각 본점)

Chinese Seoul Seodaemun-gu

서울특별시 서대문구 연대동문길 24

Scene of Hyodonggak Main Branch (효동각 본점) from the video
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HaigaengseuHaigaengseu’s reviewAverage

“They sell only jajangmyeon; it's subtle and mild but the lack of meat is a letdown”

  • Jajangmyeon (black bean noodles)BestSubtle sweetness with a lingering potato and mushroom aroma

Liked

  • Gentle on the stomach afterward
  • Noodles soak up the sauce

Downsides

  • No meat, so the texture is disappointing
  • Likely to be divisive
Atmosphere
Old pop songs playing, spacious inside

HaigaengseuHaigaengseu’s reviewAverage

“An old-style meatless, light jjajang; you'll either love it or not”

  • Jjajangmyeon (noodles in black bean sauce)BestSubtly sweet and light, with great noodle texture

Liked

  • Noodles have a great texture
  • Large, chewy mushrooms
  • Seems to use almost no MSG

Downsides

  • Meat and seafood texture is disappointing
  • Pricey for self-service
  • Opinions are sharply divided
Hours
11:50~15:00, closed Mondays
Atmosphere
Self-service from ordering to side dishes
Service
Self-service where you rarely see the owner
Good for
People craving old-fashioned jjajangmyeon
Value
A bit pricey for what you get and the self-service
Tips
  • Open only 3 hours, so check ahead
  • Jjajangmyeon is the only menu item
  • Water, cups, and side dishes are all self-serve

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