# Seocho Chinese restaurant for chewy shrimp har gow: Maeranbang - By Yeobaek (https://superchart.com/en/@an-open-menu/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Updated Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seocho, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written with support for a visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@an-open-menu/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@an-open-menu/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@an-open-menu/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@an-open-menu/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@an-open-menu/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@an-open-menu/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@an-open-menu/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@an-open-menu/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@an-open-menu/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@an-open-menu/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/index.md) ## In short Maeranbang Gyodae Branch is a Chinese restaurant near Gyodae Station in Seocho, Seoul. I tried hand-pulled black bean noodles, spicy Chinese-style bibimbap, and three dim sum dishes in its glamorous Hong Kong-style dining room. Verdict: go for the generously filled shrimp har gow and a polished group meal. ## Good to know - **Hours**: 11:00–21:50 - **Parking**: Available beside the building; ₩3,000 base fee (first 30 minutes free, then ₩1,000 per 10 minutes) - **Seating**: Private rooms, group tables, and bar seating - **Hand-pulled ganjja-jjajangmyeon**: ₩12,000 - **Maeranbang Chinese-style bibimbap**: ₩12,000 - **House-made shrimp har gow**: ₩9,000 - **Soft chive changfen**: ₩9,000 - **Guchae-gyo**: ₩9,000 *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* ## A glamorous Chinese restaurant near Gyodae Station Maeranbang is close to Exit 14 of Gyodae Station! ![Maeranbang Gyodae Branch exterior](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang-01-9xgm1-1200.webp) 🅿️ You can park beside the building for a ₩3,000 base fee 🅿️ (First 30 minutes free, then an additional ₩1,000 per 10 minutes) ![Parking information for Maeranbang Gyodae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang-02-1i9mp-900.webp) From the entrance, the upscale Chinese-style feel really hits you, so it is perfect for a formal gathering or occasion! ## A range of seating, from private rooms to group tables This is the inside of Maeranbang! ✨ There is a wide range of seating, including private rooms, group tables, and bar seating~ If you would like a private meal in a room, just reserve through Naver or Catchtable!! ![Interior seating at Maeranbang Gyodae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang-03-1sh84-900.webp) ![Private rooms and seating at Maeranbang Gyodae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang-04-16o1h-900.webp) ![Group seating at Maeranbang Gyodae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang-05-8mp4a-900.webp) The interior is huge and so glamorous—the Hong Kong vibe is absolutely bursting through, and it looks amazing!! ![Glamorous Hong Kong-style Chinese restaurant interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang-06-1tqk5-900.webp) ![Hong Kong-style interior at Maeranbang Gyodae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang-07-8yn9i-900.webp) ![Glamorous interior at Maeranbang Gyodae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang-08-19uf0-900.webp) ![Interior space at Maeranbang Gyodae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang-09-1hdqk-900.webp) ![Chinese restaurant seating at Maeranbang Gyodae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang-10-1k7t0-900.webp) ![Indoor atmosphere at Maeranbang Gyodae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang-11-1hzwi-900.webp) Maeranbang also has satisfying course meals, making it great for company dinners, family introduction meetings, or wedding-invitation gatherings! ![Course meal at Maeranbang Gyodae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang-12-1wf6z-900.webp) ![Gathering space at Maeranbang Gyodae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang-13-67zhk-900.webp) ![Company dinner space at Maeranbang Gyodae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang-14-uq8dm-900.webp) ![Group gathering seating at Maeranbang Gyodae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang-15-1w0z5-900.webp) ![Course menu at Maeranbang Gyodae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang-16-1754p-900.webp) The atmosphere is upscale but the prices are reasonable, so I could see why it is so popular around Gyodae!! The chef is from Palsun, so the flavor is a given—and the atmosphere, quality, and service are all great >< ![Ordered dishes at Maeranbang Gyodae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang-17-1glmr-900.webp) ## What I ate - Hand-pulled ganjja-jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles) (₩12,000) - Maeranbang Chinese-style bibimbap (mixed rice) (₩12,000) - House-made shrimp har gow (shrimp dumplings) (₩9,000) - Soft chive changfen (rice noodle rolls) (₩9,000) - Guchae-gyo (chive dumplings) (₩9,000) ### Hand-pulled ganjja-jjajangmyeon The hand-pulled ganjja-jjajangmyeon comes with freshly pulled noodles, a rich black bean sauce, and jjamppong broth! The toppings are generous and the seasoning has real heft, so I recommend it if you love a deeply flavored ganjja-jjajang >< ### Maeranbang Chinese-style bibimbap ![Maeranbang Chinese-style bibimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang-18-1hxtf-900.webp) Maeranbang Chinese-style bibimbap is a spicy mixed-rice dish loaded with seafood and vegetables! ![Chinese-style bibimbap with seafood and vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang-19-d6vps-900.webp) ![Sauce for Maeranbang Chinese-style bibimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang-20-1qu0p-900.webp) The mixed sauce is punchy and distinctly Chinese-style, so I could see why this is a Maeranbang signature~!! ### Three dim sum dishes you have to try - House-made shrimp har gow (₩9,000) - Soft chive changfen (₩9,000) - Guchae-gyo (₩9,000) ![Three dim sum dishes at Maeranbang Gyodae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang-21-buos0-900.webp) If you come to Maeranbang, you absolutely have to order the dim sum too and enjoy it properly!! ✨ My personal ranking is shrimp har gow > chive changfen > guchae-gyo, but honestly, all three are so delicious that I really hope you try them, haha. ![Guchae-gyo dim sum](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang-22-10d65-900.webp) *Guchae-gyo* ![House-made shrimp har gow dim sum](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang-23-1c55u-900.webp) *House-made shrimp har gow* ![Soft chive changfen dim sum](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang-24-69lug-900.webp) *Soft chive changfen* The dim sum wrappers are incredibly thin and chewy, while the fillings are completely generous and substantial—seriously some of the best I have ever had!! ✨ ## Where it is - Maeranbang Gyodae Branch (매란방 교대점) - B1, 24 Seocho-daero 50-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 서초구 서초대로50길 24 지하1층 - 37.4920378, 127.0127334 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A7%A4%EB%9E%80%EB%B0%A9%20%EA%B5%90%EB%8C%80%EC%A0%90/@37.4920378,127.0127334,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@an-open-menu/gyodae-dim-sum-hongkong-maeranbang/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt