# Solo beer with kkanpunggi at a Jongno Chinese restaurant: Cheonghwa

- By Uyeon (https://superchart.com/en/@at-first-taste/)
- Written Sep 16, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul
- Sponsored: This visit was hosted with a complimentary meal provided by the restaurant.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@at-first-taste/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@at-first-taste/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa/index.md)

## In short

Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon is a Chinese restaurant in Jongno, Seoul, a 3-minute walk from Jongak Station Exit 1, in the Pimatgol alley on the first floor of Lemeilleur Jongno Town. At 7pm on a weekday the first floor was full, so the writer took a seat upstairs and ordered kkanpunggi (sweet and spicy fried chicken) at 19,900 won with a bottle of beer, and the free side dishes of peanuts and cabbage jjasai matched the beer perfectly. The kkanpunggi was about a whole chicken's worth, with thin batter and sauce that clung to every piece, making Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon an easy pick for drinks alone after work.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 118-1, 19 Jongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul — 1st floor of Lemeilleur Jongno Town (3-minute walk from Jongak Station Exit 1)
- **Hours**: Daily 10:30–22:00, last order 21:40, open year-round
- **Parking**: Lemeilleur building underground lot; first 2 hours free, then 6,000 won per 60 minutes (max 100,000 won)
- **Knife-cut noodles (dosakmyeon)**: Beef dosakmyeon 11,000 won, Sichuan-style beef dosakmyeon 11,000 won, yuxiang pork dosakmyeon 11,000 won, stir-fried beef noodles 12,800 won
- **Dim sum**: Xiaolongbao 9,800 won, siumai 9,800 won, crystal dumplings 9,800 won
- **Fried dishes**: Kkanpunggi 19,900 won, yurinji 19,900 won, chili shrimp 19,900 won, cream shrimp 19,900 won, fried eggplant 15,000 won, gwabaegi-style sweet and sour pork (quabaorou) 19,000 won
- **Stir-fried dishes**: Mala tofu 10,800 won, tomato and egg stir-fry 10,800 won, jingjiang shredded pork 18,800 won, tiger stir-fry 18,800 won, cumin beef 18,800 won
- **Main dishes**: Lazi chicken 18,800 won, poached sliced pork (suzhu yukpyeon) 23,000 won
- **Alcohol**: Soju, beer, gaoliang liquor
- **Seating**: 1st and 2nd floors
- **Price reference**: ₩6,000 ≈ $4.5 · ₩100,000 ≈ $74 (2026-09-15)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026*

![Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon near Jongak Station, cover photo](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa-01-157e0-1200.webp)

There are days after work when you just crave something hot and hearty, right? On one of those days I found the perfect place near Jongak Station. It's Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon, known as one of the go-to Chinese restaurants in Jongno — I'd heard their dosakmyeon (knife-cut noodles) and dim sum are made by a chef from mainland China, so I was curious to check it out.

## Where is Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon? Pimatgol alley by Jongak Station

Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon is at 19 Jongno, 118-1, Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the first floor of the Lemeilleur Jongno Town building. Walk into the alley called Pimatgol, pass the Pimatgol sign, and it's right at the entrance of the alley.

![Entrance of Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon at the start of Pimatgol alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa-02-1gxkj-900.webp)

![View of the restaurant alley in Jongno's Pimatgol](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa-03-19rua-900.webp)

Turns out all the good restaurants in Jongno were clustered right here. It was fun just browsing the places along the way. It's in front of the Olive Young on the Pimatgol alley, a 3-minute walk from D-Tower's first floor, Gwanghwamun Station Exit 4. From Jongak Station Exit 1 it's about 235 meters, so about a 3-minute walk to get there.

### Parking at Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon

If you're driving, you can use the basement parking of the Lemeilleur building. The first 2 hours are free, then it's ₩6,000 per 60 minutes after that (max ₩100,000). For a spot near Jongak, the free parking window is fairly generous, which took some of the pressure off.

### Opening hours and last order

Open daily from 10:30 to 22:00, with last order at 21:40. Open 365 days a year, no closed days.

## 7pm on a weekday: first floor full, second floor open

Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon has seating split between the first and second floors. I went around 7pm on a weekday and the first floor was already full, so I headed upstairs. Clearly a favorite among office workers near Jongak. The second floor was pretty packed too.

![Interior of Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon's second floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa-04-1xjtm-900.webp)

![Seating on the second floor of Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa-05-bsvgs-900.webp)

![Menu board at Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa-06-oeul0-900.webp)

![Price list for dosakmyeon and dim sum menu items](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa-07-n7tpz-900.webp)

![Menu listing for fried and stir-fried dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa-08-ynduc-900.webp)

## Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon menu and prices

- Dosakmyeon (knife-cut noodles): uyuk dosakmyeon ₩11,000, Sichuan-style uyuk dosakmyeon ₩11,000, yubal dosakmyeon ₩11,000, stir-fried beef noodles ₩12,800
- Dim sum: xiaolongbao ₩9,800, siumai ₩9,800, crystal dumplings ₩9,800
- Fried dishes: kkanpunggi ₩19,900, yurinji ₩19,900, chili shrimp ₩19,900, cream shrimp ₩19,900, fried eggplant ₩15,000, gguabaorou ₩19,000
- Stir-fried dishes: mala tofu ₩10,800, tomato and egg stir-fry ₩10,800, gyeongjangyukseul ₩18,800, tiger stir-fry ₩18,800, cumin beef ₩18,800
- Larger dishes: lazi chicken ₩18,800, suzhu yukpyeon ₩23,000

Dosakmyeon is made in-house by slicing dough with a knife. They say the dough is aged for a day and served in broth simmered from bones. I heard the Sichuan-style version has a numbing, spicy kick — and sure enough, I saw bowls of uyukmyeon (beef noodles) in front of nearly everyone in the restaurant.

![Bottled beer with basic side dishes of peanuts and cabbage jjasai](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa-09-j45gh-900.webp)

## Bottled beer, free peanut side dish, then the kkanpunggi

I was in the mood for a cold beer, so I ordered a bottle (they had soju, beer, and gaoliang liquor). The basic side dishes were peanuts and cabbage jjasai, which paired perfectly with beer. For a side dish I ordered the spicy fried chicken, kkanpunggi.

![A generously sized plate of kkanpunggi at Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa-10-1952l-900.webp)

![Kkanpunggi and bottled beer set on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa-11-1vwhc-900.webp)

In photos it looked like a small portion, but in person I was surprised — it looked like the size of an entire chicken.

![Close-up of the kkanpunggi](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa-12-11307-900.webp)

![A piece of kkanpunggi showing its thin crispy batter](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa-13-g402z-900.webp)

### Kkanpunggi 19,900 won: thin batter, sauce that clings

Cheonghwa's kkanpunggi has thin batter, yet it's crispy outside and moist inside — I couldn't figure out how they fried it that way. What struck me was that the sauce didn't run off but stuck right to the batter.

![Kkanpunggi sauce with dried chili and bell pepper](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa-14-1oc5k-900.webp)

![Green onion and garlic mixed into the kkanpunggi](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa-15-ymvhi-900.webp)

It's loaded with dried chili, bell pepper, green pepper, garlic, and green onion, and the soy-based sauce is sweet and salty with a hint of tang, so it wasn't greasy at all. I expected it to be spicy given all the chili peppers, but it was milder than I thought, so I could enjoy it without worry. That's the charm of kkanpunggi right there. It was such a great match for beer that I couldn't think of a better pairing.

![Wrapping up the evening with kkanpunggi and beer](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa/jonggak-chinese-kkanpunggi-beer-cheonghwa-16-13ykg-900.webp)

## Who should eat at Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon?

- Anyone looking for a spot near Jongak Station for a group dinner or gathering
- Anyone curious about authentic Chinese dosakmyeon and dim sum
- Anyone wanting a spicy fried dish to go with a drink

It's easy to get to from Jongak Station, parking is stress-free with the 2 free hours, and above all, it really nails that authentic Chinese restaurant feel. Next time I want to try the uyukmyeon too. If you're after a Chinese restaurant in Jongno, I'd recommend this one.

## Where it is

- Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon (청화 우육도삭면)
- 19 Jongno, 118-1, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 종로구 종로 19 118-1호 청화우육도삭면
- 37.5708344, 126.9798606
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B2%AD%ED%99%94%20%EC%9A%B0%EC%9C%A1%EB%8F%84%EC%82%AD%EB%A9%B4/@37.5708344,126.9798606,17z

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