# Handmade dim sum near Sadang Station: truffle siu mai at Baoro China - By Yunseul (https://superchart.com/en/@before-the-bill-3/) - Written Sep 22, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seocho, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@before-the-bill-3/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@before-the-bill-3/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum/index.md) ## In short Baoro China Sadang Branch is a Chinese restaurant with private rooms on the second floor of an alley building near Sadang Station in Seocho, Seoul. The spicy roe jjamppong was ordered with rice instead of noodles and paired with handmade dim sum — truffle siu mai at 14,000 won and chive hargow at 12,000 won — and the smoky broth matched the clean, delicate dumplings well. With both small and large rooms, Baoro China works just as well for class reunions or company dinners. ## Good to know - **Location**: 2F, 12-9 Bangbaecheon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul — in an alley near Sadang Station - **What we ordered**: Roe jjamppong (rice instead of noodles), truffle siu mai, chive hargow - **Truffle siu mai**: 14,000 won - **Chive hargow**: 12,000 won - **Seating**: Hall with wide spacing between tables, large and small private rooms, groups welcome - **Price reference**: ₩14,000 ≈ $10 · ₩12,000 ≈ $8.7 (2026-09-22) *as written by the visitor on Sep 22, 2026* I'd been hearing so much buzz about this Chinese restaurant on social media, so off I went! (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧ ![Signature dish at Baoro China Sadang Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum-01-lxn47-966.webp) ![Food photo from Baoro China, a Chinese restaurant near Sadang Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum-02-u568b-966.webp) ## Where Baoro China Sadang Branch is and how to find it Baoro China Sadang Branch is a Chinese restaurant on the 2nd floor at 12-9 Bangbaecheon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, near Sadang Station. Being right by the station made it super convenient to reach by public transit (ू•ᴗ•ू❁) ![The alley leading to Baoro China near Sadang Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum-03-ph9ki-966.webp) Walk a short way into the alley from the station exit and you'll spot the sign on the 2nd floor right away! ![Baoro China sign visible on the 2nd floor of the building](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum-04-xziiw-966.webp) ![Entrance view of Baoro China Sadang Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum-05-zs1la-966.webp) ![Entrance leading up to the 2nd-floor restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum-06-1es5h-966.webp) ## Private rooms and group tables: is Baoro China good for a company dinner? Heading up into the store at Baoro China Sadang Branch... ![Interior atmosphere of the main hall at Baoro China Sadang Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum-07-1vhgn-966.webp) ![Hall seating in the Chinese restaurant with wide table spacing](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum-08-vf8sd-966.webp) Elegant yet cozy vibe achieved! ♡⃛ The main hall has generous table spacing so it's comfortable, but the private rooms here are really well set up, making it perfect for group gatherings or company dinners (๑>ᴗ<๑) With rooms of different sizes available separately, it looks great for booking a group reservation to match your headcount! For family gatherings, work dinners, or a cozy meal with wedding-invite friends, a separate room is honestly perfect for that (๑˙ꄃ˙๑)♡⃛ The table setup can accommodate large groups, so there's no cramped feeling even with lots of people. ![Private room seating suited for group gatherings](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum-09-8g9ub-966.webp) ![Interior of a private room at Baoro China Sadang Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum-10-1e9ar-966.webp) ![Table setup in a room suited for company dinners](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum-11-1fi14-966.webp) ![A smaller private room seating arrangement](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum-12-gpzav-966.webp) ![A larger private room able to fit big groups](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum-13-bu0on-966.webp) ![Interior details of the Baoro China dining room](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum-14-5ncn4-966.webp) ## What we ordered at Baoro China and what it cost As soon as I sat down, I checked the menu! With so many tasty options I had to think about it... ![Menu board at Baoro China Sadang Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum-15-4cbru-966.webp) ![Menu page listing the handmade dumpling options](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum-16-bi8yf-966.webp) ![Menu page with the main dish listings](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum-17-e6amk-966.webp) I was craving something spicy so I went with the roe jjamppong! ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ At Baoro China I ordered it with rice instead of noodles, and also checked out their famous handmade dumpling line. Decided on truffle siu mai ₩14,000 and chive hargow ₩12,000! ٩(๑>ꇴ<๑)و - Roe jjamppong (noodles swapped for rice) - Truffle siu mai ₩14,000 - Chive hargow ₩12,000 ## Roe jjamppong with rice: a fiery broth with fish roe and milt Even the photo looked amazing! My anticipation built while waiting~ After a short wait, the roe jjamppong rice arrived first! Just from the look of it, the heat came through, and it made my mouth water (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧ Lifting it slightly with my spoon revealed roe, milt, seafood, and vegetables packed inside! Taking a sip of the broth, the smoky flavor and deep, spicy taste spread through my mouth! The roe had a nice bite too, nutty and never mushy, so it was genuinely fun to chew (ू•ᴗ•ू❁) Mixing the rice into the broth and eating it together completely satisfied me, and I couldn't help but sigh in admiration~ ## How does the handmade truffle siu mai taste? Next up, the handmade truffle siu mai from Baoro China! The moment the steamer opened, a strong truffle aroma hit me, pure luxury ♡⃛ The black squid-ink wrapper immediately caught my eye (๑>ᴗ<๑) ![Truffle siu mai dumpling with a squid-ink wrapper](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum-18-purnh-1200.webp) ![Truffle siu mai sitting in the steamer](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum-19-t0469-966.webp) The moment I took a bite, the springy shrimp and juicy ground meat burst with flavor... ![Cross-section of a bitten truffle siu mai](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum-20-19wij-966.webp) ...blending with that distinctive truffle richness to deliver a really full-bodied flavor ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ ![Close-up of the truffle siu mai](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum-21-d4ahx-966.webp) ### Chive hargow, 12,000 won Anyone who loves dumplings will absolutely fall for this one — it's on another level! Next up, the chive hargow dumpling with its impressively translucent, chewy wrapper! Packed full of fresh chives and shrimp, you could see right through it (๑˙ꄃ˙๑)♡⃛ Dipping it lightly in soy sauce and popping it in my mouth, the fragrant chives and sweet shrimp came together in perfect harmony ٩(๑>ꇴ<๑)و The wrapper was chewy and the filling moist, an amazing texture combo ♡⃛ The heat of the roe jjamppong rice, the delicate lightness of the dumplings, and that luxurious truffle aroma coming together — pure art, I couldn't put my spoon down! (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧ Chatting with my friend while eating, we ended up cleaning our plates completely~ ## Is Baoro China Sadang worth a second visit? Easy to find, with private rooms and group seating fully equipped, I've already decided to book a room in advance for the next reunion or group gathering (ू•ᴗ•ू❁) 100% would return to this Chinese restaurant near Sadang Station, Baoro China! If you're looking near Sadang for a place with private rooms... ![Table spread with roe jjamppong and dumplings together](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum-22-g0o7a-966.webp) ![End-of-meal photo at Baoro China Sadang Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum-23-152ef-966.webp) ![Empty dishes left on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum-24-1eumm-966.webp) ...that can fit a group and serves great Chinese food or handmade dumplings, I highly recommend Baoro China ♡⃛ I hope you get to enjoy a special group meal with the satisfying roe jjamppong rice and top-notch dumplings! ## Where it is - Baoro China Sadang Branch (바오로차이나 사당점) - 2F, 12-9 Bangbaecheon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 서초구 방배천로 12-9 2층 - 37.4775934, 126.983525 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B0%94%EC%98%A4%EB%A1%9C%EC%B0%A8%EC%9D%B4%EB%82%98%20%EC%82%AC%EB%8B%B9%EC%A0%90/@37.4775934,126.983525,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@before-the-bill-3/sadang-chinese-truffle-siumai-dimsum/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt