# Mangwon Station fine dining: 55,000-won 9-course lunch at Noju - By Maro (https://superchart.com/en/@busan-cup-ring/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This article was written based on a meal provided as a store-visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@busan-cup-ring/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@busan-cup-ring/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday/index.md) ## In short Noju is a seasonal-ingredient European course restaurant on the second floor near Exit 2 of Mangwon Station in Mapo, Seoul. For her mother's birthday, the writer booked the 55,000-won signature lunch, nine courses running from focaccia and black tiger shrimp to the signature truffle gnocchi, sulfur-fed pork and walnut sherbet. For the price, Noju is a high-value fine dining pick for birthdays and anniversaries. ## Good to know - **Location**: 56 Donggyo-ro 9-gil, 2nd floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul (145m from Mangwon Station Exit 2) - **Hours**: Daily 11:30-23:00, lunch last order 14:00, break 15:00-17:00, last order 21:30 - **Chef's Choice Lunch**: 55,000 won is the signature; Chef's Choice Lunch is 38,000 won (7 courses) - **Signature Lunch**: 55,000 won (9 courses) - **Signature Chef's Choice Dinner**: 89,000 won (11 courses) - **Reservations**: Via Catch Table; 10,000 won deposit per person (paid in full on-site, then refunded) - **Services**: Wine pairing, sommelier, corkage allowed, birthday and anniversary perks, cake lettering (request in advance), group bookings, Wi-Fi - **Parking**: No on-site parking; use the nearby Mangwon public parking lot *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* I'm Romi — big appetite, small stomach >_< ![Signature dish from Noju's course near Mangwon Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday-01-1ph73-1200.webp) Today I want to introduce a great-value fine dining spot near Mangwon Station! It was my mom's birthday and I wanted somewhere with a nice atmosphere to eat, and I happened to find this place!! They run their courses around seasonal ingredients, so it's an even better place to visit for anniversaries or birthdays haha. Let me give you an honest review! ## Where is Noju, and how do you walk there from Mangwon Station? Noju is on the 2nd floor at 56 Donggyo-ro 9-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, just 145m from Mangwon Station Exit 2, so it's really close. It's open daily 11:30-23:00, with lunch last order at 14:00, break time 15:00-17:00, and last order at 21:30. - Wine pairing, birthday/anniversary perks, sommelier, group bookings available, reservations, Wi-Fi, corkage allowed - No parking — use the nearby Mangwon public parking lot There's no dedicated parking lot, so I'd recommend taking the subway! ![The alley behind Mangwon Station Exit 2 leading to Noju](https://img.superchart.com/images/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday-02-1au49-966.webp) Go into the alley behind Mangwon Station Exit 2, and if you head toward the parking area on the left of the Mangwon Makguksu entrance, you'll see the signboard! ![The building with Noju's signboard out front](https://img.superchart.com/images/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday-03-kg155-966.webp) It's on the 2nd floor, so you just go up these stairs!!! ![The stairs up to Noju's 2nd floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday-04-1qmrf-966.webp) ## Inside Noju: window seats and open-kitchen bar counter The inside of Noju is cozy and calm! The interior is clean and well put-together, so the atmosphere was great. The lighting was good too, so sitting at the window seat made it even better haha ![Table setting at Noju's bright window seat](https://img.superchart.com/images/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday-05-96n15-900.webp) I had reserved through Catch Table and the table was already set when I arrived. The deposit is 10,000 won per person! It looks like you pay in full on-site and get refunded later. If you mention it in advance when booking, they also do a lettering service, but I forgot to ask ㅠㅠ If you're going for an anniversary or a date, definitely request it!! I also loved the little detail that you can comfortably store your coat and bag. ![Interior of Noju](https://img.superchart.com/images/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday-06-kg8mp-900.webp) ![Noju's dining room seats and lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday-07-18ms8-900.webp) ![Interior view toward Noju's open kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday-08-hnrxa-900.webp) ![Wide shot of Noju's bar seats](https://img.superchart.com/images/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday-09-1xcg9-900.webp) It's an open kitchen, so if you sit at the bar you can watch them cook!! I'd especially recommend this seat if you're dining solo. ![Wine display at Noju](https://img.superchart.com/images/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday-10-11dps-900.webp) Since they're known for wine pairing, there are so many kinds of wine haha. I was disappointed I couldn't drink since I drove. Every dish seemed like it would go so well with wine, so next time I'll go by subway in the evening haha. * Menus may change. ## Noju lunch and dinner course prices and what each includes Noju's lunch runs two ways: the Chef's Choice Lunch at 38,000 won (7 dishes) and the Signature Lunch at 55,000 won (9 dishes). I ordered the Signature Lunch, and a lot of the dishes felt fresh and new, so I was excited haha ![Noju's lunch course menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday-11-tswgw-966.webp) ### Chef's Choice Lunch, 38,000 won for 7 courses - Focaccia - Two bite-sized amuse-bouches - Arancini - Salsiccia - Signature gnocchi - Sulfur-fed pork - Walnut A lunch course for under 40,000 won — isn't that just the best value?! ### Signature Lunch, 55,000 won for 9 courses - Focaccia - Two bite-sized amuse-bouches - Arancini - Black tiger shrimp - Salsiccia - Saltimbocca - Signature gnocchi - Sulfur-fed pork - Walnut The Signature Chef's Choice Dinner course lets you try 11 dishes (focaccia, three bite-sized amuse-bouches, flounder, John Dory, cannelloni, tilefish, black tiger shrimp, salsiccia, signature gnocchi, chuck flap tail, walnut) for 89,000 won! ![Noju's dinner course menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday-12-vl7ob-966.webp) ![Noju's wine list](https://img.superchart.com/images/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday-13-1hjo7-966.webp) They said there are lots of wines not even on the list, so ask if you need a recommendation haha ![First course: focaccia with yuzu ricotta cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday-14-rr4kj-966.webp) ## The 9-course signature lunch at Noju, course by course ### Focaccia with house-made yuzu ricotta The first dish of Noju's Signature Lunch is focaccia. They also give you house-made yuzu ricotta cheese, which has a totally refreshing yuzu flavor! ![Cross-section of warm focaccia](https://img.superchart.com/images/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday-15-erc2g-966.webp) And the bread was warm, crispy outside and soft inside, so delicious. Eating them together is the absolute best. The cheese is the kicker, so make sure to have it together haha ![A bite of focaccia with yuzu ricotta cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday-16-tdkco-966.webp) ### Two bite-sized amuse-bouches Second was two bite-sized amuse-bouches! The beet-and-honey tart hits you with freshness the moment you bite in, instantly waking up your appetite. The endive had cucumber, shrimp, king oyster mushroom, and caviar — lots of different ingredients but a harmonious flavor. ![Beet tart and endive amuse-bouches](https://img.superchart.com/images/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday-17-14ryw-966.webp) ### White ragu arancini Third was arancini made with white ragù! Arancini is a traditional dish from Sicily, Italy — fried rice balls made from risotto. ![A plate of white ragù arancini](https://img.superchart.com/images/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday-18-10cq4-966.webp) There's sesame oil powder sprinkled on top. It felt like a donut with ground meat inside. First time trying it, and the sesame oil pairing worked really well haha ### Black tiger shrimp in bisque sauce Fourth was black tiger shrimp! The sauce is a bisque made from sweet shrimp heads, apparently. They explained what was in it so kindly when serving haha ![Black tiger shrimp with bisque sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday-19-1nzk9-966.webp) The sauce really emphasizes that distinctive shellfish umami, so rich and intense, the best!! ![Close-up of the shrimp course plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday-20-hkotm-966.webp) ### Salsiccia pasta and saltimbocca Next up, salsiccia!! The sauce is made with Italian sausage, and the noodles had a nice plump texture haha. This was when I noticed the chef carefully checking everyone's eating pace and pacing the course accordingly, which made the flow really comfortable. My photo of the saltimbocca got lost, but it's pork loin wrapped in jamón, with a sage herb and a butter-simmered tomato sauce. Being meat, I started to feel pretty full around this point haha ![Pasta with salsiccia sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday-21-1qnnm-900.webp) ### Noju's signature truffle potato gnocchi The signature gnocchi is a popular menu item at Noju — potato gnocchi with truffle. The texture was unique and delicious, one of the dishes I remember most ㅠㅠ ![Noju's signature truffle potato gnocchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday-22-timdl-900.webp) Truffle can easily feel overpowering, but it wasn't at all here, and I think it would pair amazingly with wine... I definitely need to go back and have it with wine ㅠ ![Close-up of a bite of truffle gnocchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday-23-1y480-900.webp) ### Sulfur-fed pork, then walnut sherbet to finish The eighth dish was sulfur-fed pork!!! It comes with grilled oyster mushrooms and jalapeño sauce. ![Sulfur-fed pork with grilled oyster mushrooms and jalapeño sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday-24-k1cjl-900.webp) The jalapeño sauce was spicy for me, so I dipped just a little at a time, and the mushroom was the real kicker!!! You have to eat them together haha And to finish and cleanse the palate, the walnut sherbet was so good! It tasted like a fancy walnut ice cream. The whole course lineup is clean and well-balanced, right?!!! ## Why Noju works for a birthday or anniversary course meal They say what looks good tastes good, and Noju's course looks beautiful and tastes great too, so you really feel pampered there. Since the menu keeps changing, I want to go back again to try a whole new-feeling course. And most of all, being able to eat like this at this price ㅠ it's the best value fine dining. My mom was fully satisfied too, which made the whole day great for me as well! If you want to spend good time with good people over a course meal on a special day, I recommend Noju in Mangwon-dong! ## Where it is - Noju (노주) - 56 Donggyo-ro 9-gil, 2nd floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 동교로9길 56 2층 - 37.5562251, 126.9092149 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%85%B8%EC%A3%BC/@37.5562251,126.9092149,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@busan-cup-ring/nojoo-mangwon-signature-lunch-birthday/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt