# Busan Chinese restaurant in Gupo: mushroom fried rice, Gupo Jjambbong - By Yebin (https://superchart.com/en/@busan-supper-corners/) - Written Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Buk-gu, Busan - Sponsored: This post was written after visiting as part of a sponsored partnership with the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@busan-supper-corners/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@busan-supper-corners/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit/index.md) ## In short Gupo Jjambbong Gupo Main Branch is a Chinese restaurant on Sirang-ro in Buk-gu, Busan, known for a health-boosting jjambbong (spicy seafood noodle soup) made with sweet potato vine and for affordable Chinese dishes. On a weekend family outing the order was the sweet potato vine, octopus and abalone jjambbong (15,000 won), small tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork, 18,000 won), jjajang (black bean noodles, 6,500 won) and fried rice (8,500 won), starting with phellinus mushroom tea and ending with fresh wasabi on the tangsuyuk. The shrimp and mushroom fried rice at Gupo Jjambbong was the most satisfying Chinese restaurant fried rice tasted in a long while. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1st floor, 48 Sirang-ro, Buk-gu, Busan (Gupo Jjambbong) - **Subway**: About 8 minutes on foot (702m) from Exit 4 of Gumyeong Station, Line 2 - **Bus**: From the Deokcheon Intersection stop in front of Exit 1 of Deokcheon Station, take bus 160, 46 or village bus 6 - **Parking**: No dedicated lot; roadside parking in the nearby alleys - **Hours**: Tue–Sat 11:00–22:00 (last order 21:30), Sun 11:00–21:00 (last order 20:30) - **Closed**: Every Monday - **Health-boosting phellinus, sweet potato vine, octopus and abalone jjambbong**: 15,000 won - **Tangsuyuk (small)**: 18,000 won - **Jjajang**: 6,500 won - **Fried rice**: 8,500 won - **Price reference**: ₩15,000 ≈ $11 · ₩18,000 ≈ $13.5 · ₩6,500 ≈ $4.8 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 14, 2026* For the weekend, we went for a drive out to Buk-gu, Busan with the family. We had errands near Gupo Market and wanted to fill up on some solid Chinese food, so after some searching we landed on Gupo Jjambbong — a famous Gupo Market restaurant in Busan that's been featured on TV shows like Live Information more than once, and known around here as a go-to spot for Busan-style Chinese course food. ![Visit to Gupo Jjambbong Gupo Main Branch in Buk-gu, Busan](https://img.superchart.com/images/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit-01-90p75-1200.webp) ![Exterior of Gupo Jjambbong, a Chinese restaurant near Gupo Market](https://img.superchart.com/images/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit-02-zotkv-966.webp) ![Entrance of Gupo Jjambbong Gupo Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit-03-hd0ql-966.webp) It's already popular for its special, healthy jjambbong ingredients and affordable Chinese menu, so I went in with high expectations — and honestly, we came away even more satisfied than expected. Here's the full review! ## Where is Gupo Jjambbong Gupo Main Branch, and how do you get there? Gupo Jjambbong Gupo Main Branch is on the 1st floor at 48 Sirang-ro, Buk-gu, Busan. The nearest subway is Gumyeong Station, Line 2, Exit 4, about an 8-minute walk (702m) away. ![The way to Gupo Jjambbong at 48 Sirang-ro](https://img.superchart.com/images/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit-04-9u68j-966.webp) ![Walking route from Gumyeong Station to Gupo Jjambbong](https://img.superchart.com/images/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit-05-29nco-966.webp) By public transit: from the Deokcheon Intersection stop in front of Exit 1 of Deokcheon Station, take bus 160, 46, or village bus 6 — and the bus routes coming from the Gupo Station direction are convenient too. As for parking, there's no dedicated lot, so I'd recommend parking along the nearby alley curb! There's also a cluster of attractions within a 5–10 minute walk — Gupo Children's Traffic Park, Busan Solomon Law Park, Busan Metropolitan Office of Education Student Culture & Arts Center, the Gupo barrier-free forest trail, and the famous Gupo Market (about 800m on foot) — which makes this the perfect spot to build a weekend outing around. It's also just a 10-minute drive from Daejeo Eco Park, so it's ideal for a meal after a day out there. ![Scenery of the outing spots around Gupo Jjambbong](https://img.superchart.com/images/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit-06-1mg3g-966.webp) ## Opening hours and the phellinus mushroom tea served on arrival Gupo Jjambbong's hours are Tuesday–Saturday 11:00–22:00 (last order 21:30) and Sunday 11:00–21:00 (last order 20:30). It's closed every Monday. ![Interior and table seating at Gupo Jjambbong](https://img.superchart.com/images/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit-07-2ahr9-966.webp) ![Warm phellinus mushroom tea served before the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit-08-1cbr0-966.webp) As soon as we sat down, they brought out warm phellinus mushroom tea for each of us as drinking water — a nice surprise. There's a record in old texts describing this mushroom as an 'elixir that can revive even the dead,' so drinking it before the meal warmed us up and made us feel genuinely well taken care of. ## What we ordered at Gupo Jjambbong and what it cost Since we wanted to try a bit of everything, we ordered generously: the signature sweet potato vine octopus and abalone jjambbong (₩15,000), small tangsuyuk (₩18,000), jjajang (₩6,500), and fried rice (₩8,500). ![Full table spread of jjambbong, tangsuyuk, jjajang and fried rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit-09-1ek9k-966.webp) ### 1. Sweet potato vine, octopus and abalone jjambbong, 15,000 won This place is famous for being the first in Korea to add sweet potato vine to jjambbong, and it's overwhelming from the very first look. The noodles come with a phellinus mushroom herbal broth, so the soup color alone is deep and rich, packed with that health-tonic feel. ![Sweet potato vine octopus and abalone jjambbong](https://img.superchart.com/images/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit-10-19ktr-966.webp) ![Rich phellinus mushroom herbal broth jjambbong soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit-11-j6fn8-966.webp) On top were generous amounts of whole fresh octopus and abalone, so just looking at it made me feel healthier. The crunchy texture of the sweet potato vine, the chewy noodles, and the deep savoriness of the seafood all blended with the rich herbal broth for a depth of flavor unlike any jjambbong I've had before. My stomach felt comfortable and never bloated, even after finishing every last noodle — it really felt like I was nourishing myself. ![Close-up of jjambbong topped with octopus and abalone](https://img.superchart.com/images/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit-12-hr8gc-966.webp) ![Sweet potato vine and noodles lifted out of the bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit-13-21ms8-966.webp) ![Jjambbong noodles and seafood pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit-14-1bqvf-966.webp) ### 2. Tangsuyuk (small), 18,000 won, with fresh vegetables and real wasabi You can't skip tangsuyuk at a Chinese restaurant. What was surprising here was that even with the sauce poured generously over the top, the batter stayed crisp instead of going soggy. The house move here is to top the freshly fried tangsuyuk with a bit of fresh vegetables and fresh wasabi — the sharp, clean kick of the wasabi perfectly cut through the greasiness of the fried pork, and it's a flavor that anyone, young or old, would like. No off odor from the meat at all, and the juices stayed locked in — a dish I kept reaching for. ![Tangsuyuk topped with fresh vegetables and fresh wasabi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit-15-11gbg-966.webp) ### 3. Jjajang 6,500 won and shrimp-and-mushroom fried rice 8,500 won The jjajang stuck to the traditional style, faithful to the basics — the sauce soaked well into the noodles for a flavor that was both clean and deeply savory. Nothing overpowering here, just an old-school depth of flavor that kids and grandparents alike would love. ![A bowl of traditional-style jjajang](https://img.superchart.com/images/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit-16-1wim6-966.webp) ![Jjajang noodles coated in sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit-17-12n5y-966.webp) ![Jjajang noodles mixed and ready to eat](https://img.superchart.com/images/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit-18-9yf6i-966.webp) The fried rice we ordered alongside was fluffy and well-fried, topped with a colorful mix of fresh shrimp, broccoli, shiitake and oyster mushrooms — fun to chew through, and when eaten with the jjajang sauce it made for a satisfying full meal. ![Fried rice topped with shrimp and mushrooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit-19-qrc1b-966.webp) ![Close-up of fluffy fried rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit-20-111ci-966.webp) ![Eating fried rice together with jjajang sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit-21-18fxj-966.webp) This was honestly the best fried rice I've had at a Chinese restaurant in a long while, so it's a dish I highly recommend! ![Finishing spread at Gupo Jjambbong](https://img.superchart.com/images/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit-22-1xffw-966.webp) ![Chinese food ordered for a family outing](https://img.superchart.com/images/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit-23-18n59-m-966.webp) ![Full table view at Gupo Jjambbong Gupo Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit-24-5sca0-966.webp) ## Who should eat at Gupo Jjambbong in Busan? If you're looking for a Gupo Market restaurant in Busan, want to try a hearty, health-tonic style jjambbong, or are after generous, affordable Busan-style Chinese course food, Gupo Jjambbong won't disappoint. Highly recommend giving it a visit! ## Where it is - Gupo Jjambbong Gupo Main Branch (구포짬뽕 구포본점) - 48 Sirang-ro, 1st floor, Gupo Jjambbong, Buk-gu, Busan, South Korea - 부산광역시 북구 시랑로 48 1층 구포짬뽕 - 35.2013592, 129.0047369 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B5%AC%ED%8F%AC%EC%A7%AC%EB%BD%95%20%EA%B5%AC%ED%8F%AC%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@35.2013592,129.0047369,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@busan-supper-corners/gupo-jjamppong-sweet-potato-stem-noodle-visit/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt