# Mapo Korean restaurant lunch with pumpkin noodles: Sangam Hoegwan - By Dajeong (https://superchart.com/en/@cafe-visits-retold/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@cafe-visits-retold/sangam-pumpkin-kongguksu-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@cafe-visits-retold/sangam-pumpkin-kongguksu-lunch/index.md) ## In short Sangam Hoegwan is a Korean restaurant in Mapo, Seoul, serving noodles, dumplings, and pancakes in the Sangam IT Tower food court. I shared sweet pumpkin soy milk noodles, perilla oil milmyeon, four king dumplings, and crispy kimchi pancake in its roomy, cool dining room. Verdict: a memorable Sangam lunch for pumpkin soy milk noodles and kimchi pancake. ## Good to know - **Address**: B1 Food Court, Sangam IT Tower, 434 World Cup buk-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 마포구 월드컵북로 434 상암IT타워 지하1층 푸드코트) - **What I ordered**: Pumpkin soy milk noodles, perilla oil milmyeon, crispy kimchi pancake, and 4 king dumplings *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* ## A relaxed lunch in Sangam I visited Sangam Hoegwan while looking for somewhere to have lunch in Sangam, Mapo. With a wide range of dishes from noodles to dumplings and pancakes, it was a great place to stop by for lunch. Above all, the restaurant was more spacious than I expected, so it felt relaxed as soon as I walked in. I thought it would be a good option for anyone looking for a neat lunch spot in Sangam. As expected, it was an excellent choice. ![Lunch visit to Sangam Hoegwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-pumpkin-kongguksu-lunch/sangam-pumpkin-kongguksu-lunch-01-jfkd0-966.webp) ![Interior space at Sangam Hoegwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-pumpkin-kongguksu-lunch/sangam-pumpkin-kongguksu-lunch-02-iw5jl-966.webp) ## Sangam Hoegwan's spacious, cool interior I also loved how clean and well maintained the interior was. The tables and surrounding spaces were tidy, and the overall atmosphere did not feel cramped. Best of all, it was cool inside, making it just right for lunch on a hot day. It was a comfortable place to sit down and eat, which made me even more satisfied. ![Clean interior of Sangam Hoegwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-pumpkin-kongguksu-lunch/sangam-pumpkin-kongguksu-lunch-03-1yu0s-966.webp) ![Dining area at Sangam Hoegwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-pumpkin-kongguksu-lunch/sangam-pumpkin-kongguksu-lunch-04-8wxo2-966.webp) ![Spacious atmosphere at Sangam Hoegwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-pumpkin-kongguksu-lunch/sangam-pumpkin-kongguksu-lunch-05-ij1ul-966.webp) ## Noodles, pancake, and dumplings together That day, I ordered pumpkin soy milk noodles, perilla oil milmyeon, and crispy kimchi pancake. I also got four king dumplings, so I was able to try a nice variety of things. With so many choices, it seemed like a great place to pick a few dishes and share them. If you are visiting with several people, I would recommend ordering this way. ![Order of pumpkin soy milk noodles and milmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-pumpkin-kongguksu-lunch/sangam-pumpkin-kongguksu-lunch-06-l0q83-966.webp) ![Lunch spread of noodles, pancake, and dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-pumpkin-kongguksu-lunch/sangam-pumpkin-kongguksu-lunch-07-1okkn-966.webp) ## What do the pumpkin soy milk noodles taste like? I started with the pumpkin soy milk noodles, and they were seriously delicious. The rich, nutty flavor characteristic of kongguksu (noodles in soy milk broth) was joined by a gentle sweetness from the pumpkin. The broth was incredibly smooth and nutty without being overwhelmingly sweet. Personally, this was the dish I remembered most from that day. ![A bowl of nutty pumpkin soy milk noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-pumpkin-kongguksu-lunch/sangam-pumpkin-kongguksu-lunch-08-xp41x-1200.webp) The noodles and rich soy milk broth went together so well that the nutty flavor came through with every bite. It tasted even better served cold, and the broth was the kind I kept spooning up. I think anyone who normally enjoys kongguksu would be very satisfied. Thanks to the pumpkin, it had a charm that set it apart from regular kongguksu. ![Rich soy milk broth with noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-pumpkin-kongguksu-lunch/sangam-pumpkin-kongguksu-lunch-09-1x1vw-966.webp) ## Perilla oil milmyeon and kimchi The perilla oil milmyeon was delicious in a completely different way. The nutty aroma of perilla oil really came through, and the noodles were pleasantly chewy. Alternating it with the pumpkin soy milk noodles meant I did not get tired of either, since each had its own appeal. I think those who love nutty flavors would enjoy this one too. ![Nutty perilla oil milmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-pumpkin-kongguksu-lunch/sangam-pumpkin-kongguksu-lunch-10-8wruk-966.webp) And the kimchi here was really delicious. The flavor of the kimchi is quietly important when you are eating noodles, and this place really got it right. A bite of nutty soy milk noodles followed by kimchi was such a good combination. It was so tasty that I kept reaching for the kimchi throughout the meal. ![Kimchi served with noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-pumpkin-kongguksu-lunch/sangam-pumpkin-kongguksu-lunch-11-1bjxh-966.webp) ## King dumplings and crispy kimchi pancake too I ordered four king dumplings as well, and they were generously filled, so they were very satisfying. Having a dumpling alongside the noodles made it feel like a proper lunch. The variety of dishes would be especially nice when visiting with a group. With both pancake and dumplings on the table, the meal felt much more abundant. ![Generously filled king dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-pumpkin-kongguksu-lunch/sangam-pumpkin-kongguksu-lunch-12-1mzjb-966.webp) I also ordered the crispy kimchi pancake, and its exterior was nicely crisp and delicious. Since the kimchi itself was so good, the kimchi pancake naturally tasted great too. Eating a piece of kimchi pancake between bites of noodles was just perfect. Personally, if you order noodles, I would recommend getting the kimchi pancake as well. ![Crisply cooked kimchi pancake](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-pumpkin-kongguksu-lunch/sangam-pumpkin-kongguksu-lunch-13-1gipb-966.webp) ## A Sangam lunch spot I want to revisit The food was delicious overall, but I also really liked that the restaurant was spacious and clean. In particular, the cool indoor space made it a good place to visit at lunchtime and eat comfortably. I liked having options beyond noodles, including pancakes and dumplings. It is the kind of place that will come to mind when I am deciding what to have for lunch in Sangam. ![Lunch dishes at Sangam Hoegwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangam-pumpkin-kongguksu-lunch/sangam-pumpkin-kongguksu-lunch-14-8sf1i-966.webp) If you are looking for a clean, cool place to have lunch in Sangam, Mapo, I recommend Sangam Hoegwan. The pumpkin soy milk noodles were especially delicious—nutty with a gentle sweetness—and the perilla oil milmyeon was good too. With the truly tasty kimchi and crispy kimchi pancake, it was such a great combination. Even on my next visit, I think I would order the pumpkin soy milk noodles and kimchi pancake again. ## Where it is - Sangam Hoegwan (상암회관 본점) - B1 Food Court, Sangam IT Tower, 434 World Cup buk-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 마포구 월드컵북로 434 상암IT타워 지하1층 푸드코트) - 서울특별시 마포구 월드컵북로 434 상암IT타워 지하1층 푸드코트 - 37.5816533, 126.8859573 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%83%81%EC%95%94%ED%9A%8C%EA%B4%80%20%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.5816533,126.8859573,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@cafe-visits-retold/sangam-pumpkin-kongguksu-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt