# Crispy fried eggplant at Sinbok Myeongwan, Gangnam Chinese restaurant

- By Hyeonseo (https://superchart.com/en/@city-edge-meals/)
- Written Sep 5, 2026
- Updated Sep 15, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul
- Sponsored: This post was written after a meal was provided by the business.
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## In short

Sinbok Myeongwan is a Chinese restaurant serving knife-cut noodles, dim sum and wok dishes on Teheran-ro 4-gil near Gangnam Station in Seoul. Three dishes came to the table: fried eggplant (15,000 won), dim sum, and tomato egg stir-fry (10,800 won) — the eggplant crisp outside and soft inside, the dim sum tender, and the tomato egg stir-fry eaten on its own without rice. It made a good sharing combination at Sinbok Myeongwan when you want three very different textures in one Chinese meal.

## Good to know

- **Location**: B126, 6 Teheran-ro 4-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
- **Fried eggplant**: 15,000 won
- **Tomato egg stir-fry**: 10,800 won
- **Beef or yu po knife-cut noodles**: 11,000 won each
- **Beef or shrimp fried rice**: 10,500 won each
- **Dim sum menu**: Xiaolongbao, siu mai, crystal dumplings and more
- **Parking**: 1 hour free in the building
- **Price reference**: ₩11,000 ≈ $8.2 · ₩10,500 ≈ $7.8 · ₩15,000 ≈ $11 (2026-09-15)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 5, 2026*

Craving something different from my usual Gangnam Station rotation, I stopped by Sinbok Myeongwan (신복면관). It's a Chinese restaurant at 6 Teheran-ro 4-gil, B126, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, with a menu that spans knife-cut noodles, dim sum, fried rice, and eggplant fritters.

![A spread of Chinese dishes ordered at Sinbok Myeongwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-eggplant-fritters-dimsum/gangnam-shinbok-eggplant-fritters-dimsum-01-1y0vl-900.webp)

I tried the eggplant fritter, dim sum, and tomato egg stir-fry. Short version: the eggplant fritter was crispy outside and soft inside, the dim sum had a lovely tender texture, and the tomato egg stir-fry worked for me even without rice.

## Where is Sinbok Myeongwan near Gangnam Station, and is there parking?

Sinbok Myeongwan sits in the basement, unit B126, of a building at 6 Teheran-ro 4-gil near Gangnam Station, with 1 hour of free parking in the building. A big red sign with Chinese characters at the entrance made it easy to spot.

![The entrance to Sinbok Myeongwan with a red Chinese-character sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-eggplant-fritters-dimsum/gangnam-shinbok-eggplant-fritters-dimsum-02-ca8dt-1200.webp)

There were menu photos posted outside too, so I could check what they served before going in. A solid option near Gangnam Station on a day when you want Chinese food instead of the usual meat or pasta spots.

## Sinbok Myeongwan menu and prices

On the menu board, beef knife-cut noodles and lamb knife-cut noodles were each ₩11,000, while beef fried rice and shrimp fried rice were each ₩10,500. There were quite a lot of choices on the board.

There's also a dim sum lineup — xiaolongbao, siu mai, crystal dumplings — plus various rice bowl dishes. It looked like a great spot for a group to order several dishes and share rather than just picking one thing each.

![Sinbok Myeongwan menu board showing knife-cut noodle and fried rice prices](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-eggplant-fritters-dimsum/gangnam-shinbok-eggplant-fritters-dimsum-03-wct0s-900.webp)

![Sinbok Myeongwan menu board showing dim sum and rice bowl dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-eggplant-fritters-dimsum/gangnam-shinbok-eggplant-fritters-dimsum-04-1s3nl-900.webp)

![Chinese menu board listing yuling chicken and shrimp dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-eggplant-fritters-dimsum/gangnam-shinbok-eggplant-fritters-dimsum-05-9h3gb-900.webp)

Of the dishes I ordered, the eggplant fritter was ₩15,000 and the tomato egg stir-fry was ₩10,800 on the menu board. I also spotted familiar Chinese dishes like yuling chicken, cream shrimp, chili shrimp, ganpung chicken, and mala tofu. With so many options, I want to come back and try more.

![Chinese dishes set out on the table at Sinbok Myeongwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-eggplant-fritters-dimsum/gangnam-shinbok-eggplant-fritters-dimsum-06-12nc1-900.webp)

![A plate of eggplant fritter coated in sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-eggplant-fritters-dimsum/gangnam-shinbok-eggplant-fritters-dimsum-07-4viw2-900.webp)

## Fried eggplant, crisp outside and soft inside: the best dish of the day

The most memorable dish at Sinbok Myeongwan was the ₩15,000 eggplant fritter. It arrives as thick pieces of eggplant coated in a glossy sauce — crispy and textured on the outside, soft and moist inside.

Crispy outside, tender inside really fit this dish well. Eggplant's texture can vary a lot depending on how it's cooked, but fried like this, it had a clear contrast between crisp exterior and soft interior instead of feeling mushy.

![Thick eggplant fritter pieces coated in glossy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-eggplant-fritters-dimsum/gangnam-shinbok-eggplant-fritters-dimsum-08-1ccqu-900.webp)

![A piece of crispy-outside, tender-inside eggplant fritter picked up with chopsticks](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-eggplant-fritters-dimsum/gangnam-shinbok-eggplant-fritters-dimsum-09-4lcep-900.webp)

The sauce coated the thick eggplant pieces so well that I kept reaching for another piece.

Of everything I ate that day, the eggplant fritter is the dish I'd think of first if I came back. If you already like eggplant fritters, it's worth ordering.

## Dim sum at Sinbok Myeongwan that melts in your mouth

The dim sum at Sinbok Myeongwan was satisfying too. It came in a bamboo steamer, and the wrapper wasn't thick or dry — it was moist and soft.

The wrapper was thin enough to be slightly translucent, which was impressive too. For me, it practically melted in my mouth, making it a nice thing to eat between bites of the eggplant fritter.

![Dim sum served in a bamboo steamer](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-eggplant-fritters-dimsum/gangnam-shinbok-eggplant-fritters-dimsum-10-1c0ds-900.webp)

![Close-up of dim sum with a translucent wrapper](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-eggplant-fritters-dimsum/gangnam-shinbok-eggplant-fritters-dimsum-11-ezpxy-900.webp)

## Tomato egg stir-fry, eaten without rice

The tomato egg stir-fry at Sinbok Myeongwan is ₩10,800, and I surprisingly kept going back for more spoonfuls. Thick tomato chunks mixed with soft egg and a moist sauce were enough on their own for my taste, without needing rice.

I ate it that day without rice. If you're watching your carb intake, skipping the rice and focusing on the dish itself is one way to go.

![Tomato egg stir-fry with thick tomato chunks and soft egg](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-eggplant-fritters-dimsum/gangnam-shinbok-eggplant-fritters-dimsum-12-x47t1-900.webp)

That said, skipping rice doesn't automatically make the tomato egg stir-fry a diet food. It's worth choosing based on your overall meal and diet.

## How the three dishes worked together as a sharing order

Eating the eggplant fritter, dim sum, and tomato egg stir-fry together kept things interesting since the textures were all so different. Crispy-tender eggplant fritter, then a soft bite of dim sum, then a spoonful of tomato egg stir-fry in between — the combination worked well.

If I had to rank them, the eggplant fritter was the most memorable, but the dim sum and tomato egg stir-fry were also great to order alongside it. If you're near Gangnam Station and want Chinese food a bit different from your usual order, or want to share a few dishes, Sinbok Myeongwan is worth considering. Menu and prices may change, so check the latest info before visiting.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which dish tasted best at Sinbok Myeongwan?

Personally, the eggplant fritter stood out most. The exterior had texture while the inside was soft and moist — crispy outside, tender inside fit it well.

### What is the dim sum texture like?

The dim sum I tried had a moist, soft wrapper. It had a smooth texture that went down easily.

### Is the tomato egg stir-fry fine without rice?

I ate it without ordering rice separately and it worked fine. If you want to control your portion size, it's a good option to pick based on your own diet.

### Is Sinbok Myeongwan good for a group?

Beyond noodles and fried rice, there are plenty of choices like dim sum, eggplant fritter, yuling chicken, and shrimp dishes, so it's good for ordering several dishes to share.

### What should you order on a first visit?

Based on what I tried, the eggplant fritter, dim sum, and tomato egg stir-fry combo worked well. You get crispy, soft, and moist textures all in one meal.

## Where it is

- Sinbok Myeongwan (신복면관)
- 6 Teheran-ro 4-gil, B126, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 강남구 테헤란로4길 6 B126호
- 37.4976709, 127.029341
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%8B%A0%EB%B3%B5%EB%A9%B4%EA%B4%80/@37.4976709,127.029341,17z

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