Deokcheon Station, Busan Chinese restaurant lunch set: Hongmigwan

What to eat for lunch near Gupo Market?

I was near Gupo Market and started craving a spicy jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup) broth and crispy sweet and sour pork, so I headed to Hongmigwan, a Chinese restaurant known for its clean flavors and satisfying lunch set.

It's a Chinese restaurant where you can enjoy well-put-together Chinese dishes at a reasonable price in a clean space.

• 📍 93 Nakdong-daero 1780beon-gil, Buk-gu, Busan (Gupo-dong 620-1)
• ⏰ Mon–Sat 11:00–21:00 / last order 20:00 / break time 15:30–17:00
• Closed every Sunday
• 🚗 No parking (use nearby paid lots)
• ✔️ Takeout, delivery, reservations, waiting area

How to get to Hongmigwan from Deokcheon Station, and where to park

Hongmigwan is about a 7-minute walk from Exit 1 of Deokcheon Station, where Busan Subway Lines 2 and 3 meet. There's no dedicated parking lot, so if you drive, you'll need to use a nearby paid lot.

It's close to Gupo Market, so it's easy to stop in for a meal before or after grocery shopping, and it's also an easy walk if you have plans near Deokcheon Station.

Since there's no dedicated parking, if you're driving you'll need a nearby paid lot. Right across the street is Gupo Market's Saegamcheon lot (₩2,000 for 30 minutes, +₩500 per additional 10 minutes), and Gupo Market's public lot is a 3-minute walk away (₩1,800 per 60 minutes).

Inside Hongmigwan: seating, atmosphere and dining with kids

Hongmigwan is a cozy-sized restaurant with about 4 tables for four and a 4-seat bar-style counter. The interior is small and compact.

There's also a 4-seat counter, so it looked fine for solo dining too.

Because the space is compact, seats fill up quickly during mealtimes.

When we arrived it was fully booked, so we sat on small waiting chairs set up inside the restaurant until a table opened up.

The tables aren't spaced very far apart, so it looked tough to bring a stroller all the way inside. I didn't see any separate baby chairs either, so visiting with a very young infant might be a bit difficult. For a kid who's a bit older, like our Doha, there's enough room to sit and eat together, but if you're bringing a toddler or infant, it's worth checking this ahead of time.

What comes in Hongmigwan's ₩26,000 lunch set, and how it tastes

Hongmigwan's lunch set is ₩26,000 and includes sweet and sour pork for two, chili shrimp (4 pieces), and a choice of two from jjajangmyeon (noodles in black bean sauce) and jjamppong. It's lunch-only, but even though we arrived close to 2pm, we were still able to order it.

Looking at the menu, there were a lot of individual dishes too, but we went with the lunch-only set. We arrived close to 2pm and worried we might have missed the lunch window, but thankfully it was still available. Other customers after us were also ordering the lunch set, so it seems it's available right up until break time.

What we ordered — Lunch set ₩26,000 (sweet and sour pork for 2 + chili shrimp x4 + choice of 2: jjajangmyeon or jjamppong)

The basic side dishes, pickled radish and raw onion, were self-serve from a station set up on one side of the restaurant, which was convenient.

As the dishes started coming out one by one, I thought, 'Huh, is the portion a bit small?' but not at all — as we kept eating, the portions turned out to be surprisingly generous, and the two of us ended up very full.

Sweet and sour pork for two

Hongmigwan's sweet and sour pork has a batter that isn't too thick, so the crispiness really comes through. The meat inside is thick yet soft and not chewy, so it's great to bite into.

The sauce isn't overly sweet either — a classic sweet-and-sour flavor that kids would love too.

Chili shrimp (4 pieces)

The chili shrimp comes with 4 pieces, and the shrimp were plump and generously sized, giving a great snap when you bit in.

The sweet, slightly spicy chili sauce coated them well, and with lettuce underneath, eating it together felt crisp and refreshing. Split evenly two pieces each between the two of us, it was flavorful and just the right amount.

Jjajangmyeon (noodles in black bean sauce)

Hongmigwan's jjajangmyeon comes mixed with a generous sprinkle of chili powder, so the toasty flavor of the black bean sauce really came through.

The seasoning wasn't overly strong or salty — a mild style that kept us wanting more without ever feeling heavy. We also saw a lot of people ordering the other lunch set with jaengban jjajang (stir-fried jjajang on a platter), and after tasting the jjajangmyeon, I bet that's good too!

Jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup)

Hongmigwan's jjamppong apparently uses a broth simmered with Wando seaweed, dried shrimp, dried shiitake mushrooms, and ginger, giving it a refreshing, clean base. With a good balance of seafood and vegetables, the broth was clean and spicy without any heaviness.

There was a subtle smoky flavor that wasn't overpowering, and taking a spoonful of the jjamppong broth between bites of sweet and sour pork or chili shrimp completely cut through any richness.

A flavor that keeps pulling you back in ✨ I get why it's known as a jjamppong spot. Next time I have to try the samseon jjamppong (deluxe seafood jjamppong)!

Hongmigwan apparently makes its own noodles by hand-kneading flour and starch and aging the dough for 24 hours, and the noodles really were wonderfully chewy. Also, since none of the dishes were overly seasoned, my mouth felt clean afterward, and I didn't have the usual thirst that hits after Chinese food. I think this might be the first time Yonshi didn't order a Coke after Chinese food 👀

Getting to try sweet and sour pork, chili shrimp, jjajangmyeon, and jjamppong all at once made this lunch set feel both generous and great value. It was exactly the kind of clean, satisfying lunch you'd want near Deokcheon or Gupo Market.

Final verdict: who should eat at Hongmigwan

Getting to enjoy a relaxed lunch with just my husband, without Doha along, felt like a small kind of healing in itself 🤍 Thanks to the clean, not-too-heavy flavors, I was able to finish the whole meal feeling good, without any heaviness by the last bite. Next time, I'd love to come back with Doha in tow to share the jjajangmyeon and sweet and sour pork together.

• ✅ Anyone looking for a good-value Chinese set meal near Deokcheon Station
• ✅ Anyone who wants to try both sweet and sour pork and chili shrimp at an affordable price
• ✅ Anyone who prefers clean, not-too-heavy Chinese soups and noodles
• ✅ Anyone planning a lunch date at a clean restaurant before or after shopping at Gupo Market

If you're near Gupo Market craving clean, well-made Chinese food, I recommend Hongmigwan!