# Jonggak noodle spot: jjolmyeon and buckwheat noodles, Bonghyejane - By Hyeon (https://superchart.com/en/@doorway-lunches/) - Written Sep 21, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a paid store visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@doorway-lunches/jonggak-korean-noodles-bonghyeja-kitchen/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@doorway-lunches/jonggak-korean-noodles-bonghyeja-kitchen/index.md) ## In short Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch is a Korean restaurant on basement level 2 of Jongno Tower, by Jonggak Station in Seoul. Instead of a set meal, the order was bibim jjolmyeon with flat dumplings, perilla oil buckwheat noodles and pollack roe gyoza dumplings — the spicy-sweet jjolmyeon and the clean, nutty buckwheat noodles landed very differently. Jongno Tower's basement parking is free for 90 minutes, so Bonghyejane is easy to reach. ## Good to know - **Location**: B2F, B206–B207, 51 Jongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Jongno Tower) - **Hours (Mon–Fri)**: 11:00–21:00, break 15:00–16:30, last order 20:00 - **Hours (Sat–Sun)**: 11:00–20:00, break 15:00–16:30, Sunday last order 19:00 - **Parking**: 90 minutes free in the Jongno Tower basement parking garage - **What was ordered**: Bibim jjolmyeon with flat dumplings, perilla oil buckwheat noodles, pollack roe gyoza dumplings - **Also on the menu**: Whole octopus stir-fry, spicy baby octopus stir-fry, charcoal-grilled beef bulgogi set, spicy seafood sundubu set, and more *as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026* Today I'm sharing my visit to Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch (봉혜자네주방), a Korean restaurant near Jonggak Station that's been gaining word-of-mouth buzz for its flavorful specialty dishes and distinctive menu lineup. From neat set meals to the kind of dishes you crave when you're peckish, the range here is well put together, and I came away having enjoyed a really complete meal! I'll walk you through everything — location, parking, and my honest tasting notes on the great menu combos. ![Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch signature photo](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-korean-noodles-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-korean-noodles-bonghyeja-kitchen-01-1hhv7-1200.webp) ## Where is Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch, and what are its hours and parking? Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch is located at 51 Jongno, B2F B206, B207, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea, inside Jongno Tower. There's 90 minutes of free parking in the building's basement lot, so coming by car isn't a hassle at all. ![Business hours signage at Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-korean-noodles-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-korean-noodles-bonghyeja-kitchen-02-4y8w9-966.webp) - Location: 51 Jongno, B2F B206, B207, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - Hours (Mon–Fri): 11:00–21:00 (break 15:00–16:30 / last order 20:00) - Hours (Sat–Sun): 11:00–20:00 (break 15:00–16:30 / Sunday last order 19:00) - Parking: 90 minutes free at Jongno Tower's basement parking lot! ## What is the restaurant like inside? The floor at Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch is laid with classic, antique-patterned tiles that give the space a retro feel. Warm wood-toned tables paired with softly glowing lampshade lighting create a pleasant, comfortable space. ![Interior with patterned tile floor and wooden tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-korean-noodles-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-korean-noodles-bonghyeja-kitchen-03-1023y-966.webp) One phrase written on the wall in particular felt really warm to me. ![Wall with a phrase about Hyeja written on it](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-korean-noodles-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-korean-noodles-bonghyeja-kitchen-04-1kv6n-966.webp) > Hyeja, known for her skillful hand, continues the story through her flavorful dishes — 'a thread that connects people's stories' ![Cozily separated seating at the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-korean-noodles-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-korean-noodles-bonghyeja-kitchen-05-twakz-966.webp) There are also cozily separated seating areas, making this place just as suitable for office workers' lunches near Jonggak Station as it is for after-work gatherings or a Jongno date course. ## The menu and the three noodle dishes ordered Looking over the menu, they had a solid lineup of neat set meals, from smoky char-grilled whole braised octopus stir-fry and spicy baby octopus stir-fry to a charcoal beef bulgogi set and a spicy seafood sundubu set. ![Menu board listing set meals and specialty dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-korean-noodles-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-korean-noodles-bonghyeja-kitchen-06-bpa1k-966.webp) On this visit, though, we had a craving for noodles, so we ordered the following hearty dishes! ![Table set with three ordered noodle dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-korean-noodles-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-korean-noodles-bonghyeja-kitchen-07-z7v7h-966.webp) - Bibim jjolmyeon flatbread dumplings - Perilla oil buckwheat noodles - Pollack roe gyoza dumplings ## How the bibim jjolmyeon with flat dumplings tasted On a large plate, glossy red-sauced jjolmyeon (chewy cold noodles) arrives generously piled with crispy golden-fried Daegu-style flatbread dumplings, crunchy shredded cabbage, and fresh chicory. ![Large plate of bibim jjolmyeon, flatbread dumplings, and vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-korean-noodles-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-korean-noodles-bonghyeja-kitchen-08-1g8n1-966.webp) I first grabbed a big bite of the jjolmyeon noodles — chewy without going mushy, with a sauce that was sweet yet sharply spicy and clung nicely to every strand. ![Strand of bibim jjolmyeon noodles lifted with chopsticks](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-korean-noodles-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-korean-noodles-bonghyeja-kitchen-09-yu6dp-966.webp) ![Close-up of sauced jjolmyeon and flatbread dumpling](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-korean-noodles-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-korean-noodles-bonghyeja-kitchen-10-105n5-966.webp) Tear off a piece of the freshly fried, crispy and nutty flatbread dumpling, wrap it around some jjolmyeon and crunchy vegetables, and pop it in your mouth — it's genuinely a wow-worthy bite! ## How the perilla oil buckwheat noodles tasted Buckwheat noodles with a deep buckwheat aroma come topped carefully with fragrant perilla oil, nutty roasted sesame salt, seaweed flakes, and a savory, salty garnish. ![Perilla oil buckwheat noodles topped with seaweed flakes and sesame salt](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-korean-noodles-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-korean-noodles-bonghyeja-kitchen-11-j03x2-966.webp) Mix it up quickly with your chopsticks and slurp a big mouthful — the deep, distinctive nuttiness of perilla oil fills your mouth and pairs perfectly with the clean, easily-broken texture of the buckwheat noodles! ![Mixed buckwheat noodles lifted with chopsticks](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-korean-noodles-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-korean-noodles-bonghyeja-kitchen-12-pfo47-966.webp) The seasoning wasn't heavy, yet the umami built up the more I chewed — a refined specialty noodle I'd strongly recommend to anyone who loves clean, understated Korean home cooking. ## How the pollack roe gyoza dumplings tasted On a long plate, golden, crispy-fried pollack roe gyoza dumplings arrive! ![Pollack roe gyoza dumplings on a long plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-korean-noodles-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-korean-noodles-bonghyeja-kitchen-13-1xu86-966.webp) ![Pollack roe gyoza dumpling dipped in soy sauce, filling visible](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-korean-noodles-bonghyeja-kitchen/jonggak-korean-noodles-bonghyeja-kitchen-14-154g6-966.webp) Pick one up with your chopsticks, dip it lightly in soy sauce, and bite in — a cheerful 'crunch' reveals a filling packed full inside. Unlike plain fried dumplings, between the juicy meat filling you get bursts of salty, poppy pollack roe, delivering both nuttiness and a punchy umami kick. The harmony of the crispy coating and the briny roe flavor makes this a must-add side dish! ## Final verdict on Bonghyejane's noodle dishes - Taste & quality: from the spicy-sweet jjolmyeon and crispy flatbread dumplings to the deeply nutty perilla buckwheat noodles and the umami-rich pollack roe gyoza — every dish shows real care in its quality! - Space & atmosphere: a neat Korean dining interior that works comfortably for groups, dates, or solo dining alike. - Convenience: directly connected to the subway station, plus 90 minutes of free parking at Jongno Tower — excellent accessibility. If you're looking for a Korean restaurant near Jonggak with neat, familiar specialty dishes, I'd recommend visiting Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch — it covers taste, atmosphere, and parking convenience all at once! ## Where it is - Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch (봉혜자네주방 종로타워점) - 51 Jongno, B2F B206, B207, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 종로구 종로 51 지하2층 B206, B207호 - 37.5707534, 126.9836385 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B4%89%ED%98%9C%EC%9E%90%EB%84%A4%EC%A3%BC%EB%B0%A9%20%EC%A2%85%EB%A1%9C%ED%83%80%EC%9B%8C%EC%A0%90/@37.5707534,126.9836385,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@doorway-lunches/jonggak-korean-noodles-bonghyeja-kitchen/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt