Yangjangpi set lunch at Junghwa Yori Hyeon, a Guro Chinese restaurant

What did everyone have for lunch today? I wanted to share a review of a Chinese restaurant near Guro Digital Complex that I visited for lunch recently.

Where is Junghwa Yori Hyeon and what are its opening hours?

• 🗺️ Address: 106, B1, Ace Twin Tower 1, 285 Digital-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul, South Korea
• ⏰ Hours: Mon–Sun 11:00–21:00 (last order 20:30)
• 📅 Regular holiday: None
• 🅿️ Private parking lot

Junghwa Yori Hyeon is a Chinese restaurant in Guro serving everything from basic meal dishes to more elevated fare — gochu-jjajang, sweet and sour pork, yangjangpi, kkanshoo shrimp, and palbochae — bundled into wallet-friendly sets.

If you're dining in, you can use the spacious parking available on the building's 1st floor and basement, with 1 hour free.

With everything from single seats for solo diners to 4-person tables, this spot is perfect as a solid lunch spot for office workers in Guro Digital Complex. Around 1 p.m., feeling hungry, I went looking for a nearby Chinese restaurant and found Junghwa Yori Hyeon tucked in the basement of Ace Twin Tower 1. The clean exterior with clear menu signage made it easy to walk right in without hesitation. It's right in the middle of the office complex between Guro Digital Complex Station and Namguro Station, so it was easy to find.

Parking and interior: what is Junghwa Yori Hyeon like inside?

If you're driving, you can use the parking on the building's 1st floor or basement — the space is quite large, so there's no parking stress. Walking inside, the friendly staff greeted me warmly. From single tables perfect for eating alone comfortably to 4-person tables great for gathering with coworkers, it felt optimized for office worker visitors.

Since I wanted a full, satisfying meal that day, I ordered the yangjangpi set. Being able to try higher-end dishes like sweet and sour pork, palbochae, or kkanshoo shrimp as part of an affordable set was really appealing.

The yangjangpi set: how big is the yangjangpi really?

Yangjangpi set (yangjangpi): Since it was a "set," I assumed a mini portion, but it was far from just a couple of bites. The ingredients were so generously packed in that even two people could eat plenty and feel full — very satisfying.

Gochu-jjajang (spicy black bean noodles)

Yangjangpi set (gochu-jjajang): The gochu-jjajang I chose for the set meal had a spicy, sharp aroma from the special sauce itself. The noodles and sauce blended well together, making it clean and enjoyable without feeling greasy.

Samseon gochu-jjamppong-bap (spicy seafood soup with rice)

Yangjangpi set (samseon gochu-jjamppong-bap): The samseon gochu-jjamppong-bap that came with it had an impressively hearty, spicy broth. At first I felt the spice level was a little light, so I added a bit more chili powder from the container on the table, and the sharp spiciness came alive, making it much more delicious.

The food was served fairly quickly after ordering, and there's currently an event where writing a receipt review gets you a choice of fried steamed bun or fried dumplings as a free perk.

Verdict: who should eat lunch at Junghwa Yori Hyeon in Guro?

This is a place with excellent value, letting you enjoy dishes like yangjangpi or kkanshoo shrimp as an affordable set. With spacious parking, 1 hour free parking, and single seating all in place, I'd recommend it as a reliable lunch spot for office workers near Namguro Station or Guro Digital Complex Station.

I hope today's review gives you a little help in choosing your next lunch spot!