# Jongno Chinese restaurant for mala noodles: Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon - By Hyeju (https://superchart.com/en/@filter-paper-hours/) - Written Sep 9, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@filter-paper-hours/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@filter-paper-hours/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum/index.md) ## In short Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon is an authentic Chinese restaurant in Jongno, Seoul. I paired handmade knife-cut beef noodles, shumai, xiaolongbao, and mala beef stir-fried noodles with a Harbin beer. Verdict: a satisfying choice for lunch or an after-work meal. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Daily 10:30–22:00 (last order 21:40) - **Parking**: First 120 minutes free in Le Meilleur Building basement; ₩6,000 per additional 60 minutes, maximum ₩100,000 - **Seating**: Seating available up to the second floor - **Nearby stations**: Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5), Jonggak Station (Line 1) *as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026* ![Introduction to Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon, an authentic Chinese restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum-01-j9wlz-966.webp) ## Authentic Chinese food in Jongno, open every day Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon, a Gwanghwamun favorite for beef noodles, serves authentic Chinese food 365 days a year with no days off 🧡 ![Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon menu dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum-02-1z0fd-966.webp) ![Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon Chinese menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum-03-1flrt-966.webp) Beef fried rice, fish-fragrant eggplant rice, kung pao chicken rice, shrimp fried rice, beef knife-cut noodles, xiangla knife-cut noodles, guobaorou (crispy sweet-and-sour pork), cream shrimp, and dim sum—so many good choices! ![Second-floor seating at Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum-04-1w5rr-966.webp) Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon in Gwanghwamun has seating up to the second floor, so we went upstairs and grabbed a table haha ![Inside Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum-05-v09qb-966.webp) Authentic regional Chinese flavors made directly by a local specialist chef—Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon is a great Jongno spot for knife-cut noodles! ![Preparing handmade beef knife-cut noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum-06-92ria-966.webp) ## How are the handmade beef knife-cut noodles made? > Handmade beef knife-cut noodles That lively sound coming from the kitchen! Authentic knife-cut noodles are made by shaving dough away with a knife, swoosh swoosh 🤍 ![Knife-cut noodles shaved with a knife](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum-07-1ws41-966.webp) Chewy noodles made from dough aged for a day meet a deeply rich, bone-simmered broth, then Sichuan-style fragrant heat and tongue-tingling spice complete a deeply satisfying bowl that warms you right through! ![Beef knife-cut noodles in rich broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum-08-1rz7j-966.webp) Since this is a go-to spot for Gwanghwamun office workers, I recommend it for lunch 👏👏👏 ![Chinese lunch for Gwanghwamun office workers](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum-09-1uvmr-966.webp) ## Starting with Harbin beer and fried peanuts Today’s beer is Harbin 💚 Shall we have a daytime drink for the first time in a while? Hahaha ![A glass of Harbin beer](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum-10-1c9un-966.webp) “A while” means something different to everyone! Let’s knock back a cool glass 🍻 ![Fried peanuts and zhacai side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum-11-1rjqi-966.webp) The Chinese-style fried peanuts and zhacai (pickled mustard stem) are set out, so let’s have them with beer while we wait for the mains! ![Piping-hot shumai dim sum](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum-12-38snb-966.webp) ## Shumai with shrimp and pork Here comes the piping-hot dim sum from this Gwanghwamun favorite, haha. I ordered shumai (shrimp and pork dim sum) ❤️ ![Shrimp and pork shumai](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum-13-atcpp-966.webp) This signature dim sum has a fantastic ratio of pork and shrimp filling, topped with flying-fish roe hahaha ![Shumai dim sum topped with flying-fish roe](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum-14-1nqcy-966.webp) ### Juicy dim sum: xiaolongbao > Juicy dim sum: xiaolongbao A signature dim sum filled with hot pork juices inside a thin wrapper! Gently break it open with your chopsticks and the rich juices fill your mouth; have it with shredded ginger and the ingredients’ natural flavors become even deeper 😋 ![Juicy xiaolongbao dim sum](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum-15-1cggn-966.webp) Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon also has an extensive selection of authentic Chinese dishes, including guobaorou, lazi ji, shuizhuyu pian, mala tofu, fish-fragrant eggplant rice, crystal dumplings (chive and shrimp dim sum), xiaolongbao (pork soup dumplings), tiger stir-fry, fried eggplant, kung pao chicken rice, yuringi (fried chicken with soy sauce), chili shrimp, cream shrimp, beef fried rice, beef stir-fried noodles, Sichuan-style chicken, youpo knife-cut noodles, shrimp fried rice, cumin beef, jingjiang shredded pork, Sichuan-style beef knife-cut noodles, fish-fragrant shredded pork rice, tiger stir-fry rice, tomato-and-egg stir-fry, refreshing cucumber salad, and cold appetizers! ![Authentic Chinese dishes at Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum-16-1cjmx-966.webp) ## Mala beef stir-fried noodles that were not spicy The mala-style beef stir-fried noodles, cooked with beef and all kinds of vegetables, had an excellent flavor 🔥 ![Mala stir-fried noodles with beef and vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum-17-ngjfj-966.webp) These mala stir-fried noodles, which I recommend for a Gwanghwamun lunch, were delicious and not spicy at all ❤️🔥❤️🔥 ![Mala stir-fried noodles for a Gwanghwamun lunch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum-18-md51r-966.webp) Aren’t the petite, cute dim sum pieces beautifully colored? Food that looks good tastes good too 😃 And it really did taste good haha ![Colorful dim sum](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum-19-1evsr-966.webp) These are shumai dumplings where bouncy shrimp and tender meat come together beautifully 🍤 ![Bouncy shrimp shumai dim sum](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum-20-14jnz-966.webp) When you crave a bowl of food that warms your heart amid a hectic day, head to Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon, a favorite with workers near Jonggak Station—let’s go! For lunch, dinner, a solo meal, or a gathering, you can always have a satisfying bowl here 🤗🤗 ![Parking information for Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum-21-d732t-966.webp) ## Two hours of free parking and how to get there Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon, a Gwanghwamun favorite, offers two hours of free parking! The first 120 minutes are free; after that, it is ₩6,000 per 60 minutes, up to ₩100,000, in the basement of Le Meilleur Building haha ![Basement parking at Le Meilleur Building](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum-22-17jtv-966.webp) For tasty Chinese cooking among Jongno restaurants, try Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon 👍 ![Chinese dishes at Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum-23-1nmkq-966.webp) For Jongno office workers, it would be great for a company dinner or for drinks with Chinese food after work too! ![Chinese restaurant near Gwanghwamun and Jonggak stations](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum-24-1ni03-966.webp) It is a Gwanghwamun Station restaurant on Subway Line 5, but it is also close to Jonggak Station on Line 1, so I recommend it 😉 ### Hours > Daily 10:30–22:00 > (Last order 21:40) Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon, #118-1, 19 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea (24 Jongno 1-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul) ## Where it is - Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon (청화 우육도삭면) - #118-1, 19 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 종로구 종로 19 118-1호 청화우육도삭면 - 37.5708344, 126.9798606 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B2%AD%ED%99%94%20%EC%9A%B0%EC%9C%A1%EB%8F%84%EC%82%AD%EB%A9%B4/@37.5708344,126.9798606,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@filter-paper-hours/jongno-chinese-mala-noodles-dimsum/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt