# Sichuan beef noodles and crystal dumplings in Jongno: Cheonghwa - By Gangwon Walker (https://superchart.com/en/@gangwon-notes/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Updated Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gangwon-notes/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gangwon-notes/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@gangwon-notes/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@gangwon-notes/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@gangwon-notes/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@gangwon-notes/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@gangwon-notes/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@gangwon-notes/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@gangwon-notes/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@gangwon-notes/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno/index.md) ## In short Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon is a knife-cut noodle and dim sum restaurant in Jongno, Seoul, on the 1st floor of Le Meilleur Jongno Town between Jonggak and Gwanghwamun stations. The writer paired the spicy, numbing Sichuan-style beef noodles with translucent half-moon-shaped sujeongdal dumplings, using the mild dumplings to calm the mouth after the mala broth. A recommended meal for anyone craving fiery Chinese noodles with proper knife-cut texture. ## Good to know - **Address**: 19 Jongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul (1st floor, Le Meilleur Jongno Town), South Korea - **Hours**: 10:30–22:00 (open daily), last order 21:40 - **Amenities**: Group-friendly, takeout available, parking available - **Parking**: 2 hours free at Le Meilleur building - **Seating**: 1st and 2nd floor dining - **Ordering**: Tablet ordering at the table - **Ordered**: Sichuan-style beef noodles, crystal dumplings *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* I really love noodle dishes, so if there's a good noodle place I'll go out of my way to find it. Today I finally made it to Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon, a place I'd had my eye on for a while~! Between the spicy, tingly Sichuan-style beef noodles and the crystal dumplings with their chewy wrapper, my mouth was having a great time haha. Let me introduce this Gwanghwamun beef noodle spot in detail :) ## Location and hours of Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon ![Exterior of Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon on the 1st floor of Le Meilleur Jongno Town](https://img.superchart.com/images/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno-01-1x22h-900.webp) ![Storefront entrance and sign of Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno-02-1om0b-900.webp) - 📍Address: 19 Jongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - ⏰Hours: 10:30–22:00 (open daily), last order 21:40 - ✔️Groups welcome, takeout, parking available Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon sits right between Exit 1 of Jonggak Station and Exit 4 of Gwanghwamun Station. It's on the 1st floor of Le Meilleur Jongno Town, behind the Olive Young in Pimatgol alley :) You can get 2 hours of free parking in the Le Meilleur building, so keep that in mind! ## What's the atmosphere like inside ![Dim sum photos displayed at the entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno-03-19hov-900.webp) Turns out Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon isn't just known for its beef noodles — the dim sum has a great reputation too. There were dim sum photos right at the entrance, which got me pretty excited hehe. ![1st floor seating and interior of Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno-04-112g8-900.webp) ![Spacious, clean interior tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno-05-lxyqy-900.webp) There are two floors, 1st and 2nd. The space felt clean and spacious, good for group dining too. The staff greeted us really warmly :) ## Menu and ordering — Sichuan-style beef noodles, crystal dumplings ![Menu board at Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno-06-irxh3-900.webp) I looked over the menu debating what to order, and since I was craving something fiery, I went with the Sichuan-style beef noodles plus crystal dumplings (sujeongdal mandu) as a side! ![Tablet ordering screen at the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno-07-whlx4-900.webp) ![Beef noodle section on the tablet menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno-08-1pe74-900.webp) ![Rice bowls and Chinese dishes on the tablet menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno-09-fc3tw-900.webp) Ordering was easy with the tablet at the table :) Besides beef noodles, they also serve rice bowls, fried rice, mapo tofu, spicy chicken with rice cakes, and other Chinese dishes. Looked like a great spot for drinks and snacks after work too. ![Complimentary jjachai and peanuts](https://img.superchart.com/images/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno-10-1etr8-900.webp) After ordering, they brought out jjachai (pickled radish) and peanuts — interestingly, this jjachai came with cabbage and carrots mixed in. A different charm from the jjachai at other Chinese restaurants. ![A steaming bowl of Sichuan-style beef noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno-11-lf5w7-900.webp) ## How were the Sichuan-style beef noodles It didn't take long for the steaming Sichuan-style beef noodles to arrive. The moment it hit the table, that intense Sichuan chili oil aroma hit me and really got my appetite going. Just the sight of the minced meat and chili oil on top of the red broth already looked delicious ㅠㅠ ![Large chunks of beef and knife-cut noodles in red broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno-12-1f050-900.webp) The meat chunks were generous too, so good ㅠㅠ The first sip of broth was heavy and rich, with that distinct Sichuan tingling mala aroma and spiciness — total stress relief ㅠㅠ It wasn't an artificial capsaicin heat, but a sharp spiciness that worked beautifully with the deep savory flavor of the beef broth and spices. One bite in and I already knew this place really knows how to do broth, hehe. ![A plate of translucent half-moon crystal dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno-13-55mck-900.webp) ### Crystal dumplings, a combo that calms the spice The crystal dumplings (sujeongdal mandu) looked as translucent as their name suggests, and so appetizing. Carefully shaped into half-moons, the wrapper was so clear you could see the filling inside. The glossy sheen on the surface made my mouth water. ![Crystal dumplings served alongside Sichuan-style beef noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno-14-kjroa-900.webp) These crystal dumplings in particular paired perfectly with the Sichuan-style beef noodles. Just as my mouth started tingling from the spicy, sharp beef noodles, taking a bite of the warm, mild crystal dumplings settled the heat right down and reset my palate ㅠㅠ Getting to enjoy shrimp and meat together in one dumpling was so satisfying haha. ## Final verdict ![Final table spread of Sichuan-style beef noodles and crystal dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno-15-kep8x-1200.webp) Beef noodles with a deep, rich Sichuan-style broth and the charm of knife-cut noodle texture, plus crystal dumplings that delighted my mouth with their standout texture — nothing was missing from this perfect meal haha. I'd recommend this without hesitation to anyone who enjoys spicy, fiery Chinese noodle dishes, or who wants to experience proper knife-cut noodle texture~! The restaurant was also clean and the staff so friendly that I felt good the entire meal :) I'll definitely be back next time I'm craving a spicy broth haha. ## Where it is - Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon (청화 우육도삭면) - 19 Jongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea (118-1, Cheonghwa Uyuk Dosakmyeon) - 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/@gangwon-notes/sichuan-beef-noodle-crystal-dumpling-jongno/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt