Goyang Chinese restaurant with easy parking: Jjamppong Jijeon

A Chinese restaurant for a family meal before or after visiting Seooreung

The place my family visited for a hearty weekend meal was Jjamppong Jijeon Seooreung Branch. There are quite a few places to eat near Seooreung, but we decided it had been a while since we enjoyed a spicy bowl of jjamppong (spicy Korean-Chinese noodle soup), along with jjajangmyeon and tangsuyuk with the kids.

To give you the conclusion first, it was a great place to order a variety of dishes and share them as a family. Above all, it has a large parking lot, so it was convenient to visit by car. I wanted to introduce it to anyone looking for somewhere to eat before or after an outing to Seooreung.

Parking and a spacious dining room

One thing I personally liked was the parking.

There is a large parking area in front of the restaurant, so it looked like you would not have to worry too much about parking even when several people are arriving together for a family meal. When you are dining out with children or bringing your parents, the food matters, of course, but easy parking is really important too. That convenience was something I appreciated.

Once I opened the door and went in, the interior was much larger than I had expected from the outside. The tables were fairly well spaced, and the dining room was divided into several areas, so it looked suitable for gatherings too.

There was a varied table setup, from two- and four-person tables to sofa-style seats, as well as space for larger groups.

Most of all, I liked that high chairs and children's tableware were available for visitors with kids. Dining out with children can be inconvenient with only regular dishes, but having separate tableware and chairs definitely made it feel like the restaurant had families in mind.

Jjamppong, jjajang, and tangsuyuk to share with the family

For this meal, I picked a range of dishes so we could share.

The prices did not seem particularly high, so it looked easy to enjoy without much 부담. We ordered Jijeon Jjamppong level 1 (standard), jjajangmyeon level 1 (standard), glutinous rice tangsuyuk (sweet-and-sour fried pork), and jjamppong fried dumplings on the side. I had considered ordering just jjamppong and jjajangmyeon, but adding tangsuyuk since we were there as a family made the table feel full in no time.

Looking over the menu, I found quite a range beyond jjamppong and jjajang: cold jjamppong, rice-noodle jjamppong, sujebi jjamppong with hand-torn dough flakes, and soft tofu jjamppong. You can also choose the spice level, which is another plus since you can order to suit your taste.

Jijeon Jjamppong with a clean, warming kick

Since the restaurant is called Jjamppong Jijeon, jjamppong was naturally the first dish I tried.

Even the color of the broth in the bowl looked quite deep. One spoonful made the spicy warmth clear right from the first taste. But it was not simply hot broth. The meat, seafood, and vegetables came together to add savory depth, and the flavor finished cleanly as I kept eating.

Jjamppong Jijeon emphasizes that it creates its flavor with 100% Korean chili powder, and after trying it, I liked that the heat felt clean and pleasantly sharp rather than leaving a dull, heavy burn. The seafood preparation was good too. There was less interruption from shells while eating, and the scallops in particular made the jjamppong more enjoyable. I could understand to some extent why so many people recommend this place.

An extra-large jjajangmyeon the child enjoyed too

While the jjamppong was spicy, the jjajangmyeon was a dish the whole family could comfortably enjoy. We ordered an extra-large serving this time, and the portion was quite generous. The glossy black bean sauce had sizable pieces of meat and vegetables, and the balance of noodles and sauce worked well.

It was not jjajang that was only overly sweet; it had the nutty, deep flavor characteristic of chunjang black bean paste, so adults could enjoy it too. If you are visiting with a child, jjajangmyeon is a low-risk choice, so I think it would be good to order for a family meal. Our child ate it well too, which made me glad we had come together.

Glutinous rice tangsuyuk that was great for dipping

When you come to a Chinese restaurant, it feels a little sad to pass up tangsuyuk, right? So we ordered the glutinous rice tangsuyuk too. Its coating felt chewier than regular tangsuyuk, while the outside was fried nicely crisp. The meat was tender and clean, without any off smell.

Instead of being poured all over the plate, the tangsuyuk sauce was served separately on one side, so you could dip as much as you wanted. As someone firmly on team dip-it, I was happy with that. The fried sweet potato served underneath the tangsuyuk was also a quietly delightful extra.

The sweetness of the sweet potato paired better than I expected with the crisp, mild flavor of the tangsuyuk. If several people are visiting together, I would recommend ordering one tangsuyuk to enjoy between bites of jjamppong and jjajangmyeon.

Unlimited rice at the self-service bar and after-meal drinks

The self-service bar was personally the most convenient part of the meal.

You can help yourself to as much danmuji pickled radish, onion, chili peppers, zhacai pickles, and kimchi as you need, and there are small sharing plates as well. I especially liked that rice is provided without limit.

Once you finish the noodles, you can add rice to the remaining jjamppong broth or mix it with jjajang sauce, so it is a very welcome service for anyone with a big appetite.

While eating my jjamppong, I brought back a little mung bean sprout, chili pepper, and onion to add to the broth. The crunch gave it a different feel. Children's dishes, forks, and spoons were also set out by the self-service bar. It was impressive that they had considered even these small details.

Spicy jjamppong fried dumplings

The jjamppong fried dumplings we ordered as a side were memorable too. Unlike ordinary fried dumplings, their filling had the spicy seasoning typical of jjamppong, so they felt less rich.

They were crisp outside and moist and generously filled inside, making them a good match with noodle dishes. If jjamppong or jjajangmyeon alone feels a little incomplete, they are worth adding as a side.

After such a filling meal, I was a little reluctant to just leave, and there was a drink corner off to one side. It had a variety of options, including Americano, café latte, hot chocolate, job's tears tea, caramel macchiato, omija berry juice, maesil plum juice, peach iced tea, and blue lemon ade.

Chinese food often includes boldly flavored dishes such as jjamppong and tangsuyuk, so it was nice to freshen up with a drink after the meal.

Why it was convenient for a family gathering with children

The biggest advantage I felt during this visit was that it was not simply a restaurant with good food.

The parking lot is large and the restaurant itself is spacious, making it easy for several people to visit. With high chairs and children's tableware, eating out with kids also felt less burdensome.

The self-service bar has rice and side dishes, and you can have a drink after the meal, so we could finish our meal at a relaxed pace.

Family meals often mean everyone wants something different, so try ordering to suit your preferences from the wide selection of jjamppong, jjajangmyeon, tangsuyuk, and dumplings. If you are looking for a Chinese restaurant near Seooreung with easy parking, or a family dining spot to visit with children, this is a place worth trying at least once.