# Gangnam Chinese restaurant for weekend solo lunch: iced black tea - By Miran (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-doorstep-table/) - Written Sep 21, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-doorstep-table/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyeonggi-doorstep-table/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch/index.md) ## In short Namsogwan U Yuk Dosakmyeon is a Chinese restaurant spread over two floors in the restaurant alley three minutes from Gangnam Station Exit 11 in Seoul. On a weekend lunch visit alone, the order was beef knife-cut noodles (u yuk dosakmyeon) at 11,000 won, shaomai at 9,800 won and iced black tea at 3,000 won, and the thick chewy noodles and plump shrimp shaomai stood out. Namsogwan is an easy solo-dining stop in Gangnam when dim sum and beef noodles sound better than the usual jjajangmyeon or jjamppong. ## Good to know - **Address**: 19 Teheran-ro 1-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–22:20 (last order 22:00) - **Service**: Takeout and group dining available, no parking - **Location**: 3-minute walk from Gangnam Station Exit 11, in the restaurant alley - **Beef knife-cut noodles**: 11,000 won - **Shaomai**: 9,800 won - **Iced black tea**: 3,000 won - **Seating**: 1st and 2nd floors, spacious interior - **Complimentary sides**: Roasted peanuts, zha cai (pickled mustard stem) - **Price reference**: ₩11,000 ≈ $8 · ₩9,800 ≈ $7.1 · ₩3,000 ≈ $2.2 (2026-09-22) *as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026* ![Namsogwan U Yuk Dosakmyeon main photo](https://img.superchart.com/images/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch-01-i4dc2-1200.webp) I was walking around Gangnam Station looking for somewhere to eat lunch alone when this storefront caught my eye — Namsogwan U Yuk Dosakmyeon. I'd been curious about beef knife-cut noodles for ages, so I decided to try it for a solo Gangnam lunch. Here's my review of the beef noodles and shaomai. ## Where is Namsogwan and what are its hours? Namsogwan U Yuk Dosakmyeon is a Chinese restaurant at 19 Teheran-ro 1-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It's open daily from 11:00 to 22:20 with last order at 22:00, offers takeout and group dining, but there's no parking. ![Exterior of Namsogwan U Yuk Dosakmyeon in the Gangnam Station restaurant alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch-02-1laxu-966.webp) *Exterior of Namsogwan U Yuk Dosakmyeon, a Chinese restaurant in Gangnam* It's a 3-minute walk from Gangnam Station Exit 11. I came out of the station and headed up the alley toward Jangin Dakgalbi, and it was right there on my right. Since it's in the Gangnam Station restaurant alley, if you're driving you'll need to use a nearby paid parking lot. ## Inside Namsogwan: is it comfortable for solo diners? Namsogwan U Yuk Dosakmyeon spans two floors and the interior is spacious. You can even watch dim sum being made right at the entrance. Very tidy and clean.. ✨ ![Dim sum being made at the entrance workspace](https://img.superchart.com/images/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch-03-om12g-966.webp) *Interior* ![Interior of Namsogwan U Yuk Dosakmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch-04-161fd-966.webp) ![Interior walkway and seating at Namsogwan U Yuk Dosakmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch-05-d62hb-966.webp) Apparently I was the only one who didn't already know about this beef knife-cut noodle spot in Gangnam. When I visited during weekend lunch hours the place was packed. ![Dining hall full of weekend lunch customers](https://img.superchart.com/images/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch-06-1xxot-966.webp) ![Spacious two-floor restaurant interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch-07-rhdk0-966.webp) Even if there's a wait, the turnover is quick for this kind of menu so a seat opened up fast. ![Table seating convenient for solo dining](https://img.superchart.com/images/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch-08-1k7jm-966.webp) The vibe isn't intimidating for solo dining at Gangnam Station either, and in fact there were a lot of people eating alone. I also saw tables clearly here for a Gangnam lunch date, and groups of friends — all kinds of visitors. ## What's on the Namsogwan menu? Namsogwan U Yuk Dosakmyeon's menu has a range of knife-cut noodle types, like Sichuan-style and beef stir-fry. If noodles don't appeal, there's also fried rice and rice bowls to choose from depending on your taste. ![Menu board listing knife-cut noodles and rice bowls](https://img.superchart.com/images/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch-09-ey097-966.webp) *Menu board* ![Menu board listing dishes and dim sum](https://img.superchart.com/images/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch-10-18n9l-966.webp) There are side dishes to share too, like guobaorou (sweet and sour pork), yurinchi (fried chicken with sauce), and fried eggplant, and if you're here for a solo Chinese lunch at Gangnam Station like I was, there's shaomai and dim sum you can order lightly. ![Menu board listing alcohol and drinks](https://img.superchart.com/images/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch-11-1tv73-966.webp) Drinks are varied too — glasses of liquor, soju, beer, and non-alcoholic options like soda, coconut milk, and iced black tea (bing hong cha). ### Complimentary side dishes at Namsogwan ![Roasted peanuts and zha cai side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch-12-2wua7-966.webp) *Side dishes* Roasted peanuts and zha cai (pickled mustard root) come out together. ## Beef knife-cut noodles, 11,000 won: how were they? At Namsogwan, this Chinese restaurant near Gangnam Station, I ordered beef knife-cut noodles and shaomai for a solo lunch. The owner and staff were all super friendly, so even eating alone I had a genuinely pleasant meal! ![Solo dining table set with beef knife-cut noodles and shaomai](https://img.superchart.com/images/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch-13-1043g-966.webp) *Today's order* ![A bowl of beef knife-cut noodles on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch-14-1xy4n-966.webp) I was a bit worried about the beef knife-cut noodles (₩11,000) but there was no off-putting smell — it arrived looking rich and glossy with visible oil. ![Thick chewy knife-cut noodle strands](https://img.superchart.com/images/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch-15-1sc10-966.webp) The noodles are thick and firm, incredibly chewy. The portion was quite generous too. If you're still hungry, there's an option to add a bowl of rice. ![Beef knife-cut noodle broth with beef topping](https://img.superchart.com/images/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch-16-1gc15-966.webp) ![Tender beef lifted from the noodle bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch-17-iwc4g-966.webp) The broth has a slightly mild jjajang-like aroma, isn't greasy, and tastes great. The beef is tender and reminds me of braised beef (jangjorim) — this would pair really well with drinks too, so it'd be great for dinner as well. ## Is the 9,800-won shaomai worth ordering? ![A steaming plate of shaomai](https://img.superchart.com/images/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch-18-1px76-966.webp) Someone in a review said you have to order the shaomai (₩9,800), so I listened, and.. seriously, order it without question. It's chewy with plump shrimp inside that bites through perfectly — a total win. It's hot, so let it cool a bit before eating. ![Cross-section of shaomai showing shrimp filling](https://img.superchart.com/images/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch-19-hw3yo-966.webp) ![Table set with shaomai and knife-cut noodles together](https://img.superchart.com/images/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch-20-18rj6-966.webp) ![Picking up a piece of shaomai](https://img.superchart.com/images/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch-21-1i0ie-966.webp) It pairs so well with the knife-cut noodle broth too, and even eating solo you won't get sick of the richness.. I really wanted a beer but held off since it was daytime.. there's also liquor by the glass on the menu, so if you come for a solo Gangnam Station dinner, it'd be nice for a light drink. ![A glass of iced black tea with ice](https://img.superchart.com/images/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch-22-3qp3j-966.webp) Iced black tea (₩3,000) — it tastes like the familiar iced tea flavor, sweet with a refreshing edge, which was perfect for washing down all that richness with something cool. ## Namsogwan solo lunch: the verdict With its spacious interior, friendly staff, and delicious food, this was a great Chinese restaurant in Gangnam for solo dining. Skip the jjajangmyeon and jjamppong and stop by when you're craving something a bit more special, like dim sum or beef noodles. ## Where it is - Namsogwan U Yuk Dosakmyeon (남소관 우육도삭면) - 19 Teheran-ro 1-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강남구 테헤란로1길 19 1층 2층 남소관 우육도삭면 - 37.4996761, 127.0275762 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%82%A8%EC%86%8C%EA%B4%80%20%EC%9A%B0%EC%9C%A1%EB%8F%84%EC%82%AD%EB%A9%B4/@37.4996761,127.0275762,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-doorstep-table/namsogwan-gangnam-beef-noodle-solo-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt