Wonju pub with free starter udon and beer: Haengbokhan Udong

My regular spot in Dangu-dong, Wonju: Haengbokhan Udong Gage Dangwan Branch

If you're looking for a good place to eat in Dangu-dong, Wonju, Hongsik (the writer) thinks of Haengbokhan Udong Gage Dangwan Branch (행복한우동가게 단관점) first, no hesitation! I've been so many times I've lost count. Officially my nth regular spot 👏

I first came because the udon was so good, but now it's the first place I think of whether I want a drink or a hearty meal 😁

It's famous as an udon place, but udon isn't all there is ♡♡ The side dishes are great and the meals are satisfying, so customers keep coming at lunch and dinner!

They say fresh ingredients, strict hygiene and honest service matter most to them, and you can really feel that sincerity when you eat!

"We'd rather be a restaurant one person visits 100 times than one 100 people visit once." That saying suits Haengbokhan Udong Gage Dangwan Branch perfectly. The staff always greet you brightly and kindly, which makes for a pleasant meal, another big plus!

Old-style pork cutlet and bibim mandu with beer: how was it?

This time I ordered the nostalgic old-style pork cutlet and bibim mandu (dumplings tossed in a spicy-sweet sauce), and paired them with a beer. Perfect!!

Old-style pork cutlet: Korean pork loin with a sweet, nostalgic sauce

The big old-style cutlet uses fresh Korean pork loin ♡ The meat is tender and thick 👍 Above all, the sweet, retro-style cutlet sauce really brings back memories^^ It tasted exactly like school cafeteria food from my childhood, so I was thrilled haha

Bibim mandu: highly recommended

Bibim mandu, highly recommended!

The sweet, tangy, savory sauce gets a thumbs up! It's piled generously with fresh vegetables, so the texture is the best 👍

Eaten with crispy fried dumplings, it went perfectly with a glass of beer haha

Is the starter udon at Haengbokhan Udong free?

Yes, at Haengbokhan Udong Gage Dangwan Branch, they serve udon free as the starter when you order. And of course it's delicious udon! The starter udon is genuinely touching.

The deep, rich broth is the best! It's cool and clean, and with just this I could finish a bottle of soju in no time 🫣🫣

A Dangu-dong pub and meal spot in Wonju: what about delivery?

Many people come for a meal, but plenty of customers, like me, come for a light beer or makgeolli (Korean rice wine). It's a place that works as both drinking food and a proper meal! A Dangu-dong favorite ✔️ Prices are easy on the wallet, so ordering several dishes together is still very satisfying, and it's great value ♡

I've ordered delivery several times too, and no worries about the food getting worse. It's piping hot just like in the restaurant ♡ You can enjoy it at home. The pancake (buchimgae) is so good too^^ On rainy days I always end up ordering delivery 😁

Retro snack-bar vibe and the customer graffiti wall

Haengbokhan Udong in Dangu-dong, Wonju is full of retro charm, from the tables and chairs on, so it feels like an old-style Korean snack bar! The wall decorated with drawings and messages left by customers adds a warm, fuzzy feeling 👍

Looking around after a long time, I was so happy to see the drawing I made before still there 🥹🥹 Can you guess where it is? haha Memories that stay put as time passes make this place even more endearing ♡ The food is good, the atmosphere is good, and you can feel the human warmth, so I think I'll keep coming back~~

Hero discount and opening hours

Haengbokhan Udong Gage Dangwan Branch has a hero discount for soldiers, police officers and firefighters, so be sure to ask! And don't forget the free sweet tomatoes and the drinks^^

On a day you crave udon, pork cutlet with beer, or a plate of bibim mandu with makgeolli, you have to stop by! How about a hot bowl of udon as a late-night snack on a walk? 🫣🫣

• Address: 364 Dangu-ro, Wonju, Gangwon, South Korea (1st floor)
• Hours: Mon–Fri 11:00 to 04:30 the next day
• Break time: 15:00–16:00 (none on public holidays)
• Last order: 04:00