# Chungmuro beef noodle spot after Namsangol Hanok Village: Bao Seoul

- By Soha (https://superchart.com/en/@meal-in-seoul-2/)
- Written Sep 14, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Jung-gu, Seoul
- Sponsored: This post was written as a paid visit sponsorship.
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## In short

Bao Seoul Chungmuro is a Taiwanese restaurant in an alley 3 minutes on foot from Chungmuro Station in Jung-gu, Seoul. After a walk through Namsangol Hanok Village, three people ordered Taiwanese beef noodles at 17,000 won, a braised pork belly rice bowl at 15,000 won and a classic bao at 12,000 won on the table tablet, sharing one noodle bowl and one rice bowl and splitting the bao in half. With its open kitchen and neon-lit room, Bao Seoul Chungmuro is an easy, different meal to work into an Euljiro or Myeongdong outing.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 31 Toegye-ro 27-gil, 1F Unit 1, Jung-gu, Seoul
- **Getting there**: 3-minute walk from Chungmuro Station; 8 minutes from Euljiro 3-ga Station or Myeongdong Station
- **Parking**: Hanil Cheonggang parking lot (10 seconds on foot, 1,000 won per 10 minutes, 15,000 won maximum)
- **Hours**: 11:00–21:30
- **Break time**: Mon–Fri 15:00–16:00, Sat–Sun 16:00–17:00
- **Taiwanese beef noodles**: 17,000 won
- **Braised pork belly rice bowl**: 15,000 won
- **Classic bao**: 12,000 won
- **How to order**: Choose and pay at the table
- **Price reference**: ₩17,000 ≈ $12.5 · ₩15,000 ≈ $11 · ₩12,000 ≈ $8.9 (2026-09-15)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 14, 2026*

> A Chungmuro hangout spot for Taiwanese food: Bao Seoul | BAO Seoul

![Cover photo of Bao Seoul, a Taiwanese restaurant in Chungmuro](https://img.superchart.com/images/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course-01-ivqpk-1200.webp)

## Where is Bao Seoul Chungmuro? A small slice of Taiwan down an alley

Bao Seoul Chungmuro is a Taiwanese restaurant tucked in an alley off Toegye-ro 27-gil in Jung-gu, Seoul, just a 3-minute walk from Chungmuro Station. After looking around Namsangol Hanok Village, I was craving something a little different.

![Exterior of Bao Seoul Chungmuro in the alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course-02-v6k0v-966.webp)

Korean food felt a bit routine since I eat it all the time, and the usual pasta or barbecue place felt predictable too. That's when Bao Seoul Chungmuro caught my eye. A menu and atmosphere full of Taiwanese vibes — I got curious how it would taste. Here's an unusual meal that's perfect for an Euljiro outing course, let's get into it!

![Bao Seoul sign visible from the alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course-03-1lqhz-m-966.webp)

![Entrance to Bao Seoul with plants climbing the wall](https://img.superchart.com/images/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course-04-8uycy-966.webp)

The sign catches your eye from far away, and walking along the alley your gaze naturally settles here. Just encountering that local Taiwan feel in the middle of Seoul made me more excited. Green plants climb up the wall adding a warm touch, and the phrase 'TAIWANESE RESTAURANT' glows brightly — it felt like a trip to Taiwan.

![Menu board outside Bao Seoul Chungmuro](https://img.superchart.com/images/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course-05-1hduf-966.webp)

Outside this Chungmuro restaurant, Bao Seoul, there was also a menu board you could check at a glance.

- 📍 Location: 31 Toegye-ro 27-gil, 1F Unit 1, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 🚇 Transit: 3 min walk from Chungmuro Station; 8 min from Euljiro 3(sam)-ga or Myeongdong Station
- 🚗 Parking: Hanil Cheonggang parking lot (10 sec walk, ₩1,000/10 min, ₩15,000 max)
- ⏰ Hours: 11:00–21:30 (break time Mon–Fri 15:00–16:00, Sat–Sun 16:00–17:00)

## Inside Bao Seoul Chungmuro: open kitchen and neon-lit interior

Inside, Bao Seoul Chungmuro is an exotic space filled with movie posters, a traditional calendar, and neon signs, with an open kitchen. The moment I stepped through the door, I felt that exotic atmosphere.

![Exotic interior atmosphere inside Bao Seoul](https://img.superchart.com/images/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course-06-16z8p-966.webp)

![Wall at Bao Seoul decorated with movie posters](https://img.superchart.com/images/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course-07-1m54d-m-966.webp)

![Interior decorated with neon signs and props](https://img.superchart.com/images/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course-08-1473l-966.webp)

![Casually arranged tables and chairs](https://img.superchart.com/images/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course-09-yufqg-966.webp)

![Seating area at Bao Seoul under soft lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course-10-1boa9-966.webp)

Movie posters and a traditional calendar on the walls made me feel like I'd stepped into a local café. The neon signs and props all come together — isn't this the spot for an unusual Euljiro-Myeongdong date course? The tables and chairs are arranged casually, comfortable for hanging out with friends, and the soft lighting made the whole space feel warm.

![Open kitchen seen through the glass partition](https://img.superchart.com/images/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course-11-8794d-m-966.webp)
*Watching bao and noodles made right in the open kitchen — even the wait is enjoyable*

👩‍🍳🍜 The kitchen is an open format, so you could watch the chefs cooking right in front of you. The sounds and smells drifting over the glass partition built up anticipation before the meal even started. The wait wasn't boring at all — it was actually part of the fun, watching the cooking process.

## How do you order at Bao Seoul Chungmuro? On the table tablet

At Bao Seoul Chungmuro, you can pick your menu and pay right at your seat. The screen neatly lays out photos and descriptions for everything from signature sets to rice bowls and bao, making it easy to choose.

![Tablet screen for ordering at the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course-12-1s8o5-966.webp)

![Order screen listing the signature sets](https://img.superchart.com/images/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course-13-tetaq-966.webp)

![Order screen describing rice bowls and bao](https://img.superchart.com/images/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course-14-66jtg-966.webp)

![Screen showing how to eat the dish for the best taste](https://img.superchart.com/images/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course-15-1qd5m-966.webp)

What impressed me was that it even guides you on 'how to eat it best' — a small detail, but memorable. The tip to leave the rice as is and mix only the toppings for the best flavor showed real care for guests.

## What three people ordered and what it cost: beef noodles, pork belly rice bowl, classic bao

At Bao Seoul Chungmuro, we ordered Taiwanese beef noodles for ₩17,000, braised pork belly rice bowl for ₩15,000, and classic bao for ₩12,000. Eating one noodle dish and one rice bowl while splitting the bao in half turned out to be just right.

![Table spread with bao, rice bowl, and beef noodles together](https://img.superchart.com/images/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course-16-1gmq5-966.webp)
*Bao, rice bowl, and beef noodles — a Taiwanese spread to add to an Euljiro outing*

🍜✨ Bao, rice bowl, and beef noodles all laid out on the table. Enjoying Chungmuro food is important, but adding Taiwanese liquor on top would make it perfect!!

![Full table spread of Taiwanese dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course-17-otf50-966.webp)

![Taiwanese beef noodles topped with beef shank](https://img.superchart.com/images/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course-18-1bgct-966.webp)

![Noodle strands lifted with chopsticks](https://img.superchart.com/images/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course-19-13d2b-966.webp)

![Close-up of the rich beef noodle broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course-20-1lfwh-966.webp)

### Taiwanese beef noodles, 17,000 won: rich broth and tender beef

🥢 The beef noodles were loaded with beef shank, giving it a satisfying chew. The broth was rich yet clean, and the noodles lifted up with chopsticks were nice and springy. The moment I took the first spoonful, it felt like I was sitting in a Taiwanese alley instead of Chungmuro.

![Bowl of braised pork belly rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course-21-dkvoq-966.webp)

![Tender braised pork belly served over rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course-22-1s0k5-966.webp)

### Braised pork belly rice bowl, 15,000 won: soft pork over rice

🍚 The braised pork belly rice bowl had softly cooked pork with a rich sauce mixed into the rice — addictive. And that cabbage kimchi-like side was totally crunchy and delicious! The real star that completes this generous bowl. Every spoonful of rice soaked up the sauce for deep flavor.

![Classic bao served on a plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course-23-q34ai-966.webp)

![Cross-section of classic bao topped with peanut powder and scallions](https://img.superchart.com/images/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course/bao-seoul-chungmuro-namsangol-course-24-66659-966.webp)

### Classic bao, 12,000 won: a Taiwanese-style burger in a fluffy bun

🥯 Between the fluffy bun sits slow-cooked pork with plenty of special sauce. Savory peanut powder and scallions add different textures with every bite, and one bite in it brought to mind a night market... haha

## Is Bao Seoul Chungmuro worth adding to an Euljiro or Myeongdong day out?

Bao Seoul Chungmuro is both a great Chungmuro restaurant and a must-add hangout spot for an Euljiro date course. The menu reinterprets Taiwanese flavors in an approachable way, and it would work well for dates, meetups, or company dinners too. It's just one meal, but it felt like a small trip away in the middle of Chungmuro. I'll share our stop at Namsangol Hanok Village soon too!

## Where it is

- Bao Seoul Chungmuro (바오서울 충무로)
- 31 Toegye-ro 27-gil, 1F Unit 1, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 중구 퇴계로27길 31 1층 1호
- 37.5625744, 126.9912615
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B0%94%EC%98%A4%EC%84%9C%EC%9A%B8%20%EC%B6%A9%EB%AC%B4%EB%A1%9C/@37.5625744,126.9912615,17z

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