Rainy-day clam udon with a baby in Mokpo: Udon-i Wanseongdoeda
In short
Udon-i Wanseongdoeda Mokpo Peace Plaza Branch is a Japanese-style udon restaurant near Peace Plaza in Mokpo that serves handmade noodles from dough kneaded in-house. On a rainy early evening, the writer, her husband and their baby ordered salmon bukkake udon (14,900 won), clam udon (12,900 won), tempura moriawase (10,900 won) and a small karaage (Japanese fried chicken), and staff brought a high chair and baby tableware right away. With chewy, plump noodles and crisp tempura, Udon-i Wanseongdoeda made for a satisfying family meal with a baby.
Good to know
- Address
- 1F, 53-2 Pyeonghwa-ro, Mokpo
- Hours
- Daily 11:00–20:30 (last order 20:00)
- Break time
- 15:00–17:00; no break on weekends
- Closed
- Every Tuesday
- Parking
- Public parking lots near the restaurant
- Reservations
- Available via Catch Table; recommended at peak mealtimes
- Salmon bukkake udon
- 14,900 won
- Clam udon
- 12,900 won
- Tempura moriawase (assorted tempura)
- 10,900 won
- Seating
- Various tables, solo seats, high chairs and baby tableware provided
- Price reference
- ₩14,900 ≈ $11 · ₩12,900 ≈ $9.5 · ₩10,900 ≈ $8 (2026-10-02)
as written by the visitor on Oct 3, 2026
The weather had turned pretty chilly, the kind of day you crave something with warm broth. I heard there was an udon place with lots of Japanese charm at Mokpo Peace Plaza, Udon-i Wanseongdoeda (우동이완성되다), so I went with my husband and Taetae, our baby, the three of us.
Udon-i Wanseongdoeda Mokpo Peace Plaza: hours and parking
Udon-i Wanseongdoeda Mokpo Peace Plaza Branch is on the 1st floor at 53-2 Pyeong-ro, Mokpo, and is open daily from 11:00 to 20:30 (last order 20:00). On weekdays there is a break from 15:00 to 17:00, weekends run with no break, and it is closed every Tuesday.
- Address: 53-2 Pyeong-ro, Mokpo, Gwangju (1st floor)
- Hours: daily 11:00–20:30 (last order 20:00)
- Break time: 15:00–17:00 (none on weekends)
- Closed: every Tuesday
- Parking: public parking lot near the restaurant
The yellow building on a rainy day
The restaurant's exterior is a big yellow building, so you can spot it right away. Since it was raining, it felt even more atmospheric.
Is there a wait? Catch Table reservation tips
When you open the door, there are waiting areas on both sides. (Our Taetae makes an appearance! haha) They also use Catch Table, so reserve at peak mealtimes! I went at a fairly early dinner time, and by the time we finished and left, some people were waiting.
A Japanese-style udon restaurant that's easy with a baby
Inside, the decor is nicely done with Japanese touches all around. The space is roomy, with lots of different kinds of tables.
There are solo seats too, so I think it would be no pressure to come alone. The owner greeted us kindly as soon as we walked in and got a high chair and tableware ready right away, which we really appreciated!
On the table were a menu, water, and fresh flowers at every seat. Seeing real flowers was an unexpected touch that made the mood nicer and put me in a good mood too, haha.
Udon-i Wanseongdoeda menu and prices
Looking through the menu, there's a nice range: hot udon, cold udon, and even tendon (tempura rice bowls).
- Salmon bukkake udon ₩14,900
- Clam udon ₩12,900
- Tempura moriawase ₩10,900
Ta-da!!! Our order arrives!! The look of it was something else from the start. Big bowls with food that looked so delicious..!!
How does the salmon bukkake udon taste?
The salmon bukkake udon (₩14,900) comes with rich tsuyu (soy-based dipping broth), fresh thick-cut salmon, and hand-kneaded udon noodles. It looked so appetizing, and one bite told me this was the real deal.
The salmon was fresh, glossy and big, so I cut it in half to share! haha The noodles are really plump yet chewy, and each strand is long, which makes eating them fun. They were the chewiest, plumpest udon noodles I've ever had. They felt so firm that I think they wouldn't go soggy even after a delivery trip around the block. (Seriously)
How was the clam udon broth on a chilly day?
The clam udon (₩12,900) had a really clean broth with no added seasoning, just the mild flavor of clams. I'd recommend it to clam lovers!
It came with an extra serving of plump noodles on the side, and eating them together warmed me up from the inside. So good.
What comes in the tempura moriawase?
The tempura moriawase (₩10,900) puts sweet potato, chili pepper, oyster mushroom, shrimp and sweet pumpkin tempura on one plate. The batter is thin and crunchy, and each piece has its own charm, so everything was delicious.
The shrimp tempura was really big and substantial, with thin batter and a soft, moist inside. If you find fried food too greasy, try a bite of the chili pepper tempura first. It's a spicy Cheongyang chili, and I enjoyed it.
Small karaage (Japanese fried chicken)
The karaage (Japanese fried chicken, small size) had a crunchy coating with juicy chicken inside. Dipped in the mayo sauce, it wasn't greasy and I kept reaching for more. (Saving this for the review!)
On one side you can see through a window to a staff member kneading the udon dough by hand, which was neat and made me trust the place even more.
Is Udon-i Wanseongdoeda good for a family meal with a baby?
Overall I was satisfied with Udon-i Wanseongdoeda Mokpo Peace Plaza Branch: crunchy tempura and chewy handmade noodles. It's easy to come with a baby, and the menu is varied enough that I think it would suit everyone from kids to parents.
If you're looking for a good restaurant near Mokpo Peace Plaza, or you want chewy handmade udon, how about Udon-i Wanseongdoeda??
Where it is
53-2 Pyeong-ro, Mokpo, Gwangju, South Korea전남광주통합특별시 목포시 평화로 53-2 1층
