Omokgyo Chinese restaurant with kung pao chicken: Yugwanjang

I went to the neighborhood to shop for groceries and stopped by Yugwanjang Banjeom Omokgyo Station Branch (유관장반점 오목교역직영점) on the recommendation of an acquaintance who lives nearby. My boyfriend and I ordered Hwang Fei Hong ganpenggi and basic jjajangmyeon (noodles in black bean sauce).

Is it close to Omokgyo Station, and is parking available?

The restaurant is on the second floor of a building near Exit 2 of Omokgyo Station, so it was easy to find. The address is 256 Mokdongdong-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, and building parking is available.

The hours I noted during my visit were 24 hours from Tuesday through Sunday, and until 9 p.m. on Monday.

What kinds of jjajangmyeon and jjampong are available?

There was a wide range of meal options. The jjampong choices included beef bone broth, spicy chili pepper, beef, cuttlefish, soft tofu, and dried pollack baekjjampong. Along with basic jjajangmyeon, there was also seafood pan-fried jjajangmyeon and chili pepper jjajangmyeon.

Basic fried rice and sweet-and-sour pork were also available. This time, I chose the Hwang Fei Hong ganpenggi recommended by my acquaintance, and ordered basic jjajangmyeon as well because I was curious about its standard flavor.

Is there seating for families or groups?

The restaurant was spacious, with tables that could seat more than 10 people. I thought it would work well for large families or groups that wanted to eat together without splitting up.

There were also seats with high partitions, which made them feel cozy. I visited with my boyfriend, and the large table felt comfortable rather than cramped.

How much was the Hwang Fei Hong ganpenggi, and how did it taste?

The Hwang Fei Hong ganpenggi cost ₩22,000. When it arrived, its aroma stood out first, and the fried coating had a glossy finish from a moderate amount of sauce.

The peppers on top were what I remembered most. At first, I thought they would be spicy or just for decoration, but my acquaintance told me I should try them. They were not spicy to me and had a texture like eating twigak, a crispy fried snack.

The chicken was juicy and tender. The meat inside was moist, and it suited my taste because I like ganpenggi.

Is the basic jjajangmyeon strongly seasoned?

The jjajangmyeon cost ₩8,000. Whenever I go to a Chinese restaurant, I like to try the basic jjajangmyeon to see how it tastes, so I ordered it this time too.

It looked ordinary, but the taste exceeded my expectations. To me, it was neither too sweet nor too salty, and although it was not strongly seasoned, it stayed true to the basics.

I also tried adding some finely ground chili powder. Among the jjajangmyeon I have eaten recently, this one stood out for being mild rather than strongly seasoned.

I would like to come back for the Hwang Fei Hong ganpenggi and jjajangmyeon. Next time, I would also like to order the sweet-and-sour pork I did not try this time.