# Gangnam Chinese restaurant, laziji with coconut milk: Sinbok Myeongwan - By Sumin (https://superchart.com/en/@pencil-pouch-shelf/) - Written Sep 18, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This is a visit record written after receiving a complimentary meal from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@pencil-pouch-shelf/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-lazi-ji-coconut/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@pencil-pouch-shelf/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-lazi-ji-coconut/index.md) ## In short Sinbok Myeongwan is a Chinese restaurant on Teheran-ro 4-gil by Gangnam Station in Seoul, where Sichuan-style laziji (spicy fried chicken) is served alongside xiaolongbao (soup dumplings). This solo lunch paired the spicy, numbing laziji and the light xiaolongbao with Chinese coconut milk, and the combination worked especially well. For a different kind of Chinese meal on your own near Gangnam Station, Sinbok Myeongwan is worth the trip. ## Good to know - **Location**: 6 Teheran-ro 4-gil, Unit B126, Gangnam-gu, Seoul - **Ordered**: Laziji, xiaolongbao, Chinese coconut milk - **Solo dining**: A Gangnam Station lunch spot with plenty of solo diners *as written by the visitor on Sep 18, 2026* ![Visit photo of Sinbok Myeongwan, a Chinese restaurant near Gangnam Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-lazi-ji-coconut/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-lazi-ji-coconut-01-1ewmk-900.webp) ## Craving Chinese food near Gangnam Station, but not mala tang Sinbok Myeongwan is a Chinese restaurant on Teheran-ro 4-gil near Gangnam Station, and this time I went for a solo lunch of laziji and xiaolongbao. You know how it is sometimes! You suddenly want Chinese food... mala tang? Not mala tang, something a bit more "Korean-style Chinese food" than that (?) — that's when I go to Sinbok Myeongwan haha! I hadn't been in a really long time, but it was just as delicious as I remembered!! The xiaolongbao and laziji especially are so, so good. I remember ordering a bunch of menu items here once for a group taste test and being completely satisfied. ![Xiaolongbao at Sinbok Myeongwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-lazi-ji-coconut/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-lazi-ji-coconut-02-1ybn3-900.webp) Sinbok Myeongwan's xiaolongbao ![Sichuan-style laziji at Sinbok Myeongwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-lazi-ji-coconut/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-lazi-ji-coconut-03-1txo3-900.webp) The laziji is incredibly good. Let me leave a review of my truly delicious meal at Sinbok Myeongwan. It's well known as a Gangnam Station solo-lunch spot, so there were plenty of people eating alone! To get straight to the point, everything I ate that day was genuinely delicious and it was a satisfying meal. The combination of laziji and xiaolongbao was especially good. 😋 ![Table setting with laziji and xiaolongbao at Sinbok Myeongwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-lazi-ji-coconut/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-lazi-ji-coconut-04-mx913-1200.webp) ![Laziji and xiaolongbao placed together on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-lazi-ji-coconut/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-lazi-ji-coconut-05-1yovu-900.webp) Here they are: laziji, with its appealing spicy-spice flavor, and xiaolongbao, the classic Chinese dim sum. Both dishes have that distinctive Chinese-food character, so I was curious how they'd taste together — and the pairing turned out to be even better than I expected. ![Wide shot of the interior of Sinbok Myeongwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-lazi-ji-coconut/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-lazi-ji-coconut-06-zx5mt-900.webp) ## How much does lunch cost at Sinbok Myeongwan in the heart of Gangnam? A place this good, right in the middle of Gangnam Station? Sounds expensive, right? ![Photo showing Sinbok Myeongwan's menu prices](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-lazi-ji-coconut/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-lazi-ji-coconut-07-1r7ie-900.webp) Not expensive at all!!! Hahaha ## What is the Chinese coconut milk at Sinbok Myeongwan like? > Chinese coconut milk ![Chinese coconut milk at Sinbok Myeongwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-lazi-ji-coconut/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-lazi-ji-coconut-08-gj2a9-m-900.webp) *Chinese coconut milk* The Chinese coconut milk I drank alongside my meal at Sinbok Myeongwan was genuinely amazing. Does anyone know it?! A Chinese friend introduced it to me during my exchange student days in China — it doesn't look appetizing at all, but the not-too-sweet coconut milk was so good. China really is a nation of milk tea geniuses. ## Xiaolongbao packed with hot broth 🥟 First up is Sinbok Myeongwan's xiaolongbao, which I love. Xiaolongbao are Chinese steamed dumplings with thin wrappers filled with pork and other ingredients along with hot broth. They look like regular dumplings on the outside, but the defining feature is the scalding broth inside. So when eating them, it's best to tear the wrapper slightly to let the broth out first, or eat carefully off a spoon. Sinbok Myeongwan's xiaolongbao looked mouthwatering just to look at. The warm, steamed wrapper and filling worked together beautifully, and it was genuinely delicious. The moist broth and soft filling you get with the first bite were the highlight, and the wrapper wasn't too heavy, so it was easy to enjoy. It had a light, savory flavor that paired well with the spicy laziji. ## Why laziji and xiaolongbao are the combo to order Eating laziji and xiaolongbao together at Sinbok Myeongwan that day, I felt like I'd really chosen well. Pairing the spicy, numbing laziji with the moist xiaolongbao created a great balance of flavors. Laziji has a strong chili and spice flavor, so it suits people who like bold flavors, while xiaolongbao is soft and mild, easy for anyone to enjoy without feeling overwhelmed. For anyone who doesn't know what laziji is, let me explain briefly! > Laziji The laziji I fell in love with while eating in China is here at Sinbok Myeongwan near Gangnam Station! Laziji (辣子鸡) is one of the representative dishes of Sichuan cuisine — think crispy fried chicken stir-fried at high heat with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and various spices. What stands out is that there's actually more dried chili and Sichuan peppercorn than chicken, giving it that numbing, fiery spiciness 🌶️. The chicken is crispy outside and chewy inside, layered with deep spice flavor, making it a great pairing with beer or as a drinking snack. Think of it as Chinese-style fried chicken, enjoyed spicy and numbing — that's the easiest way to understand it! ![Close-up of laziji with dried chili and Sichuan peppercorns](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-lazi-ji-coconut/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-lazi-ji-coconut-09-1ezkl-900.webp) If you're visiting with a group, it seems like a great place to each order something different and share. If you want something a little different from the usual options near Gangnam Station, or want to enjoy spicy food alongside dim sum, Sinbok Myeongwan is worth a visit. ![Lunch table setting at Sinbok Myeongwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-lazi-ji-coconut/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-lazi-ji-coconut-10-5vb98-900.webp) ## Final verdict on lunch at Sinbok Myeongwan near Gangnam Station The laziji and xiaolongbao I had at Sinbok Myeongwan that day were truly delicious. The laziji stood out with its crispy chicken and spicy, fragrant spice blend, while the xiaolongbao charmed with its juicy broth and soft wrapper. Both dishes had distinct flavors on their own, but paired together they were even more satisfying. If you're looking for a great Chinese restaurant near Gangnam Station, or if you love Sichuan cuisine and Chinese dim sum, give Sinbok Myeongwan a try. ![Final shot of a solo lunch at Sinbok Myeongwan near Gangnam Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-lazi-ji-coconut/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-lazi-ji-coconut-11-xb53v-900.webp) Sinbok Myeongwan is a great spot for a solo lunch near Gangnam Station — highly, highly recommend it. ## Where it is - Sinbok Myeongwan (신복면관) - 6 Teheran-ro 4-gil, B126, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강남구 테헤란로4길 6 B126호 - 37.4976709, 127.029341 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%8B%A0%EB%B3%B5%EB%A9%B4%EA%B4%80/@37.4976709,127.029341,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@pencil-pouch-shelf/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-lazi-ji-coconut/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt