# Gaegeum-dong Chinese restaurant solo tray jjajang: Surabanjeom Gaya - By Minseo J. (https://superchart.com/en/@sea-lunch-break/) - Written Sep 16, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Busanjin, Busan - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@sea-lunch-break/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@sea-lunch-break/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop/index.md) ## In short Surabanjeom Gaya Branch is a Chinese restaurant in Gaya-dong, Busanjin, Busan, near Dongui University Station. The writer ordered the solo jaengban-jjajang (tray jjajang, regular, 10,000 won), generous with squid and shrimp, together with the usamgyeop-jjamppong (beef belly jjamppong, regular, 10,000 won) topped with beef belly and bean sprouts. Surabanjeom Gaya Branch is an easy, affordable stop for a solo Chinese meal with real smoky wok flavor. ## Good to know - **Address**: 143 Eomgwang-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan - **Hours**: Tue–Sun 11:00–21:00 (last order 20:00) - **Closed**: Every Monday - **Staff meal break**: Tue–Fri 16:00–16:30 - **Getting there**: About 741m from Exit 5, Dongui University Station - **Parking**: Taeyang Parking Lot next to the restaurant - **Solo jaengban-jjajang (regular)**: 10,000 won - **Usamgyeop-jjamppong (regular)**: 10,000 won - **Fanta**: 2,000 won - **Also good to know**: Takeout and delivery available; self-bar in the dining room - **Price reference**: ₩15,000 ≈ $11 · ₩10,000 ≈ $7.3 (2026-09-16) *as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026* ![Solo jaengban-jjajang and usamgyeop-jjamppong table setting at Surabanjeom Gaya Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop-01-1gar5-1200.webp) ## What kind of Chinese restaurant is Surabanjeom Gaya Branch? On a day when I was craving that deep smoky wok flavor, I headed to Surabanjeom Gaya Branch in Gaya-dong, Busan. Everything is cooked to order so it comes out piping hot, and both the jaengban-jjajang (black bean noodles on a platter) and jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup) impressed me with how generously loaded they were with ingredients. I actually found this place while looking for a good Chinese restaurant in Gaegeum-dong, and just like the yellow sign visible from a distance, the interior was bright and comfortable too. Surabanjeom says it serves thoughtful Chinese food based on long-researched recipes and same-day ingredients — a no-pressure Chinese restaurant in Gaya-dong for a satisfying meal. ![Restaurant information image for Surabanjeom Gaya Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop-02-1ukve-900.webp) ### Surabanjeom Gaya Branch location, hours, and parking - Address: 143 Eomgwang-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan, South Korea - About 741m from Exit 5, Dongui University Station - Tue–Sun 11:00–21:00 / last order 20:00 - Closed every Monday - Staff meal time Tue–Fri 16:00–16:30 - Taeyang Parking Lot available next to the restaurant ※ Please confirm with the restaurant before your visit whether 1-hour parking support applies for orders over ₩15,000 per table. ### What this review covers - Smoky wok flavor still alive because everything's cooked to order - Solo jaengban-jjajang loaded with squid and shrimp - Jjamppong bringing together beef belly, squid, and bean sprouts - Comfortable seating for solo diners and family meals alike - A self-bar for grabbing the side dishes you need - A Chinese restaurant in Gaya-dong that also does takeout and delivery As the restaurant's own tagline puts it — "we pour our youth into pulling out deep flavor" — I could feel that quiet dedication and rich flavor in every bowl. ## Inside Surabanjeom Gaya Branch and its self-bar ![Yellow sign of Surabanjeom Gaya Branch seen from the road](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop-03-j5nyw-900.webp) Thanks to the bright yellow sign visible from the road, it wasn't hard to find the restaurant even on my first visit. ![Interior of Surabanjeom Gaya Branch with bright lighting and wood-tone tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop-04-eg7wv-900.webp) Stepping inside, bright lighting and wood-tone tables came together for a clean yet cozy atmosphere. The spacing between tables felt fairly generous, and there was also a section suited for larger groups. It's a layout that works whether you're eating alone or visiting with family. ![Self-bar inside Surabanjeom Gaya Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop-05-28con-900.webp) Inside, there's a self-bar where you can freely help yourself to basic side dishes like kimchi, pickled radish, onions, and rice. ![Basic side dishes at the self-bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop-06-dors8-900.webp) ![View of the tidy self-bar corner](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop-07-184td-900.webp) ![Kimchi and pickled radish taken from the self-bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop-08-mo9r3-900.webp) The tidy self-bar and clean tables quietly showed how carefully the restaurant is maintained. ## The menu at Surabanjeom Gaya Branch ![Menu board at Surabanjeom Gaya Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop-09-1sr03-900.webp) ![Menu board listing noodle dishes and Chinese dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop-10-1r6fx-676.webp) The menu had jjajangmyeon and jjamppong along with fried rice, rice bowls, noodle dishes, and various Chinese dishes. I liked that there were menu items easy to order solo, and there seemed to be plenty of dishes good for sharing when visiting with a group. Naver receipt review event: fried dumplings or crispy shrimp toast. ### What the writer ordered - Solo jaengban-jjajang (regular) — ₩10,000 - Usamgyeop-jjamppong (regular) — ₩10,000 - Fanta — ₩2,000 ![Table with jaengban-jjajang, usamgyeop-jjamppong, and Fanta](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop-11-1ipgr-900.webp) I ordered two noodle dishes plus a drink so I could enjoy both the savory jjajang flavor and the spicy kick of the jjamppong together. ### The banchan and table setting On the table were water cups, utensils, tissues, red pepper flakes, and vinegar, all neatly arranged. The basic side dishes — crunchy pickled radish, onions, and chunjang (black bean paste) that pair well with jjajangmyeon and jjamppong — were simple and clean, along with kimchi brought over from the self-bar. ## Is the solo jaengban-jjajang (tray jjajang) enough for one? ![Solo jaengban-jjajang served on a black plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop-12-1h9gb-900.webp) ![Close-up of the glossy jjajang sauce on the jaengban-jjajang](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop-13-el80n-900.webp) The regular solo jaengban-jjajang is ₩10,000. The moment it landed on the table, generously piled on a big black plate, the glossy jjajang sauce was the first thing that caught my eye. ![Jaengban-jjajang topped with squid, shrimp, and quail egg](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop-14-t0chs-900.webp) Squid, shrimp, onions, and several other ingredients were evenly mixed through the noodles, making it feel pretty hearty even though it's technically a solo dish. A quail egg was neatly placed on top of the noodles, creating a soft contrast against the deep color of the jjajang sauce. ![Noodles from the jaengban-jjajang lifted with chopsticks](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop-15-wr3n0-900.webp) Lifting the noodles slowly with my chopsticks, the glossy sauce had soaked in smoothly between the strands. Every time I lifted the noodles, squid and vegetables came along with them, giving me a varied texture to enjoy. ![A chopstick-full of sauce-soaked jaengban-jjajang noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop-16-pcgcl-900.webp) The jjajang sauce was rich but never felt too heavy, and it came with a subtle smoky note and savory flavor. For those hunting for a good Chinese restaurant in Gaegeum-dong who prefer a more loaded dish than regular jjajangmyeon, the solo jaengban-jjajang is worth trying. ## Usamgyeop-jjamppong: broth and smoky wok flavor ![Red broth of the usamgyeop-jjamppong](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop-17-5sayz-900.webp) ![Close-up of beef belly and bean sprouts in the jjamppong](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop-18-trxry-900.webp) The regular usamgyeop-jjamppong is also ₩10,000. It's a vivid red broth piled generously with beef belly, squid, bean sprouts, and vegetables. ![Broth and ingredients in the usamgyeop-jjamppong](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop-19-5xv8s-900.webp) According to the restaurant, the sauce is made using various seafood and dried seafood, then low-temperature aged before cooking. ![A spoonful of jjamppong broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop-20-jexzc-900.webp) Personally, I could taste both a deep umami and a smoky wok flavor in the broth. ![A thin piece of cooked beef belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop-21-86ux1-900.webp) The thin, tender beef belly blended naturally with the spicy jjamppong broth, ![Crunchy bean sprouts in the jjamppong](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop-22-mnb2y-900.webp) and the crunchy bean sprouts gave the texture an extra fresh lift. ![Jjamppong noodles soaked in broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop-23-r36nq-900.webp) The noodles were also soaked through with broth, so the rich flavor carried through with every bite. The squid and vegetables scattered throughout kept both the taste and texture from feeling one-note. I ordered the regular spice level, but the broth still had a clear presence, and it was a pleasantly spicy meal overall. ![Fanta ordered alongside the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop-24-qnkk0-900.webp) Fanta. ## Is Surabanjeom Gaya Branch worth a visit for solo diners? Surabanjeom Gaya Branch was as bright and comfortable as its yellow sign suggested. The solo jaengban-jjajang, cooked to order, was full of squid and shrimp, and the usamgyeop-jjamppong had a great balance of tender meat, bean sprouts, and rich broth. I was also struck by the restaurant's philosophy of using same-day ingredients on the same day and cooking food good enough to serve to their own family and staff. If you're near Gaya-dong or Gaegeum-dong and craving jjajang and jjamppong with real smoky wok flavor, Surabanjeom Gaya Branch, a solid Chinese restaurant in Gaegeum-dong, is worth a warm meal. ## Where it is - Surabanjeom Gaya Branch (수라반점 가야점) - 143 Eomgwang-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan, South Korea - 부산광역시 부산진구 엄광로 143 - 35.147702, 129.0307481 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%88%98%EB%9D%BC%EB%B0%98%EC%A0%90%20%EA%B0%80%EC%95%BC%EC%A0%90/@35.147702,129.0307481,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@sea-lunch-break/surabanjeom-gaya-solo-jjajang-woosamgyeop/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt