# Apgujeong Chinese restaurant: abalone jjajangmyeon vs jjamppong

- By Nayun (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-diner-ledger/)
- Written Sep 14, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul
- Sponsored: This is a visit record written after the restaurant provided the meal.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-diner-ledger/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-diner-ledger/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong/index.md)

## In short

Bobo Sikdang Apgujeong is a Chinese restaurant on the first floor of the Robin Myeongpumgwan building in the Apgujeong Rodeo area of Gangnam, Seoul, run by chef Jang Bowon of Culinary Class Wars 2. Ordering abalone samseon jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles with seafood), meat jjamppong (spicy noodle soup) and pork tenderloin butter tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork) in one sitting put the two noodle dishes side by side: the jjajangmyeon leans on the chew of abalone and scallop, the jjamppong on a deeply savory broth. All three dishes at Bobo Sikdang were worth a return visit.

## Good to know

- **Location**: Unit 103, 1F Robin Myeongpumgwan, 30 Eonju-ro 174-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
- **Hours**: 11:30–22:00
- **Break time**: 15:00–17:30
- **Last order**: 21:00
- **Dishes ordered**: Pork tenderloin butter tangsuyuk, meat jjamppong, abalone samseon jjajangmyeon
- **Seating**: Several private rooms

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

Jjajang or jjamppong, if you had to pick just one? At Bobo Sikdang Apgujeong, the abalone samseon jjajangmyeon (three-treasure black bean noodles) and meat jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup) I tried had such distinct personalities even sitting on the same table at this Apgujeong Chinese restaurant. I visited Bobo Sikdang Apgujeong, run by chef Jang Bowon of Culinary Class Wars 2, and tried the butter tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork) too. I found this place while looking for an Apgujeong Rodeo restaurant, and after eating there myself, I was already thinking about coming back.

![Table spread of Chinese dishes at Bobo Sikdang Apgujeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong-01-hsj94-1200.webp)

## Where is Bobo Sikdang Apgujeong, and what are its hours?

- Location: 30 Eonju-ro 174-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Robin Myeongpumgwan 1F, Unit 103, South Korea
- Hours: 11:30–22:00
- Break time: 15:00–17:30
- Last order: 21:00

## Back in Apgujeong Rodeo after a long while

![View of the Apgujeong Rodeo alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong-02-7ixbb-966.webp)

![Apgujeong Rodeo street in front of Robin Myeongpumgwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong-03-11w1y-966.webp)

It had been a while since I'd come to Apgujeong. I used to pass through often, but these days I rarely have a reason to come this way. A while back, while checking out restaurants near the KT Gwanghwamun building, the butter tangsuyuk on the menu here caught my eye. I'd wanted to try it at least once, and since I happened to be back in the Apgujeong Rodeo alley, I stopped by Bobo Sikdang. This time I had a satisfying meal at Bobo Sikdang, an Apgujeong Rodeo Chinese restaurant.

## What kind of restaurant is Bobo Sikdang?

Bobo Sikdang sits in the Apgujeong Rodeo alley. I first learned about it watching Culinary Class Wars 2, and had been curious about it ever since — so this time I finally went to check it out in person.

![Red exterior entrance of Bobo Sikdang Apgujeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong-04-h1qeq-966.webp)

![Vertical view of Bobo Sikdang Apgujeong's exterior](https://img.superchart.com/images/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong-05-n8vnd-966.webp)

From outside, the red exterior catches your eye first, and once you step in, the atmosphere is calm.

The tables and lighting were neatly arranged, and with several private rooms, it seemed like a great spot for group gatherings too.

![Calmly lit dining table inside Bobo Sikdang](https://img.superchart.com/images/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong-06-or6h9-966.webp)

![Culinary Class Wars and Blue Ribbon records displayed in the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong-07-qjv9a-966.webp)

Inside, I noticed records of Culinary Class Wars appearances and a Blue Ribbon award on display. This time I ordered the butter tangsuyuk along with jjajang and jjamppong. While waiting, I started with a cup of tea set out on the table before the meal.

## Butter tangsuyuk at Bobo Sikdang: tenderloin that holds up under the sauce

The pork tenderloin butter tangsuyuk came out first. The butter placed on top of the dish caught my eye right away.

The meat peeking through the batter looked pretty appetizing too.

![Pork tenderloin butter tangsuyuk topped with butter](https://img.superchart.com/images/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong-08-zhz6q-966.webp)
*Tenderloin tangsuyuk with a subtle butter aroma | Kmansion*

Taking a bite, the batter was crispy and the tenderloin inside was tender. I'm usually a dip-it-myself type when it comes to tangsuyuk, but here it was good even doused in sauce. The sauce clung chewily to the batter and paired well with the tenderloin's mild flavor. As the butter melted, a subtle nutty richness came through. The buttery aroma and the pork's mild flavor went really well together.

![A piece of butter tangsuyuk in sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong-09-84g4s-966.webp)
*Crispy tenderloin with added butter richness | Kmansion*

Honestly, I had a certain flavor in mind based on the name, but eating it in person, it was better than expected. First comes the crispiness of the batter and the tenderness of the meat, and at the end, the nutty richness of the butter lingers.

## Meat jjamppong: how savory is the broth?

Next was the meat jjamppong. It arrived with a red broth generously loaded with meat and vegetables.

![Meat jjamppong bowl with meat and vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong-10-146u5-966.webp)

![Close-up of red broth in meat jjamppong](https://img.superchart.com/images/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong-11-1yav1-966.webp)

![A bowl of Bobo Sikdang's meat jjamppong](https://img.superchart.com/images/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong-12-l29hr-966.webp)
*A savory bowl of meat jjamppong | Kmansion*

I tried the broth first, and rather than being sharply spicy, it had a subtle, savory depth that I liked. The more I ate, the deeper the broth flavor got. The heartiness from the meat blended naturally with the broth.

![Jjamppong noodles and meat soaked in broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong-13-tn2u3-966.webp)
*Meat jjamppong noodles well soaked in broth | Kmansion*

The noodles were well soaked in broth, and eating them together with the meat made the flavor feel even richer. Personally, of the three dishes I had that day, the meat jjamppong was the one I kept thinking about afterward. With private rooms available too, this is a place worth remembering when looking for a Chinese restaurant in Apgujeong with private dining rooms.

## Abalone samseon jjajangmyeon, generous with abalone and scallop

This was the dish that made choosing between jjajang and jjamppong genuinely hard. The abalone samseon jjajangmyeon comes loaded with abalone, shrimp, scallop, and even pork tenderloin.

![Abalone samseon jjajangmyeon topped with abalone and scallop](https://img.superchart.com/images/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong-14-19mbf-966.webp)
*Seafood-rich abalone samseon jjajangmyeon | Kmansion*

Abalone and scallop are packed generously throughout the black bean sauce. Unlike a plain jjajangmyeon that's mostly noodles, every bite here comes with seafood mixed in. The abalone was chewy and the scallop tender, and both paired well with the rich flavor of the black bean paste.

![Samseon jjajangmyeon noodles mixed with black bean sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong-15-1tqc5-966.webp)

![Close-up of abalone samseon jjajangmyeon noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong-16-epm2c-966.webp)

As someone who loves seafood, this dish suited my taste especially well. I particularly liked how generously the abalone and scallop were loaded on.

![Eating jjajang and jjamppong at Bobo Sikdang](https://img.superchart.com/images/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong-17-1u85y-902.webp)

![Three Chinese dishes laid out on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong-18-1k6ux-902.webp)

![Abalone samseon jjajangmyeon served with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong-19-1glu7-902.webp)

![Table scene during the meal at Bobo Sikdang](https://img.superchart.com/images/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong-20-cbmgn-902.webp)

![Jjajang and jjamppong placed together on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong-21-1nd30-902.webp)

## Jjajangmyeon or jjamppong: which should you order?

The abalone samseon jjajangmyeon had generous ingredients that made for great chewing texture, while the meat jjamppong had a broth that stood out for its savory depth. The butter tangsuyuk was more satisfying than I'd expected.

![Table with butter tangsuyuk and noodle dishes together](https://img.superchart.com/images/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong-22-7wuxf-966.webp)

![Three Chinese dishes good for sharing and picking](https://img.superchart.com/images/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong-23-zm0rn-966.webp)

![Table at the end of the meal at Bobo Sikdang Apgujeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong/bobo-sikdang-apgujeong-jajang-jjamppong-24-232dz-966.webp)

Ordering all three together made it fun to pick and choose bites. The jjajang was all about seafood texture, the jjamppong about broth flavor. The tangsuyuk had crispy tenderloin with a subtle nutty butter finish.

## Is Bobo Sikdang Apgujeong worth a return visit?

All three dishes I had this time are ones I'd want to eat again. Of the Chinese restaurants I've tried, Bobo Sikdang Apgujeong really suited my taste. Next time, I'd like to try some of the other dishes I didn't get to this time.

## Where it is

- Bobo Sikdang Apgujeong (보보식당 압구정)
- 30 Eonju-ro 174-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Robin Myeongpumgwan 1F, Unit 103, South Korea
- 서울특별시 강남구 언주로174길 30 로빈명품관 1층 103호
- 37.5279048, 127.0363201
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B3%B4%EB%B3%B4%EC%8B%9D%EB%8B%B9%20%EC%95%95%EA%B5%AC%EC%A0%95/@37.5279048,127.0363201,17z

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