# Seodaemun Chinese restaurant for beef knife-cut noodles: Cheonghwaweon

- By Sora Kim (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-evening-stool/)
- Written Sep 12, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Seodaemun, Seoul
- Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-evening-stool/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-evening-stool/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon/index.md)

## In short

Cheonghwaweon is a Chinese restaurant in Seodaemun, Seoul, serving Taiwanese-style beef knife-cut noodles and Hong Kong-style dim sum. We shared beef knife-cut noodles, xiaolongbao, and chili shrimp; the chewy noodles, rich broth, and sweet-spicy shrimp were especially good. Verdict: Cheonghwaweon is a great pick for an uncommon Chinese meal near Sinchon.

## Good to know

- **Address**: 1F, 10 Myeongmul-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 서대문구 명물길 10 1층)
- **From the station**: 4-minute walk from Exit 3 of Sinchon Station
- **Hours**: Daily 11:00–22:20
- **Last order**: 22:00
- **Parking**: Not available; Sinchon/Jungang private parking lots and U-Plex parking are recommended
- **Beef knife-cut noodles**: ₩10,500
- **Xiaolongbao**: ₩9,500
- **Chili shrimp**: ₩19,800
- **Zero Coke**: ₩2,500

*as written by the visitor on Sep 12, 2026*

![Cheonghwaweon's signature beef knife-cut noodles and dim sum in Sinchon](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon-01-11s0m-1200.webp)

![Chinese dishes at Cheonghwaweon in Sinchon](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon-02-1qylq-900.webp)

![Taiwanese-style beef knife-cut noodles at Cheonghwaweon](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon-03-1mh3f-900.webp)

![Cheonghwaweon's handmade dim sum and Chinese dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon-04-b2r03-900.webp)

## Taiwanese beef knife-cut noodles and Hong Kong-style dim sum in Sinchon

![Visitor information for Cheonghwaweon in Sinchon](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon-05-6rjgm-900.webp)

Cheonghwaweon (청화원) specializes in authentic Taiwanese-style beef knife-cut noodles and Hong Kong-style dim sum. While deciding on dinner in Sinchon, I spotted Cheonghwaweon, a place I had visited back in my student days.

![Around the exterior of Cheonghwaweon in Sinchon](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon-06-rttht-900.webp)

![Entrance to Cheonghwaweon in Sinchon](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon-07-11pz9-900.webp)

If you've wandered around near the red pillars of Hyundai Department Store U-Plex in Sinchon, you've probably seen it at least once~ It is still the first place that comes to mind when we're craving beef noodle soup or dim sum near home!

## Inside Cheonghwaweon and its cooking information

![Seating inside Cheonghwaweon](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon-08-f428e-900.webp)

![Cheonghwaweon's indoor dining area](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon-09-1ulro-900.webp)

![Cheonghwaweon interior with diners](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon-10-8q264-900.webp)

![Inside Cheonghwaweon in Sinchon](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon-11-1irhn-900.webp)

As you'd expect from a popular Sinchon restaurant, it was packed with diners.

![Information about food preparation at Cheonghwaweon](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon-12-1nlnj-900.webp)

Cheonghwaweon says its food is prepared directly by chefs with extensive experience in local cuisine. Rather than using partially prepared or ready-made products, they handle and cook ingredients one by one from the start, so there may be a little wait for the food. I absolutely loved that part~~

## What we ordered and the prices

![Cheonghwaweon menu and ordered dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon-13-xk3gg-900.webp)

- Beef knife-cut noodles ₩10,500
- Xiaolongbao ₩9,500
- Chili shrimp ₩19,800
- Zero Coke ₩2,500

The prices were more approachable than I expected, so I thought it would make a nice Sinchon lunch. It was also great for ordering several dishes to share.

## How was the texture of the beef knife-cut noodles?

![Authentic Taiwanese-style beef knife-cut noodles at Cheonghwaweon](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon-14-35kfm-900.webp)

The dish I was looking forward to most: Cheonghwaweon's signature authentic Taiwanese-style beef knife-cut noodles.

> Knife-cut noodles are made in a traditional noodle-making style that began in China's Shanxi Province, shaving dough with a specialized tool.

At Cheonghwaweon, they make the flour dough, knead it again a whopping four times, then let it mature for a day to complete their own knife-cut noodle dough!

![Information on Cheonghwaweon's matured knife-cut noodle dough](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon-15-1bxod-900.webp)

Maybe that's why, but the noodle texture really was different when I tried it. The noodles were wider and thicker than usual, with such a satisfyingly chewy bite!! The broth, simmered with beef bones and fresh vegetables, was rich too, which I loved.

![Beef knife-cut noodles with rich broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon-16-1eeco-900.webp)

There was also tenderly cooked beef shank in it. Cheonghwaweon says they trim the fat directly from whole cuts of shank, select only the tastiest portions, and simmer them in a special sauce for around four hours. The meat was tender to bite through, subtly infused with the broth's flavor, and great with the noodles.

![Beef knife-cut noodles with beef shank](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon-17-1n92r-900.webp)

## Xiaolongbao filled with hot juices

Another signature dish was the xiaolongbao (soup dumplings).

![Cheonghwaweon's signature xiaolongbao dim sum](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon-18-pqjmp-900.webp)

![Juicy xiaolongbao soup dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon-19-8mpyn-900.webp)

Xiaolongbao are classic pork-filled dim sum, and they're full of hot juices when you take a bite, so be careful..!! The wrapper was pleasantly chewy and the filling moist, and the savory pork flavor combined with the juices was sooo delicious 😋 Adding a little of the ginger served alongside made it more fragrant and cut through the richness nicely.

![Xiaolongbao served with ginger](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon-20-1a2fb-900.webp)

![Information about handmade dim sum at Cheonghwaweon](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon-21-p6oa1-900.webp)

The dim sum is made one by one by a specialist dim sum chef from Guangdong Province, who chops the shrimp and meat for the filling by hand.

## Chili shrimp we were glad to order

Lastly, we tried the chili shrimp too. It was way more delicious than expected, so this is a dish I really hope you try.

![Crisply fried chili shrimp at Cheonghwaweon](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon-22-1oyzq-900.webp)

![Shrimp dish with chili sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon-23-19824-900.webp)

Crisply fried shrimp topped with chili sauce. The springy shrimp, crunchy batter, and sweet sauce with a slight kick went so well together. If the beef knife-cut noodles are mild and filling, the chili shrimp really turns up the flavor, so I was glad we ordered them together haha.

![A meal of beef knife-cut noodles and dim sum](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon/sinchon-beef-noodle-dumplings-cheonghwawon-24-4p9cf-900.webp)

## For an uncommon Chinese meal in Sinchon

From Taiwanese-style beef knife-cut noodles to Hong Kong-style dim sum and chili shrimp, there was such a variety of Chinese dishes that we don't come across often. It seemed like a great place to visit when you want a different kind of meal in Sinchon. I especially recommend it if you're looking for a good Chinese restaurant in Sinchon and love beef noodles or dim sum.

If you're looking for good-value Chinese food near Sinchon Station or a popular Chinese restaurant in Sinchon, try Cheonghwaweon's authentic Taiwanese beef knife-cut noodles and handmade dim sum.

## Where it is

- Cheonghwaweon (청화원) (청화원)
- 1F, 10 Myeongmul-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 서대문구 명물길 10 1층)
- 서울특별시 서대문구 명물길 10 1층 청화원
- 37.5574695, 126.937515
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B2%AD%ED%99%94%EC%9B%90/@37.5574695,126.937515,17z

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