Seooreung Chinese restaurant with individually wrapped pickled radish

I was craving good Chinese food for lunch today, so I went back to a place I visit often — Jjamppong Jijeon Seooreung Branch. It's already a well-known spot in Goyang, and it's a great place to stop by on a Seooreung outing, so let me introduce it to you all.

Where is Jjamppong Jijeon Seooreung Branch, and how is the parking?

Address: 424 Seooreung-ro, Deogyang-gu, Goyang, Gyeonggi, South Korea, 1st-2nd floor / Hours: Daily 07:00-22:00 / Last order: 21:30 / Parking: Free

Jjamppong Jijeon Seooreung Branch is located near Seooreung, in a commercial strip with other restaurants nearby, including a loach soup place. One of the most important things when looking for a good restaurant near Seooreung is parking, and this place has a wide lot in front with space for 30+ cars.

The restaurant spans two floors of the building, with a big sign covering the whole facade. A phrase by the entrance reading something like "we'll make even a single bowl of jjamppong with care" caught my eye. There was also a banner near the entrance advertising a discount for soldiers visiting. Reservations are taken through a Catch Table kiosk.

Seating, the self-bar and the individually wrapped danmuji

Stepping inside Jjamppong Jijeon Seooreung Branch, I found everything neatly arranged, from group tables to seating for two to four, with plenty of space between tables for a comfortable meal. The Catch Table reservation system also seemed well set up, so it would be convenient even during peak hours.

The self-bar was thoughtfully stocked with rice, danmuji (pickled radish), ladles, and even kids' spoons and forks, so you can grab as much as you need. The rice, in particular, comes from a big rice cooker and is unlimited, so people with bigger appetites can dig in without worry.

The basic side dishes are danmuji and jjajangmyeon-style pickled cabbage (jjachai), and the danmuji comes individually wrapped as "Jjamppong Jijeon Danmuji." For anyone who's ever worried about hygiene with the danmuji at Chinese restaurants, this careful attention to cleanliness really stood out.

What we ordered at Jjamppong Jijeon and what it cost

Soondubu jjamppong: ₩14,000 / Shrimp fried rice: ₩11,000 / Sichuan tangsuyuk: ₩21,000

Soondubu jjamppong noodles, 14,000 won

First up was the soondubu jjamppong (soft tofu spicy noodle soup). It came in a big bowl topped with quail eggs, scallions, and wood ear mushrooms, and the look of it alone got my appetite going. The deep, spicy broth was loaded with fresh seafood and soft tofu. The noodles had a nice chewy bite and soaked up the broth beautifully — I really enjoyed it.

Shrimp fried rice, 11,000 won

We ordered the shrimp fried rice to balance out the spicy dishes. Every grain of rice was well-fried and full of flavor, and the plump shrimp gave a nice bite. Paired with the sweet-savory black bean sauce, the combination was perfect, and it also came with a rich jjamppong broth on the side, making it a very satisfying dish. The pineapple served alongside added a refreshing finish.

Sichuan tangsuyuk, 21,000 won

One of today's highlights — Sichuan-style tangsuyuk! The meat was crispy outside, juicy inside, and generously portioned. The sweet-spicy Sichuan house sauce clung chewily to the batter, so it never got boring and stayed delicious to the last bite. Eating it with the crunchy onions and radish sprouts on top made it even more refreshing.

They kindly threw in fried mandu (dumplings) as a service item, and the golden, crispy dumpling skins were packed with meat filling — the juices burst out with every bite. The slight spiciness made it an extra-special treat.

The dessert corner and the verdict on Jjamppong Jijeon

After the meal, we headed to the dessert corner, which had a range of drinks from a coffee bean machine to an iced tea dispenser. We finished up refreshingly with plum juice and omija (schisandra berry) juice.

This time at Jjamppong Jijeon Seooreung Branch, a great restaurant near Seooreung, we enjoyed soondubu jjamppong, shrimp fried rice, and Sichuan tangsuyuk together. The deep, spicy broth paired wonderfully with the sweet-spicy fried dish. If you're looking for a good meal near Seooreung, I'd definitely recommend putting Jjamppong Jijeon Seooreung Branch on your list.