# Gangnam Chinese restaurant to share beef fried rice: Sinbok Myeongwan - By Dawon (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-waiting-list/) - Written Sep 3, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as a sponsored visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-waiting-list/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-waiting-list/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share/index.md) ## In short Sinbok Myeongwan is a basement Chinese restaurant on Teheran-ro 4-gil near Gangnam Station in Seoul. Two friends ordered beef fried rice, mala beef noodles with knife-cut noodles and xiaolongbao from the table tablet and shared them, and each dish had its own clear character: smoky wok flavour in the fried rice, chewy noodles in the soup, a burst of juice in the dumplings. With three semi-private rooms, Sinbok Myeongwan suits a small group ordering several dishes to split. ## Good to know - **Location**: B126, 6 Teheran-ro 4-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul - **What we ordered**: Beef fried rice, beef noodle soup, xiaolongbao - **Menu range**: Guobaorou (sweet and sour pork), cream shrimp, beef fried rice, fish-fragrant eggplant rice bowl, gongbao chicken rice bowl, shrimp fried rice and more - **How to order**: Ordering tablet at every table - **Seating**: Three semi-private rooms, set for four (up to five depending on the situation) *as written by the visitor on Sep 3, 2026* ## Where is Sinbok Myeongwan near Gangnam Station? Sinbok Myeongwan is a Chinese restaurant near Gangnam Station, at 6 Teheran-ro 4-gil, B126, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea. I had plans to eat with a friend near Gangnam Station and was looking around for somewhere to go when I ended up visiting Sinbok Myeongwan! There are so many restaurants around Gangnam Station that it actually gets harder to choose. I was looking for somewhere with a local Chinese feel where we could relax and chat! ![Entrance view of Sinbok Myeongwan near Gangnam Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share-01-1jrhm-900.webp) ![Exterior of Sinbok Myeongwan with orange brick tile](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share-02-13gjh-900.webp) ## Inside Sinbok Myeongwan: retro brick tile walls Even before stepping inside, the warm orange brick tile at Sinbok Myeongwan caught my eye. Combined with the mood-setting curtains and wood-tone furniture, it had a slightly different vibe from the sleek Chinese restaurants you commonly see these days. From the window seats you could see an escalator and people passing by, which was fun to watch while eating, haha. ![Interior of Sinbok Myeongwan with wood-tone furniture and curtains](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share-03-nlxwj-900.webp) ![View of the basement passage from a window seat](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share-04-1l87s-900.webp) ![Retro-style table seating at Sinbok Myeongwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share-05-1ybg3-900.webp) Overall it was retro yet cozy, easy to chat comfortably with a friend, and I liked that the casual atmosphere didn't feel too formal. ![Seating and interior view of Sinbok Myeongwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share-06-3w1a5-900.webp) ## Sinbok Myeongwan's menu and tablet ordering Looking at the menu, there was a wide range, from sweet and sour pork to cream shrimp, beef fried rice, fish-fragrant eggplant rice bowl, gongbao chicken rice bowl, and shrimp fried rice. We ordered beef fried rice, beef noodles, and xiaolongbao! It was also convenient that each table had its own ordering tablet. We could look through the menu at our own pace and order right away without calling a staff member over. ![Basic side dishes served before the main menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share-07-vxcte-900.webp) The basic side dishes were also neatly prepared, nice for a quick nibble before the mains arrived. ## Beef fried rice with real smoky wok flavour ![Sinbok Myeongwan's beef fried rice topped with large chunks of beef](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share-08-1y2k5-900.webp) ![A plate of beef fried rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share-09-1jrac-900.webp) The first dish we tried that day was the beef fried rice topped with thickly cut beef. It looked meaty in photos too, which made me curious, and in person the chunks of beef on top of the rice really stood out at first glance. ![Large pieces of beef on top of the rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share-10-1f37l-900.webp) ![A spoonful of beef fried rice lifted up](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share-11-ij319-900.webp) On the first bite, the savory fried rice had a salty umami depth, plus a subtle smoky wok flavor that made it richer than I expected. Eating it together with the beef gave it a heartier texture than rice alone, and there was something fun about biting into the big chunks of meat here and there — a really satisfying dish. ![Beef fried rice served in a shareable style](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share-12-91doy-900.webp) If you like fried rice among Chinese dishes, or need a rice dish while ordering several things to share, this would suit well. ## Mala beef noodle soup with chewy knife-cut noodles ![Sinbok Myeongwan's red-broth beef noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share-13-1wkkh-900.webp) Next we ordered the beef noodles. The deep red broth caught my eye first, and inside it were thin, wide knife-cut noodles (dao xiao mian), giving it a look quite different from typical noodle dishes. ![Wide knife-cut noodles lifted with chopsticks](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share-14-1bdp8-900.webp) ![Close-up of the beef noodle broth and knife-cut noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share-15-wm7uj-900.webp) The noodles were wide and chewy, and a sharp aroma rose from the broth. It had the distinctive fragrance of mala spice along with the rich flavor of ox bone stock, making the soup itself feel quite deep. ![Beef noodle broth with mala aroma rising](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share-16-1f6qw-900.webp) I sometimes get tired of mala flavors after a few spoonfuls if they're too strong, but eating the noodles together with the broth kept the spicy, savory flavor going, so I kept reaching for more. I especially liked how the wide knife-cut noodles held onto the broth well, so every bite carried the soup's flavor with it. ## Xiaolongbao packed with juice ![Xiaolongbao served in a bamboo steamer](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share-17-fogyn-900.webp) The dish I'd personally been looking forward to was the xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), served in a bamboo steamer. They looked cute even before eating, and seeing the steam rising warmly from the steamer made me want to dig in right away. ![Xiaolongbao steaming inside the steamer](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share-18-1c3yc-900.webp) The xiaolongbao wrapper was moist and soft. I lifted one gently with chopsticks and carefully tore the wrapper open, and warm juice came pouring out. That moment when the savory, rich broth spread in my mouth was memorable, and eating it with the thin wrapper gave a nicely moist texture too. ![Xiaolongbao with wrapper torn open showing the juice inside](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share-19-13cim-900.webp) Since the juice inside is hot, it's better to let it cool slightly rather than popping it straight in your mouth. Xiaolongbao is also fun to look at, so it suited ordering together with a friend to share. ## Want a local-style Chinese meal in Gangnam? ![Table set with beef fried rice, beef noodles, and xiaolongbao together](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share-20-i2bft-1200.webp) I heard that Sinbok Myeongwan's dishes are cooked directly by an experienced local chef. In particular, they say the Cantonese-style dim sum is made in-house from the filling to the wrapper, which made me pay a little more attention to that while eating the xiaolongbao. Each dish I had that day had a distinct character. The beef fried rice was savory with a nice smoky flavor, the beef noodles stood out for their rich broth and knife-cut noodles, and the xiaolongbao's warm juice and moist wrapper were what stuck with me. ![A spread of several Sinbok Myeongwan dishes together](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share-21-1dcdx-900.webp) ![A Chinese food spread good for sharing among a group](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share-22-omxaa-900.webp) ### How are the semi-private rooms for small groups? Sinbok Myeongwan has three semi-private rooms available, and they're set up to seat four, with up to five possible depending on the situation, as noted at the restaurant. Rather than ordering just one dish, it seemed better suited to visiting with a group and ordering several things to share. It would also work well as a spot for small gatherings. ![A semi-private room seating four at Sinbok Myeongwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share-23-2krvl-900.webp) If you're looking for a Chinese restaurant near Gangnam Station where you can eat comfortably with friends, or a spot for a small get-together, it might be worth checking out the menu and seating setup here too. ## 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/@seoul-waiting-list/gangnam-shinbok-myeonkwan-beef-fried-rice-share/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt