Private-room Chinese restaurant in Sadang for four: Baoro China

Last week my younger sibling's couple, a friend, and I had a blast playing board games near Sadang Station! Getting hungry afterward, we headed to Baoro China, a Chinese restaurant famous in the area. The space was spacious and the food quality was amazing, so I'm bringing you an honest review for anyone looking for a good Sadang Station restaurant or a private room spot for wedding invitation gatherings or arranged meetings!

Where is Baoro China Sadang Branch, and how far is it from Sadang Station?

Baoro China Sadang Branch is a short walk from exits 11 and 12 of Sadang Station, so even someone with a terrible sense of direction like me could find it easily! The address is 12-9 Bangbaecheon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 2nd floor.

Given how accessible it is from Sadang Station, it also seemed perfect for group gatherings or meetups. Baoro China had already built up a reputation as a great Chinese restaurant near Sadang Station, so I was excited before even walking in.

Our hungry squad rolled out today! Taking the elevator up to the second floor, you're greeted by the classic red lanterns and the character for luck (福) hung upside down haha. The entrance alone gave off serious Sadang Station Chinese restaurant vibes.

Baoro China's hall and flower-named private rooms for family introductions and wedding gatherings

Unlike the somewhat modest-looking entrance, the second-floor hall at Baoro China opened up into a surprisingly huge interior the moment we walked in. The tables were spaced generously and there were tons of seats, making it a solid size for company dinners or group gatherings near Sadang Station.

Beyond the main hall, there are also private rooms named after flowers scattered around, making this the perfect Chinese restaurant for anyone looking for a private, quiet meal for an arranged meeting or a wedding invitation gathering near Sadang Station.

The room interior was clean and neatly kept. Since the table seats about 10 people, it's also perfect for family gatherings or as an arranged-meeting venue near Sadang Station.

The menu was quite varied too, ranging from premium dishes to more affordable meal options for casual diners like us.

Each table thoughtfully came stocked with red pepper flakes, soy sauce, vinegar, and more, so you could mix your own sauce to taste haha. It was great being able to sprinkle red pepper flakes generously over the jjajangmyeon too.

Aprons were also provided, so make sure to grab one before eating the jjamppong! My friend spilled some mid-meal and had to scramble to put one on haha.

What four people ordered at Baoro China, and what it cost

The four dishes we ordered that day at Baoro China were: bulgogi japchae rice, jjajangmyeon with a fried egg, brisket jjamppong, and fresh sirloin skewer tangsuyuk! With four of us there, I was a little worried the portions might not be enough — but the moment the food arrived, I realized that worry was completely unnecessary.

• Bulgogi japchae rice ₩18,000
• Fresh sirloin skewer tangsuyuk ₩32,000
• Real beef brisket jjamppong ₩17,000
• Jjajangmyeon + fried egg ₩9,000

Bulgogi japchae rice, 18,000 won: smoky wok flavour with egg soup

The portion was seriously massive. The bulgogi japchae rice arrived looking beautifully stir-fried, with a smoky aroma that hit your nose right away. Ordering the japchae rice also gets you a warm egg soup on the side.

The seasoning was well and saltily infused, so mixing it into the plain white rice was... need I say how good it was?! With bulgogi mixed in too, it was smoky and savory, totally my style of japchae rice, ㅠㅠㅠ! Umami explosion! Absolutely the best.

Fresh sirloin skewer tangsuyuk, 32,000 won: all four picked it first

The dish all four of us named our top pick was this fresh sirloin skewer tangsuyuk!! The look of it was unlike anything I'd seen before — a whole cut of fresh sirloin, deep fried, then served skewered piece by piece. I've seen skewers like this with lamb skewers, but tangsuyuk on a skewer was a first for me.

Each skewer was so thick and hearty that I nearly burned my tongue biting in right away. You really need to let the tangsuyuk cool a bit before eating. And interestingly, there's a pat of butter sitting on top of the sauce — as it melts in, it adds a soft, rich flavor that felt refreshingly different in a good way.

Just look at how thick this meat is. The cross-section thickness is insane. The sirloin is this thick and hearty yet not dry at all — no underdone parts, tender inside, and crispy on the outside thanks to the tangsuyuk coating. If you asked me to name Baoro China's signature dish, this is it! If you visit Baoro China, you absolutely have to try this one, it's so good ㅠㅠㅠ

Dipping it deep into the tangsuyuk sauce and taking a bite — in that moment, I wanted for nothing. The kind of taste that gives you a genuine, involuntary smile.

It was basically a tangsuyuk oath of brotherhood haha. The four of us each grabbed a skewer and dug in — the sirloin was so thick that just one skewer was filling.

Jjajangmyeon with a fried egg, 9,000 won: the classic version

This is jjajangmyeon (noodles in black bean sauce) done right — just real jjajangmyeon with a fried egg on top, and it tastes exactly as it should. Impossible for this to taste bad.

Also, you've got to mix it up thoroughly like this for jjajangmyeon to really hit — once the noodles turn all black, that's your cue to eat.

A soft-boiled fried egg is plopped on top too, and mixing it in was so delicious ㅠㅠ. As they say, the flavors you already know are the scariest — everyone loved it, no exceptions.

Real brisket jjamppong, 17,000 won: how much brisket is in the bowl

This was the jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup) that shocked us with how much brisket it had! It arrives piled high with well-grilled brisket, all coated in that smoky flavor.

Sure, the clean taste of seafood is the foundation of jjamppong, but sometimes you crave a broth soaked through with beef flavor too — and this real brisket jjamppong scratches that itch perfectly!! It was so good I almost slurped down the entire broth.

I usually prefer jjamppong rice over jjamppong noodles, mostly because I have this bias that the noodles never soak up enough seasoning and end up bland. But at Baoro China, the noodles in the brisket jjamppong soaked up the broth so well that it wasn't bland at all — delicious from start to finish!

Receipt review roulette and the counter prize draw at Baoro China

At Baoro China, if you leave a receipt review, you get to spin a roulette wheel for a free item! We skipped it because we were too lazy, but it seems worth doing properly. Looking at the wheel, there were more options than I expected, so I'm definitely planning to try it next time haha.

After eating our fill and paying, there was also this fun little gacha machine at the counter, so I gave it a try. It's got Jibbitz charms and candy inside, and it was surprisingly hard to win haha. Got a Jibbitz charm and walked out in a great mood.

All four of us in our group left completely full and satisfied, and I already decided that next time I need a room reservation, this is the place, no question haha. If you're looking for a great Chinese restaurant near Sadang Station, or a spot for an arranged meeting or wedding invitation gathering, I definitely recommend giving it a visit!