# Sindang izakaya early 5pm dinner: mapo tofu and yakisoba, Lucky Dragon - By Ara K. (https://superchart.com/en/@tiled-table-3/) - Written Sep 17, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jung-gu, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was hosted, with the meal provided by the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@tiled-table-3/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@tiled-table-3/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba/index.md) ## In short Lucky Dragon JCB Sindang is a Chinese-style izakaya near Sindang Central Market, a 2-minute walk from Exit 4 of Sindang Station on Line 2 in Jung-gu, Seoul. Two of us arrived right at the weekday 5pm opening and ordered kuro-subuta (Japanese-style black vinegar sweet and sour pork) for 16,900 won, mapo tofu for 14,900 won and yakisoba for 10,900 won, and the mapo tofu came with a sharp, numbing heat unlike the mild version at most Chinese restaurants. With dishes that work as both a full meal and drinking food, Lucky Dragon JCB Sindang is a neighborhood spot worth returning to on nights you don't feel like cooking. ## Good to know - **Address**: 43-8 Dasan-ro 42-gil, 1F, Jung-gu, Seoul - **Location**: 2-minute walk from Exit 4, Sindang Station (Line 2), near Sindang Central Market - **Reservations**: Available - **Mapo tofu**: 14,900 won - **Yakisoba**: 10,900 won - **Kuro-subuta (Japanese-style black vinegar sweet and sour pork)**: 16,900 won - **Handmade yaki gyoza**: 6,900 won - **Chahan (fried rice)**: 8,900 won - **Chinese-style soba**: 10,900 won - **Tomato tsukemono**: 4,900 won - **Paihuanggua (cucumber salad)**: 6,900 won - **Potato salad**: 7,900 won - **Yantai Special**: 250ml 17,000 won / 500ml 32,000 won - **Kirin draft beer 435ml**: 6,900 won - **Terra draft beer 500ml**: 4,500 won - **Soju**: 5,000 won *as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026* ![Signature photo of Lucky Dragon JCB Sindang, a Chinese-style izakaya near Sindang Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba-01-2dul9-1200.webp) > A hidden gem near Sindang Station, a Chinese-style izakaya > I went to , near Sindang Station and Sindang Central Market. This felt like a place local Sindang-dong residents who don't feel like cooking would love. It works well for a proper meal or for drinks, and the menu lineup felt a little fresh and not run-of-the-mill — a hidden neighborhood favorite. ## Where is Lucky Dragon JCB Sindang, and how do you get there? Lucky Dragon JCB Sindang is located at 43-8 Dasan-ro 42-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul. It's a 2-minute walk from Exit 4 of Sindang Station on Line 2, and reservations are available. ## What is the atmosphere like inside Lucky Dragon JCB Sindang? ![Entrance and exterior of Lucky Dragon JCB Sindang](https://img.superchart.com/images/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba-02-lhghr-900.webp) ![Inside Lucky Dragon JCB during a weekday early evening opening run](https://img.superchart.com/images/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba-03-1k39u-900.webp) We rushed over for a weekday opening run around 5pm. The interior is a warm wood tone, and the ceiling colors were really pretty. ![Wood-toned interior seating at Lucky Dragon JCB](https://img.superchart.com/images/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba-04-xdrt1-900.webp) ![Interior of Lucky Dragon JCB with a colorful ceiling](https://img.superchart.com/images/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba-05-1288c-900.webp) Feels like a good spot for a drink, right? The tables weren't small either — nice and roomy. ![Roomy table seating at Lucky Dragon JCB Sindang](https://img.superchart.com/images/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba-06-1m7wl-900.webp) ## Lucky Dragon JCB Sindang menu and prices ![Food menu board at Lucky Dragon JCB Sindang](https://img.superchart.com/images/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba-07-1phqd-906.webp) ![Drinks and side dish menu at Lucky Dragon JCB](https://img.superchart.com/images/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba-08-188ec-906.webp) - Mapo tofu ₩14,900 - Yakisoba ₩10,900 - Kuro-subuta (Japanese-style black vinegar sweet and sour pork) ₩16,900 - Handmade yaki gyoza ₩6,900 - Chahan (fried rice) ₩8,900 - Chinese-style soba ₩10,900 - Tomato tsukemono ₩4,900 - Paihuanggua (cucumber salad) ₩6,900 - Potato salad ₩7,900 - Yantai Special 250ml ₩17,000 / Yantai Special 500ml ₩32,000 - Kirin draft beer 435ml ₩6,900 - Terra draft beer 500ml ₩4,500 - Soju ₩5,000 There were two of us, so we ordered kuro-subuta (Japanese-style black vinegar sweet and sour pork), mapo tofu, and yakisoba. ![Kuro-subuta, mapo tofu, and yakisoba served for two at Lucky Dragon JCB](https://img.superchart.com/images/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba-09-orm4q-883.webp) ![Three dishes from Lucky Dragon JCB laid out on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba-10-111f3-900.webp) ## How did the kuro-subuta, mapo tofu and yakisoba taste? Let's dig in. ![Close-up of Lucky Dragon JCB dishes as we start eating](https://img.superchart.com/images/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba-11-buskm-900.webp) ### Kuro-subuta (Japanese-style black vinegar sweet and sour pork), 16,900 won First up, kuro-subuta, Japanese-style black vinegar sweet and sour pork. The meat is cut into easy-to-pick-up pieces coated well in black vinegar sauce, stir-fried with chunky vegetables. A sweet and tangy sweet and sour pork with a distinctive flavor from the black vinegar sauce. ![Kuro-subuta, Japanese-style black vinegar sweet and sour pork, coated in sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba-12-b1px2-900.webp) ### Mapo tofu, 14,900 won — served with a bowl of rice And then the dish I was most looking forward to — mapo tofu. I really love mapo tofu, haha. ![Close-up of mapo tofu at Lucky Dragon JCB](https://img.superchart.com/images/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba-13-171xt-900.webp) I've never been to China, but somehow this felt like what it would taste like there...? Worlds apart from the thick, mild mapo tofu you get at a typical Chinese restaurant. ![Mapo tofu at Lucky Dragon JCB eaten with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba-14-tolbh-900.webp) A spicy, numbing aroma hits you right away, but the spices don't overpower — a fresh take on mapo tofu. And of course rice is a must with mapo tofu. They served us a bowl on the side. The tofu was soft and silky, and honestly, this was rice thief material. ![Bowl of rice served alongside the mapo tofu](https://img.superchart.com/images/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba-15-6k60t-900.webp) ### Yakisoba, 10,900 won — generous pork and squid Just as the mapo tofu's kick started to feel a bit strong, in went the chopsticks for the yakisoba. ![Chopsticks lifting yakisoba from Lucky Dragon JCB](https://img.superchart.com/images/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba-16-1fjkf-900.webp) Yakisoba loaded with pork and squid. And ginger on the side is a must to complete the dish. ![Yakisoba with pork and squid served with ginger on the side](https://img.superchart.com/images/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba-17-qyjmh-900.webp) ![Weekday 5pm opening run mapo tofu and yakisoba at Lucky Dragon JCB Sindang](https://img.superchart.com/images/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba-18-ei909-900.webp) That familiar-yet-delicious umami... the yakisoba was so good too. Our menu picks paired well together, which made me happy. ## Is Lucky Dragon JCB Sindang worth it, and can you eat alone? ![Table at Lucky Dragon JCB Sindang after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba-19-1nnfq-900.webp) The strength of Lucky Dragon JCB seems to be its not-so-common Japanese-style Chinese menu, with dishes that work well as either a proper meal or drinking snacks. When I visited, there was someone dining solo, slurping ramen — this seems like a good spot for a solo dinner too. Prices aren't intimidating either, so it's easy to order a bunch of different dishes. I'll definitely be dashing back here next time I don't feel like cooking. ## Where it is - Lucky Dragon JCB Sindang (럭키드래곤JCB 신당) - 43-8 Dasan-ro 42-gil, 1F, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 중구 다산로42길 43-8 1층 - 37.5646387, 127.0190127 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%9F%AD%ED%82%A4%EB%93%9C%EB%9E%98%EA%B3%A4JCB%20%EC%8B%A0%EB%8B%B9/@37.5646387,127.0190127,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@tiled-table-3/lucky-dragon-jcb-sindang-mapo-tofu-yakisoba/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt