# Jongno Chinese restaurant lunch with eggplant rice: Cheonghwawon - By Yeojin (https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-cupboard-seoul/) - Written Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written with support for a visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-cupboard-seoul/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@weekday-cupboard-seoul/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon/index.md) ## In short Cheonghwawon Daehangno Branch is a Taiwanese-style Chinese restaurant in Jongno, Seoul, near Hyehwa Station. We shared xiaolongbao, eggplant rice, and Tiger Rice Bowl before or after a play. Cheonghwawon Daehangno Branch is a great pick for sharing a satisfying meal. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1st and 2nd floors, 36 Daemyeong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 종로구 대명길 36 1층, 2층) - **Getting there**: 166 m from Exit 4 of Hyehwa Station - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–22:20 - **Last order**: 21:50 - **Closed**: Open year-round except Lunar New Year's Day - **Services**: Takeout available; groups welcome - **Space**: First and second floors - **Ordering**: Tablets at each table *as written by the visitor on Sep 11, 2026* ![Atmosphere during a visit to a Taiwanese-style Chinese restaurant in Daehangno](https://img.superchart.com/images/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon-01-33eml-900.webp) ![Atmosphere during a visit to a Taiwanese-style Chinese restaurant in Daehangno](https://img.superchart.com/images/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon-02-glnl5-900.webp) You know those days when you want to treat yourself to a lovely meal even when it isn't a special occasion~~ The kind of day when you want to fill up properly before or after seeing a play. ![Daehangno dining atmosphere before or after a play](https://img.superchart.com/images/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon-03-17xik-900.webp) ![Daehangno dining atmosphere before or after a play](https://img.superchart.com/images/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon-04-1o8n7-900.webp) ## A Taiwanese-style Chinese meal found in Daehangno So today, I visited a place that is just perfect for Taiwanese-style Chinese food and eggplant dishes for lunch in Daehangno! ![Visit to Cheonghwawon Daehangno Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon-05-o8rbo-900.webp) ![Location guide for Cheonghwawon Daehangno Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon-06-nedj8-900.webp) It was Cheonghwawon Daehangno Branch (청화원 대학로점)!!~!! It is only 166 m from Exit 4 of Hyehwa Station, so it was really easy to find. If you are looking for Taiwanese-style Chinese food and eggplant dishes for lunch in Daehangno, this place is honestly perfect. ![Cheonghwawon Daehangno Branch near Hyehwa Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon-07-iw534-900.webp) ![Chinese restaurant location in the heart of Daehangno](https://img.superchart.com/images/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon-08-lrniz-900.webp) It is right in the heart of Hyehwa and Daehangno, making it a really great location to stop by before or after a play. The promise of hotel-level quality built over 10 years, at reasonable prices, really got my expectations up. ![Atmosphere at Cheonghwawon Daehangno Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon-09-b6816-900.webp) ![Interior space at Cheonghwawon Daehangno Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon-10-dq66s-900.webp) ## A space for solo meals and group gatherings alike With its spacious, comfortable first- and second-floor seating, this was a place where everyone could dine comfortably, from solo diners to groups. I also liked that each table had a tablet for easy ordering. ![Chinese restaurant table with tablet ordering](https://img.superchart.com/images/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon-11-84b28-900.webp) ![Ordering area at Cheonghwawon Daehangno Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon-12-1xefk-900.webp) ## Sharing xiaolongbao and eggplant rice This time, we neatly ordered xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), refreshing cold salad, eoyang-gaji deopbap (rice topped with fish-fragrant eggplant), Tiger Rice Bowl, and Coke Zero! 🥟 Wow~~ The xiaolongbao had so much broth inside their thin wrappers that the juices burst out as soon as I bit in. ![Juicy xiaolongbao](https://img.superchart.com/images/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon-13-wwuam-900.webp) ![Xiaolongbao and Taiwanese-style Chinese dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon-14-1mj91-900.webp) ![A bite of thin-skinned xiaolongbao](https://img.superchart.com/images/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon-15-em0uf-900.webp) They say a chef from Guangdong makes them by hand, and the quality truly did feel different. It really had the stature of a proper Daehangno Taiwanese-style Chinese restaurant for lunch! The eggplant rice had tender eggplant thoroughly coated in a spicy-sweet sauce, and mixing it with the rice made it such a treat. The Tiger Rice Bowl was spicy but not overpowering, with its savory flavor shining through, so I kept reaching for it. The refreshing cold salad was sweet and tangy, making it perfect for cleansing the palate between the other dishes. Daehangno Taiwanese-style Chinese food and eggplant dishes: absolutely approved!!~!! ![Eggplant rice and Chinese dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon-16-11bv9-900.webp) ![A full Taiwanese-style Chinese meal in Daehangno](https://img.superchart.com/images/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon-17-uziuw-1200.webp) ## Dim sum and noodles I want to try next time I heard the shumai is a popular dim sum filled generously with shrimp and meat, and I definitely wanted to try that next time too. The beef knife-cut noodles also caught my attention: the broth is made by simmering Korean beef bones and arongsatae beef shank for over 24 hours, so I became curious about its light yet deep flavor. ![Menu guide for shumai and beef knife-cut noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon-18-10dj9-900.webp) ![A Chinese meal shared among several people](https://img.superchart.com/images/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon-19-1ac1h-900.webp) Just like the Chinese dining culture of enjoying food together, sharing several dishes made it feel less like a meal and more like one happy stretch of time. With its interior full of a Taiwanese local atmosphere, it was a great spot for dates, office-worker lunches, or a solo university student meal. Takeout and group dining are available too, so it was an easy place to use. ![Restaurant offering takeout and group dining](https://img.superchart.com/images/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon-20-pwuos-900.webp) ![Taiwanese-style Chinese dining space in Daehangno](https://img.superchart.com/images/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon-21-10lr0-900.webp) ## A Daehangno meal that suits before or after a play When you are craving a Taiwanese-style Chinese meal around Daehangno or Hyehwa, make sure to visit Cheonghwawon Daehangno Branch! It is nice for a quick stop before a play, and it also suits lingering over a meal after the performance while sharing your impressions. You could pop in alone for a few pieces of dim sum and a hearty bowl of noodles, or come with a group to share this and that while spending time together. Sitting in a space that felt so distinctly Taiwanese amid Daehangno's lively atmosphere made me feel, briefly, as if I were traveling. The quality for the price was so good that I naturally thought about coming back with friends to try all the dim sum and the beef knife-cut noodles too. It was a place that had everything in place—flavor, quality, and atmosphere. If you are planning an outing in Daehangno, I recommend taking this opportunity to treat yourself to a special meal at Cheonghwawon Daehangno Branch. ## Where it is - Cheonghwawon Daehangno Branch (청화원 대학로점) - 1st and 2nd floors, 36 Daemyeong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 종로구 대명길 36 1층, 2층) - 서울특별시 종로구 대명길 36 1층, 2층 청화원 대학로점 - 37.5831141, 126.9995958 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B2%AD%ED%99%94%EC%9B%90%20%EB%8C%80%ED%95%99%EB%A1%9C%EC%A0%90/@37.5831141,126.9995958,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-cupboard-seoul/daehangno-eohyanggaji-deopbap-chunghwawon/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt