Solo dining Chinese restaurant in Hongdae, Seoul: Surim Sikdang
Surim Sikdang Hongdae is a Chinese restaurant in Hongdae, Seoul, a 5-minute walk from Sangsu Station Exit 2, known for its signature eggplant mandu (dumplings) and dandanmyeon (spicy sesame noodles). With bar seats and kiosk ordering, it's easy to visit solo — five eggplant mandu and dandanmyeon topped with a seasoned egg made for a filling meal, with the thick, meat-packed eggplant mandu satisfying on their own. The menu is so large it's hard to try everything in one visit, but this is a 100% return-worthy spot.