In China, which has a large population and a large land area, each region has naturally developed unique food according to its habits and climate. Chinese cuisine can be broadly classified into four categories: Beijing, Shanghai, Sichuan, and Guangdong. Beijing cuisine, famous for dishes such as noodles and dumplings due to its high production of wheat, developed a comprehensive food culture by incorporating cultures from various regions. Shanghai cuisine, which is close to the sea and uses seafood as the main ingredient, is characterized by the fact that the food is sweet and fatty, using soy sauce and sugar, which are local specialties. Due to the intense heat and cold, Sichuan cuisine, which uses a lot of spices, has a spicy flavor and rich flavor. There are many exchanges with many countries, and Cantonese cuisine, which combines traditional Chinese cuisine with international elements, is known to us as the most popular cuisine.
Chinese food restaurants in Seoul include Sinsa-dong Song Chef, Bangbae-dong Ju, City Hall The Plaza Dowon, Yeonhui-dong Magnolia, Hongdae Mangwon-dong Jinjin, Yeonnam-dong Sanwangban Branch, Yeonnam-dong Zhonghua Bokchun, Sangsu Station Mati China, Daebang-dong Daeseonggwan, Jangchung-dong Palseon, Sogong-dong Dorim, Hannam-dong Jue, Chosun Hotel Hongyeon, Gwanghwamun Yuyuan, Apgujeong Big Bag, Jangchung-dong PR Pavilion, Yeondeungpo Songjukjang, Gongdeok-dong Yeomyeong, Yeondeok-dong Yeomyeong, Yeondeok-dong Flower Garden, Samgakji Famous Flower Garden, Seoul National University Outback Park, Eonju Station Ilhyang, Nonhyeon-dong Hongmyeong, Imun-dong Cinema, Apgujeong JS Garden, Hongdae Choma, Banpo-dong Seorae-hyang, Hongdae Yeongbin Tower, Yeouido Seogung, Dunchon-dong National Park, Namdaemun Paledshin, Cheongdam Deokhoo Sensei, Hapjeong Florida Banjeong, Cheongdam Pavola, Nonhyeon-dong Limajang 82, Hannam-dong Hannam-dong Sogwan, Yeonnam-dong Haha, Hoegyeong Balwon, Myeong-dong Ilpoon-hyang, Mapo Shinseonggak, Cheongdam-dong Mongjung-heon, Yeonhui-dong Eubon, Euljiro Andongjang, Euljiro Bangsan Bunsik, Yeonnam-dong Hyangmi, Dongdaemun Donghwa Branch, Yeonnam-dong Euljiro Wonheung, Myeongdong Gaehwa, Banpo Modern Nulang, Mapo Shandong Dumpling, Yeonhui-dong Convenience Store, Huam-dong Shandong Dumpling, Sookdae Suit Dumpling, Dongdaemun Baotsu, Gil Man-um Changdong Sujeonggung Palace, Songpa Seodusan Dim Sum, Yeonnam-dong Poga, Euljiro Changhwa-ro , Guro Wollai Martyrs Hall, Apgujeong Luxury Branch, Mapo Pinghao, Yalae-hyang, Jongno Hongneunggak, Mapo Buyeong-gak, Euljiro Oguban Branch, Daechi-dong Hongunjang, Mapo Oebaek, Mapo Hyunnae-jang, Cheongdam-dong The Round, Yeouido Shindongyang Branch, Bongcheon-dong Arichai, Itaewon Jari, Gyodae Haochai, Mangwon-dong Dongil Road, Myeongdong Hoebinjang, Seochon China, Myeongdong Lanzurami-dong, Seongbuk-en Old Chinese Restaurant, Walkerhill Geumryong, Yeonhui-dong Convenience Store, Yangjae Brusley, Seolleung Madam Ming, Samseong-dong Chailin, Hannam-dong Western China, Yeonhui-dong Ohyang Dumpling, Sinchon Chunghwa Branch, Wan Chai, Chungmuro Gangseo, Yeouido Thyme, Daehak-ro Jin Ah Chun, Bulguang-dong Zhonghua Garden, Sillim-dong Chinese Cuisine Palgong, Hongdae Moon China, Gassan-dong Yuwon, Songpa Eoyang, Yeonnam-dong Hongbok, Yeonnam-dong, Yangjae, Songjae Mao, Euljiro Baochai, Itaewon Richmond, Myeongdong Crystal Jade, Sinchon Bokseonggak, Samseong-dong Sichuan House, Yeonnam-dong Yeongyo Bridge, Samcheong-dong Gil Woon Club, Seochon Qucheon-ro, Nonhyeon Chuyeong-ro, Korea University Songlimwon, Samseong-dong Weilu, Yeouido Star China, Donghoe-ro Donghoe-ro, Yeongdeungpo Daemun Branch, Cheonho China Donggang, Dangsan Daekwanwon, Cheonho China, Ho Kyung-dong, Ho Gyeong-dong, Ho Myung-jin Jeon, Dongdong Gaehwa, Banpo Banpo Yangja River, Jongno Seohojang, Guro Famous places include Sampal Gyoja-gwan, Seocho Manli Castle, Yeonhui-dong Jinbo, Dobong Hongbangwon, Gwanghwamun Kwan Chun, Cheonsan in Nonhyeon-dong, Seoul Station Hilton Taipan, and the Shrine Old House.
Chinese food restaurants across the country include Incheon Sinseungban Branch, Yeongheunggak, Gookwon Chun, Manda-bok, Ham Chun-won, Yonghwa Branch, Wonbo, Geummundo, Jinheunggak, Jeon Ga-bok, Shinseong Road, Bok Hwa Road, Man Ganghong, Beijing, Shandong Sik-hyang, Ilsan Gunwon, Chinese bar Yangmok, Goyang Oulu, Suwon Gaoban Branch, Honghwa Road, Yeonmil, Bucheon Bok Seong Won, Guri Liha, Paju Bok Seong, Guri Liha, Paju Deokhwawon, Bupyeong New York Banjeong, Deokhwawon, Yeoju Yujiajia, Pocheon Mimi-hyang, Bundang Chuhong, Aining, Shanghai Wontang, Best House Champon, Mong Legend, Pangyo Wangsudeok, Pangyo Shichuan House, Osan Chairan, Uijeongbu Sinlae-hyang, Jidonggwan, Hwaseong Shanghai Road, Pyeongtaek Taehwa-ro, Hongtae-ro, Inhwa-ro, Yeongbin Ru, Donghae-jang, Yongin Jinrae, Yangchungwan, Busan Won, Hwa Guk Ban Branch, Dongchung Branch, Bokseong Branch, Jang Seong-hyang, Maga Dumpling, Shinheung Branch, Taebaek Hall, Ilpoon-hyang, Donghwa Ban Branch, Hong Seong-bang, Yangja-gang, Geumryong, Ok Saenggwan, Won Hyang-jae. Mingzhu, Zhongnanhai, Jinmun, Millak Banjan, Danyang Hyanggwan, Pocheon Mimi-hyang, Namwon Gyeongbanglu, Pyeongchang Jintaewon, Cheonan Tianran, Dongsunwon, Qingdao Gangnam Branch, Gimje Daeheunggak, Geumsan Myeongseonggak, Ulsan Mandang, Donghae Ban, Gongju Donghaewon, Jinheunggak, Gwangju Honggung, Yu Hyang, Daejeon Cheonson Jajang, Daesung Hall, Taehwajang, Cheongju Dangjang Chinese Cuisine, Jeju Arseowon, Im Sil, Suncheon Golden Castle, Yeongdong Deokseunggwan, Donghae Deokchuwon, Geoje Cheonhwa Garden, Yeosu Sunsimwon, Daegu Subong Branch, Daedong Branch, Shinshin Branch, Gaya Castle, Yongsaengdeok, Yuchang Branch, Chunghwa Branch, Daepung Branch, Yeongseong Branch, Yungyeong Branch, Dim Dim Sum, Masan Hongwon, Sacheon Branch, Jinhae Branch, Gyeongsan Bucheon Province, Asan Cotton Branch, Changseong Hae Road, Hongseong Lu and others are famous. Here are 5 of the best restaurants that are emerging Chinese cuisine powerhouses that have recently gained new popularity.
1. An eye-catching and intense interior, Namdaemun's 'Palade Cine'
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“Palais de Chine†is located on the 6th floor of Rescape Hotel near Hoehyeon Station. The interior is decorated with red colors and colorful patterns inspired by Shanghai in the 1930s. Palais de Shin collaborated with Mott32, a famous restaurant in Hong Kong, to enjoy Mott32's signature menus, such as honey sauce chashu barbecue, and shaomai with quail eggs and truffle. The signature menu is “Peking duck,†where the luster flowing from side to side over the skin is appetizing. It's also fun to see the grilled Peking duck being dismantled right in front of your eyes. The crispy skin is slightly dipped in sugar, and the savory flavor bursts out as you chew it. If you eat a warm rice cracker with vegetables and sauce on the thighs and breast in one bite, you can enjoy the light yet moist flesh.
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â–²Location: Rescape Hotel 6F, 67, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: 11:30 – 22:00 every day, B/T 15:00 – 17:30
â–²Price: Peking duck 130,000 won, quail egg truffle shaomai 4,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigin Pramodeling): I've eaten a lot of Peking duck, but I don't think there are any places that taste as good as this one. Feeling like a classic Peking duck? The rice crackers that are wrapped also go well together because they don't contain any fresh flour. There was also a sommelier, so wine was recommended, and it was a great meal.
2. Hapjeong's 'Florida Spot' is still crispy even after a long time
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“Florida Branch,†which is operated by remodeling a family home, allows you to enjoy meals in a cozy atmosphere. It's a place that has gone viral because you can enjoy a variety of Chinese dishes at reasonable prices. The signature menu, “sweet and sour pork,†is served with crispy deep-fried meat stir-fried with sweet and sour pork sauce. As if it were coated with a sweet and sour sauce, it adheres closely to the tempura batter and boasts a crispness that lasts even after a long period of time. The thick meat that is full of tempura has a nice texture when chewed together with the crispy tempura batter. “Champon,†which is flavored with thinly sliced pork, squid, onions, and bok choy, is also a popular menu. The rich umami flavor that comes from each ingredient and has a subtle fragrance is excellent.
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â–²Location: 56, World Cup-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 11:00 – 22:00 every day, B/T 15:00 – 17:00, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Sweet and sour pork (small) 15,000 won, champon 7,000 won
â–²Testimonial (I went to eat Mapo noodles): It's always a satisfying Chinese restaurant. The sweet and sour pork at this restaurant was surprisingly delicious even after eating it for the second time. Sweet and sour pork is excellent in terms of sweetness, sourness, and texture. This is a menu you can order unconditionally. Today's meal is champon. The champon was plain and tastier than I expected. Champon is faithful to the basics. It was a soup that I thought would be good to drink while drinking. I plan to visit again next time.
3. Enjoy Cheongdam's “Dukhoo Sensei†in a hip atmosphere
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“Dukhoo Sensei†is a casual Chinese restaurant run by CJ Cheil Jedang. The dark neon signs in the dim lighting and the paintings hanging on one side of the store create a hip atmosphere to the fullest. The signature menu is “Peking duck†presented by a chef from mainland China. Peking duck, which is cut into bite-size pieces, can be eaten with rice crackers, cucumber, green onions, sugar, and chunjang sauce to suit your preferences. The contrast between the crispy skin and the soft flesh is impressive. “Mara shrimp,†which is deep-fried prawn and then stir-fried with the spice majo and Sichuan pepper, is also a popular menu. The spicy flavor, which makes your mouth feel tingling, and the chewy prawn meat go in harmony.
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â–²Location: 5F, 822 Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 11:30 – 23:00 every day, B/T (weekdays) 15:00 – 17:30
â–²Price: Peking duck (half duck) 45,000 won, mara shrimp 28,000 won
â–²Review (Shikigami Saturday Night) In the middle of the store, you can see them making food and picking noodles. LOL It was my birthday, so I ordered a Peking duck and ate it, and it was pretty amazing. I like the fact that you can choose between half and one size of a Peking duck here.
4. Cheongdam “Pabulaâ€, a Szechuan dish with a variety of flavors
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“Fabulaâ€, which means being afraid of being spicy, is a Sichuan food specialty restaurant. The chef of this place, who has been making Sichuan cuisine for the third generation, and professional chefs from Chengdu, Sichuan Province, which is famous for its spicy food, are responsible for the food. You can enjoy food that harmoniously combines the seven flavors characteristic of Sichuan cuisine (sour, sweet, spicy, bitter, savory, salty, and mild). The signature menu, “Tea Tree Mushroom Stir-Fry,†is organically grown boicha mushroom stir-fried in Huajiao oil and served with edible flowers. Mushrooms, which have an attractive crunchy texture, have a deep, spicy sauce, so I recommend eating them with rice.
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â–²Location: 1F, 51 Dosan-daero 81-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: 11:30 – 22:00 every day, B/T 15:00 – 17:30
â–²Price: Stir-fried tea tree mushroom 57,000 won, beef mara shangguo 52,000 won
â–²Review (Shikigami Hee): As a place aiming for Szechuan-style Chinese cuisine, it has a new flavor that is quite different from the Chinese food I've tried before! The three menus, the mini crayfish dish and the crab fried rice razzo, which were specially selected, were all unique and delicious. The atmosphere is nice and the staff are kind, so I think it's a great place to have a meeting. I highly recommend it to those who like lunch and want to experience Szechuan food!
5. Hansang, a hearty course meal, Sogong-dong Hotel 'Hongyeon'
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“Hong Yeon†is a Cantonese cuisine specialty restaurant located in the lobby of the Westin Chosun Hotel near Seoul City Hall. It emphasizes the freshness of the ingredients and presents foods that bring out the natural aroma and flavor of the ingredients. When ordering food, wood ear mushroom sauce, cucumber, and jacai are served as side dishes. The sour flavor of the wood ear mushroom sauce mixed with red vinegar enhances the taste buds before a meal. The signature menu is the “Forbidden City Course,†which consists of sea urchin tofu soup, sea cucumber abalone, steamed merlot with soy sauce, asparagus beef, a meal, and dessert. In particular, “sea cucumber abalone,†where abalone and sea cucumber are plump and have a chewy texture, is the most popular. Please note that course meals can be ordered for 2 or more people.
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â–²Location: 106 Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: Every day 12:30 – 21:30, B/T 14:30 – 18:00
â–²Price: Forbidden City course 120,000 won, sweet and sour pork (small) 75,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigin Obanpan): The service is very good. Among the basic side dishes, wood ear mushrooms are very good, and the champon soup is really refreshing. The sweet and sour pork was so tasty that you could just eat it, and the outside was well deep-fried. Eggplant tofu is really soft and tastes like eggplant dishes eaten in China. I recommend it.