“Chinese cuisine†is a foreign food that is most familiar and familiar to us in the country. Along with French cuisine and Turkish cuisine, lunch is one of the top three cuisines in the world. China, which boasts a long history and a large territory, has developed various forms of cuisine depending on the region, climate, and specialty products. Furthermore, it is characterized by colorful and diverse flavors using rich ingredients such as meat, seafood, and vegetables, and various spices. Recently, a fresh breeze of lunch has been brewing, from fusion Chinese cuisine that arouses curiosity with unique combinations that have never been tried before, to Chinese restaurants where local flavors are fully conveyed, and course meals that are enjoyed in a luxurious way. Heavenly taste! Here are 5 of the best emerging Chinese cuisine powerhouses where you can find a Chinese restaurant in your life.
Chinese food restaurants in Seoul include Shilla Hotel Palseon in Jangchung-dong, Magnran in Yeonhui-dong, Jinjin in Mangwon-dong, Bangbae-dong Ju, Yeongdeungpo Songjukjang, Daebang-dong Daesung, Sogong-dong Lotte Hotel Dorim, Hannam-dong Jue, City Hall Chosun Hotel Hong Yeon, City Hall The Plaza Dowon, Chef Song of Jangchung-dong, Jangchung-dong Novotel Gonggak, Eonju Station Il-hyang, Nonhyeon-dong Hongmyeong, Namdaemun Paledshin, Dunchon-dong Baeun Chinese Restaurant Gukboseong, Hongdae, Myeongma Dong Ippumhyang, Mapo Sinseonggak, Cheongdam Deokhoo Sensei, Hapjeong Florida Branch, Cheongdam Phabula, Yeonnam-dong Sanwang Branch, Yeonnam-dong Zhonghua Fuchun, Sangsu Station Tasi China, Apgujeong Mutan, Seochon Tianmimi, Apgujeong Gadam, Jongno Center, Samseong-dong The One Restaurant, Namgajwa Rak Hee-an, Sinnonhyeon Le Meridien Hotel Hou, Gyeongridan-gil Nurangzhu, Gwanghwamun Force Season Hotel Seoul Yuyuan, Apgujeong Grand Season Hotel, Apgujeong, Apgujeong Grand Season Hotel Seoul Yuyuan, Apgujeong Bag, Gongdeok-dong Yeomyeong, Yeonhui-dong Ewha Garden, Samgakji Temple Famous Flower Garden, Seoul National University Outreach, Imun-dong Cinema, Cheongdam JS Garden, Hongdae Choma, Seorae Village Seorae Hyang, Yeouido Seogung, Yeonnam-dong Haha, Huigyeong-dong Gyeongbalwon, Cheongdam-dong Mong Jung-heon, Yeonhui-dong Gift Shop, Euljiro Andongjang, Yeonnam-dong Hyangmi, Dongdaemun Donghwa Branch, Cheongdam SMT House China Room, Seongsu Electronic Room, Yeonnam-dong, Ikseon-sik Changhwadang, Hapjeong Daejeong, Yeonnam-dong Ipom, Sinchon Hwasang Son Dumpling, Euljiro Bangsan Bunsik, Euljiro Wonheung, Myeongdong Gaehwa, Nonhyeon-dong Limajang 82, Hannam-dong Hannam Sogwan, Hongdae Yeongbin Tower, Banpo Modern Nulang, Myeongdong Fragrance, Yeouido Hanoi, Mangwon Gawon, Yeonnam Bok Chun Gold, Guro Dongheung Hall, Gyodae Daega-hyang, Garosu-gil Chae-woon, Yeonnam-dong Poga, Euljiro Changhwa Road, Guro Wollaishun Gyoja-gwan, Apgujeong Hwaban Branch, Mapo Pinghao, Seoul Station Yalae-hyang, Jongno Hongneunggak, Mapo Buyeong-gak, Euljiro Oguban Branch, Daechi-dong Hongunjang, Mapo Oebaek, Mapo Hyunnae-jang, Cheongdam-dong, The Round, Apgujeong JS Garden Black, Yeouido Shindongyang Branch, Gongneung Gwangseong Branch, Seongsu Central Decelerator, Bongcheon-dong Arichai, Itaewon Jari, Gyodae Haochai, Mangwon-dong Donglu, Myeongdong Hoebinjang, Seochon, China Lanzhou Ramien in East, Seongbuk-dong Old Chinese Restaurant, Grand Walkerhill Seoul Golden Dragon, Yeonhui-dong Convenience Store, Yangjae Brusley, Seolleung Madam Ming, Samseong-dong Chailin, Hannam-dong Western China, Yeonhui-dong O-hyang Dumpling, Sinchon Chunghwa Branch, Wan Chai, Chungmuro Gangseo, Yeonuido Thyme Hyang, Daehak-ro Jinachun, Bulguang Dong Yuyuan, Songpa Eoyang, Yeonnam-dong Hongbok, Yeonnam-dong Song Ga, Mao Euljiro Baochai, Itaewon Richmond, Myeongdong Crystal Jade, Sinchon Bokseonggak, Samseong-dong Sichuan-house, Yeonnam-dong Yeongyo Bridge, Samcheong-dong Gil Gyeong-gu, Seochon Qucheon-ro, Nonhyeon Chuyeong-ro, Korea University Songlimwon, Samseong-dong Grand Intercontinental Seoul Parnasse Weilu, Chungmuro Donghoe-ro, Yeongdeungpo Daimun Branch, Cheonho Haejung Branch, Yongsan Donggang, Dangsan Daegwanwon, Cheonho Chinarin-chin, Myeongdong Hogyeongjeon, Dongdong Gaehwa, Banpo Yangjagang, Jongno Seohojang, Gujang Palgyoja-gwan, Seocho Manli Castle, Yeonhui-dong Jinbo, Dobong Hongbangwon, Gwanghwamun Kwan Sang-sui, Nonhyeon-dong Imperial Palace Seoul Chinese Restaurant Cheonsan, Hongdae Sangsu Myungseong Hall, Hongdae Jin Ga-yeon, Hannam-dong Ledong, Wangsimni Yongsensei, Eulji Jang Manok, Yeonhae-dong Sogul, Euljiro Julia, Hapjeong Mimi Main Building, Mapo Shandong Dumpling, Yeonhui-dong Convenience Store, Huam-dong Shandong Dumpling, Sook Manbok Dongdaemun Baotsu, Gileum Dazhong Dumpling, Changdong Crystal Palace, Songpa Seodusan Dim Sum, Myeongdong Shandong Gyoza, Garosu-gil Ding Dim Sum Cuisine, Apgujeong Goldfish Dim Sum Cuisine, Samseong-dong Tim Ho-wan, Garosu-gil Ding Dim 1968, Sinsa Samchang Gyo-ja, Seochon Fodam, Gunja Pao Zhipu, Eunpyeong Mama Handmade Dumpling, Gangnam Station Din Tai Fung, Sinsa Station The Riverside Hotel Tattung, Euljiro Suen 190, Yeoksam Pakruan, Seosu-dong, Seochon Famous places include Ryong, Buam-dong Cheonjin Pocha, and Singil-dong Singil-dong Spicy Champon.
Chinese food restaurants across the country include Incheon Shinseungban Branch, Imperial Treasure, Yeongheunggak, Republic of Chun Chun, Mandabook, Ham Chun-won, Yonghwa Branch, Wonbo, Geummundo, Jinheunggak, Jeon Ga-bok, Shinseong Road, Bok Hwa Road, Man Ganghong, Beijing, Shandong Poza, Yeongyeong, Simli, Zhonghua Road, Seoin-ban Branch, Ilsan Gunwon, Chinese bar Yangmok, Gamrae Light, Oh Hyangseon, Goyang Oulu, Suwon Highland, Honghwa Yeonmil, Bucheon Bok Seong-won, Guri Riha, Paju Ginga-jang, Sun Champon, Best Palm Seafood Champon, Yangju Promotion Hall, Deokhwawon, Bupyeong New York Banjeong, Deokhwa Garden, Yeoju Yujiajang, Pocheon Mimi-hyang, Bundang Chih-hong, Shanghai Wontang, Best House Champon, Si Chuan House, Osan Cha-ran, Uijeongbu Sinrae-hyang, Jidonggwan, Hwaseong Shanghai Road, Pyeongtaek-ro, Honghwa-ro Tae Road, Yinhwa Road, Yeongbin Road, Donghae Jang, Gaehwa Restaurant, Yongin Jinlai, Yangpyeong Hongchungwan, Ye Ji Hyun, Siheung Earthenware Pot Hualong Champon, Gwangmyeong Hoya Dumbling, Anyang Kwon Seon-sang, Busan Shoe Garden, Noodle Shop, Hwaguk Branch, Dongchungwan, Bokseong Branch, Jang Seong-hyang, Magamandu, Shinheung Bandian, Taebaek Hall, Ilpom Hyang, Donghwa Branch, Hongseongbang, Yangjagang, Geumryong, Okgwan Won Hyangjae, Mingzhu, Zhongnanhai, Jinmen, Busan Lotte Hotel Dorim, Paradise Hotel Busan Nampoong, Shanghai Mandu, Bukwang Branch, Okseong Branch, Daegu Subong Branch, Daedong Branch, Shinshin Branch, Gaya Castle, Yeongsaengdeok, Yuchang Branch, Zhonghwa Branch, Daepung Branch, Yeonghae Branch, Yeonghae Branch, Yeongyeong Branch, Dim Dim Sum, Rian, Mimi Champon, Gwangju Honggung, Yu Hyang, Zhangjiajie, Malihua Branch, Shinnakwon, Donghae Branch, Laurel Restaurant, Daejeon Cheonjajang, Daesung Branch, Daesung Branch, Taehwajang, Dongcheon-hong, Dongcheon-hong Donghaewon, Oriental Pearl, Lang Man, Hong Rong Long, Joy Ban, Yeon Rae Chun Daeban Branch, Buyeonbu, Karma Champon, Movie Bar, Ra Chau, Ulsan Mandang, Flower Rock Donghae Branch, Cheonson Jajang, Gangwon Gangneung Gyo-dong Branch, Wonju Janggeumseong Chinese Cuisine, Dongseung-ro, Chuncheon Hoe Yeong-ro, Danyang Hyangmi Restaurant, Pyeongchang Jintaewon, Donghae Deokchuwon, Gyeongnam Masan Hongwon, Sacheon Deokhapbanjom, Sacheon Deokhaeban Branch, Jinhae Gyeongsan Bucheon Province, Changwon Wonhae-ro, Geoje Cheonhwa Garden, Gimje Daeheunggak, Gyeongbuk Qingdao Gangnam Branch, Gimcheon Chinese Dumpling, Mungyeong Yeongheung Branch, Uljin Jeongjeong Branch, Chilgok Manri Palace, Jeonnam Suncheon Golden Castle, Yeosu Sunsimwon, Eunhye Branch, Namwon Gyeongbang Tower, Mokpo Zhonghwa Tower, Goheung Ilsung Restaurant, Jeonbuk Gunsan Bokseong Tower, Transportation Branch, Jilin Province, Ssangyong Branch, Binhaewon, Gukje Banjeong Branch, Yangeup Jia Kang, Jeonju Nobel Branch, Double Bon, Gojaru, Daejeon, Iksan Shin Dongyang, Gil Myung Ban Branch, Imsil Taiwan, Taebok Jang, Geumsan Myungseong Pavilion, Jang Chun-gwan, Gongju Donghaewon, Jinheunggak, Jangshungru, Peking Tangsuyuk, Cheonan Way, Dongsunwon, Asan Cotton Branch, Seosan Yeongseong Hall, Boryeong Hwanghaewon, Dangjin Bingbing Branch, Geumji Pagoda, Seocheon Dongsaengchun, Hongseong Inbalu, Cheongju Dangjo Chinese Cuisine, Yangjiagang, Dongdong Dongdong Dongdong Branch, 043BAO, Gyodong Champon, Okcheon Gyeong-jingak, Jecheon Romantic Jajang, Danyang Bok Sang Branch, Yeongdong Deokgwan, Je Seung Gwan Arseowon, Deokseongwon, Hongseongbang, Darae Hyang, Imseong Banjom, Boyeong, Soriwon, Doduban Branch, and Dim Sum 9898 are famous.
1. 'Mutan' in Apgujeong competes with overwhelming visuals and flavors
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“Mutan†was a hit on social media due to its unique combination of ingredients and sensuous plating. It's a place where you can find unique fusion Chinese food, such as fried rice with Korean beef and truffle, and mapo tofu in an earthenware pot. The signature menu is “Macaroon Menbosha,†which looks like a macaroon, made by thickly filling minced shrimp between bread in a round shape and deep-frying it. It is characterized by reducing the thickness of the bread to reduce the feeling and maximizing the chewy texture of the shrimp. The crispy bread is mixed with moist shrimp meat to add a rich flavor. You can enjoy the original flavor of menbosha at the beginning and then add the truffle mayo sauce, chili sauce, and onion mayo sauce that comes with it as you like.
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â–²Location: 2, Nonhyeon-ro 176-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 11:00 — 21:30, 7 days a week
â–²Price: Macaroon menbosha 28,000 won, steak truffle jajangmyeon 25,000 won
â–²Testimonial (White Cloud Sweets): I saw the visuals posted on Instagram and went there because I had to run right away, but the wait was long even on weekdays. The macaroon menbosha contains shrimp that seems to be bursting, so I really enjoyed the flavor of the shrimp meat, and the jajangmyeon with truffles was also delicious for the price. hehe
2. 'Tianmimi' in Seochon, a dim sum that fully captures local flavors
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“Tianmimi†is a Chinese restaurant newly led by Chef Jeong Ji-sun from “China Fortune Gold†in Yeonnam-dong and “Hong Ronglong†in Ikseon-dong. The strong orange-colored walls and interior of the store, decorated with black-toned furniture, exude an exotic sensibility. You can enjoy a variety of cuisines inspired by local Chinese styles, including dim sum. The signature menu is “Hagau,†where the dumpling skin is so transparent that you can see the contents has a chewy texture. You can choose between “flying fish roe,†which makes chewing fun when the grains pop, and “chives,†which fill your mouth with a fragrant aroma. I also like “shomai,†which has finely chopped shrimp wrapped in yellow dumpling skin, and “changfen,†which has a smooth, smooth texture.
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â–²Location: 19, Jahamun-ro 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 11:00 — 22:00 every day, B/T 15:00 — 17:00
â–²Price: Hagau 7,000 won, Shomai 7,000 won
â–²Testimonial (synonymous with shikigin lovely): The colorful exterior of the building clearly shows its presence. I ordered mainly dim sum, but after eating the chewy hagau and the steamed shomai in the shape of a yellow lucky bag, I ordered another plate right after eating it. Next time, I'm going to try meals and cooking too!
3. Apgujeong 'Gadam', where the rich flavor of red pepper enhances the flavor
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“Gagam†is loved by nearby office workers as a place for meals and dinners. They have prepared a variety of dishes, from about 100 à la carte menus to course meals with a variety of configurations. The signature menu, “Red pepper sweet and sour pork,†is served topped with crispy deep-fried meat and sliced green onions and red peppers on top of the rice crackers. The sweet and sour sauce and the savory flavor of the red pepper blend harmoniously to enhance the taste buds. If you put slices of cheongyang pepper on the sweet and sour pork that has been deeply soaked in the sauce and added moisture, it relieves the feeling and provides a refreshing aftertaste, so you can eat it all the way to the end without getting bitten.
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â–²Location: 35, Eonju-ro 167-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 11:20 — 21:30 every day, B/T 15:00 — 17:00
â–²Price: Hot pepper soup 26,000 won, nanjawan's 30,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigin Jin Ramen Shin Ramen): You can enjoy two different charms of pepper sweet and sour pork when it is first crispy and then becomes more and more soggy. It's delicious even if you just eat sweet and sour pork without anything else, and it's very tasty because it's savory when eaten with rice crackers. Hehe, there are several high-volume liquors, so I was recommended to eat them, but after all, they go great with Chinese food.
4. Relaxing gourmet time, the “center†of Jongno
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“Center†is a place that offers Cantonese cuisine to suit the tastes of Koreans. The motif is “slow lunch,†which is painstakingly made over a long period of time for all food, such as homemade noodles picked by the chef himself and broth made after several days of cooking. The signature dish is “Tsuran back ribs,†made by steaming pork ribs that have been aged 24 hours in garlic sauce for 3 hours to make the most of their tender meat. If you take a bite of a moist, juicy back rib, it pops and enhances its chewy texture. You can enjoy an even richer flavor by blending the unique aroma and spiciness of tuna on the light back ribs. They also have a wide variety of alcoholic beverages, including about 20 types of traditional Chinese sake and 60 types of wine.
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â–²Location: 2F, 26, Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:30 — 22:00 every day, B/T 14:30 — 17:30
â–²Price: Tsuran ribs 40,000 won, pork sweet and sour pork 33,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Meal): I had a family gathering, so I ate it, and the service was very kind, and every meal that came out of the course was delicious. My parents, who are picky eaters, also enjoyed it, and I was very happy. Hehe, I paired it with the wine recommended by the sommelier, and I was satisfied with the flavor of the food even more.
5. Course to enjoy in a private space, 'The One Restaurant' in Samseong-dong
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“The One Restaurant†was newly opened in Samseong-dong by Kim Jong-suk, CEO of 'The Round', a famous Chinese restaurant in Cheongdam-dong. When you open the heavy door and walk in, the space separated by an arched door gives a modern yet luxurious feel. They make and use their own marinades and sauces, such as oyster sauce and XO sauce, without using any industrial products. The signature menu “Lavender†starts with cold dishes that enhance the taste, and offers soup, seafood dishes, Peking duck, sweet and sour pork, 2 types of dim sum, a meal, and dessert one after the other. The “Peking Duck†course enhances the enjoyment of the meal by showing a dismantling show on the seat. The savory skin and tender flesh that fills the mouth are fun to eat in combination with ingredients such as rice crackers, kimchi, and vegetables.
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â–²Location: 2F, 648 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 11:30 — 22:00 every day, B/T 15:00 — 17:00
â–²Price: Lavender 77,000 won, Orchid 130,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigami Aritaum 12): When you walk into the store, the atmosphere is really classy, so I think it's a great place to go for a face-to-face meeting or an important meeting. First of all, I liked the fact that it consists of room space so you can have a private meal. I think I can eat a great composition for the price. Hehe, Peking duck in particular is the most delicious place I've ever eaten without feeling it. hehe
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