“Newtro (Newtro)†is a neologism that combines novelty (new) and retro (retro). It refers to the trend of enjoying reinterpreting old things with a modern sense. “Chinese food,†which is one of the foods that are familiar and loved among Koreans, is also following the Neutro trend. Stores that have a unique atmosphere with retro color combinations and interiors that make use of the atmosphere of Hong Kong movies from the 1980s and 90s, such as vintage posters and tableware, are emerging. You can enjoy not only high-quality cuisine from chefs with a brilliant career, but also fusion Chinese cuisine made from a combination of different ingredients. Here are 5 of Neutro's best Chinese restaurants with a Hong Kong vibe.
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, Yeonnam-dong Sanwangban Branch, Yeonnam-dong Chunghwa Fuchun, Sangsu Station Mati China, Apgujeong Mutan, Seochon Tianmimi, Apgujeong Gadam, Samseong-dong The One Restaurant, Namgajwa Rock Hee-an, Gwanghwamun Four Seasons Hotel Seoul Yuyuan, Apgujeong Big Bag, Gongdeok-dong Yeomyeong, Yeonhui-dong Ewha Garden, Samgakji Famous Flower Garden, Seoul National University Foreign Affairs Center, Lee Mun Dam, JS Garden, Yeouido Seogung, Yeonnam-dong Haha, Huigyeong-dong Gyeongbalwon, Cheongdam-dong Mongjung-heon, Yeonhui-dong Eupun, Euljiro Andongjang, Dongdaemun Donghwa Branch, Cheongdam SMT House China Room, Banpo Modern Nulang, Myeongdong Lanjuen, Korea University Andong Branch, Daelim Ringongzumen Hall, Jamsil Lotte Hotel Dorim, Kondae Songhwa Mountain Sidosakmyeon, Cheongdam Pavula, Jongno Center, Gyeongridan-gil Nurangjyu, Seorae Village, Seorae Village Incense, Yeonnam-dong flavor, seongsu Electronic Room, Yeonnam-dong Mongjung-sik, Hapjeong Daehak, Sinchon Hwasang Son Dumpling, Euljiro Wonheung, Myeongdong Gaehwa, Hannam-dong Hannamshoguan, Myeongdong Hyangmi, Mangwon Gawon, Yeonnam-dong Fuchun Gold, Guro Dongheung-gwan, Gyodae Daega-hyang, Yeonnam-dong Poga, Apgujeong Luxury Branch, Mapo Pinghao, Seoul Yalae-hyang, Jongno Hongneung-gak, Mapo Buyeong-gak, Euljiro Oguban Branch, Mapo Oebaek, Euljiro Oguban Branch, Mapo Oebaek, Majang Cheongdam-dong The Round, Apgujeong JS Garden Black, Yeouido Shindongyang Branch, Gongneung Gwangseong Branch, Seongsu Central Decelerator, Bongcheon-dong Arichai, Gyodae Haochai, Seochon China, Seongbuk-dong Old Chinese Restaurant, Grand Walkerhill Seoul Geumryong, Yeonhui-dong Convenience Store, Yangjae Brusley, Wan Chai, Yeouido Thyme Hyang, Daehak-ro Jin Ah Chun, Bulguangdong China Garden, Songpa Eoyang, Yeonnam-dong Hongbok, Yangjae Mao, Myeongdong Jade, Sinchon Bokseonggak, Yeonnam-dong Yeongyo Bridge, Samcheong-dong Gil Woon-gu, Yeongdeungpo Daimun Branch, Yongsan Donggang, Dangsan Grand Hall, Myeongdong Hogyeongjeon, Dongdong Gaehwa, Jongno Seohojang, Nonhyeon-dong Imperial Palace Seoul Chinese Restaurant Cheonsan, Hongdae Jin Ga-yeon, Hannam-dong Les Hyeon-dong, Eulji Jang Manok, Euljiro Julia, Myeongdong Din Tai Fung, Apgujeong Ilhyang, Kyung Hee University Jongneung-gak, Itaewon Woo Yuk-ro, Itaewon Woo Yeok-en Shaobao beef noodles, Hongdae Seogyodong Jinhyang, Korea University Gongfu, Jongno Beef Noodle Restaurant, Yeonhui-dong Delicacies, Gyodae Yangga Dining Table, Jamsil Signiel Club Chinese Restaurant, Sinnonhyeon Shanghai Road, Apgujeong Dining Ma, Yeoksam Chosun Palace Hotel The Great Hongyeon, Dosan Park Workshops, Seongsu Flavor Town, Triangle Pug, Seongsu Jeong, Wang Yong, Singil-dong Singil-dong Maeun Champon, Hapjeong Mimi Main Building, Yeoksam Pakruan, Sangam-dong Seorong, Ikseon-dong Changhwa-dang, Eulbunji Sik, Euljiro Changhwa Tower, Hongdae Yeongbin Road, Garosu-gil Chaiyun, Mangwon-dong Dongil Road, Daechi-dong Hongun-jang, Samseong-dong Chailin, Hannam-dong Western China, Yeonnam-dong Song Ga, Seolleung Madam Ming, Gasan-dong Yu Won, Euljiro Baochai, Samseong-dong Sichuan House, Korea University Song Lim Won, Samseong-dong Grand Intercontinental Seoul Parnasse Weilu, Banpo Banpo Yangjagang, Cheonho Haejung Cheonban Branch, Guro Sampalgja-dong, Yeonhui-dong, Yeonhui-dong Jinbo, Dobong Hong Bangwon, Wang Simri Yongyong Sensei, Yeonnam Shanghai Sohl, Anguk Mong Jung-heon, City Hall Louis Kitchen M, Yeonnam Chinchikurin, Mangwon Kang Dong-won, Itaewon Mondrian Hotel SMT China Room, Hongdae Sangsu Style, Chinese dumpling restaurants include Mapo Shandong Dumpling, Yeonhui-dong Convenience Store, Sookdae Goobok Dumpling, Guro Wollai Martyrs Center, Changdong Sujung Palace, Songpa Seodusan Island, Garosu-gil, Apgujeong, Dim Gu-ji, Dim Gu-ji Goldfish Dim Sum Cuisine, Eunpyeong Mama Handmade Dumpling, Itaewon Johnny Dumpling Famous places include Ohyang Dumpling in Yeonhui-dong, Shandong Dumpling in Huam-dong, Gil Eum Dung Dung Dumpling, Myeongdong Shandong Gyoza, Samseong-dong Tim Ho Wan, Gunja Pao Zhipu, Garosu-gil Ding Dim 1968, Sinsa Samchang Gyoza, Seochon Podam, Din Taipung at Gangnam Station, Tianjin Pocha in Buam-dong, Apgujeong Shandong Gyoja-gwan, and Banpo Dimdim Island.
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 Pocha, Yeongyeong, Simli, Zhonghua Road, Seoin-ban Branch, Ilsan Gunwon, Chinese bar Yangmok, Gamrae Light, Oh Hyangseon, Goyang Oulu, Suwon Highbay, 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, China 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 Cheonsonjang, Daesung Hall, Taehwajang, Donghae-gu, Donghae-gu Oriental Pearl, Langman, Joy Ban, Yeonrae Chundaeban Branch, Buyeonbu, Karma Champon, Movie Bar, Ra Chau, Ulsan Mandang, Flower Rock Donghaeban Branch, Cheonson Jajang, Gangwon Gangneung Gyo-dong Branch, Gongju Janggeumseong Chinese Cuisine, Dongseung-ro, Chuncheon Hoeyoung, Danyang Hyangmi Restaurant, Pyeongchang Jintaewon, Donghae Deokchuwon, Gyeongnam Masan Hongwon, Sacheon Deokhap Branch, Jinhae Shinseong, Gyeongsan Bucheonwon, Changseong Wonhae-ru, Geoje Cheonghwa Garden, Gimje Daeheunggak, Gyeongbuk Cheongdo Gangnam Branch, Gimcheon Chinese Dumpling, Mungyeong Yeongheung Branch, Uljin Jeong Jeong Branch, Chilgok Manli Palace, Jeonnam Suncheon Golden Castle, Yeosu Sunsimwon, Eunhye Branch, Namwon Gyeongbang Tower, Mokpo Zhonghwa Tower, Goheung Ilsung Restaurant, Jeonbuk Gunsan Bokseong Road, Transport Branch, Jilin Province, Ssangyong Branch, Binhaewon, Kokusai Branch, Jeongeup Yangjagang, Jeonju Branch, double version, Kozaru, Daejeon, Iksan Shin Dongyang, Gil Myung Banjeom, Imsil Taiwan, Taebok Jang, Geumsan Myeongseong Pavilion, Jang Chun-gwan, Gongju Donghaewon, Jinheung-gak , Jang Shun Road, Peony Branch, Beijing Tangsuyuk, Cheonan Way, Dongsunwon, Asan Cotton Branch, Seosan Yeongseong Pavilion, Boryeong Hwanghaewon, Dangjin Bingbing Branch, Geumja-pagoda, Seocheon Dongsaengchun, Hongseong Inbalu, Cheongju Dangjo Chinese Cuisine, Yangja-gang, Gongdong Champon, Okcheon Gyeongjingak, Jecheon Romantic Jajang, Danyang Boksaeng Branch, Yeongdong Deokseunggwan, Jeju Arseowon, Deokseonggwan, Jeju Arseowon, Deokseonggwan Famous places include Seongbang, Darae Hyang, Imseong Banjom, Boyeong, Soriwon, Doduban Branch, and Dim Sum 9898.
1. American Chinese flavors presented in wok, 'Workshops' in Dosan Park
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Image source: june1974Happy's Instagram
“Worktionary†is a combination of “Wok,†a frying pan used for Chinese cuisine, and “Dictionary,†which means encyclopedia. It offers a fresh American Chinese flavor with the meaning of making a variety of dishes with a wok. The table and walls are colored in red and turquoise to create a different atmosphere in each space. The signature dish is “Chow Mein,†a Chinese-style stir-fried noodle made by stir-frying various vegetables such as noodles, pork, onions, carrots, and green onions over high heat. The soy sauce-based sauce penetrates deep between the noodles, and the salty flavor is excellent. If you eat a sweet piece of pork with the noodles, you can feel the crunchy texture of the noodles and the aroma of fire that fills your mouth.
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â–²Location: 12 Dosan-daero 53-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 11:30 – 21:00, B/T 15:30 – 17:30
â–²Price: Chow Mein 11,800 won, Mongolian beef 26,800 won
â–²Testimonial (Mrs. Park Jil, Shikigami): The exterior and atmosphere of the store are stylish! I ordered a variety of menus, including chao mien, Mongolian beef, and egg drop soup, but for my taste, chao mien was the most delicious. The salty stir-fried noodles kept on getting excited! It had a lot of meat and vegetables, so it was chewy, and the crunchy and chewy texture of the noodles was amazing!
2. “Flavor Town†in Seongsu, a Chinese dish created with a different combination
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Image source: seojin_rueuniimom's Instagram
“Flavor Town†is a Chinese-based Asian restaurant presented by chefs with experience in Finland, Hong Kong, Macau, and Australia. It consists of a variety of menus, from simple snacks to salads, light dishes, meal menus, and desserts. The signature dish is “pig's foot tempura,†made by frying thinly deep-fried pork feet in a coconut master caramel sauce and topped with coriander. The boiled pig's feet were caramelized, and the sweet and spicy caramel sauce penetrated deep into the french fries. The soft meat, which contrasts with the crispy deep-fried surface, is added to the chewy texture, and the chewy flavor is still alive. You can also add ginger pickles to add freshness when you feel it a little bit.
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â–²Location: 18-7, Seoulsup 4-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: Monday to Saturday 16:00 to 22:00, Sunday 1200 to 16:00, closed on Wednesday
â–²Price: Fried pig's feet 17,000 won, charcoal black tiger shrimp chili coconut curry 26,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Let's meet on Friday): This is a place I had a hard time making a reservation. There are many menus that are hard to taste anywhere else, so it took me a long time to choose. The signature dish, pig's foot tempura, is surprisingly soft. Cilantro is placed on top of the fried pig's foot, and you can eat it without it if you like, but the pig's foot and coriander went surprisingly well together.
3. Drunk by Hong Kong's local sensibility, “turn off†the triangle
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“Off Ge†is a Hong Kong-style Chinese restaurant run by Chef Nam Joon-young, who has successfully achieved Vietnamese restaurants “Hyotu†and “Nam Bak.†Using Chinese and Hong Kong movie posters written all over the store, the restaurant looked like it was on a Hong Kong street. The signature menu, “Kaejang Chicken Cold Noodles,†is finished by putting Cantonese chicken on raw egg noodles and pouring majang sauce. You can eat horse mackerel sauce, which is a combination of spicy chili oil and savory peanut sauce, thoroughly mixed with noodles. Cantonese-style chicken topped as a garnish is deep-fried with chicken thigh meat, and boasts a crispy yet chewy skin and tender inner flesh. The cold noodles contain enoki mushrooms and sliced cucumbers, making them even more diverse in texture.
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â–²Location: 10 Hangang-daero 48-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: Weekdays 11:30 – 22:00, weekends 12:00 – 21:00, B/T (weekdays) 15:00-17:30, B/T (weekends) 15:30 – 17:00, closed on Mondays
â–²Price: Kaejang chicken cold noodles 14,000 won, Wonang fried rice 15,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigami 4-dimensional dreaming rabbit): I felt like I was on a trip to Hong Kong for a while. Cold noodles with kaejang chicken that you can enjoy for a limited time! Be sure to try it! It's not cold noodles with soup, it's cold noodles that are grated. I only use raw noodles, so the noodles are chewy. The thick chicken thigh has a slight smoked flavor, so it's a perfect match for bib noodles with sesame sauce.
4. Enjoy Hannam-dong's “Wang Yong†in a hip atmosphere
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â–²Location: 46, Dokseodang-ro 14-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: Weekdays 11:30 – 22:00, weekends 17:30 – 22:00, B/T (weekdays) 14:00 – 15:30, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Marawang tteokbokki 8,000 won, red pepper chapchae paneh 18,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigami #ë¼ëž‘ì´ë¼ê·¸ëž¨): Thanks to the dreamy atmosphere of the red lights, I can eat and drink without knowing how much time is passing ~ Mara and tteokbokki! It's tasteless and harmonious! Mara Wang Tteokbokki was more than I expected. It's not just a pungent flavor, but it's addictive because of the subtle spiciness that comes up. The mochi was big, so it was fun to chew.
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“Jeze†is a place where you can enjoy fusion Chinese cuisine from Chef Jang Jong-won, who received special training from Hong Kong's Mot32 and the experience of Executive Chef Palais de Singh of Rescape Hotel, the Chinese restaurant of Chosun Hotel. The signature menu, “Truffle Quail Egg Shaomai,†is soft-boiled quail eggs wrapped in a thin layer of flour, topped with truffle sauce, steamed in a steamer, and served to customers. If you cut the shaomai in half, the quail eggs will pop and the yolk will flow down. I recommend eating the truffle quail eggs shaomai in one bite without cutting them. The soft-boiled yolk thoroughly wraps around the tongue and gives it a rich aroma. You can enjoy the rich flavor of quail egg yolk and truffle sauce that soaks in with moisture. They also have a diverse lineup of alcoholic beverages, such as traditional Chinese sake, wine, and beer, that go well with fusion Chinese cuisine.
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â–²Location: 46-1, Seoulsu-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: 11:30 – 21:00 every day, B/T (weekdays) 14:30 – 17:30, B/T (weekends) 14:30 – 17:00, closed every second Monday
â–²Price: Truffle Quail Egg Shaomai 9,000 won, JEJE'S Jajangmyeon 11,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Kim Ha-il, the god of food): There are so many menus such as dim sum, noodles, rice, and main dishes! There were also 8 types of dim sum. Among them, I can see why the truffle quail egg shaomai is famous. It's a combination of soft quail eggs and the truffle flavor that lingers in your mouth! It's the best dim sum I've ever eaten!
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