Hwanshiang
환시앙 · Noodles
ABOUT
Hwanshiang is a neighborhood Chinese restaurant on the second floor near Sangsu Station, just outside the busiest part of Hongdae. It serves the familiar Korean-Chinese restaurant staples—jajangmyeon, ganjjajang, jjamppong, fried rice and tangsuyuk—but also offers a broader selection of Chinese dishes and set menus for groups. Current menu information lists ganjjajang at ₩9,000, jjamppong at ₩9,000 and small tangsuyuk at ₩16,000. The restaurant is run by an experienced chef and is described in recent local posts as a relatively spacious, clean neighborhood restaurant suitable for both lunch and dinner. Set menus are designed for two or three people, making it possible to share several dishes without moving into the price range of more formal Chinese restaurants.
WHAT LOCALS SAY
The clearest current signal is ganjjajang. A recent visitor specifically praised the generous amount of onion and the low price, while several local blog posts describe it as the restaurant's standout dish. The sauce is served separately from the noodles, with plenty of onion and pork, giving it the characteristic freshly stir-fried texture of Korean ganjjajang. Jjamppong is the other repeatedly mentioned staple. Recent local content describes the broth as relatively clean rather than excessively oily, with a deeper savory flavor and a controlled spicy kick. One local review particularly noted that asking for it spicy produces heat from stir-fried Vietnamese chili rather than simply an aggressive, artificial level of spiciness. Tangsuyuk is commonly ordered alongside the noodles. Recent visitors describe it as substantial in size, crisp on the outside and free of a strong pork smell, with a sweet-and-sour sauce. It can also be dipped in soy sauce or salt, giving it a more old-school Korean-Chinese restaurant character than the heavily sweet, thick sauces found at some modern restaurants.
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11AM–10PM
3PM–5PM
CLOSED SUNDAYS
₩7,000–₩14,000 / serving
Ganjjajang ₩9,000 / 1 serving — the clearest menu to start with. Jjamppong ₩9,000 / 1 serving — a good alternative if you prefer soup noodles. Tangsuyuk ₩16,000 / 2–3 servings — practical for sharing. A simple first order for two: ganjjajang + jjamppong + small tangsuyuk. Set menus are available if you want to sample several dishes. The restaurant is on the 2nd floor, so it is easy to miss from the street. Sangsu Station Exit 1 is about a two-minute walk.
서울 마포구 와우산로 51 2층51 Wausan-ro, 2F, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-322-8813
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