Ratings
Review split — 1,181 on Korean platforms, 112 on Google. In Korea, Google reviews come mostly from visitors and Naver/Kakao/DiningCode mostly from Koreans. See where Koreans eat or where visitors eat.
Average ★ 4.1 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
Hyojero is a Chinese restaurant near Jongno 5-ga run by a former owner of Hapjeong's Florida Banjeom, reopened under its current name in Hyoje-dong in 2023, serving jjajangmyeon, tangsuyuk, and haemul-jjambbong. Waitlists fill early at both lunch and dinner on weekdays. Sung Si-kyung featured it on Muktende.
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Know before you go
₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Jjajangmyeon ₩7,000; haemul jjambbong ₩11,000; tangsuyuk ₩22,000 small (2026)
Roughly 11:00-21:00 (Sat 11:00-15:00), break 15:00-17:00, last order 14:00/20:00, closed Sundays (per blog reports, not officially verified)
Expect lines
Waits happen at both lunch and dinner on weekdays; the waitlist can fill up before you're seated, so early arrival is recommended.
Hyoje-dong, Jongno
종로구 대학로 18, 1층 (효제동) — show this to your taxi driver
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Who's featured this place
From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.
- Sung Si-kyung's Muktende✓ — [sub] 성시경의 먹을텐데 l 종로5가 효제루 2024-05-29
Good to know
What is Hyojero?
Hyojero is a Korean-Chinese restaurant in Hyoje-dong, Seoul, operating since 2017. The dish to order is Jjajangmyeon (짜장면) — black bean noodles.
Do I need a reservation at Hyojero?
No — Hyojero is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed.
How long is the wait at Hyojero?
At Hyojero: Waits happen at both lunch and dinner on weekdays; the waitlist can fill up before you're seated, so early arrival is recommended.
How much does Hyojero cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Hyojero. Jjajangmyeon ₩7,000; haemul jjambbong ₩11,000; tangsuyuk ₩22,000 small (2026)
Can I order at Hyojero without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Hyojero keeps an English menu — most neighbourhood spots in Seoul don't. This page lists what to order in English, and the restaurant's Korean name is printed on it, so you can show the name at the door and order by pointing at the counter. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, and there is no tipping.
Nearby:
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Yukhoe Jamaejip 육회자매집
Yukhoe (Korean beef tartare)
🚶 5minHyojedong Someori Gukbap 효제동소머리국밥
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