Ratings
Review split — 610 on Korean platforms, 20 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 ★ 4.0 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A Mangwon-dong noodle shop built around kaljjamppong — knife-cut noodles in a spicy broth — served alongside jjajang and mini tangsuyuk, all priced under ₩10,000. Near-universal short waits at weekday lunch, with regulars recommending an early opening run; Ddoganjip's Poong Ja featured it in EP.7.
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₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
₩6,900-9,900 per noodle dish (jjajang from ₩6,900, jjamppong variants ₩7,900-9,900), mini tangsuyuk ~₩6,900.
11:30-19:50, closed Sundays, per one blog's cited business info; verify current hours.
Short waits at peak
Near-universally short waits (roughly 10 minutes) at weekday lunch; an early 'opening run' avoids queuing.
Mangwon-dong, Mapo
마포구 포은로 117, 메디움 1층 1-2호 (망원동) — 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.
- Ddogan-jip (Pungja)✓ — 풍자 망원동 맛집 종결 | 또간집 EP.7 2022-07-15
Good to know
What is Mangwondong Kaljjamppong?
Mangwondong Kaljjamppong is a Korean-Chinese restaurant in Mangwon-dong, Seoul, operating since 2018. The dish to order is Kaljjamppong (knife-cut noodle jjamppong, ~₩7,900-9,900).
Do I need a reservation at Mangwondong Kaljjamppong?
No — Mangwondong Kaljjamppong is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed.
How long is the wait at Mangwondong Kaljjamppong?
At Mangwondong Kaljjamppong: Near-universally short waits (roughly 10 minutes) at weekday lunch; an early 'opening run' avoids queuing.
How much does Mangwondong Kaljjamppong cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Mangwondong Kaljjamppong. ₩6,900-9,900 per noodle dish (jjajang from ₩6,900, jjamppong variants ₩7,900-9,900), mini tangsuyuk ~₩6,900.
Can I order at Mangwondong Kaljjamppong without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Mangwondong Kaljjamppong 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.
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