Ratings
Review split — 1,735 on Korean platforms, 268 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
Sinchon Jeukseok Saeng Udong is a small hand-pulled udon counter in Daeheung-dong known for its fried-tofu udon and spicy kimchi udon. Sung Si-kyung included it as one of three stops in Muktende's kongguksu special.
Order this
Know before you go
₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
₩7,500+ per person (yubu udon confirmed at ₩7,500; other bowls similar range)
Daily, roughly 11:00–20:30, break around 14:00/14:30–17:00 (per blog posts).
Short waits at peak
Weekend lunch peaks produce a line, but multiple posts note the counter turns tables quickly.
Daeheung-dong, Mapo
마포구 대흥로 38 (대흥동,1층) — show this to your taxi driver
Photos
Photos provided by the restaurant
Who's featured this place
From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.
- Sung Si-kyung's Muktende✓ — 성시경의 먹을텐데 l 콩국수 특집 (문배동 진미식당, 신당동 홍탁 목포집, 신촌 즉석 생우동) 2023-05-25
Good to know
What is Sinchon Jeukseok Saeng Udong?
Sinchon Jeukseok Saeng Udong is a Korean noodle restaurant in Daeheung-dong, Seoul, operating since 2004. The dish to order is Yubu udon (유부우동) — fried tofu udon.
Do I need a reservation at Sinchon Jeukseok Saeng Udong?
No — Sinchon Jeukseok Saeng Udong is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed.
How long is the wait at Sinchon Jeukseok Saeng Udong?
At Sinchon Jeukseok Saeng Udong: Weekend lunch peaks produce a line, but multiple posts note the counter turns tables quickly.
How much does Sinchon Jeukseok Saeng Udong cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Sinchon Jeukseok Saeng Udong. ₩7,500+ per person (yubu udon confirmed at ₩7,500; other bowls similar range)
Can I order at Sinchon Jeukseok Saeng Udong without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Sinchon Jeukseok Saeng Udong 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:
🚶 8minYetmat Seoul Bulgogi 옛맛서울불고기
Galbitang (short rib soup)
🚶 9minEulmildae 을밀대
Pyongyang Naengmyeon (cold noodles)
🚶 12minFritz Coffee Company – Dohwa 프릳츠커피컴퍼니 도화점
Roastery & Bakery Café
🚶 12minDarak 다락
Jeukseok Tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes)
More udon:
Last checked ·