Hongdae Banjeom Restaurant 홍대반점

Jajangmyeon

Thick hand-pulled noodles blanketed in a dark, glossy black bean paste sauce with a hint of sweetness and chunks of pork and vegetables — the defining dish of Korean-Chinese cuisine

Jjamppong

A fiery, rust-red seafood broth loaded with squid, mussels, and vegetables over thick noodles — heat that builds slowly and a deeply savory base

Tangsuyuk

Crispy battered pork or beef in a translucent sweet-and-sour sauce — order the sauce on the side to keep the crust from going soft

Kkangpunggi

Wok-tossed crispy chicken with a spicy, garlicky glaze that clings to every piece without turning soggy