Hongdae Gan Jjampong Adventure: My Honest Review of a Spicy Noodle Joint!
Hello!
I'm Wonfine, a huge foodie!
I've been obsessed with Gan Jjampong (spicy stir-fried seafood noodles) lately, and I'm on a quest to try them all.
Today, I'm introducing a Gan Jjampong restaurant I visited in Hongdae!
This is my second visit, so I'm back with a more honest review.
Operating Hours & Parking
The restaurant is located near Hongdae Sangsangmadang.
It's about a 7-10 minute walk from Hapjeong Station and Sangsu Station!
<Operating Hours>
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Last Order 8:20 PM)
Friday & Saturday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Last Order 9:20 PM)
Closed every Monday
<Parking>
No parking available.
Use street parking or public parking lots nearby.
1. Ilwon Building Parking Lot (4-minute walk)
6, Wausan-ro 18-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
6,000 KRW for the first 60 minutes
2. Lohas Tower Parking Lot (6-minute walk)
48, Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
2,000 KRW for 30 minutes, then 1,000 KRW per 10 minutes
Menu & Review
Besides Gan Jjampong, they also have seafood Jjampong and Yuni Jjajang (black bean noodles).
There were many solo diners.
We ordered two level 1 Gan Jjampong and an order of 5 fried dumplings.
The first time I visited, I had level 2, and it felt spicier than Buldak ramen!
Today, I wanted something less spicy, so I ordered level 1.
The basic side dishes are onions, pickled radish, and Chunjang (black bean sauce).
The Chunjang was individually packaged, which felt more hygienic.
I love onions, so I eat a lot of them at Chinese restaurants.
It was convenient to be able to get more freely from the self-serve bar.
You absolutely have to mix rice with Gan Jjampong sauce!
I was happy that rice was all-you-can-eat.
The first time I went, the rice was still cooking, so I ended up leaving without eating any, which was disappointing.
But this time, I made sure to enjoy the rice!
Finally, the Gan Jjampong and fried dumplings arrived!
I've been so into Gan Jjampong lately that I'm trying out different places every weekend.
I'll be posting a review of a new Gan Jjampong place soon.
This time, I had level 1, and it tasted blander than I expected...
I felt that level 2 tasted much better to my palate!
If you can handle spicy food, I recommend trying level 2.
But make sure to have milk ready afterwards! ✩✩
Actually, I visited again because it was so delicious two weeks ago.
But I felt that level 1 lacked flavor and was a little disappointing T^T
The fried dumplings were just regular fried dumplings!
Recommended if you want something lighter than sweet and sour pork.
This is what level 2 tasted like two weeks ago!
Spicy food lovers should definitely try level 2!
My Gan Jjampong adventure will continue, so stay tuned.
If you know any good Gan Jjampong restaurants, please leave a comment! ✩
I'll be back with another restaurant review next time.
Byeong ˗ˋˏ ♡ ˎˊ˗
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