Modern Asian Noodles: A Taste of Authentic Asian Cuisine in Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil
It had been a while since I visited Garosu-gil, and there were quite a few changes.
I used to love going to the sandwich shop down the alley near Nu-Teik.
But Nu-Teik is gone now. I guess Gentle Monster decided to close it.
Deeper into the alley, I found a restaurant serving authentic Asian dishes.
The prices were reasonable, and the atmosphere was casual, so I decided to give it a try.
Parking Information for Modern Asian Noodles in Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil
There's no parking available at the restaurant. When I drive to Garosu-gil, I usually park at Shingu Elementary School parking lot.
The closest subway station is Sinsa Station.
Exterior of Modern Asian Noodles in Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil
The name was unfamiliar at first.
They claim to sell all kinds of modern Asian noodles. I wondered if that was even possible. Usually, you have to be really good at one thing to be successful.
The menu was like something you'd find in an American-Chinese restaurant or a Hong Kong eatery.
Pepsi seems to be their main drink. They also have a waiting area.
It may be small in size, but apparently the flavor isn't.
After trying it, I understood what they meant.
Interior of Modern Asian Noodles in Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil
A bald guy with a mustache seems to be the restaurant's mascot.
Before the K-wave, there was the Hong Kong Renaissance. There's a picture with actors from that era.
I recognize Maggie Cheung, Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Leslie Cheung. But I don't know who the two people on either side are.
They have noodles representing various Asian countries. There's also an old Marantz integrated amplifier.
The speakers are JBL. It's a nostalgic combination, but the sound is still great.
You can use CatchTable to wait in line. Luckily, it was raining tonight, so there was no wait.
I was curious. How well could they do all these different noodles?
The kitchen was constantly preparing food, and dishes were being served non-stop.
The liquor bottles were neatly arranged. They also have various figurines.
The tables aren't square; they're curved.
Recommended Menu
Instead of a kiosk, you order using a QR code.
Eggplant with Garlic Sauce (15.0): Crispy fried eggplant in a spicy and sweet garlic sauce.
M.A.N.S Noodle (16.0): Spicy noodle soup with a tom yum soup base. ₩16,000
Beef Stir-fried Noodles (16.0): Egg noodles stir-fried with beef and various vegetables over high heat.
Shrimp Fried Rice (14.0): Fluffy fried rice with plenty of shrimp.
Chicken Katsu Set (16.5): Chicken katsu, potato salad, chicken broth simmered for 6 hours, and Takana rice. ₩16,500
Chicken Katsu (14.5): Chicken thigh katsu fried with MANS's special recipe, served with a special soy sauce.
Yusansel Noodles (15.5): Noodles topped with a generous amount of squid and vegetable sauce.
Wonton Noodles (15.5): Noodles with wontons and chicken thigh in a special broth.
Mapo Tofu Noodles (15.0): Mapo tofu noodles made with M.A.N.S's special mapo sauce (served with rice). ₩15,000
Asian Chicken Bao (7.5): Sweet and sour fried chicken with tartar sauce and cilantro.
Fried Chicken Thigh (13.5): Fried chicken thigh with Maldon salt, lemon, and garlic mayo sauce.
Yusansel Fried Rice (14.0): Fried rice topped with a generous amount of squid and vegetable sauce.
M.A.N.S Pho (15.0): Vietnamese pho with a deep and rich broth unique to M.A.N.S.
Stir-fried Bok Choy (10.5): Fresh and crunchy stir-fried bok choy.
What We Ordered
Shrimp Fried Rice (14.0)
The shrimp fried rice came out first.
It's a pretty standard menu item, but the moment I took a bite, it tasted like the shrimp fried rice I used to eat in Hong Kong.
My friend said, "It's totally a Lee Kum Kee edition!"
They use oyster sauce and chicken stock for flavoring, and the rice is stir-fried perfectly. It's definitely different from the fried rice at your local Chinese restaurant. The vegetables weren't overcooked; they were still crisp and delicious.
Beef Stir-fried Noodles (16.0)
This tasted like something you'd get at an American-Chinese restaurant. The saltiness is American-style, and the egg noodles are easy to eat. The sauce is evenly distributed.
Chicken Katsu
Now we're going to Japan.
I like pork cutlet and beef cutlet too, but I remembered the chicken katsu I had in Japan.
How can they recreate the authentic flavor so well?
The rice that comes with the chicken katsu is also just like the style you'd get in a Japanese restaurant. The breading is crispy, but the chicken inside is tender. Eating it with the cabbage and soy sauce is the perfect combination.
Stir-fried Rice Noodles with Pork Jowl
Now we're going to Thailand.
Egg noodles are good, but wide rice noodles are also appealing. The bean sprouts, cilantro, and peanut powder make it feel like you're eating at a restaurant in a Thai market. Cilantro and Southeast Asian food are a perfect match.
It was raining, and the food was good, so cheers!
Overall Impression
I stumbled upon Modern Asian Noodles while walking down Garosu-gil on a rainy day.
The shrimp fried rice I ordered in the stylish interior tasted like Hong Kong from the first spoonful. The plump shrimp and fragrant rice left a vivid aftertaste, as if I were dining in the middle of a Hong Kong street.
The chicken katsu reminded me of Japan, the beef stir-fried noodles of China, and the stir-fried rice noodles with pork jowl of Thailand.
All the other dishes had a harmonious blend of local spices and textures, making me feel like I was on a short trip to Asia.
I highly recommend Modern Asian Noodles in Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil for its authentic flavors.
Basic Information
Operating Hours
11:30 AM - 9:00 PM (Weekdays)
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Weekends)
Last Order
8:00 PM
Location
1st Floor, 41-20 Gangnam-daero 162-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
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