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Donghaewon
A humble, well-known Gongju Chinese-Korean diner famous for serving only , and in a cozy remodeled home — expect lines and early afternoon closing.
ChungnamWorld Cuisine > Chinese (Korean-Chinese)
3.5
(28 reviews)A famously simple Korean–style Chinese restaurant that intentionally keeps its menu to just , and . Set in a remodeled family home, the dining room feels cozy and unpretentious. People come from all over the country, so queues are common, and the kitchen usually closes around 3:00 PM — check before you go.
Local Tips
- •Stick to the house specialties: spicy seafood jjamppong, classic jjajangmyeon, and shareable tangsuyuk
- •Cozy, homestyle atmosphere in a remodeled family house — simple and unpretentious
- •Open only into the afternoon (around 3 PM); arrive early or call ahead to avoid queues
Menu
(고량주) — sorghum liquor4,000 KRW
(공깃밥) — bowl of steamed rice1,000 KRW
Maekju (맥주) — beer4,000 KRW
Soju (소주) — Korean distilled spirit4,000 KRW
Eumryosu (음료수) — soft drink2,000 KRW
(짜장면) — black bean noodles7,500 KRW
(large) (짜장면 곱배기)8,500 KRW
Jjajang-bap (짜장밥) — rice topped with black bean sauce8,500 KRW
Jjajang-bap (large) (짜장밥 곱배기)9,500 KRW
(짬뽕) — spicy seafood noodle soup10,000 KRW
(large) (짬뽕곱배기)11,000 KRW
-bap (짬뽕밥) — served with rice10,000 KRW
-bap (large) (짬뽕밥 곱배기)11,000 KRW
for 2 (탕수육 2인) — sweet-and-sour pork (small)16,000 KRW
for 3 (탕수육 3인) — sweet-and-sour pork (large)26,000 KRW
Practical Information
- Category
- World Cuisine > Chinese (Korean-Chinese)
- Address
- 22 Nabdari-gil, Gongju, Chungcheongnam Province
- Operating Hours
- Typically serves until around 3:00 PM (hours can vary) — call or check locally before visiting
- Phone
- 0507-1409-3624
- Facilities
- Takeout,Parking available
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Glossary
- Gonggibap
- A simple bowl of steamed rice served alongside main dishes
- Gopbaegi
- A larger portion size (literally 'full bowl') commonly offered for noodles or rice
- Goryangju
- A strong, kaoliang-style sorghum liquor often served in Korean Chinese restaurants
- Jjajangmyeon
- Wheat noodles in a savory black bean (chunjang) sauce, a beloved Korean-Chinese comfort dish
- Jjamppong
- Spicy seafood and vegetable noodle soup with a red chili-and-seafood broth
- Tangsuyuk
- Korean-style sweet-and-sour pork, typically served as a shareable plate
