Myeongseonggak (local gukbap & Korean–Chinese eatery) World Cuisine > Chinese restaurant in Chungnam - interior and dishes - Image 1
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Myeongseonggak (명성각)

A busy, long-loved Chinese-style restaurant famous for its fiery, seafood-rich and crisp — locals come from nearby regions but turnover is fast so you won’t wait forever.

ChungnamWorld Cuisine > Chinese
3.8
(8 reviews)
A well-known Chinese-style eatery that draws diners from nearby Daejeon and Muju; the place is almost always crowded but service and table turnover are quick so you rarely wait long. Its signature is — a spicy seafood noodle soup brimming with squid, blue crab and other shellfish for a deep, savory broth. The chewy noodles soak up the spicy broth as you eat, and locals also come for crispy (sweet-and-sour pork), a perfect counterpoint to the heat of the .

Local Tips

  • Signature spicy jjambbong loaded with squid and blue crab for a deep, savory broth
  • Always busy with regional diners, but quick service keeps waits reasonable
  • Order a small tangsuyuk to balance the heat — a classic local pairing

Menu

( - hearty soup with rice)9,000 KRW
Bokkeumbap (fried rice)9,000 KRW
Udon (udon - thick wheat noodles)9,000 KRW
Jaengban (platter-style black bean noodles for sharing)16,000 KRW
(black bean sauce noodles)7,000 KRW
(spicy seafood noodle soup)9,000 KRW
Jjambbongbap ( served with rice)9,000 KRW
(small) (crispy sweet-and-sour pork, small)15,000 KRW

Practical Information

Category
World Cuisine > Chinese
Address
64 Hamajeon-ro, Chubu-myeon, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea
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Facilities
Parking available

Glossary

Gukbap
A hot soup served with rice either in the broth or on the side — a common Korean comfort meal
Jjajang
Noodles in a savory black-bean sauce (Korean adaptation of Chinese-style black-bean noodles)
Jjambbong
Spicy seafood noodle soup with a red, chili-forward broth
Tangsuyuk
Korean-style sweet-and-sour pork, often served in small or large portions for sharing