Wonseong Sikdang Gangneung Review 2026: Tzuyang's Favorite Japchae-bap

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🥢 Gangneung Wonseong Restaurant 🥢

📑 Table of Contents
01	My First Time Trying Japchae-bap
02	Gangneung Wonseong Restaurant Menu
03	Still Thinking About It Even After Returning to Seoul..🤤
04	Gangneung Wonseong Restaurant Waiting, Parking

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During my half-year stay in Gangneung,

no lie, I went to Gangneung Wonseong Restaurant

about 5 times.

While there are many great Jjamppong restaurants in Gangneung,

my team leader told me it was a Japchae-bap hotspot,

so I went along, wondering,

"Huh??? Not Jjamppong, but Japchae-bap?"

Now that I think about it, my Japchae-bap craze

definitely started at that moment, lol.

I'll put the restaurant info at the very bottom.

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01 My First Time Trying Japchae-bap

Honestly, before I went to Gangneung Wonseong Restaurant,

I had never actually tried Japchae-bap before.

I'm not usually a huge fan of japchae itself,

so I thought to myself,

"How good could Japchae-bap possibly be?"

So, instead of just Japchae-bap,

I heard that Ganjjajang was also delicious,

so we ordered Japchae-bap and Ganjjajang and shared them.

OMG, but...

it was seriously delicious?!

Since I'd never tried Japchae-bap before,

I didn't really have a benchmark,

but after eating the Japchae-bap at Gangneung Wonseong Restaurant,

now, almost no other Japchae-bap tastes good anywhere else!

hahahaha

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02 Gangneung Wonseong Restaurant Menu

I've Tried Almost Everything

Due to that addictive taste, I kept going back.

I went to Gangneung Wonseong Restaurant again,

then again whenever I started to forget how good it was...

and that's how it went, haha.

Every time we went, not only did we order Japchae-bap,

but we also got Ganjjajang, Jjamppong, and even Tangsuyuk.

We even tried the regular Jjajangmyeon.

Seriously, everything here is delicious!👍

Ganjjajang is delicious, and Jjamppong too

has a different kind of deliciousness compared to other famous Jjamppong spots in Gangneung.

Tangsuyuk is pretty good too!

As for Jjajangmyeon, due to an ordering mistake,

we *forcibly*(?) tried it,

but at Gangneung Wonseong Restaurant,

you really shouldn't order Jjajangmyeon... hahaha.

Pay ~$2 more and get the Ganjjajang, definitely!

Recommended Menu at Gangneung Wonseong Restaurant

✅ Japchae-bap

✅ Ganjjajang

✅ Jjamppong

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03 Still Thinking About It Even After Returning to Seoul..🤤

During my six months living in Gangneung,

there are a few famous Gangneung restaurants,

but Gangneung Wonseong Restaurant is...

It honestly makes it into my top 5 places!👍

(I should totally make a post about my top 5 Gangneung restaurants later!)

The Japchae-bap (stir-fried glass noodles with rice) has a wonderfully rich seasoning,

and that peppery kick is just exquisite,,,!

The Ganjjajang (dry-sauce black bean noodles) is also much richer

and nuttier than regular Jjajangmyeon,

while the Jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup) boasts an incredibly refreshing and clean flavor.

I'd confidently say it holds its own against another famous Gangneung Jjamppong spot,

Sinjjam..!

(Though the styles are a little different)

If you prefer lighter flavors,

you might find the seasoning a tad strong.

But hey, just add more rice

and you get to eat even more, so it's a win-win~

Haha!

Even if the seasoning is a bit bold,

the flavor is absolutely authentic and delicious!👍

Why did Tzuyang (a famous Korean mukbang YouTuber) only just discover

Gangneung Wonseong Sikdang?🎵

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04 Gangneung Wonseong Sikdang: Waiting and Parking

Gangneung Wonseong Sikdang is a truly small, old-school, neighborhood Chinese restaurant

located in the old town.

Inside, there's a room where you take off your shoes,

which can seat about 4 groups,

and about 4 groups can sit outside.

It's a cozy space!

Even before Tzuyang's YouTube feature,

many locals visited on weekdays, so

if you time your visit for lunchtime,

there might be a bit of a wait.

We recommend going a little early

or avoiding peak lunch hours altogether.

Even though it's a Chinese restaurant with a relatively fast turnover,

it's much safer that way to avoid waiting.

If you do need to wait,

head inside to get a number tag (it's actually a rice paddle! 😙)

and just wait your turn!

There's a public parking lot along Namdaecheon Stream behind Wonseong Sikdang,

but honestly, it's rarely empty (...).

So, for parking, you'll have to rely on your luck and skill

around the restaurant! ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ (chuckles) That's how it is with popular local spots.

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If you're lucky, like we sometimes are,

you might find a spot on the street directly opposite!

(Definitely check for CCTV before parking there)

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Even after returning to Seoul,

I still find myself craving Gangneung Wonseong Sikdang sometimes.

If you're traveling to Gangneung and looking for a fantastic Chinese restaurant,

I highly recommend stopping by Wonseong Sikdang.

Order a variety of dishes like Japchae-bap, Ganjjajang, and Jjamppong,

and share them with your travel buddies! 😃

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Gangneung Wonseong Sikdang

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📅 Operating Hours: Closed every Sunday

⏰ Hours: Daily 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM

💤 Break Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

📱 Contact: 033-648-6185

🚗 Parking: Use nearby public parking lots

📍 Address: 1F, 2022-1 Gyeonggang-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon

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Q. How long is the wait at Gangneung Wonseong Sikdang?

Even before Tzuyang's YouTube feature,

it was already popular as a local favorite.

If you go during lunchtime on a weekday,

There was a bit of a wait.

My tip? Go a little early or embrace a late visit!

Q. What should I try at Gangneung Wonseong Sikdang?

Having tried most of the dishes at Gangneung Wonseong Sikdang,

if I, someone who's tried almost everything, were to recommend,

I'd definitely suggest the Japchae-bap (stir-fried glass noodles with rice) and Ganjjajang (black bean noodles with a rich, stir-fried sauce).

Jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup) is also fantastic for a hangover cure the next day!

Q. Where can I park when visiting Gangneung Wonseong Sikdang?

You can usually find parking at the Namdaecheon Public Parking Lot near Gangneung Wonseong Sikdang,

or in the parking spaces just across the street.

However, parking isn't always abundant, so keep that in mind!