동방명주
Long-running Gwangalli Chinese restaurant for juicy dumplings, gan-jjajang, and beef-brisket jjamppong
A long-running Chinese restaurant on Namcheonbada-ro between Geumnyeonsan Station and Gwangalli Beach. It is easy to attach to a beach walk, so the room mixes visitors with local regulars, and weekends can get busy. The designated parking route is Bada Parking, with one-hour support mentioned in recent visit notes. The restaurant uses both the first and second floors, and each table has a kiosk-style ordering screen.
Start with the pan-fried dumplings. They are known as house-style dumplings, and the filling can be very hot and juicy when they first arrive. The crisp outside and moist center make them a useful side with gan-jjajang, fried rice, or a drink-focused Chinese dinner.
Gan-jjajang has the deeper roast of chunjang fried to order, with enough onion and pork for texture. It is not an overly sweet or harsh style; the draw is the gentle wok aroma and classic Chinese-restaurant feel. Old-school fried rice is fluffy rather than oily, and the jjajang sauce on the side makes the plate easier to finish.
Jjamppong, beef-brisket jjamppong, and beef-brisket spicy jjajang are common meal orders, with cold jjamppong mentioned as a summer specialty. Cooked dishes such as tangsuyuk, yusanseul, and chili shrimp make the place work for drinks as well as meals. Tangsuyuk often appears with sauce poured on, so ask before ordering if you strongly prefer sauce on the side.