Mangwon Restaurants Recommended by WM Entertainment Idols (Part 3)
One-line takeaway
Fast, steaming bowls of made-to-order udon near Mangwon Market. Simple menu, quick turnover, and a choose-your-heat broth.
Why you should go (4 reasons)
- Customizable spice levels for the udon, from mild to spicy.
- Chewy noodles in a deep, refreshing broth topped with fish cake, crown daisy, and scallions.
- Quick service and short table turnover, even with a line.
- Local korean style, quintessential.
What it’s like
I walked about 10 minutes from Hapjeong Station and joined the line around 6 pm on a Saturday. I waited roughly 25 minutes; ten minutes later the queue had doubled.
You pay before being seated. My order hit the table within a couple of minutes.
I went for fish cake udon, medium spicy. The broth tasted clean and deep, with ssukgat and green onions on top, and the noodles had real bounce. I added a pork cutlet—crisp coating, rich sauce. The portion felt fine to me, though opinions on size and value vary.
What to try / how to enjoy it
- Pick your heat: mild, medium, or spicy.
- Fish cake udon if you want toppings; the basic made-to-order udon is the simpler option.
- Share a bowl and a pork cutlet if you’re two; it balances broth and crunch.
- Watch the turnover and order promptly; food arrives fast.
- Aim to arrive before 6 pm to shorten the wait.
- Pay at the entrance before you’re seated.
Practical notes
- Address: 서울특별시 마포구 동교로 83
- Area: Near Mangwon Market; close to Mangwon Station; walkable from Hapjeong Station.
- Queue: About 25 minutes at 6 pm on a weekend; the line can grow quickly.
- Prices (KRW): Fish cake udon 8,000; Made-to-order udon 7,000; Fish cake (1 serving) 7,000; Pork cutlet 10,000; Soju/beer 5,000; Soft drinks 2,000.
대한민국 서울특별시 마포구 동교로 83
