노독일처 마포용강점 — Restaurant in Seoul

🥡 Nodogilcheo – Mapo Station, Seoul by Mapogutdal, Walking Essayist

Hello! This is Mapogutdal, your walking essayist and restaurant fact-checker in Seoul.

The sky is gray today, hinting at rain, and the air carries a lingering chill. As another Sunday fades into evening and Monday looms ahead, I decided to step out for a quiet dinner. Craving noodles, I ended up at a place I’ve visited a few times before: Nodogilcheo, a Chinese restaurant near Mapo Station with a reputation for its stylish interior and clean flavors.

By the way, the name “Nodogilcheo” roughly means “the only place with our unique flavor,” reflecting the restaurant’s pride and tradition.

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⭐ Taste & Menu Highlights The taste? Solid but not exceptional. I usually order their seafood jjambbong (spicy noodle soup). It’s heavily seasoned, but the ingredients and noodles are top-notch—fresh, resilient, and slippery without being soggy.

The noodles deserve special praise: they stay springy and chewy throughout the meal. (And yes, because the noodles are that good, I tend to eat quickly before they soften.)

Note: If you order a large size, there’s a 30% price increase.

While their Peking Duck is well-known, customer experiences around this dish seem mixed, so manage expectations.

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🤝 Service & Staff Service is functional but reserved.

The owner, who often greets customers at the second-floor counter, can seem cold and distant. Staff members, many of whom appear to be ethnic Koreans from China, are polite but follow the owner’s lead—meaning they tend to be businesslike rather than warm.

No rudeness per se, but don’t expect overly friendly vibes.

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🏢 Vibe & Location The atmosphere is outstanding.

Exposed brick walls, refined finishes, and private rooms across the 2nd and 3rd floors give it a premium, polished feel. Despite the casual cuisine, the setting feels closer to a semi-fine dining space.

Ideal for: • Small gatherings • Quiet dinners • Business meals

📍 Located near Mapo Station (Line 5), easy walking distance

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💰 Price Range • Seafood Jjambbong: ₩10,000 (+30% for large size) • Peking Duck: ₩99,000 • Steamed Pork Dumplings (5 pcs): ₩12,000 • Shumai Dumplings (5 pcs): ₩12,000 • Chive Fried Dumplings (6 pcs): ₩12,000 • Handmade Fried Dumplings (6 pcs): ₩10,000

Prices are upper mid-range, but fair considering the ingredient quality, spacious interior, and consistency.

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✍️ Final Thoughts At times, the owner’s stiff demeanor undermines the otherwise high-quality experience. Some days service feels neutral, other days a little brusque.

But I keep coming back because of: • Exceptional noodle texture • Fresh, clean ingredients • A sleek, welcoming space that few Chinese restaurants around Mapo can match.

In Mapo, there are a few famous Chinese restaurants: • Hyeonlaejang (handmade noodles) • Bokseonggak (classic Chinese dishes) • Nodogilcheo (for Peking Duck and ambiance)

Each has its own strengths, and all deliver above-average dining experiences.

If you value good noodles, fresh seafood, and a clean, classy setting, Nodogilcheo is absolutely worth a visit—especially for small group dinners or a peaceful solo meal.

Good day, good luck!

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