Jang Won Restaurant — Restaurant in Annandale

Delightful casual, no-frills eatery serving phenomenal Korean / Chinese fusion. I came to Jang Won for a late Saturday lunch, so the place was almost completely packed and bustling with everyone from families to high school friend groups. After being warmly welcomed by several Korean aunties, we were ushered to the last available table.

Their menu is quite expansive, with six pages filled with everything from noodles to rice to giant platters of meat and veggies. It felt nearly impossible to choose from the giant list of drool-worthy dishes, but we eventually settled on the classic jjamppong and the tofu dolsat bibimbap. The jjamppong was phenomenal -- it was incredibly flavorful and rich and packed chock-full of various seafood, including mussels, oysters, shrimp, and squid. This classic noodle soup was absolutely deserving of its place as one of Jang Won's specialty dishes. The tofu bibimbap was equally outstanding; I love anything that comes in a dolsat (the hot stone bowls that keeps the food warm and sizzling), and Jang Won did a phenomenal job with theirs. The stone bowl gave the rice at the bottom a great crispy texture, which, alongside the crispy, perfectly fried tofu, contrasted wonderfully with the soft rice and warm soup. I loved the variety of veggies -- including carrots, zucchini, spinach, and gosari namul -- and the combination of the soup and gochujang-based sauce helped to tie the whole dish together. I did think that there was a smidge too much rice compared to other fillings, but it was...

This is a great option for Korean-Chinese food.

The jjampong is one of the best I've had, with plenty of seafood and a flavorful seafood broth to match. The seafood and vegetables have got a little bit of charring from stir-frying which also gives it a light smoky flavor, which I enjoyed.

The jjajangmyun also has a lot of flavor, and the sauce is well seasoned so it retains that taste even after mixing with the noodles--this can be a problem for some restaurants where the sauce alone is good but immediately becomes bland when mixed with noodles which are almost always boiled in unsalted water. The only downside with the jjajangmyun for me was the distinct dearth of potatoes or pork and the runniness of the sauce on the bottom (another common problem I find with restaurants though not a deal breaker by a long shot).

I've also had the seafood jjajangmyun (served with the sauce on the side). The seafood was delicious, but the dish as a whole went bland after mixing with noodles. However, the texture was great--not runny at all.

The pork tangsuyuk is pretty standard fare for the area (i.e. it's good), but it's nice that they put the sauce on the...

Jangwon Banjeom is hands down one of the best spots in Annandale for authentic Korean-Chinese food. If you’re craving classics like jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles), jjampong (spicy seafood noodle soup), or tangsuyuk (crispy sweet and sour pork), this is the place to go. The flavors are bold, comforting, and exactly what you’d hope for from a good Korean-Chinese restaurant.

The jjajangmyeon is rich and savory with perfectly chewy noodles, and the jjampong has that deep, spicy broth packed with seafood and vegetables that warms you right up. Tangsuyuk is always crispy on the outside and tender inside, with a sweet and tangy sauce that’s just right. Portions are generous, so it’s perfect for sharing family-style.

The restaurant has a casual and welcoming atmosphere—no frills, just good food. Service is friendly and efficient, and even when they’re busy, the staff keeps things moving quickly. Prices are very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes, making it a great value.

Annandale has a lot of Korean restaurants, but if you’re looking for that true Korean-Chinese comfort food experience, Jangwon Banjeom is...