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Geumhwalu (금화루)

금화루

16.7
★★★★☆ 4.3 (1,367 reviews)
Cuisine
Chinese (중국 음식점)
District
Suwon (수원시) , Gyeonggi
Address
Gyeonggi-do Suwon-si Yeongtong-gu Yeongtongro174beon-gil 9

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Why go
A highly regarded Chinese restaurant near Mangpo Station in Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, consistently ranked among the top Chinese dining options in the city.
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Visit tip
Expect possible waits during weekends or peak meal times.

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A highly regarded Chinese restaurant near Mangpo Station in Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, consistently ranked among the top Chinese dining options in the city. The signature gamasot-tangsuyuk (cauldron-fried sweet-and-sour pork) is made with thick-cut pork loin, each piece hand-trimmed of fat, making it suitable even for children. Served fresh from the fryer, the coating is exceptionally crispy, and the tangy, non-salty sauce lets the meat's natural flavor and texture shine through - the restaurant confidently serves it bumuk-style (sauce poured over) as a mark of pride. The jjajangmyeon has no separate gan-jjajang option on the menu, but the regular version is prepared in a style that closely resembles it, featuring a rich, wok-charred black bean sauce that is both savory and subtly sweet. The jjamppong draws a pleasant sweetness from generous onions and is mild rather than aggressively spicy, though some note the broth volume can be modest. The jjengban-jjajang (platter jjajang) offers a generous two-person portion with an intensely wok-fired sauce, while the jeonga-bok (mixed seafood stir-fry) is loaded with fresh seafood. Other dishes like kkanpunggi (spicy garlic chicken) and kkanso-saeu (chili shrimp) are reliably good as well. The interior is clean and includes a separate room for group dining, though the parking lot is notably tight, so mapping it out before arrival avoids confusion. Walk-in waits can be lengthy, so reserving a table in advance is the recommended approach.

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