Mokran 목란

Mokran is a Chinese restaurant by celebrity chef Lee Yeon-bok in Yeonhui-ro, Seodaemun-gu, offering a course that includes dongpo pork, menbosha, and kkanpunggi. Reservations through CatchTable are necessary about a month in advance to secure a seat. Dongpo pork and menbosha must be pre-ordered at the time of booking, as walk-in requests for these dishes are not accommodated. The menbosha delivers a textbook result: a crisp exterior with a moist shrimp filling inside, and the dongpo pork uses pork belly that is free of off-odor with well-calibrated seasoning. Kkanpunggi stands out as the strongest dish across the course, while the yusanseul divides opinions on account of its pronounced ginger presence. Jajangmyeon has firm, springy noodles, though the jjamppong is spicy enough to be a concern for sensitive stomachs. Rice and noodle portions in the course are modest, making an additional order of crab fried rice a practical choice for finishing the meal satisfied. Service maintains a polished, measured level throughout, and the 30,000-won reservation deposit cancels automatically at the point of arrival. Parking is available for drivers, but the location is difficult to reach on foot alone.