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Korean-Chinese jjajangmyeon — noodles in black bean sauce — was first sold at Gonghwachun in Incheon's Chinatown. It is an hour from Seoul on Line 1 (Incheon Station).
Gonghwachun, where jjajangmyeon was first developed, closed in 1983; its building is now a museum recreating the old kitchen and dining rooms.
Run by a granddaughter of Gonghwachun's founding family; known for jjajangmyeon and shrimp menbosha. Listed 11:00–21:00 — arrive before 11 to beat the queue.
Korea's main Chinatown, with the red gate right opposite Incheon Station; snack on gonggalppang (hollow bread) and mooncakes between meals.
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