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Gonghwachun

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Gonghwachun, established in 1905, is a legendary restaurant in Incheon's Chinatown. It is widely recognized as the birthplace of jajangmyeon, Korea's iconic black bean noodle dish. The restaurant's interior retains a classic Chinese-Korean aesthetic, and its menu focuses on this signature dish. Visitors can taste the original recipe while soaking in the history of the area. A meal here is a culinary pilgrimage for food lovers exploring Korean-Chinese cuisine.

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  • Order the original jajangmyeon and compare with modern versions
  • See historical photos and documents about the dish's origin
  • Stroll through Incheon Chinatown's colorful streets after your meal

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You can see Gonghwachun on your own. A tour is worth it for the story behind it, for transport, or for combining nearby sights into one day.

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