Maeranbang Cheongnyangni Station

A place to discover the charm of Chinese cuisine with your kids, Maeranbang at Cheongnyangni Station

Features of Maeranbang Cheongnyangni Station Branch

• Maeranbang Cheongnyangni Station Branch is a casual Chinese restaurant located in the food court on the 3rd floor of Lotte Department Store at Cheongnyangni Station.
• You can enjoy your meal in a trendy space that combines the splendor of traditional Chinese opera, stylish interior design, and an open kitchen.
• With wide spacing between tables and medium to large private rooms available, it is especially well suited for family visits.
• A kids' playroom is available, which is a major advantage for families dining with children.

Signature menu items and recommended points

• Popular menu items: black bean noodles, spicy seafood noodle soup, sweet and sour pork, xiaolongbao, shrimp dim sum, Sichuan mala noodle soup, and crab meat fried rice
• Dim sum, fried rice, and black bean noodles are especially considered well-reviewed choices.
• If you are visiting with children, we recommend mild fried rice or soft dim sum.
• It is great for sharing a variety of dishes with your kids, and basic side dishes such as pickled mustard stem and yellow pickled radish are also served.

Atmosphere and service

• The restaurant is spacious and pleasant overall, so you can dine comfortably even with children.
• Many visitors mention that the staff are kind, and the service is generally reliable.
• It can get a bit crowded during lunch and dinner hours, but they also operate a waiting system with remote queueing, which makes the wait easier.
• It also offers conveniences such as group seating, reservations, takeout service, and wireless internet.

Visitor information

• Hours: Monday to Sunday 10:30 to 21:30 (last order 20:30)
• Parking: You can use the parking lot at Lotte Department Store Cheongnyangni Branch
• Location: Cheongnyangni Station Building, 214 Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, food court on the 3rd floor of Lotte Department Store
• When using Lotte Department Store, 2 hours of free parking are provided depending on your purchase receipt

Things to know when visiting with children

• There is a kids' playroom, and it is shared by guests of Maeranbang and Banpo Six.
• Private room reservations can be made through Naver, and a 10,000 won deposit is required to prevent no-shows.
• Private room use is limited to 1 hour 50 minutes.
• High chairs and children's tableware are provided, and you will need to use the shared restroom outside the restaurant.

Recommended nearby places to visit

• Before or after your visit to Maeranbang, it is nice to also stop by nearby places such as Dinos Alive, Seoul K-Medi Center, and Cheongnyangni Ceragem Well Park.

MomMom's overall review

"Maeranbang Cheongnyangni Station Branch is a place where you can comfortably enjoy a variety of Chinese flavors with your kids. With spacious seating, a playroom, kind service, and a wide range of Chinese dishes to enjoy in one place, it is a very good choice for a family dining outing."