Hello everyone!
Have you ever watched the Netflix series “Black and White Chef”?
Today, I’d love to introduce you to a restaurant run by the chef known as “Imo Kase No.1” , Also nicknamed “The Black Spoon Chef” from the show.
She actually runs two restaurants, and I recently visited the first one:
Andongjip Handmade Knife-Cut Noodles in Cheongnyangni.
This spot doesn’t take reservations, but since the turnover is fast (it’s a noodle restaurant after all), it’s usually not too hard to get in — even though it’s been featured on TV!
If you visit in the morning, the wait is usually short, so I recommend going early.
Location
The restaurant is located on the B1 floor of Cheongnyangni Market, which is quite large and easy to get lost in.
So I’ve included a map below to help you find it.
The area marked with the red circle leads down to the basement level (B1), where the restaurant is located. Entering from here will make it much easier to find the place.”
What We Ordered and How It Tasted
I arrived at around 10:15 a.m., and there were already 3–4 groups waiting.
But the line moved quickly, so the wait wasn’t bad at all.
And by chance – I got lucky!
The chef herself, Imo Kase No.1, was there, and we even got seats right in front of her open kitchen.
Watching her cook our meal was such a fun experience!
We ordered the Korean Handmade Knife-Cut Noodles (Sonkalguksu).
The broth is made with napa cabbage, giving it a deep, savory flavor.
You can adjust the seasoning to your liking with chili or other toppings on the table.
The noodles are made with bean flour, which gives them a slightly different and special texture.
Since this place has become famous even internationally, we decided to try a few more dishes:)
We ordered Bibimbap and Suyuk (Korean boiled pork slices) as well.
Suyuk is a dish you’ll find at most Korean noodle restaurants!
It’s tender slices of boiled pork, and most Koreans always order it because a meal just feels incomplete without a bit of meat!
What I personally loved most were the pancakes —
the Korean Cabbage Pancake and the Korean Chive Pancake.
You can see both in the photos:
Napa Cabbage pancake on the left, chive pancake on the right.
If I had to choose, I’d go with the Nafa cabbage one — pan-fried napa cabbage has a naturally sweet, comforting flavor that I really enjoyed.
Menu and Prices
| Menu | Price |
| Handmade knife-cut noodles | 10,000won(6.92USD) |
| Bibimbap | 10,000won(6.92USD) |
| Suyuk (Boiled pork slices) | 12,000won(8.3USD) |
| Napa cabbage pancakes | 10,000won(6.92USD) |
| Chive pancakes | 10,000won(6.92USD) |
My Thoughts on the Atmosphere and Experience
When visiting, I recommend using the map I mentioned above to find the entrance.
Cheongnyangni Market is quite large and can be a bit confusing to navigate, so I created the map to make things easier.
As for the atmosphere, since the restaurant is located on the B1 level of the market, it feels slightly dim, and it’s hard to tell whether it’s morning or evening.
The space is open and different from a typical restaurant setting, which might feel a bit unusual at first.
However, this is also part of the charm of a traditional Korean market.
Enjoying classic local Korean food in this kind of setting feels incredibly authentic and special, and to me, that makes the experience even more appealing.
To sum up, I definitely recommend visiting Andongjip Handmade Knife-Cut Noodles if you’re in Seoul!
Don’t miss their Sonkalguksu and cabbage pancake 🙂
The chef knows how to bring out the best in napa cabbage, and it really shows in the food.
Thanks so much for reading!
I’ll be back soon with another delicious spot worth trying.
Wishing you a happy and tasty journey in Korea!