1930s Shanghai at the 4th Floor of Famille Garden: Modern Nulang Central City

A 1930s Shanghai ‘New Woman’ Concept Remaining at 205 Sapyeong-daero, BP4-6

Modern Nulang Central City is a Chinese restaurant located at 205 Sapyeong-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, in Room BP4-6 on the 4th floor of Central City Famille Garden. The restaurant is introduced as adopting the concept of the ‘New Woman,’ inspired by Shanghai’s modern culture in the 1930s, and using a train platform, murals of Chinese women, and antique props as spatial elements.

Shanghai in the 1930s was a period when urban culture shaped by the intersection of Western ingredients and Chinese cuisine stood out. According to an introduction published in 2015, the restaurant’s menu offers a modern interpretation of Shanghai cuisine from that era, which incorporated Western ingredients such as milk, cheese, and ketchup, and began with menu consulting by Chef Yeo Kyung-rae.

11:30–22:00, Last Order at 21:00: Planning Your Dining Time

The official KakaoTalk channel and recent restaurant information state that the restaurant operates daily from 11:30 to 22:00, with the last order at 21:00. No regular closing day has been confirmed, but operating schedules for the department store, complex facilities, or public holidays may change, so calling to confirm on the day of your visit is recommended.

The restaurant is open for both lunch and dinner, but visitors should consider the possibility of waiting on weekends and public holidays, when users of Express Bus Terminal, Shinsegae Gangnam, and Famille Garden overlap. A review of a visit in July 2025 records that the restaurant was used for a family gathering of 15 people and that group rooms can be reserved in advance.

• Operating hours: Daily, 11:30–22:00
• Last order: 21:00
• Telephone: 02-6282-5005
• Admission fee: None; payment is made per ordered dish

Dongpo Pork with Buns and Mint Lime Shrimp: Three Starting Points for Your Order

The signature dishes repeatedly mentioned in travel information and restaurant introductions are the Modern Nulang Shanghai Platter, Dongpo Pork with Buns, and Mint Lime Shrimp. A food and beverage article from 2015 also introduced bite-sized Mongshil Sweet-and-Sour Pork, black bean sauce steamed grouper, and cocktails made with Chinese liquor.

For groups planning to share several dishes, it is convenient to choose one appetizer or platter, one meat dish, one seafood dish, and a meal dish. User reviews collected by DiningCode specifically mention the Dongpo Pork with Buns and the Mint Lime Shrimp, while some also comment that the price range is relatively high.

• Signature dish: Modern Nulang Shanghai Platter
• Signature dish: Dongpo Pork with Buns
• Signature dish: Mint Lime Shrimp
• Alcoholic beverages: Previously introduced cocktails based on Chinese liquor

From Express Bus Terminal Station to the 4th Floor of Famille Garden: Follow the ‘Central City Interior Route’ Rather Than the Exit

Modern Nulang is located inside Central City, which is connected to Express Bus Terminal Station, so the standard route is to use Express Bus Terminal Station on Lines 3, 7, or 9. Recent reviews describe it as approximately three minutes from the station, but the actual travel time varies depending on which line’s platform you start from and where you are inside Central City.

When searching for the address, entering both ‘205 Sapyeong-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul’ and ‘Room BP4-6, 4th floor, Central City Famille Garden’ will help specify the destination more accurately. Rather than relying only on the subway exit number and going outside the building, international visitors should follow the signs for Central City and Famille Garden from within the station.

• Nearest station: Express Bus Terminal Station (Lines 3, 7, and 9)
• Location within the building: Room BP4-6, 4th floor, Famille Garden
• Address: 205 Sapyeong-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
• Recommended duration: 1.5–2 hours for a meal

Central City Partner Parking and Reservations: Two Things to Check Before Visiting by Car or in a Group

Recent visitor reviews and restaurant information state that partner parking at Central City, Shinsegae Department Store, and Famille Garden is available. However, the free parking duration, qualifying spending requirements, and route into the parking lot may change, so you should confirm the details with Modern Nulang Central City at 02-6282-5005 on the day of your meal.

The restaurant is listed as accepting reservations, and advance reservations for group rooms are also available. If you are visiting with a large party for a family meal or gathering, it is better to inquire several days in advance about the date, number of guests, and whether a room is needed. Wheelchair and stroller access to the indoor complex itself is possible, but it is advisable to separately confirm the spacing between seats and the elevator route with the restaurant when making a reservation.

A Day in Banpo Continuing from Central City After Dining at Famille Garden

Central City, where Modern Nulang is located, is a large complex combining an express bus terminal, Shinsegae Department Store Gangnam, and Famille Garden. Therefore, a practical advantage of this restaurant is its location, which makes it easy to continue with shopping, bookstore visits, or a movie after arriving by bus from outside Seoul and having a meal.

This location suits travelers who want to take care of transfers, shopping, and dining within one building complex more than those expecting a quiet Chinese restaurant in a standalone building. Conversely, for those who want 1930s Shanghai-style décor and a relatively formal menu but find the busy circulation of a large complex burdensome, an early lunch or early dinner on a weekday is more suitable.