Seoul's Top Pyongyang Naengmyeon Restaurants Reviewed
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@더들리
9 restaurants in Seoul featured in a youtube post by 더들리, verified on Google Maps: Jinmi Pyeongyang Naengmyeon, Woo Lae Oak (Uraeok), Pyongyang Myeonok, and 6 more.
Jinmi Pyeongyang Naengmyeon
Korean restaurant
4.2
Located in Gangnam, Jinmi Pyongyang Naengmyeon is a newer Pyongyang Naengmyeon restaurant, having opened in 2016. It's known for its flavorful mandu (dumplings) with a rich, savory broth and generous filling, as well as its pork jeyuk. The restaurant has a simple, modern interior and is a popular choice for those in the Gangnam area seeking a satisfying Pyongyang Naengmyeon experience coupled with delicious side dishes.
Woo Lae Oak (Uraeok)
Korean restaurant
4.2
Established in 1946, Uraeok is considered one of the oldest and most famous Pyongyang Naengmyeon restaurants in Korea. It is well-regarded for its potent beef broth, making it a good choice for first-timers to Pyongyang Naengmyeon. Besides their signature cold noodles, Uraeok also offers delicious bulgogi and galbi, although they are on the pricier side.
Pyongyang Myeonok
Korean restaurant
3.9
This long-standing Pyongyang Naengmyeon restaurant near Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station is renowned for its traditional taste. It offers a menu with Pyongyang Naengmyeon, bibim naengmyeon, and various meat dishes including pork pyeonyuk and mandu. The restaurant has a classic, bustling interior, attracting many customers for its authentic flavors.
Bongpiyang Bangi
Korean barbecue restaurant
4.1
Bongpiyang is a well-known restaurant that, while famous for its pork galbi, also serves highly-rated Pyongyang Naengmyeon. Their cold noodles offer a satisfying taste that complements their grilled meats. It's a great spot to enjoy both delicious barbecue and quality naengmyeon.
Eulmildae
Korean restaurant
4.2
Eulmildae is a popular Pyongyang Naengmyeon restaurant known for its unique icy broth with slush (saroreum), which distinguishes it from many other Pyongyang Naengmyeon establishments. While some prefer their noodles without the slush, it offers a refreshing and cool experience, especially on hot days. They also offer a generous portion of meat for their suyuk, along with their signature nokdujeon (mung bean pancake).
Jungin Myeonok
Korean restaurant
4.0
Jeongin Myeonok is a popular Pyongyang Naengmyeon restaurant located in Yeouido, often praised for its balanced and flavorful broth. It is well-regarded for its quality naengmyeon that appeals to a wide range of palates. The restaurant offers a comfortable dining environment, making it a good option for a casual meal.
Eulji Myeonok
Korean restaurant
4.2
This Pyongyang Naengmyeon restaurant, established in 1985, is known for its relatively strong beef broth flavor compared to other Pyongyang Naengmyeon establishments. It offers a clean and modern interior since its relocation and reopening in April 2024. Despite its recent move, it maintains a strong loyal customer base, and it is still common to see the iconic "을지면옥" sign from its old location next to the new building.
Seoryung 西嶺
Korean restaurant
4.5
Seoryeong is a newer Pyongyang Naengmyeon restaurant in Seoul that specializes in 100% buckwheat noodles (sunmyeon), offering a distinct buckwheat aroma. Though previously located in Ganghwa, it recently moved to Seoul, opening a branch in Lotte World Mall. The restaurant features a clean and modern interior, offering a pleasant dining experience with well-presented dishes including hangjeong suyuk and hanwoo suyuk.
Nampo Myeonok
Korean restaurant
3.8
Nampo Myeonok is a historic Pyongyang Naengmyeon restaurant established in 1968, known for its deep, rich dongchimi (radish kimchi) broth base. The restaurant has a charming hanok-style interior, offering a traditional atmosphere. Their o-bok-jaengban (assorted boiled meat and vegetable platter) is a popular sharing dish, though it can be a bit pricey.