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Pyongyang naengmyeon in Seoul: where Koreans go

10 places for cold buckwheat noodles. We counted them from 98 Korean blog posts by people who ate there. This is a count, not a ranking.

  • 2,155blog posts found
  • 100posts we read
  • 98posts with a real meal
  • 10places with 2+ bloggers
01
pyongyang naengmyeon, large (cold buckwheat noodles in beef broth)

Noodle houseKorean

Woo Lae Oak 우래옥 no complaints · recommended

Cold buckwheat noodles · near 을지로4Ga Stn Exit 4

10 bloggers ate here · 140 posts in this search named it · we read 10

recommended by 6 · complaints 0 · came back 4

  • English menu
  • Good with foreign friends
  • Good for one 1

Why they liked it

  • The beef broth is deep and savory. It is light but not plain. · 8 bloggers
  • The fresh, tangy kimchi goes well with the noodles. · 3 bloggers
  • The buckwheat noodles are nutty and full of flavor. · 3 bloggers
  • Some say it is easy for first-timers. Others say first-timers may not like it. · 3 bloggers

expect a line 9 · short walk 4 · fast 2 · booking recommended 1

They ordered pyongyang naengmyeon, large (cold buckwheat noodles in beef broth)

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Sources (10)

These are Korean blog posts. They are written in Korean.

02
seoryeong sunmyeon (100% buckwheat pyongyang cold noodles)

Noodle houseKorean

Seoryeong 서령 본점 no complaints · recommended

Grilled pork · near Seoul Stn

9 bloggers ate here · 83 posts in this search named it · we read 9

recommended by 9 · complaints 0 · came back 3

  • English menu
  • Good with foreign friends 2
  • Good for one 1

Why they liked it

  • The beef broth is clean and deep, and gets more savory as you drink. · 9 bloggers
  • Well seasoned and easy to like. Good for first-timers. · 6 bloggers
  • The pure buckwheat noodles are nutty and fragrant. · 5 bloggers
  • The pork neck slices on the side are soft and tasty. · 2 bloggers

expect a line 7 · good with kids 2 · short walk 2 · fast 1 · got in without waiting 1 · booking recommended 1

They ordered seoryeong sunmyeon (100% buckwheat pyongyang cold noodles)

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Sources (9)

These are Korean blog posts. They are written in Korean.

03
pyeongyang naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles in beef broth)

Noodle houseKorean

Pyeongyang Myeonok 평양면옥 no complaints · recommended

Cold buckwheat noodles · near Dongdaemunyeoksamunhwagongwon Stn Exit 5

5 bloggers ate here · 69 posts in this search named it · we read 5

recommended by 3 · complaints 0 · came back 1

  • English menu
  • Good with foreign friends 1
  • Good for one 1

Why they liked it

  • Clear broth with a soft beef taste and a clean finish. Not too salty. · 4 bloggers
  • Boiled pork and beef slices make a good side. · 2 bloggers
  • The big northern-style dumplings are good. · 1 blogger
  • Nice noodle texture and tasty beef on top. · 1 blogger

short walk 3 · expect a line 2 · got in without waiting 1

They ordered pyeongyang naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles in beef broth)

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Sources (5)

These are Korean blog posts. They are written in Korean.

04
pyongyang naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles in beef broth)

Noodle houseKorean

Pandong Myeonok Yeouido 판동면옥 여의도점 no complaints · recommended

Cold buckwheat noodles · near Gukhoeuisadang Stn

4 bloggers ate here · 12 posts in this search named it · we read 5

recommended by 5 (1 sponsored, not used for the order) · complaints 0 · came back 1

  • English menu
  • Good with foreign friends
  • Good for one

Why they liked it

  • Clear Korean beef broth with a rich, savory taste. · 4 bloggers
  • The mung bean pancake is good, and you can order a half plate. · 3 bloggers
  • Mild and well seasoned. Good for beginners. · 2 bloggers
  • High-buckwheat noodles with some bite and a strong grain taste. · 2 bloggers

expect a line 2 · got in without waiting 2 · short walk 1 · fast 1 · good value 1

They ordered pyongyang naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles in beef broth)

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Sources (5)

These are Korean blog posts. They are written in Korean.

05
pyongyang naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles in beef broth)

Noodle houseKorean

Jeongin Myeonok 정인면옥 본점 no complaints · recommended

Cold buckwheat noodles · near Gukhoeuisadang Stn Exit 1, 10 min walk

4 bloggers ate here · 14 posts in this search named it · we read 4

recommended by 3 · complaints 0 · came back 1

  • English menu
  • Good with foreign friends
  • Good for one

Why they liked it

  • You can choose 100% buckwheat noodles. Nutty grain flavor. · 3 bloggers
  • The broth is clear, clean and well seasoned. · 2 bloggers
  • The dining room is big and bright. · 1 blogger

fast 3 · expect a line 2 · short walk 2 · got in without waiting 2

They ordered pyongyang naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles in beef broth)

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Sources (4)

These are Korean blog posts. They are written in Korean.

06
pyongyang naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles in clear beef broth)

Noodle houseKorean

Jinyeong Myeonok 진영면옥 no complaints · recommended

Cold buckwheat noodles · near Doksan-dong

3 bloggers ate here · 21 posts in this search named it · we read 3

recommended by 3 · complaints 0 · came back 1

  • English menu
  • Good with foreign friends
  • Good for one 2

Why they liked it

  • Order the crispy mung bean pancake on the side. · 3 bloggers
  • Clear brisket broth with a soft beef taste and clean finish. · 3 bloggers
  • Easy to enjoy, even for first-timers. · 2 bloggers
  • The boiled beef and pork slices are good too. · 2 bloggers

expect a line 3 · fast 1

They ordered pyongyang naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles in clear beef broth)

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Sources (3)

These are Korean blog posts. They are written in Korean.

07
pyongyang naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles in beef broth)

Noodle houseKorean

Okdol Hyeonok 옥돌현옥 no complaints · recommended

Cold buckwheat noodles · near Jangji Stn

3 bloggers ate here · 16 posts in this search named it · we read 3

recommended by 3 · complaints 0 · came back 1

  • English menu
  • Good with foreign friends
  • Good for one 1

Why they liked it

  • Light, clean broth with a gentle meat taste that lingers. · 3 bloggers
  • Big handmade dumplings full of tofu. · 2 bloggers
  • One writer found it a good first try. · 1 blogger

expect a line 1 · got in without waiting 1

They ordered pyongyang naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles in beef broth)

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Sources (3)

These are Korean blog posts. They are written in Korean.

08
mul naengmyeon (pyeongyang-style cold noodles in broth)

Noodle houseKorean

Seobuk Myeonok 서북면옥 no complaints · recommended

Cold buckwheat noodles · near Achasan Stn Exit 3

3 bloggers ate here · 20 posts in this search named it · we read 3

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 0

  • English menu
  • Good with foreign friends
  • Good for one 2

Why they liked it

  • Clear beef broth matched with rough buckwheat noodles. · 2 bloggers
  • An old shop open since 1968, with a classic feel. · 2 bloggers
  • The northern-style dumplings are a highlight. · 1 blogger
  • Fair price at 12,000 won a bowl. · 1 blogger

fast 3 · expect a line 2 · good value 1 · got in without waiting 1

They ordered mul naengmyeon (pyeongyang-style cold noodles in broth)

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Sources (3)

These are Korean blog posts. They are written in Korean.

09
Pyongyang naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles in broth)

Noodle houseKorean

Gyeonggiok 경기옥 을지로점 no complaints · recommended

Cold buckwheat noodles · near Euljiroipgu Stn Exit 3

2 bloggers ate here · 4 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 2

  • English menu
  • Good with foreign friends
  • Good for one

Why they liked it

  • The buckwheat noodles are made in the shop. · 2 bloggers
  • Long-simmered clear broth with a deep taste. · 2 bloggers
  • The dumpling soup and grilled ribs are good too. · 1 blogger

They ordered Pyongyang naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles in broth)

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Sources (2)

These are Korean blog posts. They are written in Korean.

10
pyeongyang naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles in beef broth)

Grill houseKorean

Daeyeop Seongsu 대엽 성수 no complaints · recommended

Cold buckwheat noodles · near Seoulsup Stn Exit 1

2 bloggers ate here · 5 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 2

  • English menu
  • Good with foreign friends
  • Good for one

Why they liked it

  • Mild, cool broth with a savory taste. · 2 bloggers
  • House-made buckwheat noodles with a strong, nutty aroma. · 2 bloggers
  • Rice comes on the side to add to the leftover broth. · 1 blogger
  • Goes well with the pan-fried dumplings. · 1 blogger

expect a line 2 · short walk 1 · fast 1

They ordered pyeongyang naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles in beef broth)

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Sources (2)

These are Korean blog posts. They are written in Korean.

How we counted

Naver and Daum are Korea’s big web portals. Koreans use them the way much of the world uses Google, and many people post restaurant reviews on blogs there. Those posts are in Korean, so most visitors never see them. We searched there in Korean for “서울 평양냉면 맛집” (what you might search in English as “pyongyang naengmyeon seoul”) and similar phrases, and had AI read 100 of the posts. We counted only posts where the writer actually ate at the place. One blogger counts once for a place, even with many posts. Sponsored reviews are left out of the order. There is no score.

The dish pictures are drawings made by Gilpost from the posts. They are not photos of the real food.