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Myeongdong Kyoja
명동교자
A comforting first stop in the heart of Myeongdong. Come for handmade noodles in a rich broth, with mandu dumplings to share.
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Explore this restaurant Busanjin-gu · Gaegeum-dong / Cold wheat noodles
Gaegeum Milmyeon
개금밀면
Tucked in a residential corner of Busanjin-gu, this is the neighborhood milmyeon shop locals point to when explaining the dish's roots rather than its tourist-facing versions. The broth is built on chicken stock steeped with medicinal herbs, giving it a deeper edge than the usual beef-broth milmyeon.
In short: Gaegeum Milmyeon is a Cold wheat noodles restaurant in Busanjin-gu · Gaegeum-dong, Busan. The dish to order is Mul-milmyeon · chilled wheat noodles in chicken and herbal broth. Expect about ₩10,000 per person. Open 11:00–20:00. The Korean name is 개금밀면 and the address is 부산광역시 부산진구 가야공원로14번길 88-8.
Listed in the Korea on a Plate guide
At a glance₩10,000 per personHours 11:00–20:00Open daily
FROM OTHER DINERS
Ratings & reviews on Google
- James Koa year ago
I haven't had many milmyeon in my life so I can't compare this place against others but notwithstanding this, it was an enjoyable meal. Noticed that it was quickly filled moments after opening on Sunday morning. No one seemed to get the dumpling.
- Yu Rang8 years ago
This noodle called Milmyeon was a local food of Busan city but prevails everywhere now. The first owner of Naeho cold noodles restaurant made it of flour powder from US Army during Korean War in 1950s. Gaegum Milmyeon is a same kind of Naeho's. There are two types of it, with sou
- 강우민7 years ago
a spicy and savory taste It's a long wait, but it's worth it.
Reviews from Google. Shown in part; read the full reviews on Google.
Start with this
Mul-milmyeon · chilled wheat noodles in chicken and herbal broth
A suggested order
Order the mul-milmyeon first to taste the chicken-and-herb broth plain, then add vinegar and mustard; the dumplings make a good side.
- Neighborhood
- Busanjin-gu · Gaegeum-dong
- Food style
- Cold wheat noodles
- Station to look up
- Gaegeum Station (Line 2), about 8 minutes on foot
- Hours
- 11:00–20:00
- Closed
- Open daily
- Typical spend
- ₩10,000 per person
- Key prices
- Mul-milmyeon ₩10,000; bibim-milmyeon ₩10,000; dumplings (6 pcs) ₩5,000
What to know before ordering
It's self-service and off the main tourist track, so go with the address saved rather than expecting to stumble on it.
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
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