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Sinnonhyeon
해화옥 신논현 직영점
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Explore this restaurant Jung-gu · Jangchung-dong / Pyongyang-style cold buckwheat noodles
Pyeongyang Myeonok · Jangchung-dong
평양면옥 (장충동)
Run by the same family for three generations near Jangchung-dong's cluster of Pyongyang-style noodle houses, this quiet, unadorned dining room serves a clean, restrained broth that Michelin's Seoul guide has repeatedly singled out. It's an easy, filling stop near Dongguk University and Namsan, on the same strip that gave the neighborhood its noodle reputation.
In short: Pyeongyang Myeonok · Jangchung-dong is a Pyongyang-style cold buckwheat noodles restaurant in Jung-gu · Jangchung-dong, Seoul. The dish to order is Naengmyeon · Pyongyang-style buckwheat cold noodles. Expect about ₩16,000 per person. Open 11:00–21:30. Closed Mondays. The Korean name is 평양면옥 (장충동) and the address is 서울특별시 중구 장충단로 207.
Listed in the Korea on a Plate guide
At a glance₩16,000 per personHours 11:00–21:30Closed Mondays
FROM OTHER DINERS
Ratings & reviews on Google
- Micheal Yun2 months ago
Nestled along the bustling Jangchungdan-ro, the long and patient queue outside 'Pyeongyang Myeonok' is a familiar prologue—a ritual that makes the anticipation an integral part of the dining experience itself. As a long-standing vanguard of authentic Pyeongyang-style naengmyeon,
- Jean Y2 months ago
The naengmyun was the best dish and preferred it over bibimnaengmyun. Mandoo dumplings were nice but not outstanding. Kimchi tasted a bit funny. Very popular place during peak meal times and the service from the lady with short permed hair at the front seating people is terrible
- KEVIN4 months ago
Visiting on a warm Sunday, a long queue was to be expected, though the line moved relatively quickly and we were seated in about 15 minutes. The atmosphere inside, however, was quite frantic. It was evident that the staff and management were heavily overwhelmed by the sheer volum
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Naengmyeon · Pyongyang-style buckwheat cold noodles
A suggested order
Order the plain mul-naengmyeon and season it yourself with a little vinegar and mustard, the traditional way, with a plate of mandu or jeyuk to share.
- Neighborhood
- Jung-gu · Jangchung-dong
- Food style
- Pyongyang-style cold buckwheat noodles
- Station to look up
- Dongguk University Station (Line 3), Exit 1 — about 5–8 min walk
- Hours
- 11:00–21:30 (last order 21:00)
- Closed
- Closed Mondays
- Typical spend
- ₩16,000 per person
- Key prices
- Naengmyeon ₩16,000; bibim-naengmyeon ₩16,000; mandu ₩8,000–16,000; jeyuk (sliced pork) full plate ₩38,000
What to know before ordering
Closed Mondays; free and valet parking (₩2,000) are available if you're driving over from Namsan or Dongdaemun.
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
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