Jin Mi Pyongyang Naengmyeon

Tucked away in the back alleys of the main streets of the Gangnam district, it can be a bit difficult to locate even with the help of Google Maps. However, at every mealtime of lunch and dinner, the venue (lit by white fluorescent lights) is always packed with customers queuing up from families, groups of office workers and even fashionistas. by Gangnam. JinMi Pyongyang Naengmyeon has a trustworthy history. According to owner and chef Yim Se-kwon, 20 years of experience in the kitchen at one of the most famous Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodle restaurants is the secret to its success. Jin Mi Pyongyang Naengmyeon became popular the first summer when it opened in 2016.

Naengmyeon is a traditional cold noodle dish that originated in North Korea. The dish consists of buckwheat noodles, served with slices of boiled beef or pork, half a boiled egg, radish, cucumber, scallions, and bone broth. At Jin Mi Pyongyang Naengmyeon restaurant, the meat broth, made with beef brisket, hooves and pork, the meat broth is almost watery, and the noodles are chewy and cool. The light but rich flavor of the broth and the aroma of the meat make it a healthy dish that pleases diners. Boiled meat made from pork intestines is also very clean and is loved especially by diners who want to sip wine in the evening. Local diners often eat cold noodles on hot summer days, combined with a plate of boiled pork dipped in soy sauce and a little soju.

In addition to noodles, the restaurant also serves traditional Korean favorites such as boiled pork and beef slices, bulgogi, dumplings and Pyeongyang-style beef hot pot.

Address: 305-3, Hakdong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Opening hours: daily 11:00 – 21:30