Food streets in seoul-Naengmyeon

Ojang-dong - Naengmyeon
Naengmyeon, or cold noodles, is a Korean dish that originated in North Korea. There are two different kinds of naengmyeon. Mul (water) naengmyeon is served in an icy-cold broth and bibim naengmyeon is served with a spicy red pepper sauce. Both dishes are served cold and with a boiled egg, cucumbers and usually Korean pear for a refreshing touch. Naengmyeon is further differentiated by the noodle and the North Korean city in which it was made. Pyongyang naengmyeon is made with buckwheat noodles while Hamheung naengmyeon is made with sweet potato starch noodles. This dish is popular in the summertime heat so Ojang-dong, which is known for its naengmyeon, is particularly busy during the dog days of summer. The oldest restaurant in the area, Heungnam House, which opened in 1953, is known for its consistent flavor and reasonable price. It is also known for slightly milder bibim naengmyeon. As bibim naengmyeon is traditionally very spicy, those who crave the flavor without the full throttle of spiciness find that Heungnam House’s bibim naengmyeon is a nice compromise. Other popular restaurants in the area are Hamheung Naengmyeon, which opened in 1955, and Shinchang Myeonok, which opened in 1981. Go to Euljiro 4-ga Station (line No. 2, exit 8) and walk towards the Jung District Office intersection where you’ll turn left and walk about 50 meters before you see the first naengmyeon shop.