“Makguksu†is a local food enjoyed in the Gangwon-do region where buckwheat was mainly grown. In the past, “makguksu†was eaten by grinding the noodles on a millstone without separating the skin of the soba. The name “makguksu †came from the fact that the noodles were casually “freshly ground†and lowered. “Makguksu†is a broth made by adding vegetables and pork bones, seasoned with dongchimi broth and salt, then adding soba noodles. They serve various garnishes such as boiled eggs , cucumbers, and radishes, and enjoy adding mustard or vinegar according to taste. “Mizu Makguksu,†which has the sweet and sour taste of dongchimi soup, and “Bibim Makguksu,†which is eaten mixed with sweet and spicy condiments It's there. Makguksu is particularly popular in summer because it's cool and light to enjoy.
Seoul Makguksu restaurants include Seochon Soba, Dongshin Myeon-ga in Amsa-dong, Namgyeong Makguksu in Jamsil, Eujin Makguksu in Itaewon, Jinnampo Myeon-ok in Yaksu-dong, Gwacheon Gangneung Dongchimi Makguksu, Yangjae There are things like kimsagap makguksu. Here are 5 of the best makguksu restaurants in Seoul that will keep your mouth fresh in increasingly hot weather.
1. “Yangyang Soba Makguksu†, the essence of rough noodles
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“Yangyang Soba Makguksu,†which makes makguksu by picking noodles immediately upon order. This place was selected for the 2018 Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand. The signature menu, “Sashimi Soba Makguksu,†adds refreshing broth and pollack sashimi to noodles made from 100% pure soba. The rough, crunchy noodles go well with the rich flavor of the broth. The spicy and sweet pollack sauce that goes as a garnish brings out the rich flavor to the fullest. “Steamed gyoza,†which is steamed with plenty of kimchi and vegetables in a chewy dumpling skin, is also a popular menu. Please note that you can place an additional order for pollack sashimi for an additional fee.
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â–² Location: 10 Donggwang-ro 15-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
â–² Business hours: 11:00 to 21:00 every day, B/T 15:00 to 17:00
â–² Price: Sashimi soba makguksu 10,000 won, soba makguksu 8,000 won, kimchi noodles 13,000 won, beef 15,000-25,000 won
â–² Review (Shikigami Pattern Mangongju): Bangbae-dong Gourmet Yangyang Soba Makguksu. Makguksu specialty store that combines savory noodles with an upgraded flavor of broth Many makguksu specialty stores are popping up these days, but in my mind, it's always A place where people cheer.
2. Enjoy the taste of Gangwon-do in Seoul , 'Goseong Makguksu' in Banghwa-dong
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“Goseong Makguksu†is a Yeongdong-style makguksu specialty store with 20 years of tradition. It is a place that is always bustling with people on hot days. The signature dish is “dongchimi makguksu,†made by quickly rinsing finely chopped noodles in cold water to make the most of their chewiness. You can eat it by splashing ice cubes and pouring the dongchimi broth provided. The rich, savory flavor of noodles made only from buckwheat without additives is attractive. Another popular menu item is “nichiniku,†which has been boiled for a long time and has a soft texture. If you enjoy it with white kimchi and sashimi, which are served as a side dish, as a side dish, as a side dish, you can enjoy it even more deliciously .
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â–² Location: 6-7 Banghwa-daero 49-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
â–² Business hours: 11:30 ~ 20:00 every day, B/T 15:30 ~ 16:30, closed on Sundays
â–² Price: Dongchimi Makguksu 8,000 won, Bibim Makguksu 9,000 won, Pirik (small) 24,000 won
â–² Testimonial (Bike for a meal): The refreshing dongchimi soup is perfect for summer. It's not irritating, and you can enjoy the true flavor with just the pure dongchimi soup ^^ If you wrap it in white kimchi, it adds a sour flavor, so it's delicious . Is it red yukhoe? Is it pollack sashimi? That's awesome!
3. The allure of addictive fragrance , Gyodae's “Saembatake Makguksu â€
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“Sambat Makguksu†is located near Gyodae Station Exit 4. All ingredients are brought in from Chuncheon to recreate the flavors of the main store. The signature menu, “Makguksu,†comes with rolled soba noodles topped with plenty of sauce, sesame oil, and seaweed powder. The seasoning adds a spicy yet subtle sweetness to the noodles, which have a strong soba scent. You can also add broth according to your taste and enjoy it on your own. “Saembatteki,†where you can enjoy a variety of ingredients including bosam, bedae-mochi, and makguksu, is also a popular menu. Note that the amount of makguksu served as a set meal is lower than regular makguksu .
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â–² Location: G5 Central Plaza B1F, 27, Seocho Jungang-ro 24-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
â–² Business hours: 11:30 to 21:30 every day, closed on holidays
â–² Price: Makguksu 9,000 won, mung bean paste 11,000 won, soba noodles 9,000 won, rice field set meal 14,000 won
â–² Review (JenyLee): The head office is in Chuncheon, and this is the branch in Seoul. There is a rumor that it is the most delicious place in Seoul and one of the best in the country. The makguksu tadeshi contains a special tadashi instead of gochujang, so it's not spicy and has a delicious flavor! I'm satisfied that the potato sticks are two big ones!
4. “Manpo Makguksu†in Sindang-dong , captivating both quantity and flavor
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At “Manpo Makguksu,†you can find makguksu and North Korean steamed chicken and dumplings. The sight of them making their own gyoza in one corner of the store catches the eye. The signature menu is “Bibim Makguksu,†which boasts such a hearty amount that even adult men can get hungry in one bowl. The sauce is not irritating, so you can enjoy it comfortably. You can enjoy “plate dumplings,†which are rich and juicy , even more delicious by dipping them in makguksu sauce . Another popular menu is the North Korean-style “steamed chicken,†which has a light flavor by steaming chicken and chives together to remove the fat from the side. Per person Note that you have to order one menu at a time .
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â–² Location: 2, Dongho-ro 14-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
â–² Opening hours: Every day from 10:00 to 21:30, meals are available from 11:30
â–² Price: Makguksu 7,000 won, dumpling soup 8,000 won, steamed chicken 25,000 won, plate dumpling 7,000 won
â–² Review (Daniel Shikigami): Be sure to try steamed chicken. The steamed chicken is white, but I eat it with blue. It must be said that it has a very refreshing taste. It's even better if you make the sauce according to your taste and eat it.
5. Dapsimri's “Seongcheon Makguksu †competes only with noodles and broth
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“Seongcheon Makguksu†is located near Exit 4 of Dapsimni Station. Before the food is served, soba water is provided to clean the mouth. The signature menu, “Mizu Makguksu,†is a dongchimi broth that is so clear that the bottom of the bowl can be seen, is filled with only noodles without a garnish. The combination of noodles with a strong soba flavor and refreshing dongchimi broth is excellent. We recommend mixing sauce, mustard, and vinegar on salty paper and eating it with makguksu. “Meat,†which offers a hearty portion at the price of only 10,000 won, is also a popular menu. There is also a makguksu set menu where you can enjoy meat and makguksu all at once.
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â–² Location: 2, Dapsimni-ro 48na-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
â–² Business hours: 11:30 to 21:00 every day, closed on Sundays
â–² Price: Water noodles 5,500 won, bibimak noodles 6,000 won, pork 10,000 won
â–² Testimonial (Shikigami TESTORA2308): They said they went to relax when there were no people, but at lunchtime the line was full. The makguksu, which was topped with only sauce without any garnish, was really clean, and it was even more delicious when eaten with meat.