Taiwan comprehensively reflects the history of being ruled by Japan in the past and the influence of immigrants from all over China. “Beef noodle†originated in Lanzhou City, China, and has now become a representative noodle dish in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and other Greater China regions. The chewy noodles are mixed with beef , beef bones, and broth that has been simmered for a long time with various spices. It is similar to Japanese “ramen,†but unlike Japanese food, it is characterized by a clean and light soup. “Beef noodles†are broadly divided into lanzhou noodles made with white broth and Taiwanese beef noodles topped with large brisket and bok choy as a topping. . Here are 5 of the best beef mien restaurants in Seoul with exotic aromas and addictive flavors.
1. Beef noodles enjoyed with goulangju, Itaewon's “Itaewon Beef Mienâ€
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“Itaewon Beef Mien,†a Taiwanese Chinese restaurant where you can find authentic Taiwanese beef noodles. This place was selected by the 2018 Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand. . The signature menu, “Itaewon Beef Mien,†is steamed beef once in a broth made by slowly simmering a crucible, vegetables, and spices The richer and savory broth is excellent. Add a feeling of fullness by adding arongsashi, marbled brisket, and crucible that is soft and crunchy in the mouth without a strong flavor. Another popular dish is the crispy “gapbaorou,†which is eaten by putting batter on pork, deep-frying it twice, and topping it with a sweet and sour sauce. You can find high-volume liquors such as Yantai Gunyangju and Iguaduaduju as samplers.
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â–² Location: 26-8, Itaewon-ro 55ga-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
â–² Business hours: Every day 11:00-22:00
â–² Price: Itaewon beef meat yen 8,000 won, Mara beef meat yen 11,500 won, Gobaorou 12,000 won
â–² Review (Prince Shikigami of Saudi Arabia): From Taiwan It captures all the flavors I've eaten at Chinese ramen restaurants that are common in Japan. The soup wasn't too thick or too light, and I liked the soft body. It's a place where anyone can enjoy the meat because it's chewy and tasty without any residue .
2. Eight kinds of homemade noodles to choose from, Jongno's “Shaobao beef noodlesâ€
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“Xiao Bao Beef Noodle†introduces traditional beef noodles from Lanzhou, China, after receiving the secrets of handmade noodles and broth. When ordering beef noodles, you can choose the thickness of noodles from number 1 to number 8 according to your preference, and sizes 3 to 5 are the most popular. The signature menu is “beef noodles,†which are flavored with chili oil and are characterized by the spicy flavor of the soup. You can adjust the intensity of the spiciness by adding chili oil placed on each table. “Grilled gyoza,†a thin dumpling skin with plenty of pork and vegetable dumpling paste, is also a popular menu item. The gyoza is crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, so it's good to eat it with cool beef noodles.
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â–² Location: 15, Samil-daero 17-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
â–² Business hours: 11:00 to 23:00 every day
â–² Price: Beef noodles 8,500 won, Gobarou 8,000 won, grilled dumplings 5,000 won
â–² Review (King Sejong the Great): Because you can choose noodles of the desired thickness Great! I often think of it because it's full of exotic aromas and flavors. You can make it spicier by adding sauce, but be careful because even if you add a little bit, it will be very spicy .
3. Songpa's “Mien Aiâ€, a rising hot spot on Songridan-gil
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“Mi&I†is located near Bangi Samgai Street in Seokchon Lake. You can place an order at the unmanned ticket machine at the entrance of the store and sit back. The signature menu, “Beef Mien,†is a dark brownish beef broth with a large aroma. If you eat it sprinkled with garlic flakes, the rich flavor unique to garlic is added, and you can enjoy the deep flavor. Another popular menu item is the Taiwan-style fried rice “Drug Chaopan,†which is topped with a strong flavor of chicken stock. The light flavor of fried rice with eggs blends harmoniously with the salty chicken stock. Please note that there may be weighting. A variety of Taiwanese beers are also available for a light drink .
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â–² Location: 5, Ogeum-ro 16-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
â–² Business hours: 11:30 ~ 21:00 every day, B/T 14:30 ~ 17:20
â–² Price : Taiwan beef meat yen 8,500 won, Mara beef meat yen 9,500 won, drugs Chaopan 8,500 won
â–² Review (Shikigami Norok): On Songli Dan-gil with girlfriend I went! As popular as it is these days, there were so many people and restaurants! Among the many restaurants, I went to Mi&I to eat beef noodles! I haven't been able to match the local flavors I've eaten in Taiwan before, but I still eat the light soup and tender meat again I want to!! There may be a long wait, so I hope everyone is on time!
4. An intense exotic flavor that hits your tongue, the 'flavor' of Myeongdong
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The Chinese restaurant 'Hyangmi' located in Myeong-dong is a branch of the Yeonnam-dong branch. You can enjoy a variety of Chinese cuisines, such as menbosha, kanpung crab, and five-spice pork. The signature menu is “beef noodle,†which combines a rich, rich soup with chewy, thick noodles. At lunchtime on weekdays, you can find a set menu consisting of beef noodles and fried rice at a reasonable price. “Stir-fried clams,†made by adding clams to a hot sauce and quickly stir-frying them, is also a popular menu. Because of its addictive spicy flavor, it is a favorite of lovers. It is also a delicacy to remove the clams and eat them, then add rice or noodles and grate them .
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â–² Location: 106, Myeong-dong 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
â–² Business hours: 11:30 ~ 21:30 every day, week 1st/3rd Closed on Sundays
â–² Price: Beef noodles 8,000 won, mara-ramen 9,000 won, stir-fried clam 15,000 won
â–² Review (White cloud confectionary): Seemingly, it's just It looks like a regular Chinese restaurant, but the food itself is quite delicious! The rich beef noodles are delicious, and so is the blue crab sauce! I'd like to visit the main store next time .
5. Thick soup and constant water “Tsim Sha Tsui Noodle†that has been boiled three times
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“Tsim Sha Tsui Noodle†is located near Exit 1 of Sangsu Station. It's a place where there are long lines even at lunchtime on weekdays. The signature menu, “Hong Kong beef soup noodles,†is different from regular beef soup, which is as white and clear as gomguk soup. The brisket and crucible were boiled three times to further enhance the refreshing flavor. If you like, you can add sauce to make it sharp, or add plenty of coriander to enjoy it in a local style. “Steamed dumplings,†which fill your mouth with juice when you take a bite, are also popular dishes. Note that gyoza can be packaged and is limited to 2 servings per person
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â–² Location: 31, Eoulmadang-ro 5-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
â–² Opening hours: 11:30 to 21:30 every day
â–² Price: Hong Kong beef tongue noodles 8,000 won, steamed dumplings 5,000 won, bok choy crucible, brisket noodles, 9,500 won
â–² Review (shikigin, fluorescent light under the incandescent lamp): At first, I only enjoyed the original soup , then the sauce I put it in and tried it. Even if I put in a little bit, the spiciness was strong. If you eat all the beef soup noodles, they'll roll up a spoonful of rice, but it's a delicacy hahahahahaha