“Makguksu†is a local food that was enjoyed in the Gangwon-do region where buckwheat was cultivated , and noodles made from soba dough were usually served with kimchit soup It's a dish to eat. The origin of makguksu is that in the past , noodles were ground on a millstone and eaten without separating the shell of soba , but noodles were simply “freshly ground†There is a theory that the name Makguksu came from being dropped, or that it was added because it was freshly made and eaten as soon as the order was placed, etc. It has been handed down in a variety of ways. There are water noodles where you can enjoy the natural flavor of savory and aromatic soba noodles, and bibimmakguksu, which is eaten with sweet and sour condiments . You can also enjoy adding various garnishes such as boiled eggs , cucumbers, and radishes, as well as mustard and vinegar of your choice. Let's take back the taste lost in the heat with makguksu, a refreshing taste that overcomes summer.
Makguksu restaurants around the country include Chuncheon Saembat Makguksu, Yupori Makguksu , Chuncheon Silbi Makguksu, Mancheon Mum Guksu, Buan Makguksu, Nambu Makguksu, Hyeonam Dongchimi Makguksu, Myeongga Makguksu, Toegye Makguksu, Saesul Makguksu , Yeonsan Gomak Noodles, Pyongyang Makguksu, Yangyang Siloam Soba Noodles, Yeonggwang Soba Noodles, Songwol Soba Noodles , Donghae Makguksu , Ipam Soba Town, Beombu Soba Noodles , Danyang Myeonok, Sokcho Hamheung Makguksu, Gangneung Beach Makguksu, Gangneung Beach Makguksu, Samgyori Dongchimi Makguksu, Brother Makguksu, Inje Bangdong Makguksu, Nambuk Myeonok , Hongcheon Jangwon Makguksu, Yongbyon Makguksu , Garisan Makguksu , Friendly Makguksu, Goseong Baekchon Makguksu, Donglu Golgok Makguksu, Gyodong Makguksu, Bongpyeong Hyundai Makguksu , Waterwheel Makguksu, Bongpyeong Mail Jinmi Restaurant, Samcheok Buil Makguksu, Yanggu Gwangchi Makguksu, Dochon Makguksu, Yeongwol Sangdong Makguksu, Cheorwon Naejai Makguksu, Cheorwon Naejai Makguksu, Cheorwon Makguksu, Cheorwon Naejai Makguksu, Cheorwon Makguksu, Cheolwon Makguksu, Cheolwon Makguksu, Cheorwon Naejai Makguksu, Cheorwon Makguksu, Cheorwon Yucheon Makguksu, Hoengseong Gwangam Makguksu, Samgunri Soba Village, Seoul Manpo Makguksu, Saembat Makguksu, Yangyang Soba Makguksu, Seongcheon Makguksu, Namgyeong Makguksu, Yujin Makguksu, Kim Sa Gap Makguksu, Yeoju Ganggyebongjin Makguksu, Gapyeong Songwon Makguksu, Four Sisters Pyeonggang Makguksu , Paju Odusan Makguksu, Jihyang Makguksu , Yangju Lava Rimakguksu, Cheonan Bongpyeong Market, Cheongju Banam Makguksu, Buyeo Jangwon Makguksu, Namyangju Bukhan Makguksu Famous places include Daejeon Sammakjip, Busan Dunnae Makguksu, Myeonok Hyangcheon , and Jincheon Jincheon Makguksu. All the heat in one fell swoop! Here are some Makguksu restaurants from all over the country in Nostalgia's hometown that will leave you feeling refreshed from the bottom of your heart.
1. Cheonseo-ri Makguksu Village Turduk Dae Gam, Yeoju Cheonseo-ri 'Hongwon Makguksu'
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“Hongwon Makguksu†is a makguksu specialty store with a 90-year history spanning three generations. It's a place that has had as many regular customers over the years. The line continued to line up even after mealtime had passed. All you have to do is get a sticker indicating the waiting order and wait. The thick soba noodles that are prepared as soon as you sit down at the table are good for soothing an empty stomach. The signature menu is “Makguksu,†which has a chewy texture. Buckwheat noodles are characterized by mixing buckwheat flour and sweet potato starch in an 8 to 2 ratio to create a chewy and soft texture. The broth that goes with it is a deep mixture of broth boiled with directly soaked and aged dongchimi, beef brisket, and raw chicken It is proud of its rich flavor. Please note that there are plenty of parking spaces available.
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â–² Location: 12 Cheonseori-gil, Daesin-myeon, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do
▲ Business hours: 10:30 — 20:00 every day
â–² Price : Makguksu 7,000 won, pork 15,000 won
â–² Review (Shikigami gag character): Consider that makguksu is a satisfying food without much difference It shows excellent taste when it comes to time. I highly recommend Bibimmakguksu
2. “Songwon Makguksu†in Gapyeong, the savory flavor that fills your mouth
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“Songwon Makguksu†is a makguksu specialty store introduced by manga diners. It is a favorite place visited by tourists visiting Gapyeong for its unwavering taste over the years. The signature menu is “makguksu,†which is thick soba noodles topped with lots of boiled pork, sauce, and finely ground sesame seeds. The rich aroma of sesame oil and sesame seeds added to the soft noodles is exquisite. At this place, I recommend adding a little bit of broth and adding mustard or vinegar to eat it sweet and sour. Another popular menu item is “pork,†which is thick pork belly cooked thoroughly and has an attractive soft texture. If you wrap it in kimchi, which is served as a side dish, and eat it in one bite, you can enjoy it even more.
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â–² Location: 76-1 Gahwa-ro, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
â–² Business hours: 11:30 ~ 19:30 every day
â–² Price : Makguksu 7,000 won, makguksu extra 8,000 won, beef 17,000 won
â–² Review (Shikigami Happy Hanchan): There is no parking lot nearby The fact that I had to take care of the parking was a bit inconvenient, but I kept going to Makguksu restaurants because they were delicious. If you go on the weekend, you have to wait. Makguksu has just the right mix of sharp flavor, sweet, spicy flavor, and salty flavor, so it's so delicious.
3. The natural taste of pure soba, Yongin Gogiri “Jangwon Makguksuâ€
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“Jangwon Makguksu†is a makguksu specialty store located deep in Gogiri Valley. It is a hanok-shaped building that blends in with the surrounding landscape, creating a quiet atmosphere. The signature menu is “pure soba bibimmakguksu†made from 100% pure soba. Although they only use soba, they are proud of their elastic noodles without breaking. It is characterized by maintaining a chewy texture by making a small amount of 30 servings , taking into account the characteristics of soba that is sensitive to heat. You can also enjoy the natural flavor of soba by preparing a thin layer of seasoning that is not irritating and the thickness of the garnish. “Perilla oil makguksu,†where you can enjoy the aroma and aroma of soba on your stomach by putting perilla oil and seaweed powder on soba noodles, is also a popular menu. . Please note that additional sarees can only be ordered according to the number of people .
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â–² Location: 119, Ijongmu-ro, Suji-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
▲ Business hours: 11:00 — 21:00 every day, closed on Tuesdays
â–² Price: Pure soba bibimbap noodles 7,000 won, water noodles 7,000 won, perilla oil noodles 7,000 won
â–² Review (David Yushin Kim, the god of food): Pour broth into makguksu by yourself, mustard and If you add vinegar and don't add a lot of sugar, it's delicious even if you add the radish that comes with it instead.
4. 'Yangyang Soba Makguksu', the essence of rough noodles
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“Yangyang Soba Makguksu,†which makes makguksu by picking noodles as soon as they are ordered. It was selected for the 2018 Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand . Made from 100% pure soba The signature menu is “sashimi soba makguksu,†which is noodles with a refreshing broth and pollack sashimi. It boasts a combination of rough, crunchy noodles and the rich flavor of the broth. The spicy and sweet pollack sauce that goes as a garnish brings out the rich flavor of makguksu to the fullest. “Steamed gyoza,†which is steamed with plenty of kimchi and vegetables in a chewy dumpling skin, is also a popular menu item. 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 – 17:00
â–² Price: Soba Makguksu 10,000 won, soba makguksu 8,000 won
â–² Review (Shikigami Patterned Princess): 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.
5. 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's always a bustling place when it's time to eat in the summer. The signature dish is “dongchimi makguksu,†made by quickly rinsing finely chopped noodles in cold water to make the most of their chewiness. The characteristic is that the noodle sari containing seaweed powder and the refreshing dongchimi broth made from ice are served separately. The rich and savory flavor of noodles made only from buckwheat without additives is attractive. Another popular menu item is “pork cutlet,†which has been boiled for a long time and has a soft texture. If you enjoy it with white kimchi and sashimi served 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: Every day 11:30 – 20:00, closed on Sundays
â–² Price : Dongchimi Makguksu 8,000 won , pork 23,000 won
â–² Review (Shikigin (Pan-pecker): I've only tried bibimmakguksu , but this is the first time I've tried dongchimi makguksu ! Unlike the sour sauce, it was refreshing and light, so it was delicious ! After all, makguksu has to be eaten with boiled meat to have the best flavor !