As we enter June, full-scale summer weather is just around the corner. Unlike the intense sun shining and rising temperatures, the palate drops dramatically. I'm hungry but I don't want to eat while sweating, and I'm wondering what to eat these days. In this kind of weather, “noodle†dishes that are cool and easy to enjoy are perfect! A simple noodle dish without any other side dishes is a great way to complete the meal. From sweet and spicy bibimguksu to savory bean noodles, a summer delicacy! Let's take a look at the 5 best restaurants for refreshing noodle dishes that will bring back the taste buds that have disappeared in the heat.
1. A spicy and sweet condiment that enhances the palate, 'American water' in Sindang-dong
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The blue-painted exterior of the building is an eye-catching 'American water'. The signature menu, “Bibi noodles,†is topped with a spicy and sweet sauce, cucumber, kimchi, and plenty of beef garnish. A variety of textures unfold, from the chewiness of raw noodles to tender beef, crunchy kimchi, and cucumber. A set menu where you can enjoy tteokgalbi and pork yakiniku along with noodles is also available.
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â–²Location: 36, Dasan-ro 44-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: Weekdays 11:00-22:00, weekends 11:00-20:00, B/T (weekdays) 15:00-16:00
â–²Price: BB noodles 7,000 won, Mimi noodles 6,000 won
â–²Testimonial (shikigin junhemi-12): When the days get hot these days, a bowl of cool bib noodles is enough for a meal! I think it's a secret sauce with a magical charm that makes you have no appetite.
2. 'Eulmildae Gangnam Store' in Yeoksam-dong, where you can feel the rich aroma of land
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“Eulmildae Gangnam Branch†is a Pyongyang cold noodle specialty store with a tradition of about 50 years. When you place an order, the hot broth that soothes the empty stomach comes out first. The signature menu is “watercress noodles,†which come out fresh and fresh with lots of ice. Korean beef blends harmoniously with the rich meat broth and savory soba noodles that have been a long-standing concern. Please note that if you ask for “cold water†when ordering, it will be served with broth without ice.
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â–²Location: 46 Teheran-ro 4-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 11:00 — 22:00 every day
â–²Price: Watercress noodles 13,000 won, mung bean paste 10,000 won
â–²Review (Shikigin Pat Cavi Bo-chan): It's a famous place among Pyongyang cold noodle enthusiasts~ I really like the thick yet refreshing broth! The mung bean paste, which is made by putting whole pork without mincing it and grilling it to a crispy texture, also goes well with cold noodles, so be sure to try it together.
3. “Mimi Mimenga†in Sinsa-dong, where you can choose and enjoy whatever you like
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“Mimi Noodle House†is run by a chef from Hattori Nutrition School in Japan. The signature menu, “soba,†adds bonito and kelp to further enhance the long-standing flavor of the soup. There are about 10 types of toppings that go with soba, so you can choose and enjoy whatever you like. Among them, freshly fried, crispy deep-fried shrimp and sea urchin roe, which captures the rich flavor of the sea, are the most popular.
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â–²Location: 29, Gangnam-daero 160-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: Monday to Saturday 11:30 — 21:00, Sunday 11:30 — 22:00, B/T 14:30 — 17:30
â–²Price: Fried shrimp soba 10,000 won, sea urchin soba 18,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Fish farm management><): There are various types of soba and various toppings, so it's fun to eat whatever combination you want~ There is also a second store within a 5 minute walk, so please take a look.
4. “Udon Kaden†in Yeonhui-dong, boasting an extraordinary chewiness
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“Udon Kaden†is a place that recreates the local flavors of Japan. The signature menu is “bukkake udon,†which can be enjoyed refreshingly. The first step on the flour dough that has gone through the aging process is stepped on with the foot, and then the second aging is added to the chewiness of the noodles. The chewy yet chewy noodles that fill your mouth are exquisite. Along with udon, “shrimp mayo,†which is made by deep-frying plump shrimp and mixing it with a sweet and sour cream mayo sauce, is also a favorite.
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â–²Location: 173 Yeonhui-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 11:30 — 22:00 on weekdays, 11:30 — 21:30 on Saturdays, B/T (weekdays) 14:40 — 17:30, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Bukkake udon 7,500 won, shrimp mayo 6,000 won
â–²Review (Shikigin Aiyu-chan): I really experienced a new world where udon noodles can be so plump. It's great to be able to get up to 3 refills of noodle sari when ordering 1 menu per person.
5. “Cheil Kongjip†in Gongneung-dong showcases 100% domestic soybeans
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“Cheil Kongjip†starts every morning by grinding beans with a mill. You can find healthy dishes using soybeans, such as hand tofu and kongtang. “Gin bean noodles†is the signature summer menu, and the soup is made only from domestic soybeans and ground to make use of its light, graininess, and the occasional crunchy soybeans add to the fun of chewing. Thanks to its rich flavor, it's also good to eat without a liver.
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â–²Location: 37-8, Dongil-ro 174-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 09:00 — 21:00 every day
â–²Price: Gin Kongsu 9,000 won, Kongtang 9,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Buy Shikigin Odi): In the summer, my whole family goes out and makes one bowl of bean noodles at a time. The thick broth seeps between the noodles, so you can enjoy the authentic taste of soybean noodles. After eating it all, I feel comfortable too.