“When shall we eat a meal†is a phrase that naturally hardened in form between me and you. However, after eating out once, it's not easy to meet someone because of pocket circumstances or lack of time (or because of friends who aren't that close). How about sharing our unique noodles, which have a long tradition and style, a hearty yet inexpensive meal that you can easily slurp together even if you don't have time? It would be more comforting than any words of comfort when you spend a few minutes exchanging stories about living as one body in a home full of memories even when you don't have time to spare.
1. Bean noodles are an aesthetic of taste. Yeouido “Pearl Houseâ€
Pearl House is known as the origin of bean noodles, a summer delicacy that can be eaten with peace of mind using 100% domestic soybeans. It is located in the basement of Yeouido department store and is popular as a lunch place for office workers nearby. The signature menu is “bean noodles,†a rich soybean soup, but the salt seasoning was used to remove the bitterness of the soybeans, and it doesn't contain any garnish, so it seems divine to be able to focus only on the noodles. When it gets chilly in early winter, many people come here for chicken kale noodles and hand dumpling soup. In the case of gyoza, it is said that everything from the dumpling soup to the plate dumpling is made by hand, which is why the rustic appearance stands out. However, unlike that, they have a very soft dumpling skin and filling. The homemade style has a familiar yet healthy flavor. On weekdays, lunchtime is crowded with nearby office workers, so I recommend visiting after 2 p.m.
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â–²Location: B1F of Yeouido Department Store, Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul â–²Opening hours: Weekdays 10:00 to 20:00, Saturday 10:00 to 19:00, closed on Sundays â–²Price range: Bean noodles: bean noodles: 9,500 won, bibimguksu 8,000 won, chicken knife noodles 7,000 won, plate dumpling soup 8,000 won â–²Review (Shikishin Dolphin Pangpang): I'll give you 5 stars for that Jinju Restaurant A restaurant that only I want to know ^^ My own Michelin Guide's three-star bean soup collection!!!!! I really recommend it. Actually, it's a restaurant that only I want to know!!!! The reason for leaving a review while saying… That's because a lot of people already know it. I think I'll be the last to buy it. This is the first time I've tried soybean noodles like this. The noodles are really chewy, and the soup is so thick that I can't even think of it. If you eat kimchi together to see how crunchy and tasty it is… I feel like everything in the world has it. I'm going to come back with my mom… Hmm, bean noodles are not only a summer delicacy, but they are also a winter delicacy. They also do bean noodles in the winter, so go eat them. After visiting Hangang Park, grab a bowl of bean noodles and go home well. I recommend it.
2. Cold noodles are traditional and stylish. 'Pildong-myeonok' in Chungmuro
Not long ago, Pildong-myeon-ok was on the Michelin Guide Seoul Bib Gourmand (a place that offers excellent food at prices under 35,000 won). Starting with Pyongyang Myeon-ok in Uijeongbu in 1976, the eldest daughter runs Eulji-myeon-ok, and the third daughter runs Pyeongyang-myeon-ok, the third daughter is spreading the light and deep flavor unique to Pyongyang Naengmyeon. The signature menu here is definitely cold noodles. The transparent noodles are characterized by a thin, chewy texture, and cold noodles are sprinkled with red pepper powder in the traditional way in North Korea. Usually, when you think of cold noodles, it's a taste that may be unfamiliar to people who think of ice cream and sour broth, but if you chew it more than 10 times without adding mustard or vinegar and enjoy the flavor, you can see the savory flavor unique to Pyongyang cold noodles. If you don't feel comfortable with cold noodles in slightly cold weather, it's a good idea to enjoy them with warm noodles prepared for the winter. Hot noodles are characterized by a savory blend of meat broth and sesame oil. There is a slight feeling that the noodles are spreading, but you can definitely enjoy the deep flavor of the meat broth. If you don't have enough cold noodles, you can add gyoza or beef made directly from the store.
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â–²Location: 1-5 Pil-dong 3-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul â–²Opening hours: 11:00 to 21:00 every day (closed on the 2nd and 4th Sunday) â–²Price: 10,000 won for cold noodles, 10,000 won for hot noodles, 10,000 won for gyoza, 25,000 won â–²Review (Shikigin River): I actually tried Pyongyang Naengmyeon for the first time. I scooped out a spoonful of soup and ate it, but it wasn't as sour and fresh as I thought. That's why I was so perplexed. However, they said that Pyongyang cold noodles can't have a sour, fresh flavor from meat broth… There aren't any idiots, right? Hahahahahahahahaha, even though it was my first time eating it, I was fine, right? However, Pyongyang Naengmyeon has to be tried many times to understand its taste. So I'm going to go there again. Also, it was too cold outside, so I ate warm noodles, but ah, the soup really tasted great! I saw the table next to here, and I ate it with dumpling soup and meat… I'll try the dumpling soup later.
3. Noodles are memories and noodles. City Hall “Yurimmyeonâ€
“Yurimmyeon†is one of Seoul's top three soba restaurants. Since 1962, it has been a place where quality noodles have always been selected near Deoksugung Palace. The store is spacious with 1 to 2 floors, and the flavors that don't change for a long time bring old memories to the elderly and old style to young people. The most popular menu here is “hot pot udon,†which is topped with large fish paste, mushrooms, and soft-boiled fish paste. The hot pot udon that Domin Joon loved in the drama “You Who Came From the Stars†is the pot udon from this place. The reason why udon is the most popular menu of Yurimmyeon, which has a reputation as a soba restaurant, lies in suta noodles. The texture of the noodles, which are soft yet doesn't spread, and the noodles that go all the way without losing the chewiness that udon should have are appealing to people's tastes. Even the elderly with poor teeth can easily eat it. The soup also has a rich flavor with a deep deep-fried flavor compared to regular udon. “Bibim-soba,†which is topped with savory sesame oil, sesame seeds, and sauce, is also one of the popular dishes. The aroma of soba noodles containing five grains blends well with the spicy sauce.
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â–²Location: 16 Seosomun-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul â–²Opening hours: 11:00-21:00 every day â–²Price: Soba noodles 7,000 won, bibimbap soba 8,000 won, hot pot noodles 7,000 won â–²Review (Kung cha tea with shikushin): The noodles are really plump. The flavor of the soup in the pot noodles doesn't seem like the noodles I've eaten… I don't think it's udon either… It was a taste I kept looking for. My friend ate bibimbap soba, haha… After eating it, I want to eat it again.
4. Kalguksu is beef bone. Daehak-ro 'Hyehwa-dong Sonkalguksu'
If you go through the Hyehwa-dong roundabout and enter the alley before entering the community center, you'll see a small sign for 'Hyehwa-dong Sonkalguksu'. It's already a must-see restaurant for kishimen lovers. After all, the most popular menu item is “Sonkal Noodleâ€, where the deep, rich flavor of beef bone meets soft noodles to create a deep flavor. “Ganjeon,†which is as famous as hand knife noodles, is also a delicacy. Soy sauce is made from beef liver, which is less bitter than raw liver, and has less rich flavor than cooked liver, so you can enjoy it softly. The aroma of the seasoned sesame leaves served with soy sauce captures the bitterness of the liver, so if you wrap the wrap and eat it, you can eat it even more deliciously. It's a great place to feel free to visit on a cold, windy day. Note that the exterior looks like a regular family home, so you might just pass by.
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â–²Location: 10-5 Hyehwa-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul â–²Business hours: Monday-Thursday 12:00 – 21:00 (break 14:00 – 18:00), Friday 12:00 to 14:00 (closed on weekends) â–²Price: Hand knife noodles 8,000 won, ganjeon 16,000 won, bedbug mochi 8,000 won, beef steak 25,000 won, red pepper paste 18,000 won, fish paste 16,000 won â–²Review (I love you): What is Ganjan? I did, but it was a recipe made out of thin air. Speaking of liver, I was curious because I only ate pork liver in sundae, but the soft, savory flavor was excellent, probably because it wasn't boiled for a long time like sundae. As soon as I ate the soup, when I was a kid, my grandmother often cooked beef bones and added noodles to it, and that's when I thought about it. In addition to the atmosphere of the restaurant, I was able to eat as comfortably as if I were eating at home.
5. Busy is a history of arrogance. Cheonggyecheon 'Gangsanok'
“Kangsan-okâ€, a bean noodle and bean paste specialty store with 60 years of tradition, is a small space with only a few tables, and is a place that boasts a very savory taste that has already gone viral among nearby residents. Typical menus include “bean noodles†and “bean paste.†Soy bean paste is a high-fiber, high-protein food that is not only effective for dieting, but is also effective in preventing constipation. Kangsan-ok's bean noodles have a soft, savory flavor without a thick soybean soup. If you enjoy the savory natural flavor of the bean paste that comes with a few simple dishes, you can enjoy it in a different way by adding sauce after eating it for a while. Bean noodles are prepared only during the summer season, and it is said that they close at 3 p.m., so be aware when visiting.
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â–²Location: 2F, 56-3, Jugyo-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul â–²Business hours: 11:00-15:00, closed on Sundays â–²Price range: White rice bean paste 8,000 won, bean noodles 7,500 won â–²Review (Shikigami Dolphin Pangpang): A traditional restaurant that has been established in Chungmuro alone for over 40 years! You can enjoy a full bowl of mizutaki that is good for the body for less than 10,000 won, so people are overwhelmed on lucky days. As comfortable as mom's meal
**This content was created by referring to restaurants in the book “The Happiness of a Meal†**
The happiness of a meal
Author Kim Seok-dong
Publication Korea Broadcasting
Released 2016.05.16.