Pildong Myeonok
필동면옥
The purist's Pyongyang naengmyeon, sprinkled with chilli flakes.
- Solo-friendly
- Walk-in only
- Chungmuro Station (Line 3/4)
Why we picked it
One of Seoul's most respected Pyongyang-style noodle houses, famous for an extremely clean, almost transparent broth and a pinch of chilli powder on top. Small menu, fast service.
What to order
Naengmyeon Signature
냉면
₩15,000
Cold buckwheat noodles in beef-and-pork broth.
Bibim naengmyeon
비빔
₩15,000
Mixed with spicy sauce.
Dumplings
접시만두
₩15,000
A plate to share.
Sliced pork
제육
₩30,000
Boiled pork to share.
Our recommended order
Solo: one naengmyeon. For two: two naengmyeon and a plate of dumplings.
How to enjoy it
Do not add vinegar before tasting — the broth is the whole point. Pair with the boiled pork if there are two of you.
Before you visit
- Location
- 26 Seoae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul서울 중구 서애로 26
- Nearest station
- Chungmuro Station (Line 3/4), Exit 1
- Hours
- 11:00–19:50 (break 15:00–17:00) · Closed Sundays
- Eating solo
- Welcome
- Waiting
- Queues at noon; break time 15:00–17:00.
- Reservation
- Walk-in only.
- Phone
- 02-2266-2611
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