Woo Lae Oak
우래옥
Icy Pyongyang naengmyeon in a dining room unchanged since the 1940s.
- Solo-friendly
- Walk-in only
- Euljiro 4-ga Station (Line 2/5)
Why we picked it
Buckwheat noodles in a cold, beefy broth: subtle on the first sip, addictive by the last. Locals pair it with a plate of their bulgogi.
What to order
Mul naengmyeon Signature
전통평양냉면
₩18,000
Cold buckwheat noodles in beef broth.
Bulgogi
불고기
₩46,000
Per portion; grilled at the table. Order it before the noodles.
Our recommended order
For two: one bulgogi to start, then one naengmyeon each.
How to enjoy it
Taste the broth plain first. Then add a little vinegar and mustard. It is meant to be mild.
Before you visit
- Location
- 62-29 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul서울 중구 창경궁로 62-29
- Nearest station
- Euljiro 4-ga Station (Line 2/5), Exit 4
- Hours
- 11:30–21:00 (last order 20:20) · Closed Mondays
- Eating solo
- Welcome
- Waiting
- Summer weekends get long queues; go at 11:30.
- Reservation
- No reservations.
- Phone
- 02-2265-0151
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