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Yangyang Memil Makguksu
Makguksu restaurant

Yangyang Memil Makguksu

Seocho District, South Korea·4.1 (591)·₩10,000–20,000

Tucked away in a serene residential enclave, this intimate haven with just nine tables captivates through its half-open kitchen, where the passionate proprietor crafts noodles from 100% buckwheat flour-90% milled, 10% whole-fresh to order, infusing every chewy strand with countryside authenticity and an irresistible aroma. Savor the signature cold memil makguksu in brisket broth, garnished with dried seaweed, sesame seeds, and oil, or the spicy variant paired with vibrant housemade kimchi, each bowl a testament to time-honored Gangwon-do traditions elevated to Michelin-worthy excellence. This unpretentious jewel offers a soul-warming escape into Korea's culinary heritage, where simplicity reigns supreme and every slurp promises pure delight.

Photo: Yangyang Memil Makguksu

The details

Category
Makguksu restaurant
Address
10 Donggwang-ro 15-gil, Seocho District, Seoul, South Korea
Phone
+82 2-3482-3738
Website
yangyangkuksu.modoo.at

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