North Korean-style Cold Noodles

Cold noodles or 'Naengmyeon' is a popular dish in Korea and it was originated from North Korea. It comes in 2 basic forms: Mul Naengmyeong (cold buckwheat noodles with icy cold broth, fresh vegetables and egg) and Bibim Naengmyeong (cold buckwheat noodles with spicy thick sauce, fresh vegetables, egg and without broth). There is no fancy ingredient due to the harsh condition North Koreans are living in, however it is definitely a refreshing and delicious dish to try.

The restaurant that we went to is near the entrance to DongGuk University and the name is 'Bir Dong Myeong Ouk'. It can be difficult to find but if you ask around, I am sure someone will be able to direct you.

The 'Mul Naengmyeon' is a simple dish and it tasted very good after mixing with some vinegar and mustard to the noodles and the sliced white radish they provided. Usually the staff will provide a pair of scissors for you to cut up the noodles as the noodles are usually pretty long.

The 'Bibim Naengmyeong' was mixed with spicy thick sauce and it's actually not as spicy as it looks.

North Korean-style dumplings were stuffed with minced pork, onions and vegetables and the taste was simple yet tasty when dipped in soy sauce. Over there, you could find grandpas and grandmas who were probably from North Korea and it was interesting listening to their accent. If you are in Seoul, come and try and immerse yourself in the traditional North Korean-style cold noodles.