On a very hot and humid Seoul afternoon, I tried 초계밀면 (chogye mil-myeon) at Somyeon Sanghoe, a tiny local noodle shop in Yangjae-dong. The dish arrived beneath a small mountain of frozen broth, accompanied by wheat noodles, shredded chicken, crisp vegetables and boiled eggs.
Lunch today at 영통맛집 봉평메밀촌-Yeongtong matjib bong-pyeong maemil chon.
Located in Yeongtong, Suwon City, about 30min. south of Seoul. Serving healthy and delicious buckwheat noodle dishes. About 7,000-9,000Won per noodle dish. Pancakes (side dish) are 4,000-5,000Won. Various side dishes served free as well.
Restaurant’s English name – ‘BongPyeong Buckwheat Village.- BongPyeong is a small town in Gangwon Province that’s considered the best place to grow buckwheat flowers.
메밀 – Buckwheat (me-mil)
비빔막국수 bibim-makguksu
Buckwheat noodles in a cold sauce with seaweed, sesame seeds, and diced red peppers. Continue reading
