Seongnam Korean restaurant with chive pancake: Samiri Makguksu

When thinking of a meal that's clean and satisfying without weighing you down, after work or on the weekend, Korean food is usually the first thing that comes to mind. Today I visited a spot near Migeum Station where you can enjoy properly made noodles alongside a savory pancake. Here's my review of this Bundang restaurant near Migeum Station, where the clean broth and homemade sauce came together beautifully.

Where is Samiri Makguksu Migeum Branch, and what is the space like?

Samiri Makguksu Migeum Branch is located just a 2–3 minute walk from Exit 3 of Migeum Station, making it very convenient to reach by public transit. It sits on the first floor of a commercial building near the station, easy to find, and stepping inside you're greeted by the clean, tidy atmosphere typical of a Korean restaurant.

A large sign on the wall reading "self-made noodles" catches your eye, and seeing the noodles pressed and cooked the moment an order comes in gives you a real sense of pride and trust in the food. With seats good for solo dining as well as tables suited to families or coworkers, it's a perfect spot for anyone looking for a good Korean restaurant near Migeum Station.

How much bibim makguksu do you get for 4,000 won more?

The main dish I ordered that day at Samiri Makguksu Migeum Branch was bibim makguksu. Wanting to eat heartily, I upgraded it to the extra portion. Adding ₩4,000 to the base price of bibim makguksu gets you a generously sized extra portion. For big eaters or anyone with a hearty appetite, I'd recommend going for the extra-portion upgrade for ₩4,000.

The biggest standout of bibim makguksu is the sauce. Rather than a store-bought sauce, they say it's made with pureed fruit and hand-ground chili powder. Maybe that's why, instead of artificial sweetness or a harsh spiciness, the natural sweetness of fruit and a deep savoriness spread through your mouth. Thanks to the hand-ground chili powder, the aftertaste is clean rather than heavy, too.

The self-made buckwheat noodles go down chewy yet smooth, and the handmade sauce soaks in between the strands so well that every bite drew a little gasp of admiration from me. It's a bowl that's both healthy and delicious, so anyone looking for a tidy Korean restaurant near Migeum Station should definitely try this dish.

How does the crispy chive pancake go with the bibim makguksu?

To pair with the bibim makguksu, I also ordered the crispy buchujeon (chive pancake) at Samiri Makguksu Migeum Branch. True to its name, the savory oil aroma and crispy look grabbed my attention the moment it hit the table.

The outside was as crisp as a cracker, while the inside kept the gentle aroma and moistness of the chives intact. Packed with chives, every bite carried an impressive fragrance, and it was fried lightly without being greasy, so I could enjoy it right to the end without any heaviness.

Taking a bite of the spicy-sweet bibim makguksu followed by a piece of crispy buchujeon, the combination of the two dishes was really excellent. The sauce on the noodles blended with the savoriness of the pancake, and I never got tired of it, enjoying every last bite.

What to order at Samiri Makguksu near Migeum Station

Samiri Makguksu Migeum Branch let me fully experience the deep flavor of a matured sauce made with fresh fruit and hand-ground chili powder, along with the appeal of self-made noodles pressed the moment you order. If you want a generous portion, don't forget the extra-portion upgrade, and I'd also recommend pairing it with the crispy buchujeon. If you're looking for a clean, tidy Korean restaurant near Migeum Station, this is well worth a visit.

• Bibim makguksu can be upgraded to an extra portion for ₩4,000 more
• Order the crispy buchujeon alongside it to alternate between spicy and savory flavors
• 2–3 minute walk from Migeum Station Exit 3, on the 1st floor of a commercial building