# Jinju naengmyeon and yukjeon at Song Giwon, a Jinju restaurant - By Siyun (https://superchart.com/en/@busan-early-table/) - Written Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jinju, Gyeongnam - Sponsored: This post was written with support for a visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@busan-early-table/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@busan-early-table/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon/index.md) ## In short Song Giwon Jinju Naengmyeon Main Branch is a Jinju naengmyeon restaurant in Jinju, Gyeongnam. I tried the mild Sunjo 1800, the sauce-and-seafood-broth Song Giwon 1997, and warm yukjeon. A generous, highly recommended meal for a Jinju trip. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Daily 10:30–20:00 - **Break time**: 16:00–17:00 - **Last order**: 15:40 / 19:40 - **Parking**: Parking in front of the restaurant; use an open space - **Sunjo 1800**: ₩13,000 - **Song Giwon 1997**: ₩14,000 - **Yukjeon**: ₩25,000 - **Seating**: Large round table in the center, plus two- and four-person tables *as written by the visitor on Sep 11, 2026* While traveling in Jinju, I was craving some nice, cooool naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles), and it turns out Jinju naengmyeon is famous too, you know? So I visited Song Giwon Jinju Naengmyeon Main Branch (송기원진주냉면 본점), known for doing naengmyeon well. It is a little way from the downtown area. I hopped on a bus and made my way over! ## Song Giwon Jinju Naengmyeon Main Branch hours and parking Daily 10:30–20:00 * Break time: 16:00–17:00 Last order: 15:40 / 19:40 ![Song Giwon Jinju Naengmyeon Main Branch business information](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon-01-1v1f8-900.webp) There is parking in front of the restaurant, so just use an open spot! ![Parking area in front of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon-02-dh74k-900.webp) Such a huge building. Did they build it all on the strength of naengmyeon? It looked like only the first floor was being used as the dining area. ![Song Giwon Jinju Naengmyeon Main Branch building](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon-03-1l16c-900.webp) ![Song Giwon Jinju Naengmyeon Main Branch building](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon-04-1qe4j-900.webp) Can you see how many people were there..? It seemed to be a place popular not only with tourists but locals too. There is a large round table in the center where diners can sit all the way around, with two- and four-person tables along both sides. ![Dining area with a round table](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon-05-1c729-900.webp) The broth is self-serve~ The seasoning is just right, so definitely have some. It goes so well with cold naengmyeon. ![Self-serve naengmyeon broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon-06-1g6h0-900.webp) ## Ordering Jinju naengmyeon and yukjeon I heard Song Giwon Jinju Naengmyeon began its history in 1992. In 2007, it entered Samsan Jinju naengmyeon in the Seoul International Food Exhibition and won a bronze prize, which apparently helped make it known nationwide. With such a long history, I expected the noodles to have plenty of depth too—so excited 👀 Sunjo 1800 (₩13,000) Song Giwon 1997 (₩14,000) Yukjeon (₩25,000) Order complete! Oh, and a defining feature of Jinju naengmyeon is the yukjeon (egg-battered pan-fried beef) topping. ![Jinju naengmyeon meal with yukjeon topping](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon-07-y3zxc-1200.webp) Ta-da, ta-da, ta-da—what a generous spread! The kimchi and shredded radish salad that came as the basic side dishes were very tasty too. ![Kimchi and shredded radish side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon-08-q3cqu-900.webp) ## Mild Sunjo 1800 mul-naengmyeon Sunjo 1800 is the most basic mul-naengmyeon (cold noodles in broth), with a mild, non-overpowering flavor. It was similar to the subtle taste of Pyongyang naengmyeon, but not too plain, with wonderful savory depth. One bite with the yukjeon on top was cool and nutty, and I just kept eating! It is not overly strong, so it is a flavor anyone, young or old, can enjoy. ![Sunjo mul-naengmyeon with yukjeon topping](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon-09-17yk6-900.webp) If you want a stronger flavor, add the vinegar and mustard provided at each table. Personally, I preferred its original flavor without either vinegar or mustard! ![Vinegar and mustard for naengmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon-10-s8kzz-900.webp) ## Song Giwon 1997 mixed naengmyeon and warm yukjeon Song Giwon 1997 is mixed naengmyeon with a special sauce developed by Song Giwon's head chef and seafood broth. Maybe it feels somewhere between mul-naengmyeon and bibim-naengmyeon (spicy mixed cold noodles)? It had a star on the menu, so I ordered it—and was very happy I did! ![Song Giwon 1997 mixed naengmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon-11-c2ol3-900.webp) ![Song Giwon 1997 mixed naengmyeon and yukjeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon-12-b5rjc-900.webp) Quick, quick, cut it up!! This is a generous serving of yukjeon. It is Song Giwon Jinju Naengmyeon's trademark: aged domestic Korean beef, coated in egg and pan-fried golden. Unlike the yukjeon served as a topping on the noodles, this comes out warm, so the beef aroma is richer and it feels more tender. Perfect as a side! Its mild flavor would be good for kids too, I think. I gave the Song Giwon 1997 noodles a good mix. The seasoning is seriously delicious—healthy-tasting but full of savory depth! ![Song Giwon 1997 naengmyeon mixed with seasoning](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon-13-b8jq6-900.webp) Can you imagine how good it is wrapped in yukjeon? There is such a generous amount of yukjeon on the noodles that you are truly full when you finish. ![Naengmyeon topped with yukjeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon-14-1a756-900.webp) ![Song Giwon Jinju Naengmyeon Main Branch with generous yukjeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon-15-rm5lz-900.webp) After eating it plain for a while, I added mustard and vinegar too. It became tangier and the flavor got deeper. For Song Giwon 1997 naengmyeon, I vote yes on adding vinegar and mustard! ![Mixed naengmyeon with vinegar and mustard](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon-16-1k2ba-900.webp) I wrapped some in fresh kimchi too. (Of course it was delicious.) ![Fresh kimchi and naengmyeon pairing](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon-17-y0lba-900.webp) ![Naengmyeon served with fresh kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon-18-1e57b-900.webp) ## Naengmyeon I would recommend for a Jinju trip I seriously inhaled my meal at Song Giwon Jinju Naengmyeon Main Branch! You might think the prices are higher than other naengmyeon places, but once you eat it, not at all!! Just look at the amount of yukjeon on top—it is already great value...!! If someone I know were heading to Jinju, this is somewhere I would absolutely recommend. ## Where it is - Song Giwon Jinju Naengmyeon Main Branch (송기원진주냉면 본점) - 1-2 Modeok-ro 47beon-gil, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea - 경상남도 진주시 모덕로47번길 1-2 송기원진주냉면 본점 - 35.1819544, 128.1030199 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%86%A1%EA%B8%B0%EC%9B%90%EC%A7%84%EC%A3%BC%EB%83%89%EB%A9%B4%20%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@35.1819544,128.1030199,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@busan-early-table/jinju-naengmyeon-yukjeon-songiwon/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt