Dongchimi broth naengmyeon at Pyeongtaek noodle house Seoul Myeonok

Seoul Myeonok is a Pyeongtaek Station restaurant run by the same family for three generations since 1973.

Seoul Myeonok

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How to walk to Seoul Myeonok from Exit 1 of Pyeongtaek Station

Come out of Exit 1 at Pyeongtaek Station and walk left, and you'll spot Seoul Myeonok right away — even from a distance, the exterior gives off that unmistakable 'real hit spot' aura. Since it's clearly popular enough to draw waits at peak hours, there's a Catch Table kiosk set up at the entrance.

The inside is spacious, with plenty of seats extending all the way to the back.

Disposable aprons and high chairs are also on hand.

What's at the self-serve corner: warm broth and kids' spoons

Right next to the entrance is a self-serve corner.

The self-serve corner has warm broth, small plates, wet wipes, plus a kids' spoon and fork — use whatever you need.

Seoul Myeonok menu and what the meal cost

Beyond pyongyang naengmyeon, Seoul Myeonok's menu covers bibim naengmyeon and other noodle dishes, along with braised short ribs, domestic pork belly suyuk, Korean beef bulgogi hot pot, galbitang (short rib soup), grilled bulgogi, and spicy pollack salad — a great range for anyone looking for a Korean restaurant near Pyeongtaek Station. Ordering through the tablet and paying right away was convenient.

• Pyongyang naengmyeon ₩11,000
• Bibim naengmyeon ₩11,000
• Domestic pork belly suyuk (half plate) ₩16,000

Every table comes set with mustard sauce, a cup, tissues, and utensils.

While waiting for the order, I sipped the warm broth I'd grabbed from the self-serve corner — hot, savory, and genuinely delicious.

They brought everything out in order: side dishes first, then the suyuk, then the naengmyeon.

Domestic pork belly suyuk, half plate: 16,000 won

First to arrive was the half plate of domestic pork belly suyuk! Being a half portion, it's not too much, making it a perfect side to enjoy alongside a noodle dish.

Clean, mild lean meat with no gamey smell, moist and tender in texture — the domestic pork belly suyuk at Seoul Myeonok was genuinely delicious.

Paired with the peppers, garlic, and seasoned dried radish that came alongside, it tasted even better. I'd come for the pyongyang naengmyeon, but the suyuk turned out to be just as much of a highlight.

Pyongyang naengmyeon, 11,000 won: house-pressed noodles in dongchimi broth

The pyongyang naengmyeon brings together the nutty aroma of buckwheat noodles with a clean, savory broth. Knowing Seoul Myeonok opened in 1973 and has been run by the same family for three generations made me even more excited to try it.

The broth is made from beef and dongchimi (radish water kimchi), with the noodles hand-pulled in-house. It wasn't sharp or overpowering, just clean with a subtle depth of savoriness — genuinely delicious! Pyongyang naengmyeon has its own particular charm, and once you take the plunge, it's the kind of dish you find yourself craving again.

The noodles had that chewy-yet-snapping texture unique to buckwheat, and eating them with the meat made it even better.

Bibim naengmyeon, 11,000 won, and how to pour the broth over it

The bibim naengmyeon released a savory oil aroma the moment it arrived. Broth comes served alongside, so you can pour it in partway through for a whole new take on the dish.

The special sauce and hand-pulled noodles made for a chewy, springy texture that was really appealing. Between the spicy-sweet seasoning and the savory oil aroma, it wasn't just the naengmyeon — everything about this place was delicious, which reminded me once again that famous places are famous for a reason 👍🏻

I was supposed to add the broth partway through, but I got so absorbed in eating that I only remembered right as I was nearly done 😅 Adding the broth turned it into a whole different bowl of noodles, so I ended up enjoying it in multiple delicious ways. For anyone looking for a pyongyang naengmyeon spot in Pyeongtaek (and honestly, given how good the suyuk and bibim naengmyeon were too, for anyone looking for a Korean restaurant near Pyeongtaek Station haha), I recommend Seoul Myeonok!