Chuncheon noodle spot with buckwheat jang kalguksu: Hyeondae Memil
In short
Hyeondae Memil is a buckwheat specialty restaurant on Namchun-ro 5beon-gil in Chuncheon, Gangwon, known for the truffle potato pancake that went viral on social media. On a weekday visit around 2pm there was one party waiting, and the meal was sous vide pork tenderloin at 20,600 won, truffle potato pancake at 16,600 won and buckwheat jang kalguksu (spicy noodle soup) at 11,600 won. The side dishes were generous and the room is pretty, making Hyeondae Memil an easy pick for a date in Chuncheon.
Good to know
- Hours
- Daily 11:00–20:30
- Break time
- 15:00–17:00
- Last order
- 20:00
- Parking
- Available around the restaurant
- Sous vide pork tenderloin
- 20,600 won
- Truffle potato pancake
- 16,600 won
- Buckwheat jang kalguksu (spicy noodle soup)
- 11,600 won
- Review event
- Two buckwheat king dumplings for a Naver review
- Table water
- Buckwheat tea
- Price reference
- ₩20,600 ≈ $15 · ₩16,600 ≈ $12 · ₩11,600 ≈ $8.5 (2026-09-26)
as written by the visitor on Aug 21, 2026
What kind of restaurant is Hyeondae Memil?
Hyeondae Memil is a buckwheat restaurant on Namchuncheon-ro 5beon-gil in Chuncheon, where you can try the truffle potato pancake that's been trending on social media lately. The place itself is so cute and pretty that I'm bringing it to you as a recommended Chuncheon date-night spot!
- Daily 11:00–20:30
- Break time 15:00–17:00
- Last order 20:00
- Parking available around the restaurant
The vibe from the exterior alone is already amazing, right?
How long is the wait on a weekday afternoon?
I visited Hyeondae Memil around 2pm on a weekday, and there was still one party waiting — proof that this Chuncheon restaurant is genuinely popular!
There's also a Dalmatian guard dog, Huindungi, watching over Hyeondae Memil!
Inside Hyeondae Memil: atmosphere and amenities
Inside, the mix of natural wood and white tones creates a clean yet soft atmosphere, and the warm lighting adds a cozy feel. The interior was also bigger than I expected — a nice surprise!
They also have corn makgeolli, potato makgeolli, and Nateo makgeolli here, which seemed great to drink on the spot or take home as a gift!
Beside the entrance there's a space with old arcade games too?! I was so happy to see King of Fighters haha
A lot of restaurants make you pay to play, but here the arcade machine was free!
The restroom is also indoors and well kept, which was convenient.
The water here is buckwheat tea — cool and nutty, and it tasted even better since I hadn't had it in a while!
What we ordered at Hyeondae Memil and the prices
- Sous vide pork tenderloin ₩20,600
- Truffle potato pancake ₩16,600
- Mak jangkalguksu (buckwheat noodle soup) ₩11,600
Sous vide pork tenderloin, 20,600 won
Hyeondae Memil's sous vide pork tenderloin is ₩20,600, and just like the restaurant itself, the dish comes out beautifully plated, doesn't it? Since it's sous vide, the pork is soft and tender yet thick-cut, giving it a great texture. It's cooked just right with no gamey smell, so it goes down smoothly without getting stuck in your teeth!
It's delicious with just salt, pairs well with wasabi, and the yuzu syrup adds a sweet-tangy twist that made it a real standout!
There are cooked peppers too — not spicy at all! The seasoning was mild and the peppers were cooked so perfectly I was genuinely surprised!!! This is truly a magic touch!!!
The ssamjang (dipping sauce) here is minari (water celery) ssamjang, and it's seriously amazing!!! I don't usually like ssamjang, but the minari is fragrant, not tough, and pairs perfectly.
There's also chives laid underneath the pork, so make sure to eat those together!
The geotjeori (fresh-tossed kimchi) here is seriously~~~~~ delicious. Truly, truly delicious.... I wanted to buy a container and bring it home.... The kind of flavor that makes you want to eat it all up! Make sure to pair it with the pork too.
Truffle potato pancake, 16,600 won
Hyeondae Memil's truffle potato pancake is ₩16,600 — the dish that went viral on social media, right? I'd been so curious about it, and I finally got to try it.
It comes cut into pizza-like slices, topped with truffle sauce and sliced onion, which gives it great texture and a mysteriously delicious flavor?!! I really love potato pancakes, and this truffle version? It's an amazing special dish!!!
The thin fried potato strands are crispy and piled up thick, giving it a great texture — you can tell it takes a lot of work to make. If you like hash browns, you're bound to love this!
Buckwheat jang kalguksu (spicy noodle soup), 11,600 won
The mak jangkalguksu is ₩11,600, and wow... the buckwheat noodles are cooked just right, so nutty and unbroken, and the portion isn't small either — I got really full!
Overall, the base tastes like gochujang stew. With all the vegetables and meat in it, I get why people compare it to jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup) haha
They also have buckwheat sujebi (hand-torn dough soup) — that looks like it would be delicious too!!
If you leave a Naver review, you get 2 pieces of buckwheat king dumplings, so don't forget to claim them!
Is Hyeondae Memil good for a date in Chuncheon?
Hyeondae Memil, a famous Chuncheon restaurant, is a delicious and pretty place where you can enjoy pork served with a genuinely generous array of sides, the popular truffle potato pancake, and buckwheat noodles all in one visit. I highly recommend it as a Chuncheon date-night restaurant!
Where it is
29-1 Namchuncheon-ro 5beon-gil, 1st floor, Chuncheon, Gangwon, South Korea강원특별자치도 춘천시 남춘로5번길 29-1 1층
