# Jinju cold noodle restaurant with baby chairs at noon: Song Giwon - By Somin Byeon (https://superchart.com/en/@jagalchi-late-plate/) - Written Sep 18, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jinju, Gyeongnam - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a paid store-visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@jagalchi-late-plate/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@jagalchi-late-plate/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch/index.md) ## In short Song Giwon Jinju Naengmyeon Main Branch is a Jinju naengmyeon (cold noodle) restaurant on Modeok-ro in Jinju, Gyeongnam. Arriving at noon on a weekend, the writer just made it into the last open seat and ordered Sunjo 1800 (Jinju mul-naengmyeon, cold noodles in broth) and Song Giwon 1997 (Jinju seokkeum-naengmyeon, mixed cold noodles), with a self-serve hot broth bar, baby chairs and a parking lot right in front. Generous yukjeon (pan-fried beef slices) over a seafood broth make Song Giwon a solid lunch stop on 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 lot in front of the restaurant - **Facilities**: Baby chairs available, self-serve bar with hot broth - **Ordered**: Sunjo 1800 (Jinju mul-naengmyeon), Song Giwon 1997 (Jinju seokkeum-naengmyeon) - **Wait**: Seated at noon on a weekend, a line formed right after / waiting kiosk at the entrance *as written by the visitor on Sep 18, 2026* What food comes to mind first when you think of Jinju? For me, it's always the cool, deep flavor of Jinju naengmyeon (cold noodles). Today I'm writing up a detailed review of Song Giwon Jinju Naengmyeon Main Branch, a genuine Jinju naengmyeon spot that draws not just locals but visitors from all over the country. It's already famous for its generous yukjeon (pan-fried beef slices) topping and deeply savory seafood broth, so I went in with high expectations! ## Song Giwon Jinju Naengmyeon Main Branch: hours and parking - 🍴 Song Giwon Jinju Naengmyeon Main Branch - ⏰ Hours: Daily 10:30–20:00 (break time 16:00–17:00, last order 15:40/19:40) - 💜 Baby chairs available, self-serve bar in operation - 🚗 Parking: Lot available in front of the restaurant Song Giwon Jinju Naengmyeon has several branches. That felt like proof the taste is reliably good, so I was excited even before going. ![Exterior of Song Giwon Jinju Naengmyeon Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch-01-pnohj-966.webp) ![Full view of the Song Giwon Jinju Naengmyeon Main Branch building](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch-02-a7wft-966.webp) The first thing that caught my eye when I arrived was the clean, impressively large exterior. Having a parking lot right in front of the store made it especially convenient to visit by car. ![Parking lot set up in front of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch-03-1m5dt-966.webp) ## How long is the wait at noon on a weekend? On weekends or during peak hours, crowds can build up fast — we barely managed to grab a seat right at noon on a weekend. Right after that, a wait line formed immediately! If you're planning to visit, I'd recommend getting there a bit early. ![Waiting machine installed at the entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch-04-1jz48-966.webp) Once inside, there's a waiting machine set up near the entrance. Oh, and there were also baby chairs ready inside for families visiting with young children. (Unfortunately I didn't manage to get a photo of those!) ![Interior of Song Giwon Jinju Naengmyeon Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch-05-sbc13-966.webp) ## What's on the menu at Song Giwon Jinju Naengmyeon? Once seated, I looked over the menu board carefully. The signature items you'd expect from a real Jinju naengmyeon place were neatly laid out — from the basic mul-naengmyeon (cold noodle soup) that fully showcases the deep flavor of the seafood broth, to the sweet-and-spicy bibim-naengmyeon (mixed cold noodles), and even a distinctive mul-bibim-naengmyeon that lets you enjoy both styles at once. ![Naengmyeon menu board at Song Giwon Jinju Naengmyeon Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch-06-o8b97-966.webp) ![Types of Jinju naengmyeon listed on the menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch-07-16fxu-966.webp) ![Menu guide on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch-08-elnco-966.webp) On this visit we finally settled on Sunjo 1800 (Jinju mul-naengmyeon) and Song Giwon 1997 (Jinju seokkeum-naengmyeon)! ![Table setting with the ordered Sunjo 1800 and Song Giwon 1997 naengmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch-09-1bagi-966.webp) ![Chopsticks, spoons, and basic table setup](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch-10-1epcf-966.webp) ## Self-serve hot broth bar and celebrity autographs While waiting for our order, I tried out the self-serve hot broth corner set up on one side of the restaurant. Since it's self-serve, you can help yourself without feeling awkward, which was really nice. Taking a sip of the richly brewed hot broth, it was so savory and deep that it comfortably filled my stomach even before the noodles arrived, building anticipation even further. ![Self-serve hot broth corner on one side of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch-11-10wl1-m-966.webp) ![Hot broth poured from the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch-12-96ef3-966.webp) Looking around the walls, there were tons of signed autographs from famous celebrities. It really felt like the kind of place worthy of its reputation as a Jinju naengmyeon spot people travel from all over the country to visit. ![Celebrity autographs displayed on the wall](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch-13-1tsdf-966.webp) ![Sunjo 1800 mul-naengmyeon topped with yukjeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch-14-1jao2-966.webp) ## How does Sunjo 1800 mul-naengmyeon taste? The first thing we tried was the basic, bestselling mul-naengmyeon. The broth at Song Giwon Jinju Naengmyeon Main Branch had a truly next-level savoriness unique to a deep broth. It had a different charm from store-bought naengmyeon or typical Pyongyang-style naengmyeon — not overly strong, yet very clean, the kind of taste that anyone, regardless of age or gender, could enjoy. In particular, thin, golden-fried, savory yukjeon was piled generously on top of the noodles, and eating the chewy noodles together with the tender yukjeon created a perfectly balanced combination of textures and flavors. ![Close-up of the noodles and yukjeon in the mul-naengmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch-15-1gi2y-966.webp) ## Song Giwon 1997: the mixed cold noodles with broth Next, we tried the mul-bibim-naengmyeon, which is always the best solution when you're torn between mul-naengmyeon and bibim-naengmyeon. It's characterized by a sweet-and-spicy special sauce placed over a generous pour of cool broth, letting you enjoy a moist, rich flavor all the way to the last bite. Rather than being harshly spicy, the sauce had a subtle, appetite-boosting savoriness that kept my chopsticks moving nonstop. This dish also came with plenty of soft yukjeon on top, and the savory yukjeon gently wrapped around the spicy sauce for a fantastic pairing. ![Mul-bibim-naengmyeon topped with sweet-and-spicy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch-16-1s7sv-966.webp) If you're looking for a genuinely satisfying Jinju naengmyeon restaurant in Jinju, Gyeongnam, I'd recommend Song Giwon Jinju Naengmyeon Main Branch, which combines traditional deep flavor with clean facilities. ![Two bowls of naengmyeon from Song Giwon Jinju Naengmyeon Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch-17-1arl8-1200.webp) ![Final shot of a finished bowl of Jinju naengmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch-18-17qjf-966.webp) If you're planning a weekend trip or a visit to Jinju, be sure to stop by and enjoy the happiness of a cool, generous bowl of Jinju naengmyeon! ## 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/@jagalchi-late-plate/jinju-naengmyeon-songgiwon-main-branch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt