# Kid-friendly Jinju restaurant with galbitang and naengmyeon: Songgiwon - By Yerin Doh-jae (https://superchart.com/en/@jeonpo-back-stove/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jinju, Gyeongnam - Sponsored: This is a review written after receiving a complimentary meal from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@jeonpo-back-stove/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@jeonpo-back-stove/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon/index.md) ## In short Songgiwon Jinju Naengmyeon Direct Store is a Korean restaurant in Jinju, Gyeongnam that serves cold naengmyeon noodles and galbitang (beef rib soup) in one place. Visiting for lunch with two kids, the writer ordered mul-naengmyeon (Sunjo), mul-bibim-naengmyeon (Songgiwon), galbitang (Dongilgae) and ujeon (pan-fried beef), and the galbitang arrived with big pieces of meat and egg sliced like jidan, which even the younger child, who usually avoids egg, finished. Songgiwon Jinju Naengmyeon Direct Store is an easy choice for a family meal when not every child eats cold noodles. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Daily 10:30–20:00 - **Break time**: 16:00–17:00 - **Menu names**: Mul-naengmyeon = Sunjo, bibim-naengmyeon = Nongae, mul-bibim-naengmyeon = Songgiwon, galbitang = Dongilgae - **Side order**: Ujeon (pan-fried beef) - **Parking**: Wide lot right beside the restaurant, with attendants at busy hours - **Self-serve bar**: Side dishes, small plates and utensils are self-serve *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* It's been getting warmer lately and I keep craving cold noodles haha. This time I went with my kids to Jinju and stopped by Songgiwon Jinju Naengmyeon. Turns out it was featured on Jeon Hyun-moo's Plan 2 Jinju episode, so I'd been curious about it for a while and finally got to visit myself haha. ![Main photo of Songgiwon Jinju Naengmyeon Direct Store](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon-01-g59mk-1200.webp) Besides naengmyeon, they also have galbitang, so I figured it'd be a good spot to eat with the kids too. If you're looking for a family-friendly restaurant in Jinju, this could be a good option haha. ![Exterior of Songgiwon Jinju Naengmyeon Direct Store](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon-02-t6m4r-966.webp) ![Full view of the building housing Songgiwon Jinju Naengmyeon Direct Store](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon-03-psr4a-847.webp) ## Songgiwon Jinju Naengmyeon Direct Store: hours and location Songgiwon Jinju Naengmyeon Direct Store is located in Jinju, Gyeongnam. It's open daily from 10:30 to 20:00, with a break time from 16:00 to 17:00. It's a well-known spot for naengmyeon in Jinju, and we went for lunch with the kids. ![The stylish entrance of Songgiwon Jinju Naengmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon-04-1ecf4-900.webp) A stylish entrance greets you. ![View around the entrance of Songgiwon Jinju Naengmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon-05-1p5xh-m-900.webp) ![Vertical shot of the entrance of Songgiwon Jinju Naengmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon-06-1u0bu-900.webp) ## Parking at Songgiwon: a Jinju restaurant with a wide lot The parking lot at Songgiwon Jinju Naengmyeon Direct Store is right next to the restaurant, and it's much bigger than I expected, which was really convenient. During busy hours, there's even parking staff on hand. ![The large parking lot right next to the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon-07-1iyyj-900.webp) When you're out with kids, easy parking matters more than you'd think haha. ## Inside Songgiwon: a dining room styled like a pottery atelier Walking into Songgiwon Jinju Naengmyeon, the atmosphere felt a bit different from a typical naengmyeon restaurant. ![Interior decorated with pottery and paintings](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon-08-1oztn-900.webp) Pottery and paintings are displayed here and there, and the lighting and decor suit the space well. ![Dining hall atmosphere with lighting and decor](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon-09-hq21d-m-872.webp) Overall it was a calm space that was also fun to look around. Side dishes, small plates, and utensils are self-serve — just take what you need from the self-serve bar. ![Self-serve bar for side dishes and small plates](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon-10-111ww-852.webp) ![Utensils and small plates at the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon-11-tt3z6-900.webp) Since we had the kids with us, we sat at a table a bit further inside. ![An inner table where we sat with the kids](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon-12-15dhq-900.webp) ![Menu board at Songgiwon Jinju Naengmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon-13-juyob-847.webp) ## What do the menu names Sunjo, Nongae, Songgiwon and Dongilgae mean? True to a Jinju naengmyeon specialty restaurant, the menu was simpler than I expected — mul-naengmyeon, bibim-naengmyeon, mul-bibim-naengmyeon, galbitang, and a side dish of ujeon (grilled beef). But the menu names were a bit unusual haha. - Mul-naengmyeon is called Sunjo - Bibim-naengmyeon is called Nongae - Mul-bibim-naengmyeon is called Songgiwon - Galbitang is called Dongilgae ![Menu lineup: Sunjo, Nongae, Songgiwon, and Dongilgae](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon-14-1vy34-966.webp) Since we came with the kids, we ordered: ✔ mul-naengmyeon (Sunjo) ✔ mul-bibim-naengmyeon (Songgiwon) ✔ galbitang (Dongilgae) ✔ ujeon. ## Mul-bibim-naengmyeon (Songgiwon), topped with plenty of ujeon This is the mul-bibim-naengmyeon my husband ordered. It was piled high with ujeon on top, so it looked quite hearty. ![Mul-bibim-naengmyeon Songgiwon piled high with ujeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon-15-1gwpy-900.webp) Eating the noodles together with ujeon, it felt like a satisfying meal on its own. You mix in mustard and vinegar and stir it all together. ![Mul-bibim-naengmyeon mixed with mustard and vinegar](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon-16-mlnwi-900.webp) ## Mul-naengmyeon (Sunjo): clean, cold broth the kids could finish I wanted something clean and refreshing, so I ordered the mul-naengmyeon today. ![A bowl of cool mul-naengmyeon Sunjo](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon-17-xuo7m-900.webp) A bowl of cool naengmyeon was just right for the hot weather haha. ![Close-up of mul-naengmyeon topped with thick slices of meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon-18-4rznc-900.webp) There was a good amount of thick-cut meat in it, so it was more filling than I expected. Eating it together with the side dishes made the whole meal feel even more substantial. ## Galbitang (Dongilgae): better than expected, with egg like jidan Personally, the galbitang at Songgiwon Jinju Naengmyeon turned out to be better than I expected. ![A bowl of galbitang Dongilgae](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon-19-nzpae-900.webp) The meat was very large and hearty, making it easy to share with the kids. ![Galbitang with jidan egg garnish and large chunks of meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon-20-2p263-900.webp) What stood out most was the egg — instead of being scattered through the soup, it was layered in like jidan (egg garnish). My second child, who doesn't usually eat egg, ate this without any trouble. When eating with kids, it seems like a good idea to order a dish like galbitang alongside naengmyeon, for kids who aren't big fans of cold noodles! ## Ujeon (pan-fried beef), cut thick The meat came grilled thick, about two hearty slices, and it paired well with both the naengmyeon and the galbitang. ![Two thick-cut slices of grilled ujeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon-21-1sio1-900.webp) Eating with the kids, we ended up sharing little bits of everything haha. ![A plate of ujeon shared with the kids](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon-22-1fnds-900.webp) If we'd only ordered naengmyeon, it might have felt a bit lacking, but with the galbitang and grilled beef too, it felt like a solid, filling meal for the whole family. ![Sauce served alongside the ujeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon-23-dwsvr-m-900.webp) And of course, dipping it in the sauce that came with it made it even tastier. ## Is Songgiwon Jinju Naengmyeon worth it for a family meal with kids? Songgiwon Jinju Naengmyeon Direct Store lets you order not just naengmyeon but also galbitang and grilled beef together, which made it work well for a family meal. What was especially convenient for us was being able to satisfy the kids' preferences while still getting to try Jinju's famous naengmyeon haha. ![A table set with naengmyeon, galbitang, and ujeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon-24-1hexn-873.webp) If you're looking for a good naengmyeon restaurant in Jinju, Songgiwon Jinju Naengmyeon is worth a visit. We tried the mul-naengmyeon and mul-bibim-naengmyeon this time, so next time I'd like to try the bibim-naengmyeon too haha. ## Where it is - Songgiwon Jinju Naengmyeon Direct Store (송기원진주냉면 직영점) - 49 Cheonsu-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, 1F - 경상남도 진주시 천수로 49 1층 - 35.1706914, 128.0913164 - 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%EC%A7%81%EC%98%81%EC%A0%90/@35.1706914,128.0913164,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@jeonpo-back-stove/jinju-naengmyeon-kids-galbitang-songgiwon/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt