# Bundang naengmyeon restaurant with galbi mandu: Myeongyeok Sunae - By Maro (https://superchart.com/en/@lunch-stamp-book/) - Written Sep 20, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seongnam, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@lunch-stamp-book/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@lunch-stamp-book/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu/index.md) ## In short Myeongyeok Bundang Sunae is a naengmyeon (cold noodle) and kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup) restaurant on the 1st floor of the Hyundai Pantheon shopping complex by Sunae Station in Seongnam, Gyeonggi. After a hike up Barasan in Uiwang, the writer came with two kids and ordered two bowls of mul-naengmyeon, half-chicken kalguksu, and sides of chicken tenderloin katsu and galbi mandu (short rib dumplings), with free self-serve rice blended with suhyangmi rice. Between the kids' tableware, kids' seaweed, and vitamins, Myeongyeok Bundang Sunae is an easy recommendation for a family meal. ## Good to know - **Location**: 9-7 Hwangsaeul-ro 200beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam, Gyeonggi (1st floor, Hyundai Pantheon shopping complex, Sunae Station) - **Hours**: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM - **Break time**: Weekdays 3–5 PM, weekends 4–5 PM - **Parking**: 2 hours free in the basement garage - **Waiting**: Waiting seats available; CatchTable waitlist supported - **Side add-on**: Add 5,000 won to any noodle dish for chicken tenderloin katsu - **Self-serve corner**: Free rice (suhyangmi blend) - **Kids' service**: Kids' tableware, kids' seaweed, and vitamins provided - **Price reference**: ₩5,000 ≈ $3.6 (2026-09-21) *as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026* I'm a kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup) maniac. They... they're coming..! Turns out Uiwang is way closer to Bundang than I expected. After hiking at Barasan Recreational Forest in Uiwang, I was craving a cold, refreshing broth, so I headed to Myeongyeok, a noodle restaurant near Sunae Station in Bundang known for naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) and kalguksu. ![Entrance of Myeongyeok Bundang Sunae near Sunae Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu-01-1fror-966.webp) ## Where is Myeongyeok Bundang Sunae, and how do parking and waiting work? This Bundang kalguksu spot, located on the 1st floor of the Hyundai Pantheon shopping complex near Sunae Station, has a spacious basement lot with 2 hours of free parking, which made it easy to visit with kids by car. Even well past the weekend lunch rush, there was a wait — a good sign this was a genuine local favorite. Still, there were waiting seats and I could join the queue via CatchTable. ![Waiting seats at Myeongyeok Bundang Sunae](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu-02-1tjsu-966.webp) This kalguksu restaurant near Sunae Station is open from 11 AM to 9 PM. Break time is 3–5 PM on weekdays and 4–5 PM on weekends. ![Sign showing Myeongyeok's business hours and break time](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu-03-1xynv-966.webp) ## Myeongyeok menu: naengmyeon, kalguksu, and chicken tenderloin katsu The stars of the menu seem to be naengmyeon and kalguksu, and it was unusual to see chicken tenderloin katsu on the menu too. Adding ₩5,000 to any noodle dish gets you the katsu as a side, which seemed like a nice way to add extra protein. Apparently Myeongyeok Bundang was the first in the country to introduce a seasoned crab naengmyeon, which is now one of their signature dishes. ![Myeongyeok's naengmyeon and kalguksu menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu-04-116e5-966.webp) They've also launched chicken kalguksu and half-chicken kalguksu as new menu items, which felt like a hearty, restorative dish fit for a boknal (dog days of summer) meal. ![Sign announcing chicken kalguksu and half-chicken kalguksu as new menu items](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu-05-h2unu-966.webp) ## Geotjeori kimchi made with cabbage the restaurant grows itself A good kalguksu place is supposedly known for its geotjeori (fresh kimchi), but Myeongyeok goes beyond making it themselves — they even grow their own cabbage for it. That's basically dedication bordering on madness, haha. ![Sign about geotjeori made with self-grown cabbage](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu-06-2c0ug-966.webp) ![Geotjeori served at a table at Myeongyeok](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu-07-1coc1-966.webp) Traitor..? The crunchy, spicy geotjeori was delicious. Compared to the geotjeori at Jukrim Hongdukkae, a famous kalguksu spot in Cheongju, this one had a slightly saltier note — maybe from some kind of jeotgal (fermented seafood seasoning)? ![A plate of crunchy, spicy geotjeori](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu-08-2h40o-966.webp) ### Free self-serve rice at Myeongyeok, blended with suhyangmi rice At the self-serve corner, rice is free to add — perfect for mixing into leftover kalguksu broth if you have room left in your stomach. It's blended with suhyangmi rice, so the aroma was excellent. The kids happily ate it as an appetizer, lol. ![Self-serve corner for scooping suhyangmi-blended rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu-09-7sowm-966.webp) ## Why Myeongyeok Bundang Sunae is easy with kids Myeongyeok near Sunae Station is a very kid-friendly restaurant, great for family visits. On top of kids' tableware, they also provide kids' seaweed and vitamins as a complimentary service. ![Kids' tableware, seaweed, and vitamins service](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu-10-1jnvd-966.webp) ## Two bowls of mul-naengmyeon: broth that isn't store-bought The kids each wanted their own naengmyeon, so I ordered two bowls of mul-naengmyeon (cold noodles in broth). I was actually curious about the meat-loaded naengmyeon, but they refused that too. Then my daughter saw the rice and declared she wasn't having naengmyeon at all, just rice, lol. Total chaos — if that was the plan, I should've just ordered the meat-loaded naengmyeon! ![Two bowls of mul-naengmyeon at Myeongyeok](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu-11-171my-m-966.webp) My son eats pretty much any kind of noodle. Since he usually goes for the more easily-torn style of makguksu, the chewier naengmyeon noodles seemed a little unfamiliar to him. ![Lifting up a strand of chewy naengmyeon noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu-12-zixh3-966.webp) ![Close-up of mul-naengmyeon toppings and broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu-13-1gfiu-966.webp) The chewy naengmyeon noodles were great, but the deep flavor of the broth immediately made me think, this is definitely not store-bought. Sure enough, when I looked it up later, it turned out to be a broth they simmer carefully themselves. ![House-made naengmyeon broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu-14-wphs2-966.webp) ![A full bowl of mul-naengmyeon at Myeongyeok](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu-15-m9sxk-966.webp) ## Half-chicken kalguksu at Myeongyeok: noodles and broth True to its name, the half-chicken kalguksu comes with an entire half a chicken in it. ![Half-chicken kalguksu with an entire half chicken inside](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu-16-1krc1-966.webp) If you're already reaching for the keyboard to type out 'chewy curly noodles,' hold on a second — these noodles are much thinner and softer than the style you're probably picturing. ![Thin, soft kalguksu noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu-17-1vq7w-1200.webp) Since it's half a chicken, there's naturally only one leg, which I gave to my growing son. ![A single chicken leg in the kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu-18-1rdhw-966.webp) The breast meat wasn't dry at all — soft and chewy, and very tasty. ![Soft chicken breast meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu-19-1l8c7-966.webp) The broth was savory yet clean, and my daughter mixed it with her rice and ate it happily. Honestly, if I'd had any room left in my stomach, this is the broth I would've wanted to mix rice into. ![Savory, clean chicken kalguksu broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu-20-h2px0-966.webp) ## Sides at Myeongyeok: chicken tenderloin katsu and galbi mandu The side chicken tenderloin katsu was much, much softer than a typical pork or chicken cutlet — soft enough to chew with just your gums. It's served with bread and coleslaw so you can turn it into a burger. It probably would've been amazing as a burger, but the kids wanted the bread by itself and just ate it separately, lol. ![Side chicken tenderloin katsu with bread and coleslaw](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu-21-ue6ce-966.webp) ![Cross-section of soft chicken tenderloin katsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu-22-13j3u-966.webp) Another side dish was galbi mandu (short rib dumplings), fried crispy in the style of pan-fried mandu. ![Crispy pan-fried galbi mandu dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu-23-hs5mp-m-966.webp) True to the name galbi mandu, they're filled with sweet, seasoned meat, which the kids absolutely loved. ![Sweet seasoned meat filling inside galbi mandu](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu-24-114xm-m-966.webp) ## Receipt review event and final verdict on Myeongyeok Bundang Sunae There was a receipt review event where you could get a melona popsicle, which was a nice bonus dessert for the kids. Doing both kalguksu and naengmyeon well isn't easy, but this Bundang kalguksu and Sunae Station naengmyeon spot, Myeongyeok, pulls it off. It's a very kid-friendly restaurant, so I'd highly recommend it for a meal with kids. ## Where it is - Myeongyeok Bundang Sunae (면계옥 분당수내점) - 9-7 Hwangsaeul-ro 200beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam, Gyeonggi, South Korea - 경기도 성남시 분당구 황새울로200번길 9-7 1층 101-2호 - 37.377415, 127.111592 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A9%B4%EA%B3%84%EC%98%A5%20%EB%B6%84%EB%8B%B9%EC%88%98%EB%82%B4%EC%A0%90/@37.377415,127.111592,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@lunch-stamp-book/myeongyeok-bundang-sunae-naengmyeon-mandu/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt