# Jinju naengmyeon restaurant with Korean beef yukjeon: Songgiwon Jinju

- By Juwon (https://superchart.com/en/@millak-window-seat/)
- Written Sep 6, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Jinju, Gyeongnam
- Sponsored: This post is based on a visit where the meal was provided by the restaurant.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@millak-window-seat/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@millak-window-seat/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store/index.md)

## In short

Songgiwon Jinju Naengmyeon Direct Store is a century-old (baeknyeon gage) naengmyeon restaurant in Jinju carrying on the tradition of first-generation master Song Gi-won. The visit included Korean beef yukjeon (raw beef with fried egg, 25,000 won), seasonal galbitang (16,000 won), and bibim naengmyeon Nongae 1593 (13,000 won), with a 24-hour broth available for self-refill. Recommended for anyone who loves clean, MSG-free flavor or is looking for a place to bring their parents.

## Good to know

- **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:00
- **Break time**: 16:00–17:00
- **Parking**: Dedicated lot in front of the store (spacious at the direct store)
- **Korean beef yukjeon**: ₩25,000
- **Galbitang (beef rib soup)**: ₩16,000 (seasonal menu, Sept–Mar)
- **Bibim naengmyeon (Nongae 1593)**: ₩13,000
- **Broth**: Served with naengmyeon orders, self-refill available

*as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026*

![Main photo of Songgiwon Jinju Naengmyeon Direct Store](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store-01-2l5ho-1200.webp)

Whenever I go to Jinju, there's one place I always stop by: Songgiwon Jinju Naengmyeon! My family lives in Jinju, so I've been to pretty much every famous naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodle) place in town, and Songgiwon is the one I've settled on as my go-to Jinju naengmyeon spot. I'm honestly a very average-tastes kind of person, and that's exactly why this place hits the spot for so many people!!

## Songgiwon Jinju Naengmyeon Direct Store hours and parking

![Exterior of the century-old Songgiwon Jinju Naengmyeon Direct Store](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store-02-1cipy-900.webp)

There are a few famous naengmyeon restaurants in Jinju. Among them, Songgiwon Jinju Naengmyeon is where Song Gi-won, the first-generation successor, keeps the Jinju naengmyeon tradition going. It's also been recognized as a baeknyeon gage (century-old store), so locals genuinely love it. They say it's heading toward its 100th anniversary now, and honestly, I'll still be coming here when I'm in my 80s, so I really hope they keep going for a long time.

- Hours: Daily 11:00–21:00
- Break time: 16:00–17:00
- Dedicated parking lot available in front of the store

![Dedicated parking lot in front of Songgiwon Jinju Naengmyeon Direct Store](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store-03-t6izs-900.webp)

In Jinju there's a main branch and a direct store, and the direct store has a much bigger parking lot, so it's convenient to visit by car. No parking stress, love that 🚘

![Interior with a classic, traditional feel](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store-04-rifxs-900.webp)

![Dining room seating popular with family groups](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store-05-1ekz3-900.webp)

![Interior view showing the traditional decor](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store-06-1m6p0-900.webp)

The inside has that classic, old-fashioned traditional feel, so it's always a pleasant atmosphere every time I go. Because of that, tons of family groups come, including a lot of elderly guests.

## What to order at Songgiwon Jinju Naengmyeon

![Songgiwon Jinju Naengmyeon menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store-07-13zxm-900.webp)

![Menu listing showing naengmyeon and galbitang](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store-08-9jexu-900.webp)

![Menu showing the seasonal galbitang notice](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store-09-zh6do-900.webp)

This time I ordered yukjeon, galbitang, and bibim naengmyeon (Nongae 1593). I'd been craving bibim naengmyeon for days haha. Gotta eat as much as I can before summer ends!! And since galbitang is a seasonal menu item from September to March, I ordered that too. I had their galbitang maybe two years ago and remember it being so good, so I told myself I had to order it again this time.

![Table set with the ordered dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store-10-slng6-900.webp)

### Korean beef yukjeon, ₩25,000

First to arrive was the Korean beef yukjeon (raw beef coated in egg and pan-fried) that I always order here without fail! (₩25,000)

![A plate of Songgiwon's Korean beef yukjeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store-11-o826q-900.webp)

Since it's made with Korean beef, one bite and that rich beefy aroma just floods in — so good... my absolute favorite haha. And the egg coating is fried impossibly thin, so the familiar flavors combine into what feels like the ultimate version of this dish 🙌 The yukjeon here is the kind you cut yourself, so you can slice it to whatever size you like.

![A piece of self-cut Korean beef yukjeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store-12-1xqom-900.webp)

![Cross-section of yukjeon showing the thin egg coating](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store-13-1pw9h-900.webp)

Eat it fresh and warm and you really get that distinctive nutty Korean beef flavor — great on its own. And pairing it with the bibim naengmyeon is pure bliss 🤩

### Seasonal galbitang, ₩16,000

And then there's the Songgiwon galbitang (beef short rib soup) that I love!! (₩16,000)

![Songgiwon galbitang with large rib bones](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store-14-gv9pr-900.webp)

The rib bones are genuinely huge and there's so much meat attached that it really feels worth the price. Most of all, the meat is so tender... just nudge it with your chopsticks and it falls apart softly....

![Galbitang meat falling apart tenderly with chopsticks](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store-15-ms36t-900.webp)

You can pick up a rib and gnaw on it, or cut it with scissors — either way works. And the broth here is genuinely insane‼️ I'm a galbitang lover so I notice immediately if there's an MSG taste, but here the broth is clearly made with real care, so it's not harsh at all and has a deep flavor that keeps you coming back for more.

![Mild, non-harsh galbitang broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store-16-12muo-900.webp)

![Kimchi served alongside the galbitang](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store-17-10rdb-900.webp)

And putting some kimchi on top of it is the best 👏👏👏👏 Songgiwon is also a great spot for kimchi haha. I refill it every time I go haha.

### Bibim naengmyeon Nongae 1593, ₩13,000

And lastly, the bibim naengmyeon (Nongae 1593) (₩13,000)

![A bowl of Songgiwon's bibim naengmyeon Nongae 1593](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store-18-7pv52-900.webp)

I usually don't love naengmyeon noodles because they can be too chewy, but the noodles here have that distinctive nutty buckwheat aroma along with just the right amount of chewiness — exactly my style.

### Mul-naengmyeon, bibim-naengmyeon, or mixed — which to choose

I've tried the water-based (mul), spicy-mixed (bibim), and mixed version at Songgiwon, and honestly it really comes down to personal taste... ⭐

- If you like deep, subtle flavors like Pyongyang-style naengmyeon ➡️ mul-naengmyeon (water naengmyeon)
- If you like spicy-sweet seasoning ➡️ bibim-naengmyeon
- If you want both ➡️ mixed naengmyeon

Songgiwon's bibim naengmyeon is tangy and sweet without the seasoning being overly harsh. Overall the flavor doesn't taste artificial, so it sits easy on your stomach haha.

![24-hour simmered broth served alongside the naengmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store-19-lq9mi-900.webp)

True to its status as a century-old store, Songgiwon Jinju Naengmyeon's broth, simmered for 24 hours, is the real deal. You get a cup with each naengmyeon order, and you can refill it yourself if you want more — just go grab more. (You really have to try this broth, it's genuinely delicious)

![Table spread with bibim naengmyeon and yukjeon together](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store/jinju-songgiwon-naengmyeon-direct-store-20-1kme5-900.webp)

## Who should visit

Among the famous naengmyeon restaurants in Jinju, Songgiwon feels the cleanest and most natural-tasting to me. If you're like me and prefer flavors without much added seasoning, you'll definitely like it here. It's also a great place to bring your parents, and if you're visiting Jinju, I'd definitely recommend it — if you want to try proper Jinju naengmyeon, stop by Songgiwon Jinju Naengmyeon!

## Where it is

- Songgiwon Jinju Naengmyeon Direct Store (송기원진주냉면 직영점)
- 49 Cheonsu-ro, 1st floor, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
- 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

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