# Solo dining, giant fried mandu and parking tips: Sammiri Makguksu - By Yunseul (https://superchart.com/en/@outing-then-coffee/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Updated Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seocho, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary meal as part of an in-store sponsored visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@outing-then-coffee/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@outing-then-coffee/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@outing-then-coffee/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@outing-then-coffee/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@outing-then-coffee/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@outing-then-coffee/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@outing-then-coffee/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@outing-then-coffee/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@outing-then-coffee/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@outing-then-coffee/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings/index.md) ## In short Sammiri Makguksu is a new makguksu (buckwheat noodle) restaurant near Sinsa Station in Seocho, Seoul. Eating solo at the bar-style dachi seats, this visit came with perilla oil makguksu and a 4-piece order of crispy fried mandu (dumplings) that turned out huge and bursting with juice, alongside thin, chewy noodles. Parking is possible in the open space in front of and beside the store, but there's no customer restroom inside, so it's worth knowing before you go. ## Good to know - **Ordered**: Perilla oil makguksu, 4-piece crispy fried mandu - **Seating**: Solo bar-style dachi seats, several 4-person tables - **Parking**: No dedicated lot; open space in front of and beside the store can be used - **Note**: No customer restroom inside the store *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* ![A bowl of perilla oil makguksu at Sammiri Makguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings-01-1op3g-900.webp) It was one of those days where the weather just called for something cool yet savory to perk up the appetite, haha. Out of all makguksu (buckwheat noodle) styles, I'm not really a spicy bibim or icy mul person — I always go for the perilla oil version, with that mellow, nutty flavor that lingers in your mouth. ![Close-up of perilla oil makguksu noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings-02-79lrd-900.webp) So today's lunch had to be perilla oil makguksu, no question. I searched around for where to go, and heard about a newly opened place near Sinsa Station with a clean interior and great reviews — Sammiri Makguksu — so off I went! ![Exterior of Sammiri Makguksu near Sinsa Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings-03-1y4rv-900.webp) ## The vibe and seating at Sammiri Makguksu near Sinsa Station The first thing I noticed the moment I walked in was, wow, this interior is really clean! Since it's a brand-new, freshly opened spot, the whole place is done in wood tones and kept impeccably tidy and pleasant, haha. ![Clean wood-toned interior of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings-04-1blzc-900.webp) The seating layout was really thoughtfully arranged for different kinds of guests too. There were solo bar-style dachi seats, perfect for people like me who enjoy eating alone, plus several 4-person tables for groups of friends or coworkers, haha. ![Solo bar seats and 4-person tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings-05-1p6mm-900.webp) Since I wanted to eat quietly by myself today and just focus on the food, I picked a solo dachi seat with a slight view out the window, haha. ![Solo bar seat with a view out the window](https://img.superchart.com/images/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings-06-11682-900.webp) Once I sat down, the staff neatly set out some crunchy side dishes to go with the noodles, plus a dipping sauce for the mandu (dumplings) that would come out later. ![Neatly set side dishes and dumpling sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings-07-l1hz6-900.webp) ![Side dish plates and sauce on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings-08-ogbbv-900.webp) ## What I ordered: perilla oil makguksu and crispy fried mandu I could order easily from my seat. Everything on the menu looked good, but I went straight for my planned pick — the most basic of the basics in the makguksu world, my personal favorite: perilla oil makguksu! But eating just noodles alone felt like it might leave me a little hungry, and you know it's basically a rule to pair noodle dishes with crispy dumplings, right? So without hesitation I also ordered the side, the 4-piece crispy fried mandu, haha. ![Golden-brown crispy fried mandu, 4 pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings-09-v64ak-900.webp) ### The crispy fried mandu surprised me with its size alone After ordering, I looked around the store a bit while waiting, and soon the golden-brown crispy fried mandu arrived at my table first. Wow, the second it was served, I was genuinely shocked by the size, haha. ![Close-up of the huge, plump fried mandu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings-10-xiyii-900.webp) These weren't your average dumplings — they were seriously huge and plump! I picked up one with my chopsticks, dunked it fully into the special sauce, and took a big bite... and wow, it was the kind of taste that made me gasp right after chewing, haha. ![Mandu dipped in sauce, bitten open to show the filling](https://img.superchart.com/images/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings-11-y0pu4-900.webp) True to the name, the wrapper is fried until deeply crispy on the outside, but the moment you bite in, the meat and vegetable juices burst out and fill your mouth! It wasn't greasy at all and was packed full inside — I'd honestly say, without exaggeration, this is the single best fried mandu I've ever had in my life, by a landslide. Truly moved, haha! ![Nearly empty plate of mandu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings-12-5ncf5-900.webp) ### Perilla oil makguksu served in a brass bowl Just as I was polishing off the last of the mandu, still savoring that once-in-a-lifetime dumpling experience, the true main character of the day — the perilla oil makguksu — made its grand entrance in a big brass bowl, haha. ![Perilla oil makguksu served in a brass bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings-13-14cm2-900.webp) The second the bowl hit the table, a rich, fragrant perilla oil aroma hit my nose, and even though I'd just finished the mandu, my mouth watered all over again, haha. ![Makguksu piled high with perilla seed powder](https://img.superchart.com/images/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings-14-moujz-900.webp) Looking into the bowl, thin, neatly coiled noodles were glistening under a generous drizzle of perilla oil, topped with a mountain of scallions and perilla seed powder to boost the nutty flavor, haha. ![Noodles glistening with perilla oil](https://img.superchart.com/images/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings-15-1rja2-900.webp) After finishing off the last of the hearty mandu, I finally picked up my chopsticks with both hands and gave the perilla oil makguksu a good mix before diving in for a big bite. The noodles here are quite thin, so the perilla oil and seasoning soaked in perfectly between every strand, haha. ![Perilla oil makguksu noodles mixed with chopsticks](https://img.superchart.com/images/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings-16-j76km-1200.webp) And the noodles weren't mushy at all — they had a completely springy, chewy texture, which made every bite so satisfying, haha. Every slurp brought the deep, rich perilla oil flavor together with the little pops of the perilla seeds, and I honestly couldn't put my chopsticks down. If you like a mellow, savory, not-too-intense perilla oil makguksu, this is exactly the kind of high-quality bowl you'll love without question! ![Table setting with makguksu and fried mandu together](https://img.superchart.com/images/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings-17-1f449-900.webp) ## Where to park at Sammiri Makguksu Lastly, here's some important parking info and tips for anyone visiting by car! Before my visit, I searched online and found out there's no dedicated restaurant parking lot, so I was pretty worried about where to park. ![Parking space in front of Sammiri Makguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings-18-1vj1i-900.webp) But once I actually got there, I saw another customer smartly parking right in the open space directly in front of the restaurant, haha. As you can slightly see in the photos I attached, there's space right in front of the store where you can pull a car up close! ![A car parked in front of the store](https://img.superchart.com/images/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings-19-1jx5n-900.webp) And personally, I noticed there's also some open, lot-like space beside the store, not just in front — so if you're lucky or time it right, it looks like you could fit anywhere from one to about three cars in that side space too, haha. ![Open lot-like space beside the store](https://img.superchart.com/images/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings-20-i7c92-900.webp) It's not an official parking lot, of course, but if you're driving there, using your judgment to park in the front or side space should let you eat without worrying too much about parking, haha. ![View of the alley around the store](https://img.superchart.com/images/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings-21-myhzf-900.webp) ### One thing to know before you go — no restroom inside One more thing to note besides parking: there's no customer restroom inside the store! It's a little unusual, and a bit of a shame, for such a new, clean, pretty place not to have one inside, but it's not a huge issue for enjoying your meal. Just keep this in mind before visiting so you're not caught off guard, haha. ![Entrance of Sammiri Makguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings-22-tbf7o-900.webp) ## In summary With its clean, comfortable dachi-seat atmosphere, crispy juice-bursting mandu, and chewy, nutty perilla oil makguksu, Sammiri Makguksu delivered a fully satisfying meal. If you're looking for a genuinely great noodle restaurant in the Sinsa-dong area, I'd definitely recommend giving it a visit, haha. It's great for solo dining and the food quality is excellent, so next time I'll definitely order the crispy fried mandu again, and I'm planning to come back to try the bibim and other makguksu varieties I haven't had yet, haha. ## Where it is - Sammiri Makguksu (삼미리막국수) - 48-39 Gangnam-daero 95-gil, 1st floor, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 서초구 강남대로95길 48-39 1층 - 37.5135184, 127.0165659 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%82%BC%EB%AF%B8%EB%A6%AC%EB%A7%89%EA%B5%AD%EC%88%98/@37.5135184,127.0165659,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@outing-then-coffee/sammiri-makguksu-sinsa-parking-dumplings/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt