Wonju Korean restaurant: arrowroot naengmyeon to cool spicy jjukkumi

Singi Arrowroot Naengmyeon & Jjukkumi (신기칡냉면&쭈꾸미)

I had no idea there was such a good place in the Munmak area of Wonju~~ After visiting, I thought, "I'm definitely coming back here." It's Singi Arrowroot Naengmyeon & Jjukkumi.

Where in Munmak can you eat arrowroot naengmyeon and jjukkumi in one place?

Singi Arrowroot Naengmyeon & Jjukkumi in Munmak-eup, Wonju, lets you enjoy cool arrowroot naengmyeon (cold noodles) and spicy jjukkumi (webfoot octopus) at the same restaurant. It's a good stop when you need a meal near the Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge, Ganhyeon Amusement Park or Oak Valley.

A lot of you are probably heading to Wonju or Munmak these days, or looking for food near the Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge, Ganhyeon Amusement Park and Oak Valley. I was in Wonju too, looking for somewhere filling, and found this place. The naengmyeon was good and the jjukkumi was good, so it beat my expectations.

If you're searching for Munmak restaurants, Munmak naengmyeon or Munmak jjukkumi, it's worth a look. On hot days you crave cool arrowroot naengmyeon, and on days you want something spicy, jjukkumi is perfect. Getting both in one place is really nice.

Singi Arrowroot Naengmyeon & Jjukkumi menu and prices

Jjusamsae for two is ₩36,000, and the mul-bibim naengmyeon and kodari-bibim naengmyeon are ₩11,000 each. This is how the menu describes them.

• Jjusamsae for 2 (jjukkumi + pork belly + shrimp), ₩36,000 — the savoriness of pork belly, the chew of octopus and the plump bounce of shrimp burst in one bite
• Mul-bibim naengmyeon, ₩11,000 — spicy sauce and cold broth come together in a clingy, addictive taste
• Kodari-bibim naengmyeon, ₩11,000 — a sweet-and-spicy sauce with the flavor of kodari (semi-dried pollack), an addictive harmony

Hours and information

• Address: 2175 Yeowon-ro, Munmak-eup, Wonju-si, Gangwon, South Korea
• Hours: 11:00–21:00, last order 20:30
• Takeout, delivery, Wi-Fi, separate men's/women's restrooms, groups welcome

Many people drive around Munmak, so location matters. This restaurant is well placed for a meal in the Munmak area, so it should also suit anyone looking for food near Munmak IC. It's handy during a Wonju trip or a day out nearby, and a fine meal stop on the way back from Oak Valley or the Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge.

How does the arrowroot naengmyeon taste?

The arrowroot naengmyeon has chewy noodles and a cold broth that cleans up your mouth. With naengmyeon in the very name of the restaurant, it's a must-order. Arrowroot noodles are chewier than ordinary naengmyeon and have a distinctive nutty flavor, and people who like them really like them.

The noodles were chewy and the cold broth refreshed my mouth, so it works as a meal on its own and also alongside the jjukkumi. When I was eating the spicy jjukkumi and then took a bite of naengmyeon, the heat eased a little, and the combination worked quite well.

Munmak jjukkumi: how spicy and how does it taste?

The jjukkumi is spicy yet full of savory depth, the kind that goes well with rice. I thought only the naengmyeon would be good, but the jjukkumi was really appealing too. Jjukkumi needs both spice and savoriness, and this one suits eating with rice, so it made a hearty meal.

Spicy jjukkumi is the kind of dish that pulls you in even when you have no appetite, right? The chewy octopus and the spicy sauce went together so well that the rice just disappeared.

The muk bowl that comes with it

They also give you muk-bap (acorn jelly rice bowl), and I enjoyed it a lot. The spice isn't just aggressive; it's the kind that keeps you reaching for more, which I liked even more. If you're deciding on lunch or dinner in Munmak, I'd recommend Singi Arrowroot Naengmyeon & Jjukkumi as a Munmak jjukkumi spot.

Is it good for families and groups?

You can choose between naengmyeon and jjukkumi, so it suits families or groups whose tastes differ. At tourist-area restaurants, adults, kids, spice lovers and cold-food lovers all want different things, and a place with both naengmyeon and jjukkumi gives you more choice.

When you're traveling, you want somewhere easy rather than too complicated, with convenient parking and use, and a menu few people dislike. Naengmyeon and jjukkumi are dishes people of all ages tend to like, so it should suit a family visit.

When you travel as a group, an unusual menu can split opinions, but with cold naengmyeon and spicy jjukkumi, anyone can eat comfortably, which I liked. Let's go eat jjukkumi tonight~