Wonju eatery in Munmak: codari mul-bibim naengmyeon with a toddler

I was craving cool naengmyeon (cold noodles) in Munmak, Wonju, so I headed to Singi Arrowroot Naengmyeon & Jjukkumi (신기칡냉면&쭈꾸미). On a hot day, nothing beats naengmyeon, right? This time I was especially curious about the menu that pairs naengmyeon with codari (dried pollack), so I decided to check it out. Bottom line up front: if you're looking for a naengmyeon spot in Munmak, this is one I'd genuinely recommend.

What kind of restaurant is Singi Arrowroot Naengmyeon & Jjukkumi?

Singi Arrowroot Naengmyeon & Jjukkumi is a place where you can enjoy both naengmyeon and jjukkumi (baby octopus) dishes. As someone who loves naengmyeon, I appreciated that there were so many naengmyeon options on the menu. It seemed like a great spot to grab a cool bowl on a hot day, and just as good for a family visit with sides like mandu (dumplings) or rice balls.

How does the codari mul-bibim naengmyeon taste?

The dish I was most looking forward to was the codari mul-bibim naengmyeon. Just looking at it made my mouth water — it looked refreshingly cool, and it was piled high with codari. One bite in, I loved how the cool, clean broth combined with the chewy, savory flavor of the codari.

A rice ball for the three-year-old

Since we were visiting with our three-year-old this time, we needed something for the baby to eat too. So we ordered a rice ball on top of everything else.

For families visiting with kids like us, preparing something for your child to eat alongside your own order makes the whole meal go much more smoothly.

Next up, the codari mul-bibim naengmyeon! What I loved most about this version — with broth included — is that you get the rich, spicy-sweet sauce of bibim naengmyeon and the refreshing coolness of mul naengmyeon at the same time.

Codari mul-bibim or codari bibim naengmyeon: which to order?

Singi Arrowroot Naengmyeon & Jjukkumi also has a separate codari bibim naengmyeon, so you can pick based on your preference. If you want a stronger, spicier-sweeter sauce with more concentrated codari flavor, go for the codari bibim naengmyeon. If you're like me and want that cool broth on a hot day too, go with the codari mul-bibim naengmyeon.

Meat mandu, the dumpling side that pairs with cold noodles

It felt like a waste to order just naengmyeon, so we also got meat mandu (dumplings) on the side. A lot of people like having a mandu or two while eating naengmyeon, right? I'm one of them — I love the naengmyeon-and-mandu combo, and eating warm meat mandu alongside the cool, spicy noodles made for a satisfying, filling finish to the meal.

If a single bowl of naengmyeon feels like it's not quite enough, adding meat mandu as a side is a great call.

Is Singi Arrowroot Naengmyeon & Jjukkumi good for a family meal?

Singi Arrowroot Naengmyeon & Jjukkumi felt like the kind of place I'd think of whenever I want a bowl of cool naengmyeon on a hot day. In particular, the codari mul-bibim naengmyeon I ordered was satisfying — cool, clean broth, spicy-sweet bibim sauce, and the chewy, savory flavor of the codari, all in one bowl.

If you're torn between codari bibim naengmyeon and codari mul-bibim naengmyeon, just go with whichever style suits you. With meat mandu on the side and a rice ball ordered for the baby, we ended up with a solid, filling family meal.

If you're looking for a good restaurant in Munmak, Wonju, especially a naengmyeon spot, try a cool bowl of codari mul-bibim naengmyeon at Singi Arrowroot Naengmyeon & Jjukkumi. It's especially well suited for those days in summer when you're craving something cool :)