Migeum Station Korean restaurant with dumpling soup: Samiri Makguksu

As the weather cooled down, I found myself craving cold noodles and hot soup at the same time. Today's find is Samiri Makguksu Migeum Branch, a Korean restaurant near Migeum Station that I visited with my kid, just the two of us.

Where is Samiri Makguksu Migeum Branch and when is it open?

Samiri Makguksu Migeum Branch is only about 120m from Exit 3 of Migeum Station, so it was a quick walk to get there. Since it's on the 1st floor of the Plaza building, it was easy to find even walking hand in hand with my kid.

• Name: Samiri Makguksu Migeum Branch
• Address: 36-5 Migeum-illo 90beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, The Plaza 1F #109
• Hours: Daily 11:00–20:00
• Last order: 19:30
• Parking: Available
• Takeout: Available

Hours and parking support may change, so it's worth checking before you visit. I heard the place gets crowded all at once around noon, so I'd recommend going a little earlier.

Inside Samiri Makguksu: kiosk ordering and seating

Walking in, it had a neat, tidy Korean restaurant vibe with well-arranged tables. It's a self-made-noodle shop, which made me curious why it's often mentioned as one of the good Korean restaurants near Migeum Station.

Ordering is simple through the kiosk, and they even have aprons on hand so you can eat comfortably.

If you're with a kid worried about the seasoning sauce splattering, I'd recommend grabbing an apron first.

What we ordered at Samiri Makguksu and what it cost

• Dduk mandu-guk: ₩13,000
• Bibim makguksu: ₩12,000
• Dumplings (2 pieces): ₩4,000
• Total paid: ₩29,000

With one noodle dish, one soup, and dumplings added on top for the two of us, it turned out to be just the right spread.

Bibim makguksu, 12,000 won: mild sauce and noodles that stay firm

The bibim makguksu at Samiri Makguksu Migeum Branch came piled high with cucumber, seasoned radish, and sesame seeds — it was mouthwatering just to look at.

They said the sauce is made by blending in fruit and grinding their own chili flakes, and maybe that's why the flavor came out mild.

What surprised me most were the noodles. They were chewy yet stayed springy all the way through without going mushy.

It wasn't spicy at all, so it would be an easy option for anyone who can't handle spicy food well, or for eating together with a kid.

What to do with the cold broth served alongside

When you order bibim makguksu, a cold broth comes on the side — try pouring a little of it into the noodles and mixing it in.

The seasoning soaks evenly into the noodles, bringing out the umami flavor and making it much easier to mix smoothly.

Tteok-manduguk, 13,000 won: a mild soup to share with a child

Craving something hot, we also ordered dduk mandu-guk, which I heard is one of the most sought-after menu items at this restaurant.

Alternating between the cold bibim makguksu and the warm soup, the pairing of cold and hot worked really well together.

The soup was really tasty. Every spoonful felt like it warmed me up inside.

The broth was mild, so it was an easy dish to share with my kid without any worries.

The rice cakes were cooked just right — not too soft, not too hard — so they stayed chewy. Having soaked up the broth, each bite had a subtle depth of flavor.

The dumplings in the soup were also generously filled and delicious, so the bowl emptied quickly. If you're looking for a warm soup dish among the Korean restaurants near Migeum Station, I'd recommend the dduk mandu-guk first.

Dumplings, 4,000 won for two: crisp outside, juicy inside

The dumplings we ordered separately came as 2 pieces, making them a light addition alongside the noodle dish.

The outside was crispy, making a satisfying sound with every bite.

The inside was moist and packed full, contrasting nicely with the crispy exterior. Pairing a bite of dumpling with a bite of bibim makguksu creates a whole other combination.

The best way to eat makguksu and dumpling soup together

A bite of bibim makguksu, a spoonful of dduk mandu-guk broth, then a bite of dumpling — this order worked best for me.

If you have a bigger appetite, you can add ₩4,000 for a large portion of makguksu.

I'm already looking forward to trying the potato pancake or perilla oil makguksu next time.

Good to know: waiting, parking and takeout

If there's a wait, you can write your name on the list at the entrance and they'll seat you in order.

Mustard and vinegar are set out on the table so you can adjust the flavor of the bibim makguksu to your taste.

If you're driving, they said parking support is available, so it's worth mentioning it when you pay.

Takeout is also available, so it seemed like a good option to pre-order and pick up on a day you're craving makguksu at home.

Who Samiri Makguksu Migeum Branch suits best

• Anyone looking for a good Korean restaurant near Migeum Station
• Fans of self-made-noodle makguksu
• Anyone looking for bibim noodles that aren't spicy
• Anyone who wants an easy meal with a kid
• Anyone who wants cold noodles and hot soup together
• Anyone who wants crispy dumplings on the side

Final verdict on Samiri Makguksu Migeum Branch

Chewy bibim makguksu that never went mushy, dduk mandu-guk with perfectly cooked rice cakes and a delicious broth, plus crispy dumplings on top — we got to enjoy both cold and hot dishes in one meal.

If you're looking for a Korean restaurant near Migeum Station with great noodles, I'd recommend quietly discovering Samiri Makguksu Migeum Branch for yourself.