Cold noodle lunch with warm broth refills in Pyeongtaek: Seoul Myeonok

Seoul Myeonok, with its house-made noodles and mild broth, more than holds its own as a Pyeongtaek Station restaurant.

I went looking for cold noodles near Pyeongtaek Station and ended up here with my husband for a weekend lunch, haha.

I was worried about a wait, but we got seated more easily than expected.

Where is Seoul Myeonok and what are its hours?

Seoul Myeonok is at 12 Pyeongtaek-ro 57beon-gil, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, a 140m walk from Exit 1 of Pyeongtaek Station. It's open daily 11:30–20:00, with a break time 15:00–17:00 and last order at 19:30.

• 📍 12 Pyeongtaek-ro 57beon-gil, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, Seoul Myeonok
• 🚶 140m walk from Pyeongtaek Station Exit 1
• ⏰ Daily 11:30–20:00 / break time 15:00–17:00 / last order 19:30
• 🚗 Free parking for 1.5 hours at the nearby Pyeongtaek-dong public parking lot

A storefront showing 60 years and three generations

Standing in front, the big lettering on the purple sign — 'Seoul Myeonok' — catches your eye first.

On one side there's a 'Naengmyeon House SINCE 1973' sticker, and on the other a yellow banner reading '3rd generation, 60 years of tradition naengmyeon,' plus a sign for the bindaetteok (mung bean pancake) menu. You could feel the pedigree of a proper Pyeongtaek Station noodle restaurant even from a distance! It's the kind of exterior that makes you want to snap a photo before you even step inside, haha. Knowing it opened in 1973 and has been run by three generations gave me a spoonful of confidence before we even walked in!

Inside Seoul Myeonok: busy tables and tablet ordering

Walking in, true to a Pyeongtaek Station naengmyeon spot, the seating was generous, with a tablet ordering kiosk at every table. Being able to sit right down without a waiting line was another plus. It had that cozy feel of a proper Pyeongtaek Station eatery. The standing air conditioner kept things comfortably cool even on a hot day.

Seoul Myeonok's menu and what the couple ordered

Beyond pyongyang and bibim naengmyeon, the menu went on and on — galbitang (beef short rib soup), braised beef short ribs, domestic pork belly suyuk (boiled pork), hanwoo beef bulgogi hot pot, grilled pork bulgogi, mung bean bindaetteok, and pollock skate salad. Quite a hearty lineup for a place that's technically a noodle restaurant, true to a proper Pyeongtaek Station eatery.

"What we ordered" We went with pyongyang naengmyeon for ₩11,000, bibim naengmyeon for ₩11,000, and a half-plate of domestic pork belly suyuk for ₩16,000. The pyongyang naengmyeon broth is made with beef and dongchimi with house-made noodles, while the bibim naengmyeon uses a special sauce, also with house-made noodles!

Warm broth at the self-serve corner, refills included

At the self-serve corner by the entrance there was a warm broth dispenser, small plates, wet wipes, and a kids' spoon and fork.

I tried a cup of the warm broth — warm and savory — so I refilled it once more while we waited, haha. That kind of detail felt like real care from a true Pyeongtaek Station eatery.

Domestic pork belly suyuk half plate and side dishes

🔥 True to a Pyeongtaek Station naengmyeon restaurant, even the side dishes felt carefully made.

The suyuk half-plate arrived first!! Thick slices with a glossy sheen, plus pollock skate salad, dried radish salad, garlic, chili, ssamjang (dipping sauce), and salted shrimp all neatly arranged.

My first bite with a bit of salted shrimp ssamjang was tender, juicy, and had zero gamey smell — clean.

A bite with garlic and cheongyang chili, then with pollock skate salad, then with dried radish salad — this combo didn't let our chopsticks rest.

How does Seoul Myeonok's pyongyang naengmyeon taste?

Next came the mul (broth) naengmyeon, with meat, radish, and yellow egg strips piled generously atop the clear broth.

The first sip of broth was mild with just a hint of dongchimi tang cutting through — refreshing. The noodles were thicker than typical naengmyeon, but being house-made, they didn't break and stayed chewy — this combo with the broth is quietly addictive!

Spicy-sweet bibim naengmyeon with suyuk

Next to it, the bibim naengmyeon had a strong presence right from the look — red sauce topped with meat, radish, egg strips, and sesame seeds. Placed next to the pyongyang naengmyeon, the color contrast was extreme, haha.

One bite and it's spicy, sweet, and savory — perfect with the noodles! Mixing it up, the noodles turn chewy like jjolmyeon (chewy noodles), and that was the highlight. Two bowls of naengmyeon plus suyuk — a combo worth saving to our Pyeongtaek Station restaurant list.

Three-line summary

• ✔️ Seoul Myeonok, a Pyeongtaek Station naengmyeon specialist run by three generations since 1973
• ✔️ Pyongyang naengmyeon ₩11,000, bibim naengmyeon ₩11,000, domestic pork belly suyuk (half plate) ₩16,000
• ✔️ House-made noodles and mild broth make this a Pyeongtaek Station naengmyeon spot worth returning to

Frequently asked questions

How is the pyongyang naengmyeon broth made?

They told us it's made with beef and dongchimi, and the noodles are made in-house.

Are the bibim naengmyeon noodles also made in-house?

Yes, the bibim naengmyeon also uses house-made noodles with a special sauce.

Is there a wait at weekend lunch?

When we visited, the place was nearly full, but for a Pyeongtaek Station naengmyeon restaurant, we still got seated right away without waiting.

Seoul Myeonok has been a Pyeongtaek Station naengmyeon specialist run by three generations since 1973. From the mild pyongyang naengmyeon to the spicy-sweet bibim naengmyeon to the smell-free suyuk, it was a satisfying meal overall. I kept thinking about that mild Pyeongtaek Station naengmyeon flavor afterward. I'd recommend it to anyone curious about traditional naengmyeon near Pyeongtaek Station. Next time I want to try the braised beef short ribs or the mung bean bindaetteok.