# Pyeongtaek naengmyeon restaurant for first-timers: Seoul Myeonok - By Sujin Byun (https://superchart.com/en/@yangju-noon-plate/) - Written Sep 17, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@yangju-noon-plate/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon-7044/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@yangju-noon-plate/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon-7044/index.md) ## In short Seoul Myeonok is a naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodle) restaurant right outside Exit 1 of Pyeongtaek Station, run by the same family for three generations over 60 years. At Seoul Myeonok the writer ordered pyongyang naengmyeon for 11,000 won and a half portion of pork belly suyuk for 16,000 won, eating them with icy broth, thick noodles and a generous side of myeongtae hoe-muchim (spicy pollack salad), plus a bowl of bibim naengmyeon. If this is your first pyongyang naengmyeon, Seoul Myeonok is a good first stop. ## Good to know - **Pyongyang naengmyeon**: 11,000 won - **Bibim naengmyeon**: 11,000 won - **Pork belly suyuk (half portion)**: 16,000 won - **Hours**: Daily 11:30–20:00 - **Location**: Right outside Exit 1, Pyeongtaek Station - **Parking**: No lot on site; Pyeongtaek-dong public lot a 3-minute walk away, first hour free *as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026* Today I'm sharing a day trip near Pyeongtaek Station! I visited Seoul Myeonok, a naengmyeon spot with 60 years of history. It was my first time ever trying pyongyang naengmyeon, so I was pretty excited and nervous going in! Spoiler: it was so good I think I might become a pyongyang naengmyeon person now! ![A bowl of pyongyang naengmyeon at Seoul Myeonok](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon-01-1exbb-1200.webp) ## What does the pyongyang naengmyeon at Seoul Myeonok taste like? ![Pyongyang naengmyeon with icy broth and sliced boiled beef](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon-02-1g3of-900.webp) ✔️ Looks: A cool broth with a thin layer of ice floating on top, topped with thick slices of boiled beef, plus a generous heap of pear and egg garnish. Just one bowl looks like a full meal. ✔️ Taste: This was my first pyongyang naengmyeon ever, and after eating at Seoul Myeonok I honestly couldn't understand why people say it's a love-it-or-hate-it dish! The broth is mild but somehow addictive — you keep going back for more — and the noodles are thick enough to give a proper chewy bite! The cool, refreshing temperature is perfect for summer too! ✔️ Recommended pairing: The noodle portion itself is generous, but pairing it with the pork belly bossam (boiled pork belly) makes it a perfect combo! The bossam has just the right amount of fat, with soft, clean-tasting meat that contrasts nicely with the mild broth. ## Seoul Myeonok location, hours and parking near Pyeongtaek Station Seoul Myeonok sits right outside Exit 1 of Pyeongtaek Station, so there's a good amount of foot traffic around. It's open daily 11:30–20:00. The restaurant has been running for 60 years, so it looks a bit old on the outside, but the inside is spotless — which honestly makes it feel like even more of a trustworthy, real local favorite. 🅿️ Parking info 🅿️ There's no dedicated parking, but there's a sign directing guests to the Pyeongtaek-dong public parking lot, a 3-minute walk away. It's free for the first hour, so it's easy enough to use for the length of a meal! ![Seoul Myeonok's hours and parking notice](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon-03-wg1eb-m-771.webp) ## Inside and outside Seoul Myeonok ![Seoul Myeonok's storefront in front of Pyeongtaek Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon-04-1fpjy-900.webp) Seoul Myeonok, a naengmyeon restaurant run by the third generation of the same family, sits right in front of Pyeongtaek Station — and somehow this old-school storefront stands out even more against the shiny new AK Department Store nearby! ![Seoul Myeonok's entrance and sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon-05-41crb-900.webp) ![Street view in front of Seoul Myeonok](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon-06-1kbh9-900.webp) Even though it's an old restaurant, the inside is kept so clean and tidy that it actually gave me an even better first impression — like it was going to taste even better! One note: on weekend lunches, customers kept streaming in, so if your timing is off you might end up waiting. ![Neatly arranged seating inside Seoul Myeonok](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon-07-1mvd6-900.webp) ![Seoul Myeonok's dining hall with weekend lunch guests](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon-08-1csd3-900.webp) True to being a naengmyeon specialist, almost every table around me was eating either pyongyang naengmyeon or bibim naengmyeon! You could tell there were a lot of regulars too — the friendly owner was greeting people table by table, which made the whole place feel even warmer. ## What we ordered at Seoul Myeonok and what it cost - Pyongyang naengmyeon ₩11,000 - Bibim naengmyeon ₩11,000 - Pork belly bossam (half portion) ₩16,000 Since this was my first time trying pyongyang naengmyeon, that's what I ordered! On top of that, I also added the tender pork belly bossam to round things out! ![The served pork belly bossam half portion](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon-09-e0r9b-m-878.webp) ### Half portion of pork belly suyuk and the pollack salad side The bossam (half portion) came out first! I was pleasantly surprised by how much pollack hoe-muchim (spicy raw pollack salad) came with it as a side! ![A generous side of pollack hoe-muchim](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon-10-1l5gr-900.webp) Other places don't seem to give you this much even when you order hoe-naengmyeon (raw fish cold noodles), but here the well-seasoned pollack hoe-muchim came as a side dish, and it went perfectly with both the clean-tasting bossam and the noodles! ![A plate combining pollack hoe-muchim and bossam](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon-11-d3qam-900.webp) Since the bossam is made from pork belly, it had just the right amount of fat, with soft, clean lean meat! ![Close-up of tender pork belly bossam](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon-12-1ro9x-900.webp) It pairs really well with the seasoning sauce, salted shrimp, or chili peppers — and it's exactly the dish to fill in what might feel like a slightly light meal if you were only having naengmyeon! ![Bossam served with seasoning sauce, salted shrimp, and chili peppers](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon-13-6rf1d-900.webp) ### Trying pyongyang naengmyeon for the first time Here's the pyongyang naengmyeon I tried for the very first time today! The broth looked so clear that I was genuinely curious what it would taste like — this was my first-timer's challenge! ![Seoul Myeonok's clear-broth pyongyang naengmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon-14-m0rbp-900.webp) Thick slices of boiled beef and pear are piled onto the cool broth, plus a generous heap of egg garnish on top! ![Pyongyang naengmyeon topped with boiled beef, pear, and egg garnish](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon-15-1njy7-900.webp) The noodles felt really thick, which gave them a great chewy texture, and thanks to the cool broth, this dish is perfect for summer too! The portion is quite generous — you can tell at a glance, the bowl is packed full of noodles! Now I get why people say the mild broth is addictive. If you eat this at Seoul Myeonok, a well-known spot near Pyeongtaek Station, I think you'd really enjoy it, love-it-or-hate-it reputation aside! ![A bowl packed full of thick naengmyeon noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon-16-1qas9-900.webp) ### Bibim naengmyeon at Seoul Myeonok My friend's pick was the bibim naengmyeon (spicy mixed cold noodles)! The spicy seasoning was the kicker here. ![Seoul Myeonok's spicy bibim naengmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon-17-67su8-900.webp) The only real difference was the broth versus the sauce — the chewy noodle texture was just as delicious either way! ![Lifting up a bite of bibim naengmyeon noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon-18-1tdod-900.webp) Just like with the pyongyang naengmyeon, eating the noodles together with the pollack hoe-muchim made for a tangy, really delicious combination! ## Is Seoul Myeonok worth a visit? Final verdict That's my review of trying pyongyang naengmyeon for the first time at Seoul Myeonok, a well-known spot near Pyeongtaek Station! Between the mild broth, chewy noodles, and clean-tasting pork belly bossam on the side, it's a combo I think basically anyone could enjoy! ![A full spread of pyongyang naengmyeon, bibim naengmyeon, and bossam](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon-19-8k7mw-900.webp) If you've been wanting to try pyongyang naengmyeon for the first time, I'd recommend starting with Seoul Myeonok!! ## Where it is - Seoul Myeonok (서울면옥) - 12 Pyeongtaek-ro 57beon-gil, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 평택시 평택로57번길 12 서울면옥 - 36.992116, 127.085516 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%84%9C%EC%9A%B8%EB%A9%B4%EC%98%A5/@36.992116,127.085516,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@yangju-noon-plate/seoul-myeonok-pyeongtaek-pyeongyang-naengmyeon-7044/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt