Charcoal grilled pork mixed noodle set near Daejeon Station: Myeonbbal

Last Saturday for lunch, my husband Jaettung and I went to Myeonbbal Ttaenggineun Nal. We were looking for somewhere to eat near Daejeon Station and heard it was a popular lunch spot, so we decided to check it out. The portions were bigger than expected and the combination of charcoal grilled pork and milmyeon was pretty satisfying, so let me introduce it.

3-line summary

• A milmyeon specialty restaurant that's easy on the wallet for lunch near Daejeon Station
• The set menu pairing charcoal grilled pork with milmyeon is satisfying
• A comfortable Daejeon Station restaurant good for solo diners and family meals alike

What's the atmosphere like?

There was plenty of seating, and the overall vibe was clean and comfortable, like a relaxed neighborhood restaurant, easy to eat in without any pressure. I especially liked that each table had its own kiosk, so we could order comfortably without calling a staff member over.

Self-serve bar, and even complimentary makgeolli?

There was a self-serve corner set up with napa cabbage kimchi, young radish kimchi, and pickled radish, so we could help ourselves to as much as we needed.

And they gave us a whole pot of makgeolli (Korean rice wine) as a complimentary service. The owner poured it into the pot for us personally, but since we're not great drinkers and it was broad daylight, we just tasted a bit — haha. Taking a sip, the carbonation was gentle and it went down smoothly. There was a mild sweetness to it, easy to drink without feeling heavy. Rather than a heavy, thick taste, it had a mild, clean style, so I think anyone who likes makgeolli would find it going down easily with a meal.

Menu and prices — not just a milmyeon place

We ordered the charcoal grilled pork milmyeon set (₩11,000) and the charcoal grilled pork bibim milmyeon set (₩12,000).

Beyond milmyeon, they sold a wide range of full meals and side dishes, and what stood out most was that rice was provided free from the self-serve bar. For people with a big appetite, that seems like a pretty satisfying perk.

On the table, pepper, vinegar, mustard sauce, and cups were all set out, so we could adjust the seasoning to our taste. And instead of plain bottled water, they served a savory barley tea or corn silk tea, which was so clean and tasty that I kept reaching for it throughout the meal. Personally, even a small detail like that was satisfying — haha.

The long-awaited spread arrives! A visual that stirs up the appetite

The moment the food arrived, I was satisfied just from the look of it! With cool milmyeon and charcoal grilled pork arriving together, it felt like a full table spread.

Light and refreshing water milmyeon, perfect for a summer lunch

The broth wasn't overpowering — light, clean, and cool. The seasoning wasn't strong, so it was easy to eat without feeling heavy right to the end, and if you want a bolder flavor, you can add vinegar or mustard to suit your taste.

The noodles were also chewy and the portion was really generous, so it was quite filling, and eating the cool broth together with the charcoal grilled pork made for a great combination.

Personally, the bibim milmyeon was more my style

Personally, the bibim (mixed, spicy-sauced) milmyeon was a bit more to my taste. The sweet sauce combined with a spicy kick kept my chopsticks moving. It wasn't just spicy — there was savory depth too, and it went really well eaten together with the charcoal grilled pork.

Milmyeon sauce was also provided separately, so if you needed more, you could add as much as you wanted, and the noodle portion was quite generous, so it was filling right until the end.

Now I get why you'd order the set!!!

The charcoal grilled pork that came with the set was about 100g, and eating it alongside the milmyeon, the portion turned out to be quite generous. The pork had a subtle smoky char to it, so it was delicious even on its own, and it went even better paired with the milmyeon. Especially when eaten together with the bibim milmyeon, the sweet sauce and smoky flavor blended together and it tasted the best.

Water milmyeon vs. bibim milmyeon — which should you pick?

What I liked after eating there myself

• A location that's convenient for lunch near Daejeon Station
• A satisfying combination in the charcoal grilled pork and milmyeon set
• Access to a self-serve bar
• Free rice provided
• Easy ordering via table kiosk
• The complimentary makgeolli was an impressive touch

What I found lacking

Personally, there wasn't much I was disappointed with. That said, the water milmyeon is overall on the light, mild side, so if you usually prefer bolder, spicier flavors, adding a bit of vinegar or mustard might suit your taste better.

Before you visit, know this!

• Customers keep coming in steadily during lunch hour
• If you like bibim milmyeon, the charcoal grilled pork set is recommended
• Rice is available for free from the self-serve bar
• If you enjoy makgeolli, be sure to try the complimentary makgeolli

I visited hoping for a light bowl of noodles near Daejeon Station, and it ended up being more satisfying than I expected. The noodle portion was generous, the combination with charcoal grilled pork was great, and the small touches like the self-serve bar, free rice, and complimentary makgeolli were impressive too. If you're looking for noodles or a lunch spot near Daejeon Station, this place seems worth a visit.