Jung-gu · Euljiro / Cold buckwheat noodles
우래옥
Explore the lighter side of Korean noodles. Woo Lae Oak serves Pyeongyang-style naengmyeon in a clean, restrained cold broth.
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Pyeongyang naengmyeon
Pyongyang naengmyeon, plus table-grilled bulgogi first if you can. Taste the broth plain before adding vinegar or mustard.
Sip the broth before adding condiments so you can appreciate its delicate flavor.
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
Passing through the narrow alleys of Changgyeonggung-ro in Jung-gu, Seoul, the entrance to Wooraeok was still bustling with people who seemed to have forgotten the passage of time. Having held its ground for nearly 80 years since its opening in 1946, the history of this establish
The naengmyeon here is decent. The bibim naengmyeon was good and so was the mul naeungmyeon. The mul naengmyeon is Pyongyang style, or North Korean style, so the flavor profile is a bit strange compared to the South Korean naengmyeon. The food was okay, however, the service was e
This restaurant is a Michelin guide restaurant. We got here 30 minutes after opening and we were already on a queue of over 100 people. We had to wait 45 minutes to 1 hour. During that time we walked in nearby markets. The table was ready after 45 minutes and we were sat upstairs
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