Gwanghwamun Mijin

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Cold buckwheat noodles

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This long-established buckwheat noodle restaurant in Gwanghwamun, Seoul is known for its signature cold buckwheat noodles, generous portions, and cool broth.

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The cold buckwheat noodles come in a generous portion with cool broth.

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Mijin, the Legendary Buckwheat Noodle Restaurant in Gwanghwamun (Jonggak)

A video trying the signature cold buckwheat noodles at Mijin in Gwanghwamun.

A long-established buckwheat noodle restaurant in Gwanghwamun, Seoul, known for its signature cold buckwheat noodles, generous portions, and refreshing broth.

Taste notes from the video

The broth is described as light-colored and refreshing, while the noodles look glossy and chewy and the portion is generous.

Key visit points
  • Visit to Gwanghwamun Mijin
  • Ordering the signature cold buckwheat noodles
  • Light-colored broth with a refreshing taste
  • Chewy noodles and a generous portion
  • Moved to the 1st floor of the Le Meilleur building in 2008
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Cold buckwheat noodlesCold, refreshing broth, chewy buckwheat noodles, and a generous portion
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The Legendary Noodle Restaurant That Sells Over 1000 Bowls a Day

A comparison of two of Seoul's leading buckwheat noodle restaurants.

A long-established buckwheat noodle restaurant on Jongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Its tray buckwheat noodles, icy broth, and spacious 2nd-floor area are shown together.

Taste notes from the video

The broth has floating ice crystals, and the dipping broth is slightly sweet, less salty than at other restaurants, and relatively mild. The portion is described as large.

Key visit points
  • It introduces two restaurants, Songok and Gwanghwamun Mijin.
  • Tray buckwheat noodles are the main focus at both places.
  • Fried tofu sushi is also ordered at Songok.
  • Gwanghwamun Mijin features icy broth and a spacious 2nd-floor interior.
  • They are described as Seoul buckwheat noodle restaurants that attract many visitors during summer.
Dishes featured in the video
Tray buckwheat noodlesTray buckwheat noodles soaked in chilled broth.