Songok

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Flat buckwheat noodles

서울 중구 남대문로1길 11 1-2층
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Songok is a Korean cuisine spot on Namdaemun-ro 1-gil in Seoul Jung-gu. The menu includes flat buckwheat noodles.

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Flat buckwheat noodlesExplicitly recommended
WhyFlat buckwheat noodles is an easy pick when you want a buckwheat noodle dish served in a platter-style format.

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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 Namdaemun-ro 1-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul. Its tray buckwheat noodles and fried tofu sushi are introduced together.

Taste notes from the video

The dipping broth is rich and almost salty, with a strong flavor of dried bonito flakes. The noodles are not soggy and have a texture that makes them easy to pick up with chopsticks.

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 dipped in rich broth.Fried tofu sushiIt is a bite-sized item served as an accompaniment.
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60-Year-Tradition Buckwheat Noodles: How Many Trays Did I Eat? One of Seoul’s Top 3 Buckwheat Noodles! Namdaemun Songok Panmemil Mukbang

A video eating Songok’s panmemil, with over 60 years of history, along with yubuchobap and pot udon near Namdaemun.

Songok is a longstanding buckwheat noodle restaurant near Namdaemun.

Taste notes from the video

The broth is said to be rich and refreshing, with plentiful, long noodles. The yubuchobap is described as sweet and tangy with balanced seasoning.

Key visit points
  • It is said to have operated since 1961.
  • One order of panmemil comes with two trays.
  • The broth is described as rich and refreshing.
  • Yubuchobap is eaten alongside it.
  • Pot udon is also ordered later.
Dishes featured in the video
PanmemilRich, refreshing broth with plentiful, long noodlesYubuchobapSweet and tangy with balanced seasoningPot UdonWarm udon, though few specific details are provided