Ratings
Review split — 11,650 on Korean platforms, 1,154 on Google. In Korea, Google reviews come mostly from visitors and Naver/Kakao/DiningCode mostly from Koreans. See where Koreans eat or where visitors eat.
Average ★ 4.1 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A long-running Pyongyang-style naengmyeon institution near Chungmuro, unchanged in format since it opened in the early 1990s: cold buckwheat noodles, a steamed dumpling platter, and sliced boiled pork (jeyuk) as the core order. Sung Si-kyung featured it on Muktende. There is no reservation system or remote queuing — regulars line up in person, with weekend waits commonly running 20-30 minutes.
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₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Naengmyeon and jeopsi-mandu each run about 15,000 won; jeyuk (sliced pork) around 30,000 won (2025-2026).
Mon–Sat 11:00–20:20 (LO ~19:50), break 15:00–17:00, closed Sun
Short waits at peak
No online queuing or reservations — walk in and line up in person. Weekend waits typically run 20-30 minutes, sometimes a full house even right at the 11am opening. Weekdays are comparatively easier.
Walk-in
No remote queuing system and no reservations — line forms in person only.
Pildong 3-ga, Jung-gu
중구 서애로 26 (필동3가) — show this to your taxi driver
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Who's featured this place
From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.
- Sung Si-kyung's Muktende✓ — 성시경의 먹을텐데 l 충무로 필동면옥 2022-06-10
Good to know
What is Pildong Myeonok?
Pildong Myeonok is a Korean noodle restaurant in Pildong 3-ga, Seoul, operating since 1992. The dish to order is Pyongyang-style naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodle soup). It is recognized by MICHELIN Bib Gourmand (2026).
Do I need a reservation at Pildong Myeonok?
No — Pildong Myeonok is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. No remote queuing system and no reservations — line forms in person only.
How long is the wait at Pildong Myeonok?
At Pildong Myeonok: No online queuing or reservations — walk in and line up in person. Weekend waits typically run 20-30 minutes, sometimes a full house even right at the 11am opening. Weekdays are comparatively easier.
How much does Pildong Myeonok cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Pildong Myeonok. Naengmyeon and jeopsi-mandu each run about 15,000 won; jeyuk (sliced pork) around 30,000 won (2025-2026).
Can I order at Pildong Myeonok without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Pildong Myeonok keeps an English menu — most neighbourhood spots in Seoul don't. This page lists what to order in English, and the restaurant's Korean name is printed on it, so you can show the name at the door and order by pointing at the counter. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, and there is no tipping.
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