Woo Lae Oak 우래옥
Woo Lae Oak (우래옥) is a pyongyang naengmyeon (cold noodles) spot in Jugyo-dong, Seoul, featured by the Korean food channel Sung Si-kyung's Muktende, open since 1988. Verified open against Seoul's official business registry on 2026-07-20.
- What
- Pyongyang Naengmyeon (cold noodles) — Pyeongyang-style naengmyeon (buckwheat cold noodles)
- Where
- Jugyo-dong, Jung-gu
- Price
- ₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
- Wait
- Expect lines
- Getting in
- Waitlist app (KR phone)
- Recognition
- MICHELIN Bib Gourmand (2026)
A long-running Pyeongyang-style naengmyeon house in Jung-gu known for its mild, buckwheat-forward cold noodles alongside bulgogi and other grilled beef. Featured on Sung Si-kyung's Muktende. Noodle-only meals run on a walk-in queue (via the Tabling app) rather than reservations, and waits can stretch to an hour or more at peak times.
Order this
- Pyeongyang naengmyeon · Mild buckwheat cold noodles in beef broth
- Bibim naengmyeon · Spicy-dressed version of the same noodles
- Bulgogi · Grilled marinated beef
Know before you go
- Address
- 62-29 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
중구 창경궁로 62-29 (주교동) — show this to your taxi driver - Hours
- Tue–Sun 11:30–21:00 (LO 20:30), closed Mon; 2F break 14:00–17:00 (1F stays open)
- Wait
- No reservations for noodle-only meals — queue via the Tabling app on arrival. Multiple 2026 blog reports describe waits from about an hour up to roughly two to three hours at weekend/lunch peaks; arriving right at the 11:30am opening or on a weekday afternoon cuts the wait noticeably. Groups of 4+ ordering meat can book up to a week ahead.
- Getting in
- Waitlist app (KR phone) · Expect lines
Sources
- Sung Si-kyung's Muktende — [sub] 성시경의 먹을텐데 l 을지로 우래옥
Good to know
How do I get into Woo Lae Oak?
Tabling app queue for walk-in noodle meals; reservations only for groups of 4+ ordering meat, bookable up to a week ahead. Waitlist managed via Tabling app; expect long waits especially weekends.
How long is the wait at Woo Lae Oak?
No reservations for noodle-only meals — queue via the Tabling app on arrival. Multiple 2026 blog reports describe waits from about an hour up to roughly two to three hours at weekend/lunch peaks; arriving right at the 11:30am opening or on a weekday afternoon cuts the wait noticeably. Groups of 4+ ordering meat can book up to a week ahead.
How much does Woo Lae Oak cost per person?
₩15,000–40,000 per person. Naengmyeon (plain or bibim) runs about 16,000-18,000 won per bowl; bulgogi is priced separately and considerably higher (one 2026 blog cites ~46,000 won for 150g), so a meat-and-noodles meal pushes well above the noodle-only price.
Keep exploring
Nearby: Munhwaok · Eunseong Hoejip · Mongdorine · Buyeo Sikpum
More pyongyang naengmyeon (cold noodles): Myeongdong Gyoja · Munbaedong Yukkal · Seoryeong · Hwangdo Bajirak Kalguksu
Verified open against Seoul's public registry (서울특별시 공공데이터).