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How to order Cold Broth Noodles (물냉면) in Korea

Buckwheat noodles in an icy beef-and-radish broth, sometimes with slush floating in it. Deliberately bland at first taste — the seasoning is meant to be adjusted at the table.

Cold Broth Noodles

Say it to order

물냉면 주세요

Mul-naengmyeon juseyo

Quick facts

In Korean
물냉면
Say it
mul-naeng-myeon
Spice
Not spicy
Price
₩9,000–15,000
Time to eat
About 15 min
For first-timers
Easy

How to eat it

Add vinegar and mustard to taste before eating. Staff cut the noodles with scissors on request.

Local tips

  • The traditional finisher after grilled meat, not a starter.
  • If it tastes of nothing, add vinegar — that's the intended flow, not a fault.

Goes with

  • Galbi

Where to try it in Seoul

Questions

How do you order Cold Broth Noodles in Korean?
Say “물냉면 주세요” (Mul-naengmyeon juseyo).
Is Cold Broth Noodles spicy?
No. Cold Broth Noodles isn’t spicy.
How much does Cold Broth Noodles cost in Korea?
Usually ₩9,000–15,000.
How do you eat Cold Broth Noodles?
Add vinegar and mustard to taste before eating. Staff cut the noodles with scissors on request.

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