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.

Say it to order
물냉면 주세요
Mul-naengmyeon juseyo
Quick facts
- 물냉면
- mul-naeng-myeon
- Not spicy
- ₩9,000–15,000
- About 15 min
- 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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