How to order Cold Noodles (냉면) in Korea
Long, slippery buckwheat or wheat noodles in ice-cold broth. Eat quickly before the noodles absorb too much liquid.
Say it to order
냉면 주세요
Naengmyeon juseyo
Quick facts
- 냉면
- naeng-myeon
- Not spicy
- ₩10,000–15,000
- About 15 min
- Easy
How to eat it
Pick up noodles with chopsticks, dip them briefly in the broth, and eat in one motion. Top with a raw egg yolk and sliced cucumber.
Do
- Use chopsticks and a spoon — the spoon for the broth, chopsticks for the noodles.
- Sip the broth loudly — it's normal and expected.
Don’t
- Don't linger — naengmyeon should be eaten cold and fast.
- Don't request warm noodles unless you have a medical reason.
Local tips
- 물냉면 (mul) = cold broth, 비빔냉면 (bibim) = spicy
- 우래옥 is Seoul's most famous — been serving since 1946
- Traditionally eaten AFTER BBQ as a palate cleanser
Goes with
- Vinegar
- Mustard
- Sliced beef
- After BBQ
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Cold Noodles in Korean?
- Say “냉면 주세요” (Naengmyeon juseyo).
- Is Cold Noodles spicy?
- No. Cold Noodles isn’t spicy.
- How much does Cold Noodles cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩10,000–15,000.
- How do you eat Cold Noodles?
- Pick up noodles with chopsticks, dip them briefly in the broth, and eat in one motion. Top with a raw egg yolk and sliced cucumber.
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