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How to order Soba (Buckwheat Noodles · 모밀 (소바)) in Korea

Cold buckwheat noodles dipped in tsuyu. Korean menus almost always write it as 모밀 or 냉모밀 rather than 소바.

Say it to order

모밀 주세요

Momil juseyo

Quick facts

In Korean
모밀 (소바)
Say it
mo-mil
Spice
Not spicy
Price
₩6,500–10,000
Time to eat
About 20 min
For first-timers
Very easy

How to eat it

Dip only the end of the bundle rather than drowning the whole thing in the sauce.

Where to try it in Seoul

Questions

How do you order Soba (Buckwheat Noodles) in Korean?
Say “모밀 주세요” (Momil juseyo).
Is Soba (Buckwheat Noodles) spicy?
No. Soba (Buckwheat Noodles) isn’t spicy.
How much does Soba (Buckwheat Noodles) cost in Korea?
Usually ₩6,500–10,000.
How do you eat Soba (Buckwheat Noodles)?
Dip only the end of the bundle rather than drowning the whole thing in the sauce.

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