Milgak Samsung Direct Store

About

Spacious, modern Korean restaurant near Samseong Station famous for tender jokbal, Pyongyang naengmyeon, and unique seasoned tripe and abalone.

Occupying a polished, second-floor space between Samseong and Seolleung stations, Milgak brings the culinary reputation of its original Garak Market branch directly into the heart of the Teheran-ro business district. While weekdays see the bright dining room bustling with corporate lunches and post-work gatherings, weekends shift to a relaxed, calm pace across widely spaced tables. Milgak operates at the intersection of a traditional drinking hall and an artisanal noodle shop. Meals kick off with an unconventional spread of banchan accessible via a self-serve bar: tangy radish shreds, pickled onions, garlic coated in fermented soybean paste, seasoned chives, and fresh cilantro. The star attraction is the jokbal, served neatly sliced with a supple, tender texture that melts against the palate. For larger groups sharing drinks, the banban muchim pairs buttery, tenderized abalone with boiled beef tripe that carries a clean chew, tossed together alongside fragrant chives without a trace of gaminess. To round out the meal, the kitchen leans into its cold broths. The Pyongyang naengmyeon arrives stripped of distractions—no vinegar or mustard by default, encouraging diners to appreciate the subtle umami of the chilled broth. Each bowl is crowned with radish, pickled cucumber, and a generous mound of firm, sliced beef that lasts well through the last slurp of clean-snapping buckwheat noodles. For those wanting warmth instead, the Hanwoo yang-gomtang supplies deep comfort through clear broth packed with beef tripe, while buckwheat makguksu offers an earthy alternative. Between the tablet-equipped ordering and streamlined, modern interiors, Milgak elevates classic Seoul comfort staples into a seamless dining experience suited equally for celebratory gatherings and weekend feasts. Note that parking is unavailable on-site, and the restaurant closes its doors on Sundays.