Dalbit Memil
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About
Specialty buckwheat restaurant near Incheon Grand Park and Soraesan, known for stone-ground buckwheat wraps served with grilled short rib patties and spicy bulgogi hotpot.
Tucked into the gingko-tree-lined dining strip of Jangsu-dong near Incheon Grand Park and Soraesan Mountain, Moonlight Buckwheat (Dalbit Memil) welcomes hikers and multi-generational families with wholesome, buckwheat-focused cooking. A substantial stone mill greets diners at the entrance, establishing the kitchen's craft: freshly milled, whole-grain buckwheat turned into eighty percent buckwheat noodles and earthy wrappers. The dining room is wide, spotless, and unpretentious, frequently filled with older locals and weekend strolling crowds. The signature draw is the *tteokgalbi memilsam*, an inventive set that pairs tender minced-beef patties with paper-thin buckwheat crepes. Diners layer the savory patties onto the nutty crepes alongside fresh salad greens and pickled vegetables—such as cabbage and bean sprouts—to balance the meat's richness with a sharp, refreshing crunch. Topped with crispy garlic flakes, the set arrives with side components that include egg-salad-topped *yubu chobap* (tofu-skin rice parcels, billed as *dalbap*) and a soothing bowl of warm *muksabal* (acorn jelly soup) steeped in anchovy-noodle-style broth, occasionally served chilled in summer. For larger parties sharing a table, the spicy bulgogi mushroom hot pot (*eolkeun bulgogi beoseot jeongol*) is the other pillar. The feast begins with delicate lion's mane mushrooms served raw with fragrant sesame oil and salt, followed by a bubbling simmer of roughly ten mushroom varieties and tender marinated beef that develops into a sweet, peppery broth. The house-extruded buckwheat noodles stay true to their high buckwheat ratio, offering a firm, rustic bite that snaps cleanly without excess chew. The *mul makguksu* features a restrained, mild cold broth meant to be personalized with splashes of mustard and vinegar, while the *bibim makguksu* arrives in a noticeably sweet, balanced chili sauce. Both bowls make natural companions to the shared meat platters. While on-site parking along Man-ui-gol is limited, the spacious nearby Soraesan public lot keeps arrivals painless.
Menu
- Grilled Short Rib Patties with Buckwheat Crepe Wraps₩16,000
- Spicy Bulgogi and Mushroom Hotpot₩15,000
- Cold Buckwheat Noodles in Broth₩10,000
- Spicy Buckwheat Noodles₩10,000
- Spicy Buckwheat Noodles with Half-Dried Pollock
- Spicy Pollock Salad₩15,000
- Fried Shrimp₩15,000
- Buckwheat Pancake₩6,000
Local tips
- Parking on site is very tight; park at the nearby Soraesan Public Parking Lot instead.
- Order grilled tteokgalbi buckwheat wraps or bulgogi hotpot per person to get 50% off makguksu noodles.
- Tteokgalbi buckwheat wraps can take 20–30 minutes to prepare, so plan ahead.
Details
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–20:00
- Monday
- —
- Tuesday
- 11:00–20:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00–20:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–20:00
- Friday
- 11:00–20:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–20:00