
Cheongsan Chik Naengmyeon Main Branch
청산칡냉면 본점
About
Popular arrowroot cold noodle spot near Achasan Station known for icy mulnaengmyeon, fiery bibimnaengmyeon, and clam kalguksu.
Tucked slightly off the main thoroughfare near Achasan Station, Cheongsan Chic Naengmyeon is a quintessential neighborhood noodle hall where lingering 1990s pop tunes mingle with the constant chime of delivery apps. Patrons pay upfront before heading straight to the self-serve counter for cups of piping-hot *on-yuksu* (beef broth) and yellow pickled radish, priming their palates for the icy bowls to follow. The house specialty centers on dark, chewy arrowroot noodles submerged in deeply chilled slush or coated in punchy sauces. The standard *mul-naengmyeon* delivers an immediate, hangover-curing shock of frosty broth beneath mounds of shredded cucumber, pickled radish, and toasted sesame seeds. If you prefer sauce, the *bibim-naengmyeon* arrives heaped with crunchy garnishes and a separate bowl of cold broth to adjust the moisture to taste. Heat-seekers gravitate toward the notorious *maeun bibim-naengmyeon*, a fiery variation packing an intense chili kick that burns hotter than classic street-food spices, compelling diners to pour in cold broth to temper the sting. Tender slivers of seasoned skate crown the *hoe-naengmyeon*, offering a softer, chew-heavy alternative to the classic noodle bowl. Portions are generous, but sides round out the meal. Plates of steamed *ban-ban* dumplings split the difference between pork and kimchi fillings, seasoned distinctly with an assertive cracked-black-pepper bite. While noodles dominate the warmer months, the kitchen quietly draws a loyal following on chilly or rainy afternoons with non-cold staples, particularly a clean, clear-broth *bajirak kalguksu* (clam knife-cut noodles), perilla seed soups, and comforting bowls of seasonal red bean porridge. With a dedicated five-car parking lot out front and an airy, split-level dining area filled with multi-generational families and solo lunch-goers, it functions as a dependable year-round institution anchored by bold, frost-laden flavors.
Menu
- Cold Arrowroot Noodles in Broth₩9,000
- Spicy Cold Arrowroot Noodles₩9,000
- Extremely Spicy Bibimnaengmyeon₩9,000
- Cold Noodles with Raw Fish₩11,000
- Clam Kalguksu₩8,500
- 팥칼국수(계절메뉴)₩10,000
- 동지팥죽(계절메뉴)₩10,000
- 매운코다리 회냉면₩11,000
- Perilla Seed Kalguksu₩10,000
- 왕만두(3알)₩5,000
- Tteok Manduguk₩8,500
Local tips
- Parking is available for up to 5 cars; ask staff to manually raise the parking barrier.
- Warm broth (on-yuksu) and extra pickled radish are available at the self-service bar.
- The spicy bibimnaengmyeon is intensely hot, exceeding even standard spicy tteokbokki.
- Orders are placed with upfront payment before dining.
Details
- Achasan
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 10:00–20:00
- Monday
- —
- Tuesday
- 10:00–20:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–20:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–20:00
- Friday
- 10:00–20:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–20:00