Bib Gourmand Wooraeok
우래옥
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Hours
- Sun 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
- Mon 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
- Tue 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
- Wed 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
- Thu 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
- Fri 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
- Sat 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Pyongyang naengmyeon since 1946, the gentle beef-broth introduction to Korea's most cerebral noodle dish.
Woo Lae Oak is one of the best-known Pyongyang naengmyeon restaurants in Seoul, and its traditions have been upheld since its opening in 1946.
The broth is what sets this spot apart from other competitors.
It is made by boiling Hanwoo foreshank for hours and seasoned with nothing more than salt and soy sauce to create the clean savoury flavour that can only be tasted here.
The bulgogi, another popular dish, pairs well with the cold noodles.
Wooraeok has served Pyongyang naengmyeon since 1946 and is the oldest such restaurant in Seoul, with Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition.
Address & phone confirmed May 2026
