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Hwajinpo Makguksu

Address

12, Seongnae-ro 10-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

Description

Here’s a must-visit spot in Gangdong-gu specializing in delicious makguksu (buckwheat noodles)! Orders are placed conveniently via QR code at the table, and side dishes such as dongchimi (radish water kimchi) and pickled garlic leaves are served right away. One of the house specialties is Myeongtae Sikhae Bossam—boiled pork paired with myeongtae sikhae, a traditional fermented pollack dish enjoyed in Gangwon-do. If makguksu alone isn’t enough, you’ll definitely want to try the bossam as well. The pork is tender and savory, never dry, and while it’s tasty dipped in ssamjang or saeujeot (fermented shrimp), the real charm comes out when paired with the tangy fermented pollack. The Myeongtae Sikhae Makguksu should be mixed thoroughly before eating. The buckwheat noodles break easily without scissors, and the nutty noodles combined with the umami of fermented fish create a pleasantly chewy, addictive flavor. Myeongtae sikhae itself is delightful: the crunch of radish, followed by a balance of sourness, sweetness, a touch of spice, and the soft, fluffy texture of pollack. It pairs wonderfully with noodles, and wrapping it together with pork brings yet another layer of flavor. The bossam is also excellent with white kimchi, garlic leaves, ssamjang-dipped garlic, or chives. The makguksu is usually enjoyed like bibim noodles, but you can also pour in some dongchimi broth for a refreshing mul-makguksu experience.

Menu

• Myeongtae Sikhae Bossam (Fermented Pollack Bossam)
• Myeongtae Sikhae Bibim Makguksu (Spicy Buckwheat Noodles with Fermented Pollack)

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• Bossam
• Myeongtae Sikhae Bossam
• Myeongtae Sikhae Bibim Makguksu

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