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Noodles · Downtown, Chodang & Gyeongpo, Gangneung

Jeil Hamheung Naengmyeon

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A Hamheung-style cold noodle shop by Gangneung Central Market, running for over 50 years. The noodles are made in house; the favorite is hoe-naengmyeon, chewy noodles in a spicy sauce topped with chewy raw skate. Locals also order the plain spicy or broth versions and sliced boiled meat.

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What to order

📖 What is Hamheung naengmyeon?
  • Hoe-naengmyeon (spicy cold noodles with raw skate)회냉면

    The signature.

  • Bibim-naengmyeon (spicy mixed cold noodles)비빔냉면
  • Mul-naengmyeon (cold noodles in broth)물냉면
  • Suyuk (sliced boiled meat)수육

How much to order

  • 👤 1A hoe-naengmyeon.
  • 👤 2One hoe-naengmyeon and one broth naengmyeon.
  • 👤 3–4Noodles for each and a plate of suyuk to share.

Why it's famous

  • On TVRecommended as a local old-timer on SBS's Master of Living (Saenghwarui Dalin), episode 1042.· 4 reviews
  • Local classicOver 50 years old.· 2 reviews

Good to know

  • A short walk from Gangneung Central Market; no car park, use the nearby public lots.· 3 reviews
  • Open 11:30 am to 7 pm; closed Thursdays.· 2 reviews

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Where this comes from (10 reviews)

Summarized in our own words from Korean diners' blog reviews; each fact is backed by at least two reviews. Last checked 2026-11-11.