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Noodles · Dongdaemun, Seoul
Gitdaebong Naengmyeon
깃대봉냉면
One of Seoul's classic fiery naengmyeon (cold noodle) houses. It began in Changsin-dong in the 1960s and now sits in a mall by Cheonggyecheon, where the chewy noodles come buried in a thick red sauce. You can pick a milder spice level.
서울특별시 중구 청계천로 400
How it works here
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What to order
- Bibim-naengmyeon (spicy mixed cold noodles)비빔냉면
- Mul-naengmyeon (cold noodles in broth, also spicy)물냉면
- Mandu (dumplings)만두
- Crispy-grilled bulgogi바싹불고기
How much to order
- 👤 1One naengmyeon at a milder level.
- 👤 2One bibim, one mul-naengmyeon and a plate of bulgogi.
- 👤 3–4Naengmyeon each, bulgogi and dumplings.
Insider tips
- The original level is very hot; choose a milder step at the kiosk if you're unsure.· 3 reviews
Why it's famous
Opened in Changsin-dong in 1962 and later moved to Hwanghak-dong.· 3 reviews
- Blue RibbonRecommended in the Blue Ribbon Survey.· 3 reviews
Good to know
- 2nd floor of the Venezia Mega Mall, 400 Cheonggyecheon-ro; you order at a kiosk.· 3 reviews
- Closed Mondays.· 3 reviews
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Where this comes from (13 reviews)
Summarized in our own words from Korean diners' blog reviews; each fact is backed by at least two reviews. Last checked 2026-11-10.
- 2026-10-19 blog.naver.com/k_sebin1009/224446887666
- 2026-09-05 blog.naver.com/zaoji73/224401660159
- 2026-08-29 blog.naver.com/definitice/224394116393
- 2026-08-24 blog.naver.com/nongdamboss/224388334546
- 2026-08-05 blog.naver.com/mlndl_/224366665745
- 2026-07-30 blog.naver.com/zniverse/224362499610
- 2026-07-20 blog.naver.com/cocodury/224351830177
- 2026-07-14 blog.naver.com/zaswq875/224345721459
- 2026-06-07 blog.naver.com/hong_blossom/224308626843
- 2026-05-19 blog.naver.com/a6969235/224289786476
- 2026-05-11 blog.naver.com/hanskorea002/224281577820
- 2025-04-08 lookatmoney2.tistory.com/117
- 2024-08-12 blog.naver.com/ckdtn910731/223544823987