First Time Trying Pyongyang Cold Noodles at Jangan Myeonok in Anseong!
Jangan Myeonok, Anseong
Pyongyang Cold Noodles / Hamheung Cold Noodles
Open Daily 10:00 - 20:00
Parking Available
Hello!
I tried Pyongyang cold noodles for the very first time.
This place is a well-established restaurant,
so I decided to visit, knowing I couldn't go wrong.
The parking space is quite large,
making it easy to visit. The restaurant is also conveniently located for public transportation.
I came for an early brunch, and thankfully,
the restaurant was big enough that I could be seated right away.
However, it seems there are times when you have to wait.
There was even a ticket dispenser for waiting.
They had a separate area where you could get warm broth, not just water.
I poured myself a cup and tried it, and it was absolutely fantastic.
Even after coming home, I kept thinking about the taste.
The restaurant had explanations about how to best enjoy cold noodles and the benefits of buckwheat, since Pyongyang cold noodles are made with it.
I learned that eating the egg first before the noodles protects your stomach lining, and there's a reason why they add radish, mustard, and vinegar.
Jangan Myeonok is already widely known as a great restaurant in Anseong, and now I see why.
The dishes and broth are all 자랑 (pride) of Jangan Myeonok!
The broth is even good for dieting, which I noticed now… I regret not drinking another cup.
The seating area is spacious, so I sat where I wanted. They also sell side dishes, not just cold noodles.
I felt like just having noodles wasn't enough, so I ordered a *bindaetteok* (mung bean pancake) as well.
All the cold noodles were the same price: ₩11,000!
I usually prefer spicy noodles, so I ordered one *bibim* (spicy) and one *mul* (water) cold noodle.
Since it was my first time trying North Korean-style cold noodles, I asked about the difference between Hamheung and Pyongyang cold noodles.
They said that Pyongyang cold noodles use buckwheat noodles, while Hamheung cold noodles use potato starch noodles!
I wanted to try buckwheat noodles, so I ended up ordering the Pyongyang noodles.
While looking around the restaurant, the *bindaetteok* came out almost immediately after ordering…
What a treat! Can you see the visual of this *bindaetteok*?
It was so delicious!
The texture was crispy, and my partner said it was like a potato pancake.
It had a really savory flavor. I ate half of it before the noodles even came out.
I couldn't resist… the smell and taste were amazing. Definitely order it as a side dish!
Finally, I tasted Pyongyang *mul* cold noodles!
The taste was really different from the cold noodles I usually eat.
It was somewhat bland, yet subtle and charming. The cold broth… I really thought I made the right choice.
I think I'm falling for Pyongyang cold noodles.
Now, I tried the *bibim* cold noodles, which came with chilled broth.
I ate the *bibim* noodles and drank the broth separately… The taste was fantastic.
The *bibim* noodles were similar to Korean-style cold noodles, probably because the sauce was rich.
But the broth was so good that I was savoring it, but my partner kept stealing it!
Ugh, but it wasn't off-putting at all. I actually preferred the soft noodles of the Pyongyang cold noodles over the chewy regular noodles.
A video of mixing the noodles deliciously… Watching this makes my appetite come back.
The combination of *bindaetteok* + Pyongyang cold noodles is the best!
I even want to visit Jangan Myeonok again. There's a reason why it's been around for so long.
That's it for my review. Have a cool and healthy rest of the summer!
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