Woo Lae Oak
우래옥
An iconic Pyongyang naengmyeon restaurant opened in 1946, featuring a delicate Hanwoo beef broth, with prices starting from 20,000 KRW per person and the longest queues in summer.
Opened in 1946, Woo Lae Oak is one of Seoul's most famous Pyongyang naengmyeon restaurants and a Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient. The cold noodle broth is simmered for a long time using Hanwoo beef brisket and shank, seasoned only with salt and soy sauce for a clean, subtly sweet finish; bulgogi (marinated grilled beef) is another popular choice and is most commonly paired with the cold noodles. Waiting times of 30 to 60 minutes are common during lunch and dinner hours, especially in summer, so arriving before opening or after 14:00 is recommended. Naengmyeon is around 18,000 KRW, and bulgogi is around 46,000 KRW per portion. Closed on Mondays and public holidays. Located near Exit 4 of Euljiro 4-ga Station.
Opening hours
Tue-Sun 11:30-21:00, Closed Mon; Last order around 20:30
Nearby sights
- Gwangjang Market
- Jongmyo Shrine
- Namsangol Hanok Village
- Changgyeonggung Palace
- Dongdaemun Design Plaza
- Ikseon-dong Hanok Street
- Ihwa Mural Village & Naksan Park
- Heunginjimun (Dongdaemun Gate)