Jung-gu · Ojang-dong / Hamheung cold noodles
오장동함흥냉면
Open since 1953 and run by a third generation, this restaurant anchors the Ojang-dong noodle alley founded by cooks who came south from Hamheung during the war. Unlike the milder Pyongyang style, Hamheung naengmyeon is spicier and chewier, often topped with raw fish.
Listed in the Korea on a Plate guide
Hamheung naengmyeon · chewy potato-starch cold noodles
Order the bibim-naengmyeon or hoe-naengmyeon (topped with sliced raw skate) for the springy potato-starch noodles this alley is known for.
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
The noodles are elastic by design — use the scissors on the table to cut them before eating.
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
🍜 If you’re looking for traditional Hamheung-style cold noodles in Seoul, this historic local spot has been serving them since 1953 and has also been recognized by the Michelin Guide. Here’s what we ordered: 🍜 Hoe-naengmyeon (회냉면 / Spicy Cold Noodles with Raw Fish) – ₩15,000 C
Service was fast. Food was served immediately after ordering. Dumpling was better than the noodles. First time trying the cold noodles, but not really my thing. Walking distance from metro station.
The restaurant has been since year 1953, specializing in cold noodles in North Korea, Hamheung style. It has been listed on Michelin Guide in year 2017-18 and 2020-2023 and it was also introduced from the famous TV programs like, "Is it your first time to visit Korea?" Cold or S
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NEAR YOU
Other guides close to this restaurant, by straight-line distance.
Order the bibim-naengmyeon or hoe-naengmyeon (topped with sliced raw skate) for the springy potato-starch noodles this alley is known for.
Expect about ₩15,000 per person. Hoe-naengmyeon ₩15,000; bibim-naengmyeon ₩15,000; mul-naengmyeon ₩15,000.
11:00–20:00. Closed Mondays.
Ojangdong Hamheung Naengmyeon is at 108 Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 중구 마른내로 108. The nearest station is Euljiro 4-ga Station.
Ojangdong Hamheung Naengmyeon suits First time in Korea, Bring the heat.
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