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Cheongsil Hongsil (cold buckwheat noodle & dumpling shop)

A summertime Incheon favorite known for icy buckwheat noodle soup and delicate steamed dumplings, with quick turnover despite long lines.

IncheonKorean Food > Kalguksu/Sujebi/Noodles
4.1
(24 reviews)
In summer the line can wrap around the building — this neighborhood favorite fills bowls quickly, though, so waits move faster than you’d expect. The house specialty is momil guksu: a generous bowl of chilled buckwheat noodle soup served with a light, iced broth, usually ordered together with soft, freshly steamed dumplings. Staff recommend adding a spoonful each of grated radish and green onion to the broth, then a little mustard and vinegar to taste. The chilled broth is refreshing and not overly salty; many diners lift the bowl and drink the remainder straight. Order the tong-mandu for a plate of ten bite-sized dumplings — thin, tender skins and hot, juicy filling that almost melt on the tongue.

Local Tips

  • Best order: Momil Guksu with a plate of Tong Mandu — the chilled broth and tender dumplings are a perfect match
  • Customize the broth with a spoonful each of grated radish and green onion; add mustard and vinegar to taste
  • Expect a line in warm months but a fast turnover; reservations are accepted, and there is no on-site parking

Menu

Kake Udon (가께우동 — simple hot udon in clear broth)5,500 KRW
Momil Guksu (모밀국수 — cold buckwheat noodles in chilled broth)7,000 KRW
Momil Bibim Guksu (모밀비빔국수 — cold buckwheat noodles with spicy sauce)7,000 KRW
Momil Udon (모밀우동 — udon served with chilled buckwheat-style broth)7,000 KRW
Wang Mandu (왕만두 — large steamed dumplings)5,000 KRW
Tong Mandu (통만두 — plate of 10 bite-sized steamed dumplings)4,500 KRW
Twigim Udon (튀김우동 — udon with tempura)6,000 KRW

Practical Information

Category
Korean Food > Kalguksu/Sujebi/Noodles
Address
23-1, Uhyun-ro 35beon-gil, Jung District, Incheon
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Facilities
Reservations accepted,No parking

Glossary

Memil-guksu
Cold buckwheat noodles, often served plain or mixed with spicy sauce; lighter and chewier than wheat noodles
Wang-mandu
Literally 'king dumpling' — a much larger, often steamed dumpling meant for sharing