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Donghae Makguksu (Donghae Buckwheat Noodles)

A laid-back Eulwang-ri institution serving simple, well-made buckwheat noodle dishes with a clear, slurpable mul- and delicate memiljeon.

IncheonKorean Food > Kalguksu / Sujebi / Noodles
4.2
(54 reviews)
A long-running shop in Eulwang-ri, Yeongjongdo with over 40 years of local history. The menu is intentionally simple — mul-, bibim- topped with myeongtae-sikhae, (boiled pork), and thin memiljeon (buckwheat pancakes). The signature mul- comes in a clean, mild broth crowned with shredded seaweed and perilla powder; diners add vinegar, mustard, and sauce to taste. The slightly chewy, soft noodles are made to be slurped with the broth. The thin memiljeon is quietly savory and pairs especially well wrapped around slices of .

Local Tips

  • Famous for its clean-tasting mul-makguksu — adjust with vinegar, mustard, and sauce to your liking
  • Over 40 years in business; expect long waits on summer weekends—come early or visit off-peak
  • Try the thin memiljeon with a portion of suyuk for a classic local pairing

Menu

Maekju (Beer)5,000 KRW
-kkot (buckwheat-flower — lightly fizzy rice wine)6,000 KRW
Memiljeon (Buckwheat pancake)6,000 KRW
Mul- (Cold buckwheat noodles in clear broth)9,000 KRW
Bibim- (Spicy mixed buckwheat noodles, often topped with salted pollack dressing)9,000 KRW
Soju5,000 KRW
(Large) (Boiled pork slices)21,000 KRW
(Small) (Boiled pork slices)16,000 KRW
Soft drink2,000 KRW

Practical Information

Category
Korean Food > Kalguksu / Sujebi / Noodles
Address
16, Yongyuseo-ro 479beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon
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Operating Hours
Daily 11:00 ~ 20:40
Facilities
Takeout,Reservations accepted,Parking available

Glossary

Dongdongju
A lightly fermented, milky rice or grain wine often slightly carbonated and pulpy
Makguksu
Cold buckwheat noodles, commonly served in a chilled broth (mul-makguksu) or mixed with spicy sauce (bibim-makguksu)
Memil
Buckwheat — used for noodles and pancakes in regional dishes
Suyuk
Tender boiled pork slices served cold or at room temperature, typically shared as a side dish