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A Hwanghae-do style buckwheat naengmyeon restaurant in Incheon's Michuhol-gu, carrying the tradition of its original Baekryeong-do (Baengnyeong Island) branch to the mainland. The noodles have a distinctive tension - they break cleanly between the teeth, sitting between the chewier Hamheung style and the softer Pyongyang style thanks to a balanced mix of buckwheat flour and starch. The most memorable quality is the intense buckwheat fragrance that fills the mouth with every chew, reaching a depth rarely found at other naengmyeon restaurants. The milky bone broth base transforms with the addition of kkanari (sand lance) fish sauce, shifting from mild to subtly savory with building umami. The ban-naengmyeon - a half-and-half hybrid of mul and bibim - is punchy and universally appealing, making it a strong entry point for first-time visitors. The suyuk uses imported pork belly, which may carry a faint gaminess, though regulars consider it part of the character. Half-portion orders are accepted. Bindaetteok paired with well-fermented kimchi makes an excellent combination, and memill mandu (buckwheat dumplings) are a worthy side. The restaurant is perpetually busy but turns tables quickly, keeping waits short. A dedicated parking lot is located a short distance away.