Geumgang Makguksu 금강막국수

A narrow single lane through farm fields leads to this place in Seorak-myeon, and staff with radios direct cars in and out. Ordering is by tablet at the table, and on weekends numbers are called over a microphone, so waiting in the car works fine. The makguksu comes one way, as bibim makguksu: springy buckwheat strands with a slight bitterness, julienned cucumber and a restrained sauce. Broth is available on request in a kettle, but it runs spicy, and some prefer the noodles without it. The buckwheat pancake is crisp and not greasy, and the acorn jelly salad is a large portion.