Mimi Myeonga(미미면가)

Cuisine

Soba(소바 전문점)

District

Gangnam(강남구),Seoul

Address

Seoul Gangnam-gu Gangnamdaero160-gil 29

Mimi Myeonga is a Blue Ribbon-certified soba restaurant located on Gangnam-daero 160-gil in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, specializing in Japanese-style noodle dishes. The cold soba features a gentle buckwheat aroma accompanied by a subtly sweet umami character, and the experience deepens when diners gradually mix in grated yam and wasabi as they eat. The shrimp-topped cold soba is the most popular choice, and complimentary shrimp tempura fried in quality oil is occasionally offered. Even details like the pickled radish carry a citrus note, reflecting meticulous attention throughout the menu. Among side dishes, the sweet shrimp and sea urchin roll is smooth and free of fishiness, pairing naturally with the soba, while the conger eel tempura earns praise for its crispy yet clean flavor. The futomaki tastes excellent though tends to fall apart when picked up with chopsticks. The warm soba divides opinion more than the cold version — the grilled mackerel warm soba delivers rich umami, though some diners note variability in the mackerel preparation. The dining room maintains a quiet, composed atmosphere with soft background music, making it well-suited for solo diners seeking an unhurried meal. The restaurant holds strong revisit value for anyone seeking refined soba in the Gangnam area.