Cuisine

Noodles (음식점)

District

Guri (구리시) , Gyeonggi

Address

Gyeonggi-do Guri-si Gyeongchun-ro 73

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Why go

Seoong Memil Makguksu is a long-running buckwheat noodle restaurant on Gyeongchun-ro in Guri, Gyeonggi Province, anchored by its tangy-sweet bibim makguksu dressing.

Best for

A focused meal stop

Visit tip

Expect possible waits during weekends or peak meal times.

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Seoong Memil Makguksu is a long-running buckwheat noodle restaurant on Gyeongchun-ro in Guri, Gyeonggi Province, anchored by its tangy-sweet bibim makguksu dressing. The noodles carry a chewy bite rather than the crumbly snap of high-buckwheat varieties, and sprinkling a touch of sugar before mixing brings out a flavor that regulars say has stayed consistent for over a decade. The mul-makguksu broth delivers a mild sweet-tart base, and the acorn jelly soup shares the same broth profile in a dependable rendition. The essential order alongside the noodles is the memil-jeonbyeong - a thin buckwheat crepe stuffed with a kimchi-dumpling-style filling, pan-fried until the exterior turns crisp while the inside stays savory and moist. Pan-fried dumplings are another crowd favorite with their crunchy shell and sticky center, generally preferred over the potato dumplings. Portions arrive generously, almost as if an extra serving were added, keeping the value strong despite prices that have climbed noticeably over the years. A pot of warm myeonsu finishes the meal with a toasty, rice-water-like flavor. The menu runs wider than most makguksu specialists, extending to beef bulgogi and tteok-manduguk. Weekend lunches pack the dining room to capacity, and summer brings considerably longer queues, so visiting during the off-season or outside standard meal hours is advisable.