Top 8 Places for Mak-guksu (Buckwheat Noodles) in South Korea

Let’s Learn About Mak-guksu (Buckwheat Noodles)

Mak-guksu is a Korean noodle dish, particularly developed in the Gangwon and eastern Gyeonggi regions. It consists of boiled buckwheat noodles topped with a seasoning sauce, finely chopped kimchi, julienned cucumber, and boiled egg. The noodles are boiled, rinsed in cold water, and served in a broth made from kimchi juice or meat stock. Mak-guksu is similar to cold noodles (naengmyeon), but it often includes a mix of meat stock. The kimchi juice used is typically from dongchimi (radish water kimchi), baechu kimchi (napa cabbage kimchi), or nabak kimchi (radish and cabbage kimchi).

Here are 8 recommended places for refreshing Korean makguksu. Our most recent visit was Baekchon, and it was lovely. If you enjoy noodles made from healthy buckwheat, save this list and pay them a visit!

1. Manpo Mak-guksu

• 2, Dongho-ro 14-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
• Be sure to enjoy the mak-guksu with Northern-style dumplings!

2. SaemBat Mak-guksu

• 644, Sinsaembat-ro, Sinbuk-eup, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
• Experience the rich aroma of the grains in the makguksu. First, taste the parts without seasoning to appreciate the flavor of the oil extracted from the grains. Then, mix in the seasoning to enjoy the spicy taste.

3. Jangwon Mak-guksu

• 20, Naruteo-ro 62beon-gil, Buyeo-eup, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea
• Enjoy thin and tender buckwheat noodles with a unique flavor similar to that of naengmyeon (cold noodles).

4. Jumunjin Mak-guksu

• 8, Sajik-ro 58beon-gil, Dongnae-gu, Busan, South Korea
• The dried radish and boiled pork are special delicacies, so be sure to enjoy them with the noodles!

5. Gogiri Mak-guksu

• 157, Leejongmu-ro, Suji-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
• The original sesame oil makguksu is nutty and mildly flavored, and it tastes fantastic. The seasoned version is not spicy at all. I highly recommend it!

6. Maemilga Makguk-su

• 408, Danwol-ro, Danwol-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
• A place where you can enjoy 100% buckwheat makguksu with a healthy flavor. Wrap it with the kimchi radish side dish!

7. Baekchon Mak-guksu

• 10, Baekchon 1-gil, Toseong-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do, South Korea
• A great dongchimi (radish water kimchi) makguksu place. Start by eating just the noodles, then pour in the broth and enjoy!

8. Bangdong Mak-guksu

• 496, Jochimnyeong-ro, Girin-myeon, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do, South Korea
• This makguksu is served with broth poured separately, and the noodles are very tender. Be sure to enjoy it with the chewy potato pancakes!

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