Korean - Bongyi-ne Makguksu

This place, I absolutely love.

However they've gone through a lot of changes recently,

such as selling their original store, then later moving their main location

ending up in some menu changes -- which I'm not too happy about.

Nonetheless, they offer good cold noodles aside from your regular naengmyun fare.

The noodles are made from buckwheat, a bit thicker and less chewy,

when compared to naengmyun noodles.

So the main chef who started the franchise

-- the one who has had training in various naengmyun restaurants, is currently in this location.

In Whagok-dong, near Ujangsan station (line 5, exit 3), it's next to a church

that is currently under construction (Oct 2012).

their barbecue station

The interior is decorated the old Korean style way

Le menu

They've really extended their menu after the move,

I've only tried a handfull of stuff from here.

I would recommend the mul-makguksu (noodle in water) over the bibim-makguksu (saucy)

because the cold broth that it comes in is quite good.

This information applies to most if not all noodle places in korea --

gop-bbaigi is an XL portion of your noodles, and sari is a smaller side of noodles.

The sari here comes in a separate bowl with it's own sauce and everything,

kind of like a kid's size version.

However it is the rule of thumb that you're allowed to order sari

only when you've already ordered a regular size.

(you can't just go in and order 2 sari-s).

Maemil jeun (Buckwheat Korean style pancake)

garlic-sauce dip

Mul-makguksu 

Make sure to use your spoon to eat this dish!

Or else it just might not be as good, because the sauce sinks to the bottom of the bowl.

The key is to eat your spoon of noodles with both broth & sauce

So here are some photos from its old location

-- which is still there, but under different ownership.

It's located near Yeongdeungpo-gu office station (line 2 & 5, exit 6).

I personally prefer this locale because it's sunnier,

and perhaps because I've been here more often.

Talks about health and whatnot... and Myunsu.

Apparently Myunsu is the water that the buckwheat noodles were cooked in,

and it's supposed to be good for you. Hmmm.

I like that it's served hot!

The kimchi on the right was because I ordered Kalguksu.

Eggs cooked in myunsu

Myunsu

More noodles!

Kalguksu that I've ordered... This was one of the menu changes.

The old kalguksu was made with bone-broth, where as this one has a clear one.

It was okay, but wouldn't really recommend.

Nothing outstanding about this one.

Overview

The mul-makguksu is great.

The bossam that is sold at the Yeongdeungpo location is also great.

Perhaps a more appropriate post for the summer,

however the restaurant does get quite crowded during the summertime.

Their cold noodles are enjoyable to eat while drinking hot myunsu,

I often visit even during the wintertime.

However it's a shame they changed the kalguksu menu.

I've often visited during the winter for their bone broth kalguksu.

Gangsuh 02-2696-8897

Yeongdeungpo 02-2635-0428