Nogane Udon (노가네우동)
Korean Casual Eats (Bunsik) Seoul Yeongdeungpo-gu
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Heebab’s reviewHighly recommended
“Bouncy machine-made udon noodles and great broth at a low price”
- UdonBestChewy noodles, rich broth, not overpowering
- Eomuk Udon (fish cake udon)Packed with fish cake, very generous
- Haemul Udon (seafood udon)Refreshing broth like clam kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup), plenty of seafood
- Udon ₩5,000
- A short wait for the water to boil
- Use a nearby public parking lot; it's a bit of a walk
- Bar seating available, so solo dining is fine
- Atmosphere
- Open kitchen; the owner chats warmly with regulars
- Service
- The owner is very kind
- Would return
- Would come 3–4 days a week if it were near home
- Good for
- Solo meals, hangover cure, meals for all ages
- Value
- Hearty for ₩5,000–6,000, top value for money
- Tips
- Add only a little of the hot chili powder
- If you can't handle spice, ask for it milder
- Help out by tidying up your table
Tzuyang’s reviewHighly recommended
“Generous seafood udon and jjajangmyeon, and ₩5,000-6,000 is the best value”
- Seafood udonBestRich broth with seafood umami, my top pick
- UdonChewy noodles, clean and not harsh
- Jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles)Thick, nutty sauce like jjajang rice
- Jjamppong ₩6,000
- Usually closes at 5-6 PM when ingredients run out
- Good for eating alone
- Atmosphere
- An old, long-established eatery with many regulars
- Service
- The owner is cool and kind
- Would return
- 100% will revisit
- Good for
- Hangover cure, a quick meal, big eaters dining solo
- Value
- The most expensive item is ₩6,000, the best value
- Tips
- The jjajangmyeon sells out early, so hurry
- Check whether they are open before visiting for dinner
- Summer menu Bimilmyeon and Naengmilmyeon (cold wheat noodles) from mid-April
