Where Korean officials eat noodles: 8 places, and how to order
One per province from 2,181 noodles places officials paid 3+ times.
Data story · compiled from public expense records · As of Wed, September 30
Officials paid 3 or more times at 2,181 noodles restaurants across Korea.
In each province we took the place officials paid most often that has a KakaoMap photo — 8 in total.
The places
- 1. Memillang (메밀랑)Noodles · Gyeonggi Guri-siOfficials paid 461 times · All from a single agencySignature: Makguksu · buckwheat noodles (₩12,000)View place →
- 2. Hamheungmyeonok (함흥면옥)Cold noodles · Sejong Hannuri-daeroOfficials paid 446 times · All from a single agencySignature: Mul-naengmyeon · cold broth noodles (₩11,000)View place →
- 3. Sujeguksu (수제국수)Noodles · Busan Yeonje-guOfficials paid 276 times · All from a single agencyView place →
- 4. Daewonkalguksu (대원칼국수)Knife-cut noodles · Seoul Gwangjin-guOfficials paid 270 times · All from a single agencySignature: Kalguksu · knife-cut noodle soup (₩9,000)View place →
- 5. Suramyeonok (수라면옥)Cold noodles · Incheon Ganghwa-gunOfficials paid 159 times · All from a single agencySignature: Mul-naengmyeon · cold broth noodles (₩10,000)View place →
- 6. Dadamgolmyeonok (다담골면옥)Cold noodles · Jeonnam Yeosu-siOfficials paid 126 times · All from a single agencySignature: Naengmyeon · cold buckwheat noodles (₩15,000)View place →
- 7. Yuganekalguksu (유가네칼국수)Knife-cut noodles · Chungnam Gongju-siOfficials paid 116 times · All from a single agencySignature: Kalguksu · knife-cut noodle soup (₩11,000)View place →
- 8. Dongsurimakguksu (동수리막국수)Noodles · Gangwon Yanggu-gunOfficials paid 92 times · All from a single agencySignature: Makguksu · buckwheat noodles (₩9,000)View place →
How to order
- Naengmyeon comes in two basic styles: mul (in icy broth) and bibim (with spicy sauce).
- Staff can cut long noodles with scissors, and many people add the vinegar and mustard on the table.
Expense records show where officials keep paying — not a taste guarantee. Check hours and prices before you go.
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