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What Is Naengmyeon (냉면)? Why Koreans Love This Cold Noodle Dish

  • Writer: 143potatopie
    143potatopie
  • 2 days ago
  • 1 min read

If you’ve seen “cold noodles” on the menu and wondered why Koreans love them, here’s the explanation.


1. What is Naengmyeon?

Thin, chewy noodles made from buckwheat or sweet potato starch, served in an icy broth or mixed with spicy sauce.

2. Types of Naengmyeon

Mul Naengmyeon (물냉면)

Cold beef broth. Clean and refreshing.

Bibim Naengmyeon (비빔냉면)

Spicy-sweet red sauce mixed with noodles.No broth. More intense flavor.

3. Why Koreans love it

  • Perfect after heavy BBQ

  • Refreshing and cooling

  • Light but flavorful

  • Chewy “al dente” noodles

  • Helps digestion after meat

4. The perfect combo

Galbi + Naengmyeon = one of the most classic Korean BBQ pairings.

 
 

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