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Woo Lae Oak

Cold noodle restaurant · Jongno-dong ·

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The Best Things to Do in Seoul, South Korea's Layered Capital | Condé Nast Traveler

"For a lesser-known side of Korean cuisine, I recommend trying Pyongyang naengmyeon—North Korean buckwheat noodles in an icy beef broth—at Wooraeok, which is cited as a classic purveyor of the dish." - Katie Chang

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Historic Korean BBQ spot renowned for flavorful Pyongyang naengmyeon

pyongyang naengmyeon

bulgogi

cold noodles

long wait

beef broth

worth the wait

pricey

barbecue

Featured in The Infatuation

Michelin 2025 Bib Gourmand

2025 Bib Gourmand

Featured in Eater

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62-29 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea Get directions

₩10,000–20,000

Usually a wait

Restroom

Accepts reservations

Popular for lunch

Lunch reservations recommended

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Information

Historic Korean BBQ spot renowned for flavorful Pyongyang naengmyeon

pyongyang naengmyeon

bulgogi

cold noodles

long wait

beef broth

worth the wait

pricey

barbecue

Featured in The Infatuation

Michelin 2025 Bib Gourmand

2025 Bib Gourmand

Featured in Eater

Featured in Conde Nast Traveler

62-29 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea Get directions

₩10,000–20,000

Usually a wait

Restroom

Accepts reservations

Popular for lunch

Lunch reservations recommended

Woo Lae Oak by null

Woo Lae Oak by Photo by Matty Kim

Woo Lae Oak by null

Woo Lae Oak by null

Woo Lae Oak by null

Woo Lae Oak by null

Woo Lae Oak by null

Woo Lae Oak by null

Woo Lae Oak by null

Woo Lae Oak by null

Woo Lae Oak by null

Woo Lae Oak by null

Woo Lae Oak by null

Woo Lae Oak by null

Woo Lae Oak by null

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