Neung Ra Do Gangnam

Its taste has changed little bit so far to deal with popular standard but still it is a good place to have 어복쟁반 and 평양냉면(Pyeongyang style cold noodle). Price is obviously bit expensive.

- Ali Cho -

This place isn’t just about great cold noodles—it also serves up some of my favorite comfort dishes like bulgogi, nokdujeon, soondae, and dotorimuk. A lineup of classics all in one spot. By 6 p.m. on a Wednesday, the restaurant was already packed with people, buzzing with energy. I couldn’t help but wonder how much livelier it must get later in the evening or on Thursdays and Fridays, when the after-work crowd gathers to eat and drink. Outside, the streets were filled with cars moving in the same direction, almost like holiday traffic. I found myself thinking, are they all headed home, just like me after this meal? The air has started to change too—cooler in the mornings and evenings, carrying with it a hint of autumn just around the corner. Good food, good atmosphere, and a good night. ~

- J Park -

We were party of two and I felt it’s bad we couldn't try out more dishes. The small size of mool naengmyeon and bibim naengmyeon is offered only after ordering large dishes such as bulgogi, so we ordered small size dumplings, sundae, acorn jelly, mool naengmyeon and bibim naengmyeon. Of course, we couldn't finish the dumplings and sundae, so we ended up taking out the leftovers. I personally was very impressed by the luxuriousness of each dish and the harmony of the handmade taste. I recommend this place to food lovers who are looking for a deep natural flavor.

- KEVIN -

The restaurant was listed onto Michelin Guide in year 2017, 2018 and 2019. There are many Neugrado branches and there could be some variations in taste. For me, this Gangnam restaurant is the BEST! I can enjoy the harmony between main dish and side dishes, or between each ingredient and its flavors. I recommend: Buckwheat jelly (메밀묵, 30K): Very good dish as an appetizer. Korean-style beef tartare (육회, 45K): It is very tender and harmonious with the vegetables and wasabi. Boiled pork (제육, 17-32K KRW): It is cold one and very thinly sliced, so it's a good side dish for drinks. Mung Bean Pancake (녹두 지짐이 10-20K): It is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Steamed Dumpling in Dish (수제만두, 8-15K): It is home made one with the inside full with meat and vegetables. The signature menu, Bulgogi (marinated beef, 불고기, 36K) is recommended and delectable. The beef are well seasoned and tender. It comes with Siler divaricate, a medicinal plant of the fam. The harmony between the beef and vegetable is wonderful! Another signature dish is Pyeong Yang Naeng Myeon (Cold Noddoles, 평양냉면, 16K) Chewy noodles and broth with full of umami, a savory taste with a good harmony between buckwheat and beef broth. The most important part making this Pyongyang Naengmyeon is known as preparing for the broth, so you have to taste it first. The noodles are made of buckwheat, so it is not tough. Vinegar is recommended to be added onto noodles (not to the broth, as the broth should be tasted as it is) It is excellent cooking, worth a detour! It is a good restaurant to introduce Korean food by inviting foreigners when they visit Korea. It is recommendable also for friends and family, even for business. Staffs are very friendly and attentive. There are rooms for private dining and valet parking service for comfortable visit.

- World Travelist -

10.4.23 - needed something soupy and filling. Overall it was a good meal at a fair price, but the best dish was the pork belly. Everything else, dumplings, noodles, and mung bean pajeon were good, but lacked a little flavor. The noodles were very springy. The staff was nice and patient and the restaurant was very clean.

- A L -

Was there for light dinner on a friend's recommendation. Ordered a cold noodle and soup dumpling, only to realize that the portions were enough for 2 to 3 persons. The dumplings were big and filled to the brim with fillings. Even as a solo diner, I had a good experience there. They have Chinese speaking staff which could be helpful for some travellers.

- Jason Khoo -

A harmony of clean Pyongyang cold noodles and soft fish tray. I was happy with a glass of soju. The restaurant was introduced in the Michelin Guide, so I concentrated more and tasted the taste. Pyongyang cold noodles in a different style from Bongpiyang and Wooraeok. Everything was delicious.

- Haewon Jeon -

One of the greatest Pyongyang cuisine establishments in Gangnam area. Both nokdu-bindaetteok and jeyuk (steamed pork) are absolutely on point, and to top it all off their fresh, clean, savory mul-naengmyeon is hands down one of the top 5 Pyongyang mul-naengmyeon in Seoul. A bit on the pricey side, but nothing unreasonable. Highly recommend if looking for a quality meal at a sanitary place without dealing with a long wait.

- BK Cho -