In Summer, It Has to Be Milmyeon – I Visited Myeongseo Milmyeon

Wow, the weather in Changwon has been really hot lately, haha. I usually don't feel the heat much, but temperatures have been easily exceeding 40 degrees, so outdoor activities haven't been easy.

When the weather gets hot, you can't help but think of a bowl of refreshing cold noodles. Today, I'd like to share my visit to Myeongseo Milmyeon. It was my first time there, but I heard it was a famous restaurant in Changwon. I arrived around 6:30 p.m. on a weekday, and about five groups were already waiting. Fortunately, a table opened up fairly quickly, so we entered after waiting about 15 minutes.

Starting with the spicy mixed milmyeon..

I visited with my parents, so there were three of us. We ordered two bowls of spicy mixed milmyeon, one bowl of cold milmyeon in broth, and one serving of dumplings to start.

I had the spicy mixed milmyeon. The sauce was sweet and sour with just the right amount of spiciness—the kind of flavor you crave in summer. It was topped with cucumber, half a boiled egg, and plenty of sesame seeds, which made it look refreshing. Once mixed, the tangy sauce spread throughout my mouth with the first bite. The noodles had the distinctive texture of milmyeon: chewy, yet breaking apart cleanly, making me keep reaching for another bite with my chopsticks. The special touch here seemed to be the finely ground pork that had seeped between the noodles. It added a savory flavor, as well as extra texture and depth.

If you add a little of the dark broth (vinegar water) served on the side, the spiciness becomes noticeably milder. Since I also like it mixed with broth, I poured it all in before eating, haha.

The dumplings were a must as well..

We also ordered one serving of dumplings. They had just been steamed, so steam was still rising from them. The wrappers were thin but didn't tear, and they were generously filled. The chewy texture of the wrappers paired surprisingly well with the juicy filling, making them a perfect match with the milmyeon.

Overall Review

The three of us enjoyed a delicious dinner for 33,000 won with two servings of spicy mixed milmyeon, one serving of milmyeon, and one serving of dumplings. Prices in Changwon are really reasonable, haha. I'll probably visit again when I'm craving something cool, spicy, sweet, and tangy on a hot day. If you're passing nearby, stop in and give it a try, haha.

Just as a bit of extra information, I heard that Myeongseo Milmyeon has been in business for 30 years and is now run by the second generation. The owner's son was at the counter and handled the payment.

Business hours: Every day, 10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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