So far I’ve only ever dug into Pyongyang naengmyeon, so I’m just getting started on Hamhung naengmyeon. And if you’re going to start on Hamhung naengmyeon, the obvious move is the most famous place of all, Ojangdong Heungnamjip, right?

Front entrance

I came outside the peak hours and there was still a bit of a line

Noodle water

Tasty. It cures a hangover all on its own.

The table

Nothing special here.

Naengmyeon…

The oil makes it nutty, the heat is just right, and the noodles have a good chewy bounce. A really high-level naengmyeon, and no wonder it’s popular.

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