Not many places are open over the Lunar New Year holiday. But with the long break I had plenty of time and no particular chores to help with at home, so I headed out to meet a friend. After thinking about where to go, we ended up at Sinsa Myeonok, which is open every day of the year. I do prefer Pyongyang-style naengmyeon over Hamheung-style, but you have to try something different now and then.
A kettle of myeonsu
It’s not a naengmyeon place if they don’t bring out myeonsu, the hot noodle-cooking water.
Piping-hot myeonsu
This winter has been unusually cold. I really wanted something warm like myeonsu.
Mandu (dumplings)
They tasted pretty ordinary, but they were fine as a side dish.
Radish
The side dishes are simple.
Jaengban naengmyeon
It’s for two, and the only real difference from a single bibim naengmyeon is whether the vegetables are there or not. A bit spicy, but I enjoyed it.
Dessert at Eric Kayser in the 63 Building…
It’s decent enough, but compared with the bread I used to eat in Japan, it felt a little lacking.
Perrier
Perrier is the way to clear the palate. I went around eating hard even over the holiday, but looking back now it all feels a bit pointless. These days I have so many get-togethers that I can barely find the time to sort them out and post them.