Woo Lae Oak
우래옥
A Pyongyang-style naengmyeon house open since 1946, known for a clear, light broth.
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Place information
- Korean name
- 우래옥
- Address
- 62-29 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
- Opening hours
- 11:30–21:30
- Closed
- Every Mon
- Michelin
- Bib Gourmand · 2026
What to eat
Pyeongyang naengmyeon — buckwheat noodles in chilled broth selected
Nearby
Gwangjang Market
Go with several small dishes in mind and compare posted prices before ordering; individual stalls keep their own hours and closing days.
Gwangjang Market Food Alley
The alley inside Gwangjang Market that trades five hours later than the market does, and stays open on the Sunday the general stalls take off.
Sewoon Sangga
A mixed-use arcade, floors of electronics and lighting shops, with an elevated walkway running to its neighbours.
Jongmyo Shrine
Plan around the admission system: weekday access may be limited to timed guided groups, while self-guided entry is offered on designated days.
Stories about this place
- Northern Korean Food in Seoul: Naengmyeon, Eobok-jaengban, Mandu and Kongbiji
Seven Seoul restaurants for Pyeongyang naengmyeon, eobok-jaengban, Gaeseong-style dumplings and kongbiji. Choose one by dish, group size and the neighbourhood you plan to visit.
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