'Gwanghwamun Mijin(광화문미진)', which is reasonably priced and tastes good, Michelin Guide Restaurant Review

 

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Today's Review : 

'Gwanghwamun Mijin(광화문미진)' recognized by Michelin Guide

 

 

Since I have to go to Jongno often
This time, I'm looking for a new place not D-tower that I always went to..

When you always move from the subway station, there is an alley with many restaurants and cafes along with the sign 'Pimatgol'.

 

 

Huh? There's a famous Michelin guide restaurant here.

 

 

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[ Gwanghwamun Mijin (광화문미진) ]

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🍖 Location : Jongno 19, Jongno-gu, Le Meyer-Jongno Town 116-2 Seoul, 03157, Republic of Korea

🚉 Nearby Station : 1st Line - Exit 1 of Jonggak Station ( about 5-8 minutes on foot)

 

🍕 Nearby Landmarks : Le Meilleur Jongno Town, 1st Floor (Next to the main entrance), Near Jonggak Station Exit 1, around Kyobo Bookstore

 

🥘Operating Hours : Every day 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM (Last order at 8:30 PM)

 

🍚 Tel. 02-730-6198

 

🍎 A group customer , takeout, delivery, parking available

 

💳 Local currency (mobile), zero pay available

 

💫 Website : https://mijin1954.modoo.at/

[광화문 미진 - 홈] 1952년부터 광화문 일대를 지켜온 한국식 냉메밀국수 전문점 미진

 

 

 

~ Detailed review is provided below : ) ~

 

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#Michelin Guide

 

The only Michelin Guide restaurant I've ever been to is called L'impasse81 in Yeonnam. It's amazing to think that there's a Michelin Guide restaurant right around the corner sometimes. ╰(*°▽°*)╯

 

Review of L'impasse81 👇

L'impasse81(랑빠스81), 연남 미쉐린 가이드 식당 후기

(Source : 2023.05.29 - [냠냠/맛도리들] - L'impasse81(랑빠스81), 연남 미쉐린 가이드 식당 후기 )

 

 

 

According to the Michelin Guide description,

 

Established in 1954, Mijin is a friendly restaurant that offers excellent food at reasonable prices.

 

Since 1952, Mijin, located in the vicinity of Gwanghwamun, has been specializing in Korean-style cold buckwheat noodles. They present a broth richer in flavor than Japanese soba tsuyu, along with chewier buckwheat noodles. Operating a factory in the basement of the restaurant, they directly produce the broth and noodles, serving them promptly to customers. The cold broth, served in a pitcher, and the toppings for the buckwheat noodles are generously provided at each table, allowing adjustments according to personal preference. Another popular menu item is the buckwheat pancake filled with mung beans, tofu, fresh kimchi, and pork belly, which is also available for individual sale by the half portion. So I heard. (Source : Michelin Guide)

 

미진 – Seoul - 의 미쉐린 가이드 레스토랑

(Source : https://guide.michelin.com/kr/ko/seoul-capital-area/kr-seoul/restaurant/mijin )

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#Restaurant

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Inside the alley labeled "Pimatgol," there's a restaurant with a very cozy interior.

 

Arriving before 11:30 AM, We were able to sit down immediately without any wait. (Based on weekdays)

 

(oﾟvﾟ)ノ

 

When we finished eating and left, there was a tremendously long line outside.

 

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#Menu

 

[Source] Naver Map

 

 

You definitely have to order the signature dish the Cold Buckwheat Noodles, at Gwanghwamun Mijin.

 

I made one mistake though, I should have ordered the buckwheat pancake. I wanted to order it, but I forgot to. 😭

 

That day, I ended up ordering boiled pork because I was craving it..(>'-'<)

 

 

 

< Jumbo Seafood. I paid for the menu >

Cold Buckwheat Noodles (Plate Buckwheat) KRW 11,000
Boiled Pork Set Meal KRW 11,000

Total : 22,000 won

 

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#Food

 

 

 

One side even had hot broth! (It's self-serve.)

 

Although I didn't get to try it since I'll see it when I pay later, it seems like it would be so nice to eat warm in the winter.

 

 

 

 

Both bossam and buckwheat came out really fast!

They settled down, ordered, set the side dishes, and almost immediately... (Amazed).

 

 

반응형

 

 

 

Let's try the cold buckwheat noodles that Michelin recognized.

Basically, if you order one serving, you'll get two double-decker plates like that, and you can order only one plate each.

When I looked at another table, they ordered one wheat and another menu, and they played one round per person and shared the other menu together.

 

 

 

 

These guys are on the side.

Seaweed powder, sliced spring onions, and grate daikon(간 무) that can't be left out in buckwheat noodles.

A very good self-system to fit as much as you like. I love it.

 

I don't like noodles that much, so I'm not interested in noodles made of buckwheat noodles or soba, so I didn't expect much even if I said, 'Michelin admitted it'..?

oh..
Yes, it was delicious.

 

It's definitely a little bit different. I know what it means to have a chewy and firm texture.

Even the broth was delicious. (I usually eat only ingredients in soup)

It's the first time I've emptied all the soup in my life, so it's really interesting and that's how delicious it was 😄

 

 

 

And this is the Bossam set meal that I chose.

If it's like Gwanghwamun prices these days, I'm really... I'm touched.

 

(Jongno prices are too high)

 

 

 

 

Not to mention bossam.

The dried radish and the soup that came out together are warm and delicious... The rice is very 고슬고슬( The rice is neither bland nor overcooked, it's cooked just right.) and shiny.

If there are more people, I think it would be really good to order bossam and eat it with cold buckwheat noodles...!

 

(o゜▽゜)o☆

 

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#Overall Rating

 

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

 

The Michelin Guide did it Michelin.

 

Good Points : )

 

Oh, it was really delicious.
I even finished all the broth... I've never been so impressed by noodle dishes before in my life. Wow...

The food came out really quickly, and most importantly, the taste, portion size, and quality were all excellent for the price.

Even if it's not the main menu, everything was delicious. It's truly a top-notch place that excels in every aspect of dining. I highly recommend it! 😊👍

 

 

 

Room for Improvement : (

 

No, I think.. don't have anything.

Umm.. just wait for a minute?

Good restaurants are meant to be enjoyed while standing in line, that's the rule. ╰(*°▽°*)╯

 

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#The existing Korean.ver

 

https://blog.naver.com/lazy_popeye/223356558685

합리적인 금액에 맛까지 좋은'광화문미진', 미쉐린 가이드 식당 후기

 

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#Location

 

 

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Honest review of 'Fuwafuwa,' hot pot rice at Gwanghwamun D Tower.

 

 

Seoul Forest Mildo Seongsu Branch, Seongsu-dong bread restaurant that doesn't need to be explained

 

 

 

Thank you for visiting!

 

 

Have a delicious day today! :D

 

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