Naengmyeon — 냉면
Cuisine: Korean · Origin: Korea
Naengmyeon is a traditional Korean cold noodle dish originating from the Pyongyang region of North Korea. Made from buckwheat, potato starch, or a blend of both, the thin, chewy noodles are served in a chilled broth—either a clear, tangy beef or anchovy-based broth (mul naengmyeon) or a spicy gochujang-based sauce (bibim naengmyeon). The dish is typically topped with sliced cucumber, radish, hard-boiled egg, beef, and pear, offering a refreshing balance of temperatures and flavors. Naengmyeon became popular in South Korea during the 20th century and is now enjoyed year-round, particularly during summer months. The long noodles symbolize longevity and continuity in Korean culture, making it a meaningful dish for celebrations and family gatherings.
Standard serving: ~450 kcal (1 bowl (550g), estimate)
Naengmyeon was traditionally eaten during summer in North Korea and Manchuria, but became a symbol of Korean unification when South Korean restaurants began serving it as a gesture of hope—families would share the long noodles as a wish for the country to be rejoined.
Photo by by stuart_spivack (a flickr user) (CC BY-SA 2.0), source.
冷麵 — 냉면
料理：Korean · 起源地：Korea
Naengmyeon is a traditional Korean cold noodle dish originating from the Pyongyang region of North Korea. Made from buckwheat, potato starch, or a blend of both, the thin, chewy noodles are served in a chilled broth—either a clear, tangy beef or anchovy-based broth (mul naengmyeon) or a spicy gochujang-based sauce (bibim naengmyeon). The dish is typically topped with sliced cucumber, radish, hard-boiled egg, beef, and pear, offering a refreshing balance of temperatures and flavors. Naengmyeon became popular in South Korea during the 20th century and is now enjoyed year-round, particularly during summer months. The long noodles symbolize longevity and continuity in Korean culture, making it a meaningful dish for celebrations and family gatherings.
標準份量：約 450 kcal（1碗（550公克），估計值）
冷麵在過去是北韓和滿洲地區夏季的傳統食物，但當南韓餐廳開始供應冷麵作為希望的象徵時，它就成了韓國統一的代表。家族會一起享用這長長的麵條，祈願國家能夠重新統一。
圖片來源：by stuart_spivack (a flickr user)（CC BY-SA 2.0）— 來源