Seongsu Makguksu
성수막국수 · Noodles
ABOUT
Seongsu Makguksu is a casual Korean noodle restaurant near Ttukseom Station and Seoul Forest, specializing in 100% buckwheat makguksu made in-house. The restaurant serves three main styles: chilled broth makguksu, spicy mixed makguksu and deulgireum makguksu, along with boiled pork and other buckwheat dishes. Its location is particularly convenient for travelers exploring the Seoul Forest and Ttukseom side of Seongsu. The restaurant's signature is the Deulgireum Makguksu, made with buckwheat noodles, perilla oil and generous amounts of perilla seeds. For a first visit, the ₩15,000 Seongsu Set Meal is also practical because it combines one of the three makguksu options with a small serving of boiled pork. The restaurant has a clean, simple dining room with seats suitable for both solo diners and small groups.
WHAT LOCALS SAY
The Deulgireum Makguksu gets the most attention in recent reviews. Visitors describe the dish as nutty and fragrant, with perilla oil and perilla seeds giving the 100% buckwheat noodles a distinctly savory aroma. One recent review noted that the seasoning is relatively mild, allowing the natural buckwheat flavor and roasted grain aroma to come through. The Mul Makguksu and Bibim Makguksu provide two very different alternatives. Recent visitors describe the chilled broth as refreshing, while the bibim version is noted for its sweet-and-sour spicy sauce and added pollock roe salad. The restaurant's 15,000-won Seongsu Set Meal is repeatedly mentioned as a convenient lunch option because it combines noodles with a small portion of boiled pork. The restaurant is already attracting nearby residents and office workers, despite being relatively new. Lunch can become busy and waiting is possible, but reviews also mention the clean dining room, convenient location near Ttukseom Station and comfortable solo-dining seats. The overall style is more straightforward neighborhood Korean food than a highly styled Seongsu café experience.
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11AM–9PM
3PM–5PM
CLOSED SUNDAYS
₩11,000–₩18,000 / serving
If this is your first time trying Korean makguksu, the ₩15,000 Seongsu Set Meal is an easy introduction because you can choose one of the three makguksu styles and get a small serving of boiled pork on the side. If you prefer a lighter, nutty flavor, choose Deulgireum Makguksu. For something cold and refreshing, choose Mul Makguksu; if you like sweet-and-spicy noodles, choose Bibim Makguksu. The restaurant is only a short walk from Ttukseom Station Exit 1, making it easy to combine with Seoul Forest or Seongsu sightseeing. Lunch is the busiest period and waiting can occur, so arriving close to opening time is useful. The restaurant is closed every Sunday, and there is a 15:00–17:00 afternoon break from Monday to Saturday
서울 성동구 아차산로 33 Achasan-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6084-0122
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