[Seoul] Niuroumianguan 牛肉面馆 or 우육면관 is a well-known Chinese restaurant at Cheongyechon in Seoul specialising in Chinese Beef Noodle Soup.
To find the restaurant on Google, search for ‘WooYukMyeonGwan’.
The restaurant’s unassuming exterior belies its reputation, having been recognised by the Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand for several consecutive years.
Inside, the space is functional and straightforward, with communal tables and single-seating options that make it feel practical and efficient.
The steady hum of conversation and the clatter of chopsticks set the tone for a casual but lively dining experience. But it is not the kind of place you can stay for long.
Dishes here include Beef Noodles Special (15,000 Won), Beef Noodles (12,000 Won), Chinese Dumplings (8,000 Won) and side dish of Chilled Cucumbers (3,000 Won).
The chef at Niuroumianguan has learned the recipe from a noodle joint in Shandong Province in China but created a version that is distinct from the classic Taiwanese style.
His signature Beef Noodle Soup is both hearty and flavourful. Made to delight meat-lovers for its generous portions of slow-cooked beef, this dish is chockful of high-quality ingredients.
There are three steps to fully appreciate its flavours.
Start by sipping the broth as it is, letting the natural and restorative taste come through without any additions.
Then, enhance the flavour by adding one to three spoons of the Chinese chilli paste, which introduces a bold, spicy kick.
Lastly, complement the dish with Suan Cai, the spicy stir-fried mustard greens, for added depth. For those who prefer, you can add steamed rice or coriander to customise the dish further.
I found that the rich broth has a mild sweet taste, and cradles some thin, chewy noodles topped with fresh bok choy and chopped onions, and a soft-boiled egg.
And of course, the fork-tender savoury beef.
For your hefty appetite, get the Special as it loads up with additional cuts of meat.
The dumplings I ordered as a side had savoury filling that was satisfying without feeling heavy. However, I couldn’t help but wish the skin was thinner.
You can cool down and cleanse your palate with a refreshing side of Chilled Cucumbers served with radish sticks and sliced green and red peppers.
Not a lavish meal, but an honest, comforting bowl of beef noodle soup that stays with you in more ways than one.
Niuroumianguan 우육면관 청계천점
75-2 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Gwancheol-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
서울특별시 종로구 청계천로 75-2
Opening Hours: 11am – 2:30pm, 5:30pm – 8pm (Mon – Sun)
Naver Maps – Niuroumianguan 우육면관
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