🚄 Mulcham Myeonok Ulsan | Best Naengmyeon Restaurant ReviewArriving in Ulsan

Traveling in Ulsan, South Korea? Discover Mulcham Myeonok in Seongan-dong — a hidden gem famous for its chewy naengmyeon noodles, refreshing broth, and long lines worth waiting for.

 

Why Ulsan?

When most travelers head south from Seoul, they go straight to Busan, Korea’s second-largest city. Few realize that the train to Busan also stops in Ulsan, a coastal city known more for shipbuilding than tourism.
Because Ulsan is overshadowed by Busan, direct train tickets here are surprisingly hard to get. At the end of August 2025, I finally managed to book a seat on a Busan-bound KTX that dropped me off in Ulsan — and I decided to spend my day the local way: by searching for the city’s most beloved cold noodles.

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Finding Mulcham Myeonok in Seongan-dong

Getting to Mulcham Myeonok

My destination was Mulcham Myeonok, a famous noodle restaurant in Seongan-dong, a neighborhood perched up on a hill. From Ulsan Station, it’s about a 20-minute taxi ride (roughly 15,000 KRW / $11 USD). Buses are available too, but they require transfers.

⚠️ Traveler’s tip: Don’t try to walk there in summer — the uphill road is hot and exhausting.

Entrance of Mulcham Myeonok in Seongan-dong — a hidden noodle spot on a hill.

 

📍 Address: 26 Hamwol 17-gil, Jung-gu, Ulsan
📞 Phone: +82-52-296-1341
👉 Mulcham Myeonok on Google Maps

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The Wait and the Quirky Spatula Ticket

By the time I arrived, the line had already formed. To get a spot, you don’t use a paper ticket machine. Instead, you need to step inside the restaurant, go up to the counter, and ask. The staff will then hand you a wooden spatula with your number written on it.

“To get your number, you must go inside and ask at the counter — they write it on a wooden spatula. A quirky and charming system unique to this place.”

“A quirky waiting system: your number written on a wooden spatula.”

 

\When I finally sat down, the staff served a kettle of warm broth. Many naengmyeon restaurants in Korea offer broth that tastes heavy or overly salty, but here it was different — light, clean, and refreshing. It reminded me of spring water, the kind you’d want to drink endlessly on a hot day. I refilled my cup several times before the main dishes even arrived.

“The warm broth served first — light, refreshing, and endlessly drinkable.”

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Menu Highlights & Prices (2025)

• Mulcham Myeon (Signature Cold Noodles) — 12,000 KRW
• Hoe Bibim Naengmyeon (Spicy with Raw Fish) — 12,000 KRW
• Baek Bibim Naengmyeon (Patented “White” Bibim Noodles) — 12,000 KRW
• Mul Naengmyeon (Classic Cold Noodles) — 12,000 KRW
• Bibim Naengmyeon (Spicy Cold Noodles) — 12,000 KRW
• Mul Mandu (Steamed Dumplings, 6 pcs) — 6,000 KRW
• Wang Mandu (King Dumplings, 4 pcs) — 6,000 KRW
• Extra Noodles — 5,000 KRW

Ordering is simple: tick your choices on a paper slip and hand it in.
I picked Mulcham Myeon, Hoe Bibim Naengmyeon, and King Dumplings. Later, I noticed their patented “Baek Bibim Noodles” — a special dish unique to this restaurant. Missing it was my one regret.

👉 One drawback for foreign visitors: the menu is only in Korean, with no English descriptions. If you don’t read Korean, it’s best to prepare in advance by saving photos of the dishes or using a translation app.

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What the Food Was Like

“Mulcham Myeon — thin, chewy noodles made with 100% sweet potato starch.”

• Mulcham Myeon
  The noodles are made from 100% sweet potato starch, giving them a thin yet chewy texture. They reminded me a little of Pyongyang-style naengmyeon, but with more bite. Combined with the refreshing broth and slightly spicy sauce, it was the kind of flavor that lingers in your memory.

 

 

“Hoe Bibim Naengmyeon — spicy noodles topped with raw fish, tangy and nutty.”

• Hoe Bibim Naengmyeon
  This is the spicy version topped with raw fish. The sauce was tangy, nutty, and delicious, though the fish portion was small — just two or three slices. It left me wanting more, but the overall taste still carried the dish.

 

 

“King Dumplings — simple but light, with no greasy aftertaste.”

• King Dumplings
  At first glance, they looked like ordinary dumplings, but they turned out to be pleasantly light. Unlike many Korean dumplings that can feel heavy with pork fat, these were balanced and easy to enjoy alongside the noodles.

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Reflections: Worth the Hype?

Standing in line on a hot summer day was tough, but once I tasted the food, I understood why locals love this place.

👍 What stood out: the chewy noodles, the endlessly drinkable broth, and the lively, friendly staff.
👎 What could improve: portion sizes, and more raw fish for the Hoe Bibim Naengmyeon.

For me, though, these little imperfections only added to the authenticity. Mulcham Myeonok isn’t about luxury — it’s about honest, well-made noodles that bring comfort.

👉 If you’re traveling in Korea and looking for authentic naengmyeon in Ulsan, this hidden spot is well worth the trip.

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More Ulsan Food Stories

This visit to Mulcham Myeonok is just the beginning of my Ulsan food series. Next, I’ll be sharing more hidden foodie gems from this often-overlooked city.

If you’re curious, you can also read my earlier post:
👉 [Ulsan Suhyup Canteen Review] — a no-frills seafood canteen loved by locals.

🌊 Must-Try Seafood Restaurant in Ulsan: Suhyup Canteen Review (Gajami Jorim & Raw Mi-juguri Salad)