Hwapyeong-dong Naengmyeon Street 화평동 냉면거리
Incheon · Open Port District & Wolmido · Meal
A short alley near Dongincheon holds a cluster of naengmyeon restaurants, each with a slightly different broth and sauce, known for giving diners large portions. The noodles are chewy and thin, served in a sweet-sour chilled broth with a red chili paste that varies from mild to fiery. Many shops offer extra noodles at no extra charge, so a single bowl can feed a hungry traveler.
Because the street is somewhat off the main tourist path, English signage is limited, but the menu is usually one or two items, so ordering is easy. Prices and shop hours differ, so check ahead.
About a five-minute walk from the north exit of Dongincheon Station (동인천역) on Line 1. (Show a driver: 화평동 냉면거리)
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 화평동 냉면거리
- Best time to visit
- Hot summer afternoons, when cold noodles suit the weather best.
- Pair it with
- Sinpo International Market is a short bus or taxi ride toward the harbor, and Incheon Chinatown is further on.
- Great for
- Friends, Families with kids
- Local tip
- Many shops serve bowls the size of a basin and give a free refill of noodles. Ask for the spicy sauce on the side if you are unsure about heat.