Neungna-do

Neungna-do is a Pyongyang naengmyeon specialty restaurant located in front of Exit 1 of Mapo Station. With its clean broth, chewy noodles, and a spacious, neat interior featuring private room, it is suitable for family gatherings or business meetings.

Highlights

• Located right in front of Exit 1 of Mapo Station, making it very accessible and convenient for meetings.
• The Pyongyang naengmyeon broth is clean yet deep, leaving you satisfied after finishing a bowl.
• The spacious, neat interior with private room is great for dining while having conversations.
• Besides naengmyeon, there are various North Korean dishes such as ongsimi and mandu-guk.

Key information

Portfolio & cases

• Pyongyang cold noodles — Pyongyang naengmyeon
• Eobokjaengban (boiled beef platter) — Eobok jaengban
• dumpling soup — Mandu-guk
• bulgogi (marinated grilled beef) — Bulgogi

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What sets it apart

• Compared to old-style restaurants with heavy waits like Eulmildae, the spacious, clean space and private room make it better suited for meals requiring conversation, such as business dinners or parent meetings. — Reviews mentioning the large hall and private room
• For those new to Pyongyang naengmyeon or not used to mild flavors, the clean, stable broth and noodle texture that doesn't get tiresome lower the entry barrier. — Repeated reviews recommending it for beginners
• Compared to competitors focusing on naengmyeon alone, the menu covers both meals and drinking snacks, including eobok-jaengban, mandu-guk, jeyuk, bulgogi, and onban. — Reviews of various menu items such as eobok-jaengban and mandu-guk
• Located right in front of Mapo Station, public transportation access is good, making it easy to choose as a meeting place for workers in Mapo and Gongdeok areas. — Reviews mentioning 1-minute walk from Mapo Station

Compared to nearby places

• Eulmildae Mapo Bonjeom
  Here: Neungna-do has a larger dining area, better table spacing, and private room setup than Eulmildae, making it more suitable for group gatherings and business meals.
  Eulmildae Mapo Bonjeom: Eulmildae has strong old-school symbolism as a 50-year tradition and one of Seoul's top 3 Pyongyang naengmyeon places, which may appeal more to customers visiting as a pilgrimage to a naengmyeon mecca.
• Bongpiyang Mapojeom
  Here: Neungna-do offers a wider range of North Korean dishes such as eobok-jaengban, onban, mandu-guk, and gajami-sikhae compared to Bongpiyang.
  Bongpiyang Mapojeom: Bongpiyang is noted as a clean chain-type Pyongyang naengmyeon brand, which is competitive for customers preferring a consistent chain experience.
• Asojeong Mapo Bonjeom
  Here: Neungna-do has stronger expertise in North Korean dishes centered on Pyongyang naengmyeon and eobok-jaengban, making it more directly relevant for visitors seeking those.
  Asojeong Mapo Bonjeom: Asojeong's strength lies in the combination of Hamheung naengmyeon and galbi-jjim, so for customers wanting spicy Hamheung naengmyeon or galbi-jjim, Neungna-do is less of a substitute.

Good to know

• Unlike main branch at Eulmildae, the symbolism of 50 years of tradition, being one of Seoul's top 3 Pyongyang naengmyeon places, and being a mecca of old restaurants is relatively weaker.
• Some reviews rate the nokdu jijim lower than Eulmildae's nokdu jeon, so it may be disadvantageous for visitors specifically seeking nokdu jeon among the side dishes.

Frequently asked questions

Visitor reviews and menu information are based on actual blog and map data; operating hours, private room, and Michelin selection require further confirmation.