Michelin Guide

"Indulge in their legendary cold buckwheat noodles, served in broth or without in a spicy sauce."

CNN Travel

"The restaurant's amazing bulgogi -– sweet slices of beef grilled with onions and garlic."

M. Linda Lee

"Wooraeoak is known for its incredible naengmyeon, another Korean dish that’s very popular in summer. Wooraeoak is the longest running is one of the oldest Pyeongyang-style naengmyeon houses in Seoul, somewhere you can find an authentic taste of North Korea."

Matty Kim

"While most versions of this dish feature a subtle broth — often perceived as bland — Wooraeok’s version is meatier and more pronounced in flavor, making it suitable for first-timers. Give it a try."

Hannah Bae

"A bowl of Woo Lae Oak’s Pyongyang naengmyeon stimulates totally different taste buds. Salty and umami flavors burst forth from this cool, meaty beef broth, with firm slices of beef brisket swirled in with the softer noodles."

Stewart Ho

"The broth here is among the most beefiest on the Pyongyang naengmyeon scale. A hearty, umami that hits the palate immediately without restraint."

Daniel Gray

"Woolae Oak is like refined, modernized naengmyeon. The broth is a bit richer and with a beefy body, the noodles have a bit more chew to it. It's a classic place and there are generations (since 1946) Koreans that go here to get their fix."

Time Out Seoul

"With their reputation and flavor, it's worth it: Wooraeok's naengmyeon is known for its flavorful, rich broth."

Jason Strother

"The savory broth, a mouthwatering cut of meat and the chewy buckwheat noodles all add up to make this a true gustatory delight."

Keith Kim

"Although naengmyeon is found pretty much in all corners of Korea, many of the older customers choose to come to this restaurant as it’s one of the few places in the city that has authentic North Korean, Pyeongyang-style naengmyeon."