mul naengmyeon

South Korea · East Asia

Short description: This cold noodle soup focuses on icy broth, springy noodles, and crisp toppings rather than a heavy sauce.
Ingredients: Buckwheat noodles in chilled beef or radish-water broth with cucumber, boiled egg, sliced beef, pear or radish, vinegar, and mustard.
Cultural note: The dish is shared across the peninsula, with broth style, noodle texture, and toppings varying by region and restaurant.
Common misconception: It is not the spicy mixed-noodle version; this one is served in cold broth.

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