Line @ 을밀대 (Eulmildae)

Sussing out new adventures. This sums up my summer of 2011. More calories consumed than any other summer (uh, not just food that is:) haha. Aside from the crazy, massive rain that lasted pretty much the uh, whole summer...good food is what kept me in one piece. Why do I feel like the more restaurants I hit, there are more adding onto the list daily? It's absolutely endless. Just when I find my favorite nangmyun (Korean cold buckwheat noodles) spot, a few weeks later another place tops it. This just comes to show that good finds are plenty here in Seoul...the summer is not quite over yet, but so far it's been a sweaty, sweet, and solid. The savoire-faire has been pretty spot on...it's the everyday moments...

Family. Tradition. Legacy.

One of the most recognized names in Seoul. Woo Lae Oak. 'Come, Again, House.'
Their story began in 1946.

Good friend Kathy Paik's great grandfather 장원일 (Chang Won-Il) opened their doors to share their Pyongyang Naengmyun (North Korean cold noodles). His son, 장진건 (Chang Jin-Gun), succeeded the business and has spread Woo Lae Oak around Seoul and the U.S. The family originates from Pyongyang, and for generations have passed down their culinary love. Woo Lae Oak is tucked away in the back alleys of Euljiro 4-ga, which stands in their original home, and over the years have been converted into a restaurant. Back in the day, Euljiro was the main hub: socialites came out, business was done, and lovers first met. The rich history behind this Euljiro area is joined by the neighborhoods of Jongno, Myungdong, Dongdaemun, City Hall, and the Chenggye stream.