Sejeong

About

A squid and buckwheat noodle specialist of thirty-two years near Kkangtong Market in Nampo-dong. There is no dedicated car park and the alley is awkward to drive into, so park at Bupyeong Public Parking, the second public car park, or the Gukje Market street parking and walk. Treat it as an evening restaurant with a queue before the doors open.

The signature is squid frozen in stacked layers and shaved as thin as noodles. The small squid and buckwheat platter is around KRW 38,000, generous enough and strongly sauced enough to share between two or more.

Watching the staff lay the chili sauce over the plate like brushwork is part of the visit. The cold squid texture and the sharp sweet-sour sauce are both distinct, which makes it the pick for something with character near Kkangtong Market.

Many arrive because of a Korean food show, so expect either the Tabling queue or a line at the door. Aiming for the first sitting rather than late evening is the safer way to get both the squid noodles and the bibimbap that closes the meal.