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Had the spicy chicken soup (dakgehjang). Not too spicy and edible, though a bit heavy on the MSG.

The side dishes were nothing to write home about, for sure. The kimchii and ggakdoogi were way too salty.

If I were in the Lotte Department Store and looking for a quick bite of Korean dishes, and really didn't want to eat anything else, this place is passable. But if you're looking for something more memorable or sophisticated or a meal you don't want to regret spending money on, keep looking.

We went out of our ordinary route and comfort zone to give this place a try based on decent reviews. Average.

Overall, not a bad place to eat nangmyun (Korean cold noodles) if you're in the area.

Before I go any further, however, a quick tid bit on nangmyun: Two types - (1) "Hamheung" nangmyun noodles are VERY chewy, but that's the attraction and (2) "Pyeongyang" nangmyun noodles are much SOFTER.

Pros:
- very quick service (food comes out within few minutes)
- simple, one side dish (radish) that's fresh
- decent tasting hway (raw fish) nangmyun
- very good steamed dumplings
- decent parking space/guide in front

Cons:
- a bit off the beaten track so not easy to grab a cab, but a bus station is about a 10 min walk
- they rush you a bit to order
- average taste