Pyongyang Mul Naengmyeon is a traditional cold noodle dish originating from the Pyongyang region of northern Korea. Elastic noodles made from buckwheat and sweet potato starch are served in a chilled, light broth — making it a quintessential summer dish. As a European comparison, it is conceptually similar to Italian cold pasta salad (pasta fredda) or Japanese soba, but with a distinctively chewy, springy noodle texture and a refreshingly tangy-sweet broth. This product (Wang Pyongyang Mul Naengmyeon 624g) is a convenient kit containing noodles, powder soup, and mustard oil — everything needed to prepare authentic-style Mul Naengmyeon at home.

Yes, this product is suitable for both vegans and vegetarians. The noodles are made exclusively from plant-based ingredients including wheat flour, sweet potato starch, and buckwheat flour, and neither the powder soup nor the mustard oil contains any animal-derived ingredients. However, those with allergies to gluten (wheat, soy sauce powder derived from wheat and soybean), soybeans, mustard, or sesame should refer to the allergen information below.

Yes, this product contains allergens that must be declared under EU food labelling regulations (Regulation 1169/2011). Specifically, there are four: ① Gluten — from wheat flour in the noodles and soy sauce powder (contains wheat) in the powder soup; ② Soybeans — from soy sauce powder in the powder soup and soybean oil in the mustard oil packet; ③ Mustard — from the enclosed mustard oil packet; ④ Sesame — from sesame in the powder soup. If you have an allergy or intolerance to any of the above, please avoid consumption. This product is not gluten-free.

Preparation is very straightforward. The basic steps are: ① boil the noodles for 4–5 minutes and rinse under cold water; ② dissolve the enclosed powder soup in cold water to make the broth; ③ place the noodles in a bowl, pour over the broth, and add mustard oil to taste. No special ingredients need to be purchased separately — toppings such as cucumber, eggs, and vinegar, all readily available at European supermarkets, can be added to make a more complete meal. Total preparation time is approximately 20–25 minutes. As the enclosed mustard oil has a strong, pungent aroma, first-time users are advised to start with a small amount.

Yes, the powder soup in this product contains the flavor enhancers E621 (monosodium glutamate, MSG), E631 (disodium 5'-inosinate), and E627 (disodium 5'-guanylate). These ingredients are permitted under EU food additive regulations and are declared on the product label. MSG is derived from glutamic acid and serves to enhance the umami flavour of food. Umami is a naturally occurring taste also found in foods such as cheese, tomatoes, and mushrooms. Those who are sensitive to food additives are advised to check the ingredient list before consumption.