Miseongdang Napjak Mandu | Daegu Dumpling Place With A History

A Daegu Specialty Dumpling Place With A 5-Decade-Long History, A Definite Must-try For Travellers In The City.

Soobin Cho

4 years ago

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Miseongdang Napjak Mandu, napjak meaning 'flat' and mandu meaning 'dumpling', has been a Daegu specialty for over 5 decades now.

After the Korean War, which ended in 1953, the people of Korea weren't left with much to eat.

While contemplating ways to fill up people's bellies, the late CEO Im Chang-gyu, came up with a recipe mixing affordable flour along with small amounts of vegetables and glass noodles, and that's how napjak mandu was created.

napjak mandu being made at a stall in daegu, korea

The exterior looks nothing out of the ordinary, it has the typical look of any eatery that's been around for quite some time in Korea. On the left-hand side, you'll see a booth for quickly devouring their food outdoors while watching the mandus being fried.

the menu of miseongdang napjak mandu in downtown daegu, korea

Wanting to try the napjak mandu with bibim guksu (spicy cold noodles) as many local reviews suggested, I decided to grab a table inside.

a table set with jjolmyeon (spicy cold noodle) and daegu dish napjak mandu

After waiting about 10 minutes, the perfect combination of bibim guksu and napjak mandu were served!

a colourful dishful of napjak mandu, daegu specialty in korea

Napjak Mandu · 납작만두 (₩3,500)

The flap dumplings are topped with onion slices, chopped green onions and red pepper flakes. Great presentation of colours!

pouring soy sauce over daegu specialty napjak mandu

Pour soy sauce and adjust the savouriness to your liking.

close up shot of daegu specialty dumpling napjak mandu

As seen in the picture above, napjak mandu is not filled with much but little slices of glass noodles and vegetables, but they are extremely flavourful and tasty.

taking a chopstick full of korean cold noodles jjolmyeon

Jjolmyeon · 쫄면 (₩4,500)

Grab a piece of napjak mandu and wrap it around spicy cold noodles. The combination of the two flavours, frequently enjoyed by long-term patrons, is simply heavenly.

For a delicious bite of a dish that originated in the city of Daegu, go with napjak mandu!

This local franchise is located throughout the city of Daegu, so feel free to search on Google to find a location that fits your itinerary.

For more food recommendations for Daegu including moongtigi and fried chickens, check out our complete list.

INFORMATION

Hyundai Branch

Address: 대구 중구 달구벌대로 2063

Hours: Flexible, closes at around 23:00

Subway: Banwoldang Station Exit 18