🍽️ Yanji Cold Noodle

Korean ethnic dish, buckwheat noodles in beef broth, sweet and sour.

Yanji cold noodles are the signature flavor of Yanji, capital of Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in Jilin, carrying clear Korean ethnic influence. Fine buckwheat noodles mixed with starch are pressed into springy strands, then served in an iced beef broth sweetened with rock sugar and brightened with vinegar, garnished with sliced beef, half a boiled egg, apple-pear slices, cucumber shreds and sesame. The noodles are cool, smooth and resilient, while the broth is tangy, sweet and refreshing, perfect for summer. Yanji locals pair cold noodles with warm noodle soups or bibimbap, Korean restaurants fill the city, and the bowl is an essential taste of Korean ethnic food for visitors.