Korean knife-sliced noodles enter the era of "10,000 won"

Affected by rising prices, the price of shaved noodles, one of South Korea's cheap delicacies, has entered the "10,000 won era".

According to the industry report on the 3rd, the knife-cut noodles of "Myeongdong Dumpling" located in Myeongdong, Jung-gu, Seoul will increase to 10,000 won from the 1st. In addition to knife-cut noodles, noodles, dumplings, etc. all increased by 1,000 won. Dumplings and soy milk noodles are currently priced at 11,000 won. It is reported that the last price increase was in February 2019, and it increased by 1,000 won.

"Myeongdong Dumplings", which started in 1966, has been listed in the Michelin Guide "Bi B Gourmand" for six consecutive years from 2017 to 2022 with its signature knife-cut noodles and dumplings. Bib Gourmand Recommendations is a list of affordable and delicious restaurants selected by the Michelin Guide.

Just like Starbucks has driven other beverage brands to raise prices, the increase in the price of knife-cut noodles for "Myeongdong Dumplings" this time will also have a big impact on the industry. "Myeongdong dumplings" explained the reason for the price increase: "Because raw materials and labor costs are rising."