If you're looking for a light yet satisfying meal near Tongdosa Temple in Yangsan, Gyeongnam, I highly recommend Samjeong Memil Soba(Samjeong Buckwheat Soba). This place specializes in dishes made with buckwheat.

Samjeong Memil Soba

Location & Ordering Info

  • Address: 25 Jisan-ro, Habuk-myeon, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
  • Hours: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Closed every Tuesday)
  • Parking: Available
  • Ordering: Kiosk-based (cash and card accepted; bills over 50,000 KRW not accepted)

The restaurant is located in a quiet neighborhood near Tongdosa Temple. Orders are placed via a self-service kiosk, and after paying, you can simply take a seat and wait for your food to be served. Please note that the kiosk interface is only in Korean. If you're unsure how to order, feel free to ask the staff for assistance—they're kind and willing to help.

Ordering Info

Menu

Warm Buckwheat Noodles (온 메밀) [on-memil] – ₩7,000

Warm buckwheat noodles served in a savory broth.

The noodles were soft yet pleasantly chewy, holding their texture well. The broth was delicately seasoned — not too salty — and had a subtle umami depth. The addition of mildly spicy fish cake slices added both flavor and texture, making it a memorable dish.

Warm Buckwheat Noodles

Buckwheat Pheasant Dumplings(메밀 꿩만두) [memil ggwoeng-mandu] – ₩7,000(6 pcs)

It was my first time trying dumplings made with pheasant meat, and I was pleasantly surprised by their clean and mildly savory flavor. Wrapped in chewy buckwheat skins, the dumplings had a more rustic texture compared to regular ones. Personally, I found they paired wonderfully with the On-memil.

Buckwheat Pheasant Dumplings

Samjeong Memil Soba is a great spot for anyone looking for a light and satisfying meal near Tongdosa Temple. Whether you're visiting the temple and want a quick bite before or after your trip, or you're a fan of buckwheat noodles, this place has something special to offer. The unique pheasant dumplings are worth trying if you're curious about new flavors, and the overall meal feels clean, healthy, and comforting. If you’re in the Tongdosa area, this peaceful little eatery is definitely worth a visit.