By Lee Hwan-hee
Staff Reporter
While summer should be on its last breath, for most of the time it doesn't feel like it is.
Naturally the food to go for in this weather is naengmyeon, buckwheat noodle served in cold beef broth. And if you're a fan of naengmyeon, there is a good chance you'll enjoy chogyetang, a specialty dish of the restaurant Pyeongraeok, which specializes in northern Korean dishes.
As for the food itself, If the name chogyetang reminds you of samgyetang and you're expecting hot boiling soup, you'll be surprised to find out that it is actually a variation on naengmyeon, as it is eaten in northern areas of Korea. In fact, naengmyeon itself is a dish originated from those regions (which now belong to North Korea), as a wintertime dish, even though it is usually eaten during summer now.