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Somunnan Kalguksu (소문난칼국수)

Korean Seoul Gangdong-gu

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HaigaengseuHaigaengseu’s reviewHighly recommended

“The thick, bone-soup-like kalguksu broth is nutty and delicious”

  • Kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup)BestThick broth like beef bone soup, chewy noodles
  • Geotjeori Kimchi (fresh kimchi)Sweet and salty with a fish sauce aroma

Liked

  • Generous whole-cabbage kimchi
  • Chewy noodles
  • Nutty meat topping
Wait
4 parties ahead
Atmosphere
Large dining room packed full
Good for
Fans of rich beef bone broth
Tips
  • Eat it with the geotjeori (fresh kimchi) from the container on the table

HeebabHeebab’s reviewHighly recommended

“Milky sagol kalguksu is as rich as cream soup, with hearty portions”

  • Sagol Kalguksu (beef bone broth knife-cut noodles)BestBeef bone broth as thick as cream soup
  • Tteokguk (rice cake soup)Rice cakes from a rice mill, so very chewy
  • Sakal-bap (rice in sagol kalguksu broth)Says it would be great with rice mixed into the broth

Liked

  • Traditional sagol kalguksu shop over 30 years old
  • The kimchi is good too
  • Big portions

Downsides

  • Noodles get soggy, making it hard to eat a lot
Price
Sagol Kalguksu ₩9,000
Wait
Long waiting line, full house
Atmosphere
Busy, packed with customers
Would return
Highly recommends stopping by if you are ever in Cheonho
Good for
First meal after a health checkup, groups
Value
For ₩9,000, this portion and flavor is worth it
Tips
  • When ordering tteokguk, ask for the seaweed (gim) on the side
  • Put steamed rice into the leftover broth and eat it

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