Embark on a culinary journey through the flavors of Korean cuisine with a twist at these hidden gem dining spots that will leave you craving for more.
Riverbank Buckwheat Noodles (강계봉진막국수)
Experience authentic buckwheat noodles at Riverbank Buckwheat Noodles in Yeoju, boasting a 40-year legacy. Delight in the fiery Bibim Makguksu topped with spicy seasoning, and enhance the flavors with a versatile sauce mix of shrimp paste, seasoning, and mustard, eliminating any pork aftertaste.
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- address : 26 Cheonseori-gil, Daesin-myeon, Yeoju, Gyeonggi-do
- phone : 031-882-8300
- operating time : 10:30 – 20:00
- break time : No information
- holidays : No information
Countryside Flavor Handmade Kalguksu & Yeolmu Noodles (시골의맛 손칼국수 & 열무국수)
Located near Busan’s Haeundae Beach, Countryside Flavor offers refreshing and clean Yeolmu noodles. The unique Yeolmu noodles come with radish kimchi broth separately, allowing a DIY experience where you mix them together for a fun culinary adventure.
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- address : 132 Ilgwang-ro, Ilgwang-myeon, Gijang-gun, Busan
- phone : 051-723-5689
- operating time : 11:00 – 19:30
- break time : 15:00 – 16:00
- holidays : Tuesday
High-Protein Restaurant (고단백식당)
Only open from April to September, High-Protein Restaurant specializes in Konguksu during the summer season. With two types of noodles made from yellow and black soybeans, their Konguksu is praised for its creamy and flavorful broth without the typical soybean aftertaste.
- address : 62 Daejong-ro 517beon-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon
- phone : 042-257-3681
- operating time : 11:00 – 18:00
- break time : No information
- holidays : No information
Golden Chicken Soup (금성삼계탕)
Tucked away in Daejeon’s East District, Golden Chicken Soup is where you can find comfort in hearty samgyetang, made with tender Cornish game hens that infuse their essence into the soul-warming broth. Unique for its glutinous rice protruding outwards, enriching the soup with a sticky texture.
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- address : 44 Seonhwa-ro 196beon-gil, Dong-gu, Daejeon
- phone : 042-254-3422
- operating time : 10:30 – 21:30
- break time : No information
- holidays : No information
Attic Two (다락투)
Located near a university district in Seoul’s Hongdae, Attic Two offers a budget-friendly dining experience with a generous portion of Dakgomtang and Yuksuban. Boasting 48 years of tradition, this Dakgomtang eatery serves up a clean, hearty broth without the greasiness, complementing the tender chicken pieces.
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- address : 4-3 Wausan-ro 21-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- phone : 02-336-2918
- operating time : 09:00 – 21:00
- break time : No information
- holidays : No information
Chicken Kalguksu Restaurant (닭칼원조집)
Nestled in Seoul’s Jungnim-dong, Chicken Kalguksu Restaurant is a haven for hearty chicken dishes, from whole chicken to mandu fillings, kalguksu, and porridge. Indulge in a rich broth where chicken is tenderly simmered, dipped in a sauce blend of vinegar, soy sauce, and mustard for a burst of flavors.
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- address : 1F, 435 Cheongpa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
- phone : 02-392-1134
- operating time : 11:00 – 22:00
- break time : 15:00 – 17:00
- holidays : Sunday
Yeongil Bunshik (영일분식)
Indulge in Kalbibim Guksu, a bibim-style noodle dish made with Kalguksu at Yeongil Bunshik in Seoul’s Moonnae area. The thick and coarse noodles absorb the seasoning well, paired with cucumber, chopped kimchi, and lettuce topped generously with sesame seeds for a delightful and filling meal.
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- address : 34-1 Dorim-ro 141ga-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
- phone : 02-2636-9817
- operating time : 10:00 – 20:00
- break time : No information
- holidays : No information
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