Gohyang Kalguksu
고향칼국수
₩7,000 kalguksu at a Gwangjang Market counter.
- Solo-friendly
- Walk-in only
- Jongno 5-ga Station (Line 1)
Why we picked it
One of the noodle stalls in Gwangjang Market's food alley, where the dough is rolled and cut in front of you. Cheap, fast and very much a market experience.
What to order
Kalguksu Signature
칼국수
₩7,000
Anchovy broth with hand-cut noodles.
Sujebi
수제비
₩8,000
Hand-torn dough soup.
Noodles + dumplings
칼만두
₩8,000
Kalguksu with dumplings.
Our recommended order
Solo: one kalguksu. Then keep grazing the market.
How to enjoy it
Sit at the counter, point at what the person next to you is eating, and add the spicy seasoning from the jar to taste.
Before you visit
- Location
- 88 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Gwangjang Market)서울 종로구 창경궁로 88
- Nearest station
- Jongno 5-ga Station (Line 1), Exit 8
- Hours
- 09:00–21:00 · Closed Mondays
- Eating solo
- Welcome
- Reservation
- Market stall, no reservations.
Details from Naver Map, not yet checked in person. Confirm hours before you go.
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