Hwangsaengga Kalguksu
황생가칼국수
Milky beef-bone kalguksu and giant dumplings in Bukchon.
- Solo-friendly
- Walk-in only
- Anguk Station (Line 3)
Why we picked it
On the road up from Gyeongbokgung to Bukchon's hanok streets, a long-time favourite for kalguksu in a long-simmered beef-bone broth and fat, hand-made dumplings.
What to order
Beef-bone kalguksu Signature
사골칼국수
₩13,000
Milky beef broth with hand-cut noodles.
Giant dumplings
왕만두
₩13,000
Steamed, a plate to share.
Dumpling soup
왕만두국
₩13,000
Our recommended order
For two: two kalguksu and a plate of giant dumplings.
How to enjoy it
Add the chopped spring onion and a little salt, and eat the dumplings dipped in soy-vinegar.
Before you visit
- Location
- 78 Bukchon-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul서울 종로구 북촌로5길 78
- Nearest station
- Anguk Station (Line 3), Exit 2
- Hours
- 11:00–21:30 (last order 20:30)
- Eating solo
- Welcome
- Waiting
- Queues at weekend lunch; it is quieter after 14:00.
- Reservation
- Walk-in only.
- Phone
- 02-739-6334
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