Myeongdong Kyoja
명동교자 본점
The kalguksu Seoul has queued for since 1966.
- Solo-friendly
- Walk-in only
- Myeongdong Station (Line 4)
Why we picked it
One bowl, done perfectly: silky knife-cut noodles in a rich chicken broth topped with minced pork and tiny dumplings. Fast turnover, so even a long queue moves in minutes.
What to order
Kalguksu Signature
칼국수
₩12,000
The signature. Refills of noodles are free — just ask.
Mandu (steamed dumplings)
만두
₩13,000
Thin skin, pork and vegetable filling.
Bibim-guksu
비빔국수
₩12,000
Spicy cold noodles if you want a second dish.
Our recommended order
Solo: one kalguksu. For two: two kalguksu + one plate of mandu to share.
How to enjoy it
The garlic-heavy kimchi is the point: eat it with every bite. Ask for a noodle refill ("sari") before you finish the broth.
Before you visit
- Location
- 129 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul서울 중구 퇴계로 129
- Nearest station
- Myeongdong Station (Line 4), Exit 8
- Hours
- 10:30–21:00 (last order 20:30)
- Eating solo
- Welcome
- Waiting
- Queues at lunch, but tables turn every 15–20 minutes. Its other branches on the same street serve the same menu.
- Reservation
- No reservations. Pay first at the counter.
- Phone
- 0507-1366-5348
Details from Naver Map, not yet checked in person. Confirm hours before you go.
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