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Best Kalguksu in Seoul
3 restaurants compared
Price range: KRW6000.00 – KRW12000.00
Avg recommendation: 93%
Top 3 Kalguksu in Seoul (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 3 restaurants:
- Gohyang Sonkalguksu, KRW7000.00 (Jongno-gu)
- Gohyang Sonkalguksu — 96% recommended, KRW6000.00 (Jongno-gu)
- Myeongdong Kyoja — 89% recommended, KRW12000.00 (Jung-gu)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 3 Restaurants Compared
#1
Gohyang Sonkalguksu
Jongno-gu·$
Kalguksu with Dumplings (Mandu Kalguksu)
KRW7000.00
Hand-cut noodles with extra dumplings for those seeking a more substantial meal.
Tip: Order with dumplings if you're hungry — reviewers often note one bowl with dumplings is very filling and worth the extra cost.
#296% recommend
Gohyang Sonkalguksu
Jongno-gu·$
KRW6000.00
Hand-cut noodles dropped into a savory seaweed broth with vegetables and a handful of dumplings.
Tip: This is the stall featured in Netflix's 'Street Food: Asia' episode 6 — arrive early (by 11:00am) to beat the crowds who seek it out specifically.
#389% recommend
Myeongdong Kyoja
Jung-gu·$
KRW12000.00
Hand-cut noodles in rich chicken broth, topped with meat and four small pyramid-shaped dumplings, with unlimited noodle refills.
Tip: Ask for unlimited refills of noodles and rice after finishing your bowl — the staff will happily refill, making this one of Seoul's best value dishes.