Cho Yonsoon cuts the noodles by hand with a knife just before cooking, dropping them directly into a simmering broth made from dried seaweed (미역). The noodles are tender and silky, absorbing the subtle seaweed umami. The bowl is topped with finely shredded vegetables and several small dumplings. Multiple reviewers note this is the real thing — nothing frozen or pre-cut — and worth waiting in line for.
Tips from diners
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.
Cho cuts noodles fresh for each order — watching her prepare the dish is part of the experience, so arrive with time to spare.
Fresh, crunchy house-made kimchi accompanies every order. It provides a bright, palate-cleansing contrast to the mild seaweed broth and is refilled throughout the meal.
Tips from diners
Kimchi is free and refilled throughout your meal — use it to refresh your palate between noodle bites.
Gohyang makes its own dumplings fresh with thin wrappers and a filling of pork, chives, and vegetables. They can be ordered separately if you want to sample them on their own or pair with another dish in the market.
Tips from diners
Order mandu as a standalone appetizer while exploring other Gwangjang Market stalls — they're the perfect small bite.
Gwangjang Market is famous for its tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), and Gohyang often has a pot simmering. The rice cakes are soft inside, chewy outside, and coated in a spicy-sweet sauce. This makes an ideal side snack or second course if you want to extend your market experience.
Tips from diners
Add tteokbokki as a side — the spicy-sweet flavors complement the mild seaweed broth of kalguksu perfectly.
The same hand-cut noodle preparation but with additional homemade dumplings (mandu) added to the bowl. The dumplings are filled with pork and vegetables, and their chewy wrappers contrast with the silky noodles. Reviewers consistently note that many diners order two dumplings per person because the combination is so satisfying.
Tips from diners
Order with dumplings if you're hungry — reviewers often note one bowl with dumplings is very filling and worth the extra cost.
Gohyang Sonkalguksu is a small stall inside Gwangjang Market (Seoul's oldest and largest traditional market) operated by Cho Yonsoon, who was featured in Netflix's 'Street Food: Asia' episode 6. Cho learned the knife-cut noodle technique from her mother and continues the practice daily in the market. Every bowl is made to order with hand-cut noodles dropped directly into a simmering seaweed broth. The stall operates 5-6 days per week (closed Mondays and the fourth Sunday of each month) from early morning until sold out, usually around early afternoon.
Gohyang opens around 10:00am and closes when sold out, usually by 2:00-3:00pm. Arrive early for the full noodle-cutting experience and to avoid missing out.
The Netflix feature has made this stall famous worldwide — expect to wait, especially between 11:00am-1:00pm. The wait is usually quick due to high turnover, but patience is needed.
The stall is in the middle of Gwangjang Market. Ask other market visitors for 'Gohyang Kalguksu' or 'Netflix noodle stall' if you have trouble finding it — it's a popular reference point.
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