[Seoul/DDP] The Ultimate K-Noodle Comfort Food: Hand-Torn Soup & Kalguksu

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Kalguksu (칼국수) 📌 Table of Contents 1. Quick Overview 2. Location & Contact 3. Opening Hours 4. Signature Menu & Prices 5. Honest Review & Local Verdict 6. Nearby Attractions 7. Ratings 8. Maps If you are exploring DDP, Sindang-dong, or Dongdaemun and want a bowl of true Korean comfort food, Ildeung Sujebi is a small local restaurant worth adding to your Seoul food list. This cozy noodle spot serves sujebi , a Korean hand-torn dough soup, and kalguksu , knife-cut noodle soup. It is simple, warm, filling, and exactly the kind of meal locals crave when they want something comforting. 📌 Quick Overview Restaurant Name Ildeung Sujebi (일등수제비) Cuisine Traditional Korean Noodle Soup (Kalguksu & Sujebi) Location Near DDP & Sindang Station, Seoul Vibe Authentic, Retro, Local Heritage (Nopo)   Outside the restaurant   Inside the restaurant   Inside the restaurant #2 🗺️ Location & Contact Address 15-1 Toegye...

[Jongno, Seoul] 35-Year Traditional Korean Loach Soup – 한국관(Hangukgwan)

Restaurant

Located in Jongno, Seoul, Hangukgwan Restaurant is a traditional Korean restaurant with more than 35 years of history. It is well known for its comforting Korean dishes such as Chueotang (loach soup) and Dolsot Bibimbap.

The restaurant uses high-quality ingredients including native loaches from Jeongeup, Jeollanam-do and traditional Sunchang soybean paste. Many customers appreciate the deep, rich flavor and the warm hospitality of the owner and staff.

📍 Basic Information
Address
40 Seonggyungwan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Phone
02-764-6953
🍲 Popular Menu


⏰ Opening Hours
10:00 – 22:00
⭐ What Visitors Like
• The chueotang is made using native loaches from Jeongeup and carefully prepared without bones.

• The soup uses Sunchang traditional soybean paste, giving it a deep and savory flavor.

• Other dishes such as meat dishes and galbitang also receive positive reviews.

• Guests frequently mention the kind and welcoming staff.
🚗 Parking

Parking is available in front of the restaurant, but the space is limited.

Alternative parking options nearby include:

  • Public parking lot next to Myeonggwang Church (limited space)
  • Parking at the building of Myeongnyun Jinsa Galbi near Sungkyunkwan University
🚇 Transportation

The restaurant is located about 700 meters from Hyehwa Station Exit 4 on Subway Line 4. It takes approximately 10 minutes on foot.

🗺 Map & Location
💡 Travel Tip
The restaurant can become busy on weekends, so making a reservation in advance is recommended.

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