[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)
Ildeung Sujebi (일등수제비)
Cuisine
Traditional Korean Noodle Soup (Kalguksu & Sujebi)
Location
Near DDP & Sindang Station, Seoul
Vibe
Authentic, Retro, Local Heritage (Nopo)
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| Outside the restaurant |
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| Inside the restaurant |
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| Inside the restaurant #2 |
🗺️ Location & Contact
Address
15-1 Toegye-ro 87-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Subway Guide
Sindang Station (Line 2 & 6), Exit 2. Walk 45m (about 2 minutes). Turn right into the first small alley right outside the exit.
Phone
+82-2-2235-9465
Parking
No Parking Available. Driving and parking in this historic market alley is extremely difficult. We highly recommend using the subway.
15-1 Toegye-ro 87-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Subway Guide
Sindang Station (Line 2 & 6), Exit 2. Walk 45m (about 2 minutes). Turn right into the first small alley right outside the exit.
Phone
+82-2-2235-9465
Parking
No Parking Available. Driving and parking in this historic market alley is extremely difficult. We highly recommend using the subway.
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| Sindang Station (Line 2 & 6), Exit 2 to the restaurant |
⏰ Opening Hours
09:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Closed every other Sunday. *Tip: Since biweekly schedules can change, it's safest to visit on weekdays or Saturdays.*
Closed every other Sunday. *Tip: Since biweekly schedules can change, it's safest to visit on weekdays or Saturdays.*
| Menu | Price | USD (Approx.) | Description |
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| Kalguksu | 9,000 KRW | $6.50 | Warm, comforting knife-cut wheat noodles. |
| Sujebi | 9,000 KRW | $6.50 | Chewy, hand-torn noodle flakes in a rich broth. (Editor's Pick!🌟) |
| Kongguksu | 10,000 KRW | $7.20 | Creamy, cold savory soybean soup noodles (Summer Seasonal). |
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| Kalguksu (칼국수) |
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| Sujebi (수제비) |
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| Geotjeori (겉절이) |
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| Kongguksu (콩국수) |
📝 Honest Review & Local Verdict
The broth is the star of the show.
It’s a deep, savory traditional Korean anchovy broth with zero fishy smell. If you enjoyed a few drinks the night before, this soup will completely refresh you.
They make "Geotjeori" (fresh, unfermented Kimchi) every single morning.
Unlike the sour, fermented Kimchi you might be used to, this is crispy like a fresh salad with a sweet and spicy kick. Wrapping the chewy noodles with a piece of this Kimchi is an absolute must.
It's a cozy, retro "Nopo" (heritage restaurant) with just 4 tables on the 1st floor and 4 on the 2nd.
It gets packed with local office workers during lunchtime (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM), so aim to visit slightly earlier or later. It’s also very solo-dining friendly!
How to eat like a pro
Enjoy the clean, comforting clear broth for the first half. Then, add 1-2 spoons of "Dadaegi" (the red spicy paste on the table) to transform it into a fiery, spicy noodle soup. You get two different flavors in one bowl!
It’s a deep, savory traditional Korean anchovy broth with zero fishy smell. If you enjoyed a few drinks the night before, this soup will completely refresh you.
They make "Geotjeori" (fresh, unfermented Kimchi) every single morning.
Unlike the sour, fermented Kimchi you might be used to, this is crispy like a fresh salad with a sweet and spicy kick. Wrapping the chewy noodles with a piece of this Kimchi is an absolute must.
It's a cozy, retro "Nopo" (heritage restaurant) with just 4 tables on the 1st floor and 4 on the 2nd.
It gets packed with local office workers during lunchtime (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM), so aim to visit slightly earlier or later. It’s also very solo-dining friendly!
How to eat like a pro
Enjoy the clean, comforting clear broth for the first half. Then, add 1-2 spoons of "Dadaegi" (the red spicy paste on the table) to transform it into a fiery, spicy noodle soup. You get two different flavors in one bowl!
Nearby Attractions
- Seoul Central Market (서울 중앙시장): 5-min walk from Exit 1. A non-touristy, gritty traditional market filled with local street vibes.
- Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town (신당동 떡볶이 타운): 5-min walk from Exit 8. The historic birthplace of Korea's famous spicy rice cakes.
- Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP): Just 1 subway stop away. Fuel up with a warm bowl of Sujebi here before enjoying your late-night shopping spree at DDP!
- Gwanghuimun Gate (광희문): A 4-minute walk from the restaurant (85m from Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station, Exit 3). Also known as the "Little East Gate," this is one of the four minor gates of the ancient Seoul City Wall. It's much quieter and less crowded than DDP, offering a peaceful, historic atmosphere. We highly recommend taking a light stroll here to digest your heavy bowl of Sujebi!
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