One of Korea's best Kalguksu restaurants since its founding in 1966.

I visited the main store of Myeongdong-Kyoja in Myeong-dong.

Myeongdong-Kyoja is, without a doubt, the most well-known kalguksu eatery in all of Korea

​​The original restaurant opened in 1966, and since then, it has expanded to two additional locations: another branch in Myeong-dong and one in Itaewon.

​Since 2017 when the Michelin Guide debuted in Korea, Myeongdong-Kyoja has been continuously recognized as a Bib Gourmand every year.

​I went on a Friday night at 8:00 and could get a seat right away.

Four different menu options are available: Kalguksu, Mandu (dumplings), Bibimguksu, and Cong-guksu (soybean noodles, only in the summer)

Among these, Kalguksu is undoubtedly the most well-known dish.

 

Kalguksu  10,000 won

Myeongdong-Kyoja's Kalguksu is known for its meaty broth and meat-filled dumplings.

 

Bibimguksu  10,000 won

Bibimguksu is something I've never tried before. It is a bit spicy, but a delicious specialty to order!

 

Kimchi

 

Refreshments

Additional noodles and rice bowls are free, but only if you order one meal per person.

 

Conclusion

​Since 1966, Myeongdong-Kyoja has stood as the go-to location for authentic Kalguksu cuisine in Korea. ​

There are menus such as Kalguksu, Mandu (dumplings), Bibimguksu, and Cong-guksu, the most representative of which is Kalguksu.

Because it is both delicious and reasonably priced, it has been awarded a Bib Gourmand by the Michelin Guide every year since 2017.

 

Address : 29 Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul OPEN GOOGLE MAP

Phone : +82-0507-1306-5348

Operation Hours : Monday-Sunday : 10:30 - 21:00

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Source : https://blog.naver.com/ys98315/222908240034

Writer : ys98315

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