Myeongdong Kyoja

Savor their famous kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) and mandu (dumplings), a beloved Seoul institution for authentic Korean comfort food.

Order their famous Kalguksu (minced beef noodles) and Mandu (dumplings), recognized by Michelin for their incredible value.

In their own words: “You should be hungry by now. There are tons of options in Myeongdong, but the most famous one is Myeongdong Kyoja. This place has been a Michelin Bib Gourmand for the past 9 years and is famous for its Kalguksu (minced beef noodles) and Mandu (dumplings) at a reasonable price. I tried it a few years ago, and I remember the food being incredible value for money. This restaurant has 3 locations in Myeongdong and all 3 are always super busy, so you will likely need to wait in line. But don’t worry! The turnover rate is super fast, so the line shrinks quickly. Just pick the branch with the shortest line.”

Try the thick, rich chicken broth kalguksu and juicy handmade dumplings, and enjoy free refills of noodles and rice.

In their own words: “There's a restaurant that earns 100 million KRW in a single day just by selling 11,000-won bowls of kalguksu! That's Myeongdong Kyoja, right in the heart of Myeongdong. Since opening in 1966, it's been an iconic dining spot for over half a century. I've been coming here for almost 20 years myself.”