Myeongdong Kyoja Branch
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The beef flavoured noodle soup has a taste that reflects its smokey cooking style, with a rich and flavourful taste that will leave you wanting to come back for more. The soup appears thick but is not heavy, not over-bearingly meaty. Done so well, I wish I could ask for the recipe. There are only 5 items on the menu for a reason, with the soup noodles (kal-guksu) being the most popular. At just 11000won (~AUD$12) it’s an amazing meal at very reasonable price. Be warned - expect to be asked for your order and to pay in advance before being seated. Also, expect long waiting queues (1-2 people line up at the front; groups of 3 or more are asked to walk around to the back of the building to line up, and you will only be let in once all your guests have arrived and are counted for!!) The kimchi here is a specialty - it is garlic infused, but extra spicy. After enjoying the soup for its amazing taste, try adding some of the kimchi to the soup as it will change the flavour to get something else. But be warned the spiciness of the kimchi is rated 4 out of 5 (5 being eye-watering unbearable off-to-hospital chilliness). The dumplings were also amazing - steamed meat and veggie dumplings done to perfection. Service wasn’t great, but let’s face it - you’re there for the food, not their kindness. Atmosphere was 3 out of 5 due to the long waiting queues (which could add to the atmosphere if that’s what you include as part of the atmosphere), but inside you just see a sea of people heads down enjoying the noodles and dumplings. Half Koreans, half tourists. Would definitely come every time I visit Seoul.
D “Ninjaboy22” ID “Ninjaboy22” I
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This is one of my go-to restaurants whenever I'm in Seoul! It's a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand (NOT MICHELIN Star, there's a difference) restaurant, that only offers 4 things on their menu: 1. Kalguksu 칼국수 - hot noodles with broth, dumplings and meat 2. Kongguksu 콩국수 - cold noodles, served in soy milk with cucumber 3. Bibimguksu 비빔국수 - spicy and cold noodles served with cucumber, no broth 4. Pork dumplings. You also get delicious kimchi on the side and cutlery is in drawers on the table so you can help yourself. This is the branch to go to as I've always been lucky here and never had to wait for a table. (I hear the queues at the main branch are really long, but I've never been myself!) The service is really quick and the taste of the food is incredible. My only cons for this place... If you want service with a smile and a nice atmosphere, you won't find that here. The space is also quite small, so if you're eating alone or in a pair, you'll be put on a table with other people, divided by a screen. If you want tasty food and you're on a budget, this is definitely worth a try! I recommend the Kalguksu and dumplings! 잘 먹겠습니다! (Enjoy your meal!)
Lorraine OLorraine O
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Highly overrated in my opinion. It’s one of those places where they know there’s a lot of demand for their restaurant so they try to churn out as much customers as possible. The line up starts on the street where you’re rushed by a rude guy. Then you line up at the stairs waiting for someone to get out. Once you sit down, they rush you to order. There’s only 4 items so you feel like you shouldn’t take long to choose. Then you pay on the spot. Food comes out rather quickly. Want an extra bowl so the kids can share? Nope. Want something to drink? Nope just water. Essentially they want you to eat and get out. When you’re done, they take away your bowls as a hint and since there’s people waiting right there, you feel as though you need to leave right away. How was the food? Noodle soup was ok. The noodles is infused with garlic and maybe that’s why they’re special. Dumplings were average and bad when it gets cold. You need to eat it right as soon as it hits the table. Once you’re done, you leave from the back. For a Michelin recommendation, I expected more. I’ve been to many and this was one of the worst. The whole experience was rushed. I understand the need to get people in and out so more people can enjoy it but this place just over did it a little bit. I do not recommend.
CobeCobe
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Went back to our favourite place for late lunch at @myeongdong_kyoja. Btw, it was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand. The queue were long but pretty fast as well. It's off lunch hour already yet imagine how popular it was. We ordered the Mandu (dumpling) and Kalguksu (noodles with dumplings). Not forgetting their in house kimchi, taste super delicious and we asked for more refills. 🤪😋 You can spot almost every table ordering the same items. And my dumpling arrived like within a minute of ordering. It was that fast. So simple yet delicious! Never to be miss whenever you're at Korea. But the whole mouthful was a pleasurable surprise – the noodle’s texture was exceptionally slippery smooth, like a much softer form of udon. The soup was nice, the broth had a clean taste. The chicken broth soup clear yet nourishing, didn’t need much salt to enhance its taste, a comfort dish with ingredients of minced meat, dumplings and vegetables. There are 2 branches within close vicinity at Myeongdong with each other. This is one of those places where I can eat multiple times per week and not get ‘enough’
Jane NgJane Ng
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ORDERED: 🍜 Kalguksu: chicken broth, knife chopped noodles, dumplings (11,000₩) 🥟 Mandu (dumplings): with female pig pork, vegetables, leek, and fresh sesame oil in a transparent skin (12,000₩) REVIEW: My partner and I ordered a Kalguksu each, then shared the Mandu. ❤ The food at Myeongdon Kyoja was delicious and so affordable. The chicken broth was flavourful and they were the bounciest, most evenly cut knife chopped noodles I'd ever seen. They provide a generous side of kimchi that I saw people getting refilled! You do need to confidently shout to an aunty in Korean though... 😅 🚶♀️ The process is to walk up to the kiosk, change the language to English and proceed to make the order. Once you make a payment, you receive a ticket where you then walk further in to be seated. You get assigned a seat then you provide your ticket to an aunty and you get your food promptly after! Water is also self serve in the fridges by the wall. It's a great food option and there was so much seating at 5:00pm. There's also another Myeondong Kyoja branch further down the street! (MAIN BRANCH).
Jasmine (Jas.eats)Jasmine (Jas.eats)
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"Steamed Dumplings (만두) 🐽 — ₩11,000: You get a delightful plate of 10 juicy dumplings with a wonderfully dense texture, generously filled with pork. When you take a bite, a burst of flavorful soup emerges, just enough to tantalize your taste buds. The addition of vegetables complements the pork perfectly, offering a pleasing balance of textures. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Soup Noodles (칼국수) 🍜 — ₩10,000: The Korean noodles here are tender and abundant. The soup has a slightly thick and rich consistency with a subtle hint of spiciness. You'll find a sprinkling of pork and about 4 small dumplings. They're a tad salty but quite enjoyable. (The shop provides finely ground chili powder and pepper, so if you crave extra heat, you can spice it up to your liking.) ❤️ Kimchi — Complimentary: You can always ask for more. The kimchi here has a gentle spicy kick and a delightful tang that enhances the overall flavor. Pair it with the noodle soup, and you'll be pleasantly surprised at how well they complement each other. Enjoy it on its own as a tasty side dish."
Num TnnNum Tnn
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Nearby Attractions Of Myeongdong Kyoja Branch
Namdaemun Market
Myeongdong Shopping Street
Deoksugung Palace
Namsan Cable Car
LOTTE Department Store Main Store
Insa-dong Culture Street
Shinsegae Department Store Main Store
Namsangol Hanok Village
Myeongdong Cathedral
Cheonggyecheon

Namdaemun Market
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Myeongdong Shopping Street
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Deoksugung Palace
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Namsan Cable Car
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Nearby Restaurants Of Myeongdong Kyoja Branch
Myeongdong Kyoja Main Restaurant
엉터리생고기 무한리필 명동점 | Korean BBQ Myeongdong | 明洞 サムギョプサル 明洞美食 明洞五花肉 l AYCE
Ssada Gimbab, Myeongdong Station
Wangbijip Myeongdong Main store
Manseon Hof
Odarijip Ganjang Gejang
Mugyo-dong Bugeo-guk
Wangbijib Myeongdong Yukho(왕비집 육호점)
일편등심 명동점 | Myeongdong Beef Korean BBQ restaurant kbbq Beef | 焼き肉 焼肉 |一片里脊 明洞店 烤肉
Wangbijib Myeongdong Center store

Myeongdong Kyoja Main Restaurant
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엉터리생고기 무한리필 명동점 | Korean BBQ Myeongdong | 明洞 サムギョプサル 明洞美食 明洞五花肉 l AYCE
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Ssada Gimbab, Myeongdong Station
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Wangbijip Myeongdong Main store
4.6
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10 Myeongdong 10-gil, Seoul, South Korea
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+82 2-776-3424
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mdkj.co.kr
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attractions: Namdaemun Market, Myeongdong Shopping Street, Deoksugung Palace, Namsan Cable Car, LOTTE Department Store Main Store, Insa-dong Culture Street, Shinsegae Department Store Main Store, Namsangol Hanok Village, Myeongdong Cathedral, Cheonggyecheon, restaurants: Myeongdong Kyoja Main Restaurant, 엉터리생고기 무한리필 명동점 | Korean BBQ Myeongdong | 明洞 サムギョプサル 明洞美食 明洞五花肉 l AYCE, Ssada Gimbab, Myeongdong Station, Wangbijip Myeongdong Main store, Manseon Hof, Odarijip Ganjang Gejang, Mugyo-dong Bugeo-guk, Wangbijib Myeongdong Yukho(왕비집 육호점), 일편등심 명동점 | Myeongdong Beef Korean BBQ restaurant kbbq Beef | 焼き肉 焼肉 |一片里脊 明洞店 烤肉, Wangbijib Myeongdong Center store

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