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Noodles · Euljiro, Seoul

Cheongsong Son-kalguksu

청송손칼국수

Locals' pickOn TVGreat for solo diners ⓘ

Korea time, from recent reviews. Hours may differ on holidays.

A daytime-only noodle shop in the Euljiro printing alleys, run in the same spot for nearly 30 years. There are just two dishes: hand-cut noodles in anchovy broth, and cold soy-milk noodles. Printers and office workers eat here alone at lunch.

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How it works here

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Waiting

Short wait
Just join the line

It gets busy at lunch, especially since the TV feature. Come before noon or after 13:00.· 3 reviews

What to order

📖 What is Kalguksu?📖 What is Kongguksu?
  • Son-kalguksu (hand-cut noodle soup)손칼국수

    Chewy hand-cut noodles in a clear anchovy broth.

  • Naeng-kongguksu (cold soy-milk noodles)냉콩국수

How much to order

  • 👤 1One kalguksu. Solo diners are the norm.
  • 👤 2One kalguksu and one kongguksu.
  • 👤 3–4A bowl each. The shop is small.

Why it's famous

Hand-cutting noodles in the same Euljiro alley for about 28 years.· 3 reviews

  • On TVFeatured on SBS's Live Today in October 2026.· 3 reviews

Good to know

  • Monday to Saturday from 10:00, closing in the afternoon (around 16:30 on weekdays, earlier on Saturdays). Closed Sundays.· 2 reviews
  • About 4 minutes from Euljiro 3-ga Station exit 7, in the printing-shop alleys.· 2 reviews

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Where this comes from (14 reviews)

Summarized in our own words from Korean diners' blog reviews; each fact is backed by at least two reviews. Last checked 2026-11-09.