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Noodles · Haeundae & Gwangalli, Busan

Sabuk Kalguksu

사북칼국수

Locals' pickOn TVGreat for solo diners ⓘ

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A tiny old noodle shop on a back street behind Haeundae-gu Office, near Haeundae Market. It makes one dish: jang-kalguksu, chewy hand-cut noodles in a thick, spicy chili-paste broth. Office workers and market shoppers fill its few tables at lunch.

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How it works here

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Waiting

Short wait
Just join the line

Weekend lunch can bring a short queue, but turnover is quick.· 4 reviews

What to order

📖 What is Jang-kalguksu?
  • Jang-kalguksu (spicy hand-cut noodle soup)칼국수(장칼국수)

    The only dish.

  • Bowl of rice공기밥

How much to order

  • 👤 1One bowl of kalguksu.
  • 👤 2One bowl each.
  • 👤 3–4One bowl each, plus rice if you want to finish the broth.

Insider tips

  • One order per person; the side dishes are pickled radish, white kimchi and kimchi.· 2 reviews

Why it's famous

  • On TVHas appeared on MBC and other TV shows; the walls are still covered with notes from fans of TVXQ, who once visited.· 3 reviews

Good to know

  • About 5 minutes from Haeundae Station exit 1, behind Haeundae-gu Office; no parking, use nearby public lots.· 3 reviews
  • Open 10 am to 4 pm; closed Wednesdays.· 4 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 2026-11-11.