Seocho · Yangjae / Clam knife-cut noodles
임병주 산동칼국수
Open since 1988, this is a plain, high-turnover kalguksu house where the noodles are rolled and cut fresh each day and the broth is drawn from clams. Alongside the noodles it sells Pyongyang-style large dumplings, chilled soybean noodles in summer, and a fresh kimchi made with ground green chilli. It holds a Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide.
Listed in the Korea on a Plate guide
Kalguksu · hand-cut wheat noodles in clam broth
The clam kalguksu is the main order. Add a plate of the large dumplings if you are two or more, and in summer the cold kongguksu replaces it for many regulars.
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
The restaurant takes cash only, so bring notes before you arrive. Queues form at lunch but move fast, and there is parking.
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
I only ordered the noodles since I was alone. The noodles were tasty and the broth was clear and tasty. Clams were fresh and was really palatable. The waitress knew I was a foreigner and was very kind to explain about the chilli that went with the noodles. I really enjoyed it. It
The kalguksu noodles are good but I’m pretty sure I got sick eating here. The clam broth wasn’t the cleanest and clams themselves were sandy. This place probably got the Michelin recommendation and went downhill from the popularity. Would not go again
Meal budget per person (without drinks) Category 1 (under 60000 KRW, 50 USD) The restaurant has specialized in handmade Noodle Soup since 1988 on the same place with same taste. This is one of my favorite ones since year 1999. The building is renovated now with larger dining and
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NEAR YOU
Other guides close to this restaurant, by straight-line distance.
The clam kalguksu is the main order. Add a plate of the large dumplings if you are two or more, and in summer the cold kongguksu replaces it for many regulars.
Expect about ₩12,000 per person. Sandong kalguksu ₩12,000; Pyongyang-style large dumplings ₩12,000; kongguksu ₩13,000; extra noodles ₩3,000.
Tue–Sun 11:00–21:00. Closed Mondays.
Limbyungjoo Sandong Kalguksu is at 65 Gangnam-daero 37-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 서초구 강남대로37길 65. The nearest station is Yangjae Station (Line 3 / Sinbundang Line), about 7 minutes on foot.
Limbyungjoo Sandong Kalguksu suits First time in Korea, Solo dining, Not spicy.
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