Seoul / Noodles & dumplings
명동교자
A comforting first stop in the heart of Myeongdong. Come for handmade noodles in a rich broth, with mandu dumplings to share.
Korea on a Plate · Monthly 30 · October 2026
On a food route: Seoul in 3 days, one meal at a time
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Kalguksu · handmade noodle soup
Kalguksu plus a plate of ten steamed mandu to share. Noodle and broth refills are free.
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
Check the restaurant’s current hours and menu before making a special trip.
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
One of the best restaurants we have been to in Seoul: limited menu, efficient and quick service and super tasty food. Their soup is in top 5 soups I’ve tried in Japan and Korea I think. It has this “smoky” flavor - quite unique. Dumplings were good as well… had order another po
Finally got around to trying Kyoja Myeongdong and ended up going back twice because it was that good. Don’t let the line outside scare you off, it moves surprisingly quickly. Once seated, you order and pay straight away, and the food comes out fast and fresh. Each table also get
Must-visit Michelin spot in Korea! We came back twice because it was just that good. - Noodle Soup: Comforting, naturally rich bone broth with a hint of pepper and chewy homemade noodles. - Spicy Cold Noodles: Bouncy green noodles in a flavorful, punchy sauce. Perfectly balance
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NEAR YOU
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Kalguksu plus a plate of ten steamed mandu to share. Noodle and broth refills are free.
Expect about ₩12,000 per person. Kalguksu ₩12,000; mandu ₩13,000.
10:30–21:00. Open daily.
Myeongdong Kyoja is at 29 Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 중구 명동10길 29. The nearest station is Myeongdong Station.
Myeongdong Kyoja suits First time in Korea, Solo dining, Near the sights, Not spicy.
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