Mapo · Yeonnam-dong / Hand-cut noodle soup shop
연남 칼국수
A kalguksu shop on the main Yeonnam-dong road that makes several broths from the same hand-cut noodle: clam, chicken, and a beef and fernbrake version. The room is clean and modern rather than old-fashioned, and eating alone is normal. Last orders are at 20:30.
Listed in the Korea on a Plate guide
Bajirak kalguksu · clam broth noodle soup
The clam kalguksu is the plainest and the best introduction. A potato pancake between two is the usual addition.
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
The kitchen shuts between three and five every day, which catches out people walking over from the Gyeongui Line park in the afternoon.
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
super duper yummy, hole in the wall place! mandu and kalguksu texture was great, very affordable prices too. owner is also really helpful & friendly!!
Amazing foods!!! Lots of local are enjoying it here, we love the kalkuksu and kimchi jeon so much. Highly recommended 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
After battling through negative temperatures, finding Yeongnam Noodles felt like a miracle. The perfectly seasoned, piping hot soup with noodles that had a pleasant chew healed me. The staff was also welcoming despite me being alone. A must try if you are in the area!
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NEAR YOU
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The clam kalguksu is the plainest and the best introduction. A potato pancake between two is the usual addition.
Expect about ₩11,000 per person. Clam kalguksu ₩11,000; rich chicken kalguksu ₩11,000; beef and fernbrake noodles ₩12,000; potato pancake ₩11,000.
Daily 11:30–21:30. Open daily.
Yeonnam Kalguksu is at 19 Yeonnam-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 마포구 연남로 19. The nearest station is Hongik University Station (Line 2, Airport Railroad, Gyeongui-Jungang), exit 3, about 460 m.
Yeonnam Kalguksu suits Solo dining, First time in Korea, Not spicy.
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