Woongkal Seongsu
웅칼 성수 · Noodles
ABOUT
Woongkal Seongsu is a casual Korean noodle restaurant specializing in chicken kalguksu, located just a short walk from Seongsu Station. Its signature Woongkal Guksu combines a clear, slow-cooked chicken broth with handmade-style knife-cut noodles and grilled chicken thigh. The restaurant also serves a spicy version, bibim noodles, dumplings and other Korean comfort-food dishes. The restaurant has a clean, modern interior built mainly around counter seating, making it particularly convenient for solo diners. The concept focuses on a warm, protein-rich bowl rather than a heavy or overly sweet noodle dish. Freshly made geotjeori, or fresh Korean-style kimchi, is also served with the meal.
WHAT LOCALS SAY
The most consistent point in the early reviews is the combination of deep chicken broth and grilled chicken. Visitors describe the soup as comforting rather than heavily seasoned, with the grilled chicken adding a roasted flavor to the otherwise clean broth. One recent review particularly liked eating the chicken, broth, noodles and chrysanthemum greens together. The restaurant is also particularly suitable for solo diners. All of the seating is essentially counter-style, and the restaurant explicitly welcomes solo customers. Recent visitors mention that it can be a comfortable option for lunch or dinner when exploring Seongsu alone. The restaurant is still relatively new, so the review sample is much smaller than established Seongsu restaurants. Current reviews are generally positive about the food and service, while one review felt that the price was somewhat high for kalguksu. That makes it better to describe the restaurant as a modern chicken-kalguksu specialist rather than simply calling it a budget noodle shop.
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11AM–9PM
3PM–5PM
OPEN DAILY
₩11,000–₩13,000 / serving
Woongkal Guksu is the easiest choice for a first visit. It comes with clear chicken broth, knife-cut noodles and a piece of grilled chicken thigh, giving you both the soup and grilled-meat elements in one bowl. Choose the Spicy Kalguksu if you prefer a stronger flavor. The Buckwheat Health Dumplings are another option if you want something to share or add to your meal. The restaurant is especially convenient for solo travelers because the seating is mainly counter-style. It is about a two-minute walk from Seongsu Station Exit 4, and waiting can occur during busy periods. Current listings show daily opening hours of 11:00–21:00 with last orders at 20:30.
서울 성동구 아차산로 92 S타워 1층 105호92 Achasan-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, STOWER 1F #105
+82-507-1394-2307
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