Veteran Kalguksu (베테랑칼국수)

Explanation

Veteran Kalguksu, located in Jeonju Hanok Village, has been operating since 1977, attesting to the great taste of their broth, made using sesame, meal, and eggs. The noodles are also cut much thinner than other restaurants, while maintaining their chewy texture. Another popular menu at the restaurant is their kongguksu.

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The restaurant was a favorite spot for the cast of the drama “Twenty Five Twenty One.” Lead actress Kim Tae-ri, who played Na Hee-do, even visited for breakfast during her vlog shoots. She drew attention for enthusiastically finishing a bowl of noodles down to the last strand. Nearby is the private rental house “2521,” which was featured as Hee-do’s home in the drama, making it worth visiting after enjoying a meal at the restaurant.

Homepage

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Information Use

Representative menu : Kalguksu

Contact and Information : +82-63-285-9898

Business hours : 09:00-20:00

Parking facilities : Available

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

Handling menu : Kongguksu, jjolmyeon, mandu, etc.

More information

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Location

135 Gyeonggijeon-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

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