Bucheon kalguksu near Kkachiul with mom, dumplings to go: Jakdong

I went to Jakdong Hongdukkkae Kalguksu Bucheon Main Branch (작동홍두깨칼국수 부천본점) with my mom.

“I went for some warm kalguksu with my mom, and the noodles and the kimchi were so good that I even took one portion home.”

Where is Jakdong Hongdukkkae Kalguksu Bucheon Main Branch and how do you get there?

Jakdong Hongdukkkae Kalguksu Bucheon Main Branch is at 63 Gilju-ro 560beon-gil, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon, Gyeonggi, South Korea. It's not far from Kkachiul Station, so it's fine to reach by public transport, and the parking is fairly roomy too.

When I'm craving something warm and soupy, nothing is as easy to eat as kalguksu. And on days I eat with my mom, I look even harder for something gentle that sits well in the stomach.

It's not far from Kkachiul Station, so getting there by public transport is fine, too.

Is it a good place for parents and family?

The restaurant is bigger than I expected, with lots of seats, so it looked great for families. Parking is fairly roomy, which makes driving there convenient. The atmosphere was comfortable when I visited with my mom, so we could eat slowly.

Jakdong Hongdukkkae Kalguksu Bucheon Main Branch menu

Ordering 2 kalguksu and 1 meat dumplings

We ordered two kalguksu and one order of meat dumplings. As soon as the kalguksu came out, a faint seafood aroma rose from the broth. There was more seafood in it than I expected, which made the broth taste even more refreshing.

My favorite part: the chewy noodles

What I liked most was the noodles. They didn't feel soggy at all, just really chewy and springy, so they were great to bite into.

The broth matters in kalguksu, but the noodle texture makes or breaks it, and I really liked the noodles here. Even as I kept eating, they didn't go limp and stayed chewy, so I enjoyed them even more.

A clean, refreshing broth full of seafood flavor

There was plenty of seafood too. With the seafood infusing the broth, it tasted cool and deep at the same time, and was easy to enjoy. It was a clean, refreshing broth rather than a spicy or salty one, so my mom ate it comfortably too.

The geotjeori kimchi that stood out as much as the kalguksu

And what stuck with me as much as the kalguksu that day was the kimchi. It tasted like freshly made geotjeori (fresh, unfermented-style kimchi), really crunchy and fresh. A bite of kalguksu followed by a bite of geotjeori is a great combination. I think kimchi matters a lot at a kalguksu place, and since the kimchi here was so good, my overall satisfaction went up even more.

Barley rice before the kalguksu

I've always really loved barley rice, so I was happy to see it come out. I like that pop of barley texture, and it's nice as a light bite before the kalguksu. Little touches like this make the meal feel more filling.

Meat dumplings that go well with the kalguksu broth

The meat dumplings were also good with the kalguksu. They were hearty inside, and eaten with the kalguksu broth they went together well. The overall portion was generous for two, so we ate until we were full.

With kalguksu, meat dumplings, geotjeori kimchi and barley rice all laid out, it was a really filling spread. Eating with my mom made it taste even better. On days like these when you want something warm and soupy, a bowl of kalguksu like this is just right.

Can you get the meat dumplings to go?

Yes, after enjoying our meal at Jakdong Hongdukkkae, I took one portion of the meat dumplings home. It means I liked them enough that I wanted to eat them again at home instead of just finishing at the restaurant. Having them packed up meant I was set for the next meal, too.

Jakdong Hongdukkkae Kalguksu Bucheon Main Branch visitor info

I visited with my mom, ate warm kalguksu, chatted, and left in a great mood. The noodles were chewy, the seafood plentiful and the broth refreshing, and I was happy overall, especially with the crunchy, freshly made-style geotjeori kimchi and the barley rice I love.

A meal with mom at Jakdong Hongdukkkae, in a nutshell

I went to Jakdong Hongdukkkae Kalguksu Bucheon Main Branch wanting an easy, warm meal with my mom, and I enjoyed it even more than I expected.

The chewy kalguksu noodles, plentiful seafood, tasty geotjeori kimchi, barley rice and meat dumplings all went well together. It was so good that I took one portion home.

If you're looking for kongguksu (cold soybean noodle soup) in Bucheon or a good kalguksu place in Jakdong, give Jakdong Hongdukkkae Kalguksu Bucheon Main Branch a look.