# Bucheon restaurant for solo clam kalguksu: Jakdong Hongdukkkae - By Dogyeom (https://superchart.com/en/@basalt-coffee-stops/) - Written Sep 12, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Bucheon, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@basalt-coffee-stops/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@basalt-coffee-stops/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal/index.md) ## In short Jakdong Hongdukkkae Kalguksu Bucheon Main Branch is a Korean restaurant in Bucheon, Gyeonggi, where diners cook clam kalguksu at the table. I had one serving each of clam kalguksu and meat dumplings, with barley rice and fresh kimchi on the side. Verdict: a happy, friendly spot I want to revisit. ## Good to know - **Hours**: 10:30–21:00 - **Ordered**: 1 serving clam kalguksu; 1 serving meat dumplings - **How to cook**: Add and stir the noodles, close the lid, then wait through two sandglasses (6 minutes). - **Included**: Barley rice is served with a kalguksu order. - **Closing notice**: Closed September 24–25; otherwise closed only the day before and the day of major holidays (per the original post). *as written by the visitor on Sep 12, 2026* ## Table-cooked clam kalguksu in Jakdong, Bucheon Let me introduce Jakdong Hongdukkkae Kalguksu Bucheon Main Branch, a great choice for kalguksu in Jakdong, Bucheon, and a local favorite for Bucheon kalguksu. Ta-da! ![Introduction to Jakdong Hongdukkkae Kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal-01-hv8u9-900.webp) Jakdong Hongdukkkae Kalguksu Bucheon Main Branch is located at 63 Gilju-ro 560beon-gil, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, just inside the entrance to Wonmisan. It is about a 900 m walk from Exit 1 of Bucheon Stadium Station or Exit 2 of Kkachiwool Station. If taking a bus, get off at Bucheon Sangnok School or Ginkgo Tree Gas Station, then take bus 56-1 or 700. Hours are 10:30–21:00. According to the original post, it is closed September 24–25 and only on the day before and the day of major holidays; it is open as usual otherwise. ![Entrance to Jakdong Hongdukkkae Kalguksu Bucheon Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal-02-r788a-900.webp) ![Exterior of Jakdong Hongdukkkae Kalguksu Bucheon Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal-03-2lj20-900.webp) Snap from the entrance of Jakdong Hongdukkkae Kalguksu Bucheon Main Branch, a good local kalguksu spot in Jakdong and Bucheon! As mentioned earlier, those are the opening hours. ![Jakdong Hongdukkkae Kalguksu business hours notice](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal-04-1hk4s-900.webp) ## Ordering clam kalguksu and meat dumplings Here is the menu! I ordered one serving of clam kalguksu and one serving of meat dumplings. ![Order of clam kalguksu and meat dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal-05-nyrw9-966.webp) You can refer to the cooking instructions! ![Instructions for eating kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal-06-br53r-900.webp) ![Kalguksu cooking instructions](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal-07-j8eux-900.webp) ![Kalguksu cooking guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal-08-h7q33-900.webp) I loved that even a single serving of clam kalguksu came in a big pot so I could cook it myself! Barley rice also comes with a kalguksu order. ![Barley rice served with a kalguksu order](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal-09-5x1wn-900.webp) I also liked that they served bottled water; if you need more, you can help yourself from the water dispenser. ^^ ![Bottled water and self-service water dispenser notice](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal-10-1lx6c-900.webp) ![Preparing the kalguksu meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal-11-1ul27-900.webp) ![Preparing the kalguksu side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal-12-1f1hz-900.webp) I served myself as much geotjeori (fresh kimchi) as I could eat. ![Self-served fresh kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal-13-839p6-900.webp) ## Two sandglasses, six minutes of cooking Once it comes to a rolling boil, add the noodles. Then stir them, close the lid, and eat after two turns of the sandglass—6 minutes! ^^ ![Kalguksu cooking in a pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal-14-bb80d-900.webp) ![Kalguksu cooking process](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal-15-1bieh-900.webp) I cooked it up deliciously. ![Finished clam kalguksu meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal-16-13sbd-1200.webp) My neat little spread is all set. Haha. ![Neatly arranged kalguksu meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal-17-1u7bi-900.webp) ## A full pot even when dining alone A close-up of one serving of clam kalguksu—haha! I loved that they served it in a pot even when I came alone! Meat dumplings are always right. Haha. ![Meat dumplings side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal-18-116s0-900.webp) ![Clam kalguksu and meat dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal-19-16c2o-900.webp) The kalguksu suited my taste perfectly, which I loved. ![Close-up of clam kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal-20-1yxta-900.webp) The meat dumplings were so delicious. ![Close-up of meat dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal-21-rftm9-900.webp) ![Kalguksu meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal-22-wyt0n-900.webp) ![Kalguksu with clams and shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal-23-36c13-900.webp) I was so happy eating the kalguksu with clams and shrimp—haha! The barley rice served as an appetizer was also absolutely heavenly when I tucked in. ^^ Haha. ![Empty bowls after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal-24-1h3rp-966.webp) After enjoying my meal, I took a photo of the empty bowls. ## Why I want to return next time BMI 29 me happily ate one serving each of clam kalguksu and meat dumplings at Jakdong Hongdukkkae Kalguksu Bucheon Main Branch! It was delicious, so I plan to revisit next time! The staff were also so kind, which I really appreciated. Everyone wore head coverings, so I liked that they seemed to care about hygiene too! The most basic flavors are the best, making me even happier. ^^ It would be great for a gathering or company dinner, and it would also be nice to come for a hangover cure the next day! ## Where it is - Jakdong Hongdukkkae Kalguksu Bucheon Main Branch (작동홍두깨칼국수 부천본점) - 63 Gilju-ro 560beon-gil, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 부천시 원미구 길주로560번길 63 작동홍두깨칼국수 - 37.5041597, 126.8051002 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9E%91%EB%8F%99%ED%99%8D%EB%91%90%EA%B9%A8%EC%B9%BC%EA%B5%AD%EC%88%98%20%EB%B6%80%EC%B2%9C%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.5041597,126.8051002,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@basalt-coffee-stops/bucheon-kalguksu-solo-pot-meal/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt