# Garak-dong chicken noodle spot, ginseng sprout bowl: Hanyang Dak - By Hyeonseo (https://superchart.com/en/@cafe-between-hours/) - Written Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Songpa, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@cafe-between-hours/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@cafe-between-hours/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye/index.md) ## In short Hanyang Dak Kalguksu Main Branch is a Korean chicken noodle soup (dak kalguksu) restaurant in Garak-dong, Songpa, Seoul, a 1-minute walk from Gyeongchal Hospital Station Exit 4. At a late Sunday lunch around 3pm, the order was samgyetang kalguksu at 14,900 won, chicken gomtang with mini suyuk at 22,400 won and meat king mandu at 6,900 won, and the samgyetang kalguksu came as a hot stone bowl holding a chicken leg, sticky rice and fresh ginseng sprouts. The rich chicken broth, simmered more than 12 hours every day, is what makes Hanyang Dak Kalguksu worth the trip. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1st floor, 4 Song-i-ro 23-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul - **Location**: 1-minute walk from Gyeongchal Hospital Station Exit 4 - **Parking**: Parking in front of the restaurant, plenty of space - **Samgyetang kalguksu (ginseng chicken noodle soup)**: 14,900 won - **Chicken gomtang + mini suyuk**: 22,400 won - **Meat king mandu (large meat dumplings)**: 6,900 won - **Self-serve bar**: Water and side dishes self-serve, spicy and mild kimchi - **With children**: High chairs available - **Holiday hours**: Open as usual during the Chuseok holiday *as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026* ![A full spread of chicken noodle soup at Hanyang Dak Kalguksu Main Branch in Garak-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye-01-tqndz-900.webp) ![Samgyetang kalguksu bowl at Hanyang Dak Kalguksu Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye-02-1vl4t-1200.webp) ## Why a late Sunday lunch at Hanyang Dak Kalguksu in Garak-dong? REVIEW Hanyang Dak Kalguksu Main Branch 4 Song-i-ro 23-gil, 1st floor, Songpa-gu, Seoul On Sunday I found myself craving hot broth, so I went to Hanyang Dak Kalguksu Main Branch, a well-known spot in Garak-dong. With colds, flu, and COVID going around and the weather turning a bit chilly, I wanted something warm and hearty to build myself back up. So I went out for dak kalguksu (chicken noodle soup), where you get warm broth and chicken together. When I actually ate it, I was surprised the chicken noodle soup broth was so much richer than I expected, haha. Let me introduce Hanyang Dak Kalguksu Main Branch, a Garak-dong favorite where I filled up on hot broth for a late Sunday lunch! ### How far is Hanyang Dak Kalguksu from Gyeongchal Hospital Station, and is there parking? It's a 1-minute walk from Gyeongchal Hospital Station Exit 4. I drove, and parking was available right in front of the restaurant, with plenty of space. They said they're open as usual during the Chuseok holiday, hahaha. I went at the somewhat awkward late-lunch time of 3pm, haha, and people were still eating. The tables were spaced comfortably enough, and the overall vibe was relaxed and pleasant for a meal. ![Tables and interior of Hanyang Dak Kalguksu Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye-03-19mgo-900.webp) ![Restaurant seating with comfortably spaced tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye-04-c0pex-m-900.webp) ## Inside Hanyang Dak Kalguksu: self-serve bar, kimchi and high chairs At Hanyang Dak Kalguksu Main Branch, water and side dishes are self-serve. There was a self-serve bar set up on one side where you could take as many side dishes as you wanted. It was convenient being able to grab extra yourself, haha. I got both spicy and mild kimchi. ![Spicy and mild kimchi scooped from the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye-05-1mx0t-900.webp) You can also check the food menu with photos like this. ![Hanyang Dak Kalguksu menu shown with photos](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye-06-ybo12-900.webp) ![Sign listing chicken noodle soup and spicy menu options](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye-07-1c8m3-900.webp) There's also a high chair set up on one side of the restaurant. ![High chair placed on one side of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye-08-15dua-900.webp) ![Menu lineup showing samgyetang kalguksu and chicken gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye-09-1gu4g-900.webp) ![Price list for Hanyang Dak Kalguksu Main Branch menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye-10-sf99e-900.webp) ### What we ordered at Hanyang Dak Kalguksu and what it cost There were several dak kalguksu options ranging from the basic to spicy versions. There was also samgyetang kalguksu, which comes with samgyetang chicken and sticky rice, as well as chicken gomtang (chicken soup). - Samgyetang kalguksu ₩14,900 - Chicken gomtang + mini suyuk ₩22,400 - Meat king mandu ₩6,900 The spicy and mild kimchi I scooped from the self-serve bar, hehe. I enjoyed them so much. ![Table spread of samgyetang kalguksu and chicken gomtang with mini suyuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye-11-1cv7y-m-900.webp) ## Samgyetang kalguksu, 14,900 won: chicken leg, sticky rice and ginseng sprouts in one bowl After a short wait, the food came out! Samgyetang kalguksu was hearty from the moment I saw the chicken leg sitting right in the bowl, haha. In the rich broth simmered down with chicken and medicinal herbs, there was tender samgyetang chicken, sticky rice, and fragrant fresh ginseng sprout all together. With chicken, noodles, and sticky rice all in one bowl, I got to enjoy a variety of flavors in a single serving. ![Samgyetang kalguksu with chicken leg, sticky rice, and fresh ginseng sprout](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye-12-37tyv-900.webp) I first picked off the tender meat clinging to the chicken leg and tried that, hehe. So soft and delicious! After eating some of the chicken, I slurped up the chewy noodles. And at the end, I scooped up the sticky rice from the broth too. ![Noodles lifted up from the samgyetang kalguksu bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye-13-f8nuf-900.webp) Eating it in this variety meant I kept enjoying different flavors and textures the whole way through the bowl, haha. The reason the broth tasted so good was apparently because it's a rich chicken broth simmered for over 12 hours every single day. No wonder, hahaha, it really was on another level. ![Rich chicken broth simmered for 12 hours](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye-14-8i3ij-900.webp) ## Chicken gomtang with mini suyuk, 22,400 won: suyuk with salted shrimp sauce The suyuk (boiled pork/meat slices) that came with it looked moist just by sight, and one bite confirmed it was tender and delicious! ![Plate of moist mini suyuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye-15-1xgdr-900.webp) It wasn't dry at all, so it was tasty even eaten plain. ![A slice of suyuk with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye-16-1c1u7-900.webp) Adding a bit of salted shrimp brought out a salty edge that paired well with the suyuk. Eating it alongside garlic, chili peppers, or dried radish strips let me enjoy a different flavor each time, haha. Properly loaded up on protein!!! ![Suyuk served with salted shrimp, garlic, and dried radish strips](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye-17-uez7v-900.webp) ![A bowl of chicken gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye-18-1bkpn-900.webp) I also tried a spoonful of the chicken gomtang. The deeply steeped chicken broth had a subtle hint of medicinal herbs, and the soup itself felt deep and savory. ![Chicken gomtang broth with a hint of medicinal herbs](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye-19-12ch6-900.webp) The broth really is amazing, hahahaha. ![A spoonful of chicken gomtang broth lifted up](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye-20-1r0y0-900.webp) After tasting the broth, I couldn't bear to eat the rice separately, so I dumped in a generous amount of rice and mixed it all together. ![Bowl of chicken gomtang mixed with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye-21-d1wov-900.webp) As the rich chicken broth soaked into the rice, the savory flavor came through even stronger. It was a filling, satisfying one-bowl meal, hehe. I really felt like I'd properly nourished my body!!! ### Meat king mandu, 6,900 won: how big are the dumplings? I also tried the mandu (dumplings). The filling was packed full, so it felt substantial. Loaded with generous filling ingredients, they were delicious. ![Meat king mandu packed full of filling](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye-22-5uu7v-900.webp) Eating them alongside the chicken gomtang or dak kalguksu made for a hearty, really tasty meal, haha. ![Table spread with dak kalguksu and mandu together](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye-23-v2a36-900.webp) ![Table at Hanyang Dak Kalguksu Main Branch after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye-24-ymuuu-900.webp) ## Is Hanyang Dak Kalguksu in Garak-dong worth a second visit? This was Hanyang Dak Kalguksu Main Branch, a Garak-dong favorite where I filled up on hot broth for a late Sunday lunch. With deeply steeped chicken broth, plenty of chicken, noodles, and rice, it was a filling, satisfying meal. It seems like a great place to visit whenever you're craving a bowl of warm broth these days. If you're looking for a hearty dak kalguksu spot in Garak-dong, I recommend Hanyang Dak Kalguksu Main Branch!!!! Next time I'd love to come back and try other menu items too!!! I'm curious about their Hanyang chojjeong mul naengmyeon too, hehe. ## Where it is - Hanyang Dak Kalguksu Main Branch (한양닭칼국수 본점) - 4 Song-i-ro 23-gil, 1st floor, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 송파구 송이로23길 4 1층 - 37.494863, 127.1240839 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%95%9C%EC%96%91%EB%8B%AD%EC%B9%BC%EA%B5%AD%EC%88%98%20%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.494863,127.1240839,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@cafe-between-hours/hanyang-chicken-kalguksu-garak-samgye/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt