# Garak-dong kalguksu spot with kimchi self-bar: Hanyang Dak Kalguksu - By Garam (https://superchart.com/en/@cafe-shelf/) - Written Sep 5, 2026 - Updated Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Songpa, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary meal from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@cafe-shelf/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@cafe-shelf/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@cafe-shelf/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@cafe-shelf/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@cafe-shelf/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@cafe-shelf/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@cafe-shelf/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@cafe-shelf/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@cafe-shelf/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@cafe-shelf/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar/index.md) ## In short Hanyang Dak Kalguksu Main Branch is a dak kalguksu (chicken noodle soup) restaurant near Gyeongchal Hospital Station in Garak-dong, Songpa, Seoul. On a rainy day the order was dak kalguksu and steamed dumplings, with two kinds of fresh kimchi — spicy and mild — plus pickled radish taken freely from the self-serve bar. Parking sits right in front of Hanyang Dak Kalguksu and the food arrives fast, so it works easily for a solo meal too. ## Good to know - **Ordered**: Dak kalguksu (chicken noodle soup), steamed dumplings - **Kimchi**: Two kinds of fresh geotjeori kimchi made daily — spicy and mild - **Self-bar**: Free refills of kimchi and pickled radish - **Parking**: Ground-level parking right in front of the restaurant - **Also**: Warm naengmyeon broth served; strong air conditioning *as written by the visitor on Sep 5, 2026* I don't know what's going on with the weather lately haha. Hot, then rainy, then humid... but doesn't it always feel like rainy days call for something hot and brothy?? That's exactly what happened to me — it was drizzling and I suddenly craved dak kalguksu (chicken noodle soup) so badly. So I headed to a Garak-dong favorite, Hanyang Dak Kalguksu, for a bowl. ![Hanyang Dak Kalguksu visited on a rainy day in Garak-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar-01-9yrk5-1200.webp) ![Surroundings of the Hanyang Dak Kalguksu restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar-02-1gxs8-900.webp) ![Horizontal photo of Hanyang Dak Kalguksu in Garak-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar-03-1xixp-900.webp) ![The chicken noodle soup restaurant on a rainy Garak-dong street](https://img.superchart.com/images/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar-04-1vqi4-900.webp) ![View near the entrance of Hanyang Dak Kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar-05-kxegt-900.webp) ![Exterior of the Garak-dong chicken noodle soup restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar-06-b21is-900.webp) Honestly I thought dak kalguksu would taste pretty similar wherever you go, but once I actually tried it, the broth and chicken were noticeably different from what I expected. Also, apparently this place appeared in a Running Man mission once haha. Oh wow, I always wondered about those restaurants I see on TV, so it was fun to realize I'd randomly walked into a Garak-dong spot that's been on air 😆 ![Interior of Hanyang Dak Kalguksu, which appeared on TV](https://img.superchart.com/images/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar-07-7skbx-m-900.webp) ![Interior atmosphere of Hanyang Dak Kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar-08-1n9e5-900.webp) ![Front of Hanyang Dak Kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar-09-m75dp-900.webp) ## Can you park right in front of Hanyang Dak Kalguksu? Hanyang Dak Kalguksu has street parking available right in front of the restaurant, so driving there wasn't a hassle at all. Tight underground lots or mechanical parking can be stressful, and these days a lot of restaurants don't have parking at all. ![Street parking space right in front of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar-10-dpysi-900.webp) ![Parking area at Hanyang Dak Kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar-11-1b288-900.webp) ![Entrance view after parking in front of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar-12-1cnn7-900.webp) Since I'm out and about with a baby these days, easy parking automatically scores points with me haha. Hanyang Dak Kalguksu definitely earns its spot as a Garak-dong favorite for convenient parking! ## Air conditioning strong enough for a hot bowl of soup Walking into Hanyang Dak Kalguksu, the air conditioning was blasting, so I didn't have to sweat buckets while eating hot broth. ![Well air-conditioned indoor seating at Hanyang Dak Kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar-13-6i0nh-900.webp) ## How are the broth and noodles in the dak kalguksu? We ordered the dak kalguksu, and the food came out faster than expected, so it seemed like a good spot for a solo lunch too. And just look at the broth — it looks rich even before you take a bite. ![A bowl of dak kalguksu topped with chicken and scallions](https://img.superchart.com/images/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar-14-zpbyd-900.webp) There was a generous amount of chicken, topped with scallions, and one sip of the broth gave that savory, deep flavor right away. Even though it's chicken noodle soup, there was hardly any of that distinct chicken smell, which I appreciated, and the noodles were soft yet had a nice chew, perfect for slurping down with the broth. Normally when I eat kalguksu I just eat the noodles and leave the broth, but this broth was so good I kept spooning it up haha. Maybe because it was raining, the hot broth tasted even better than usual. There was also warm naengmyeon broth available in between, which was nice to sip too. ## Steamed dumplings, the perfect partner to kalguksu Can't skip the steamed dumplings either. The perfect sidekick to kalguksu. ![A plate of steamed dumplings ordered alongside the kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar-15-6m68h-899.webp) ![Cross-section of a steamed dumpling showing the filling](https://img.superchart.com/images/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar-16-1uex2-900.webp) ## Fresh kimchi made daily, spicy and mild Another thing I loved: the kimchi! Hanyang Dak Kalguksu makes fresh kimchi (geotjeori) daily, and there were two kinds — spicy and mild. At a kalguksu place, kimchi is basically 80%, no, honestly almost the whole experience, right? ![Two kinds of fresh kimchi said to be made daily](https://img.superchart.com/images/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar-17-124ll-900.webp) ![A plate of the mild fresh kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar-18-fv2vo-900.webp) I'm a total spice wimp so I went with the mild kimchi — it wasn't harsh but had great umami, and it paired really well with the kalguksu. I heard the spicy kimchi is popular too, so maybe I'll try it next time haha. But since I'm a spice wimp, I'm voting for mild kimchi for now… Kimchi and pickled radish are at a self-serve bar, so you can help yourself to as much as you need without feeling awkward about asking for a refill. ## Is Hanyang Dak Kalguksu good for eating alone? The portion of dak kalguksu was pretty filling. With that much chicken in there, one bowl left me properly full. Lately the weather's hot and my appetite's all over the place, but after this hot bowl of dak kalguksu, I felt completely satisfied. Most of all, the food comes out quickly and the vibe is relaxed enough to eat alone, so it seemed like a solid choice for people coming in solo for lunch. > Nothing beats a hot bowl of soup on a rainy day ☔️🍜 If you're in Garak-dong craving something hot and brothy, Hanyang Dak Kalguksu is worth trying as a local favorite. Especially recommended on rainy days haha. After eating here that day, I totally understood why I was craving dak kalguksu in the rain. Parking right in front of the restaurant made it easy to drive there too — a solid Garak-dong spot. I think I'll be back next time it rains. And next time, I'm definitely trying the spicy kimchi~~ ## Where it is - Hanyang Dak Kalguksu Main Branch (한양닭칼국수 본점) - 4 Songi-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-shelf/garak-chicken-kalguksu-kimchi-bar/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt