# Chicken kalguksu with hand-cut noodles in Eunpyeong: Songa Kalguksu

- By Seowon (https://superchart.com/en/@coffee-at-leisure/)
- Written Sep 6, 2026
- Updated Sep 15, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Eunpyeong, Seoul
- Sponsored: This post was written based on a complimentary store visit provided by the restaurant.
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## In short

Songa Kalguksu is a chicken kalguksu (hand-cut noodle soup) restaurant near Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, close to Exit 4 of Eunam Station. The writer visited at 11am with her mother-in-law and tried chicken kalguksu, jang kalguksu, and squid bibim mandu, all made with noodles cut to order and a broth skimmed clean of fat. Clean shop, clean flavor — if there are two or more of you, definitely add the squid bibim mandu.

## Good to know

- **Address**: 486 Bulgwangcheon-gil, 1F Unit 2, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- **Location**: About 459m from Eunam Station Exit 4
- **Hours**: Mon–Sat 11:00–20:00
- **Break time**: 15:00–16:30
- **Last order**: 19:30
- **Closed**: Every Sunday
- **Chicken kalguksu**: ₩10,000
- **Jang kalguksu**: ₩11,000
- **Butter kalguksu**: ₩8,000
- **Squid bibim mandu**: ₩11,000
- **Bibim mandu**: ₩7,000
- **Rice**: ₩1,000
- **Drinks**: ₩2,000
- **Amenities**: Baby chair, Wi-Fi, takeout available
- **Seating**: Bar seats for one, tables for 2–4

*as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026*

![A full table of chicken kalguksu at Songa Kalguksu near Eunam Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle-01-srbua-900.webp)

![Vertical shot of Songa Kalguksu's signature chicken kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle-02-2jn9d-1200.webp)

These days the mornings and evenings are getting a little cooler, and I've been craving hot soup. So this time I went with my mother-in-law to Songa Kalguksu, a place near Eunam Station that's gotten word-of-mouth buzz for its chicken kalguksu. 🍜

We got there a bit early, around 11am. I figured it'd be quiet since it was before lunch, but people were already eating. Seeing customers there even before the real lunch rush made me think this must already be a local favorite. 😊

## Songa Kalguksu location and hours

- Address: 486 Bulgwangcheon-gil, 1F Unit 2, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- About 459m from Eunam Station Exit 4
- Hours: Monday–Saturday 11:00–20:00
- Break time 15:00–16:30 / Last order 19:30
- Closed every Sunday
- Baby chair available / Wi-Fi / Takeout available

## A small, pretty dining space

![The clean exterior of Songa Kalguksu on Bulgwangcheon-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle-03-1hpwx-900.webp)

Songa Kalguksu looked clean and unfussy from the outside. Once inside, the shop was smaller than I expected, but that actually felt like part of its charm. 😊

![Interior with white walls and wood-tone furniture](https://img.superchart.com/images/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle-04-t5zfw-900.webp)

White walls paired with warm wood-tone furniture give the whole place a calm, tidy atmosphere.

![The small dining hall unified in wood tones](https://img.superchart.com/images/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle-05-1fqbh-900.webp)

It's not an elaborately decorated restaurant, but the tables, chairs, and cabinets are all unified in wood tone, which made the small space feel really pretty.

![Bar-style single seating at Songa Kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle-06-fsnsg-900.webp)

![A table suited for 2–4 people](https://img.superchart.com/images/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle-07-bp1a5-900.webp)

![A neatly set table](https://img.superchart.com/images/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle-08-1bng0-900.webp)

There are bar-style seats for solo diners eating comfortably alone, plus tables suited for 2–4 people. The tabletops were neatly set too, so the first impression was already good.

Clean shop, and clean flavor. Thinking back after finishing the meal, I think that phrase describes Songa Kalguksu best. ✨

## Fresh-cut noodles and medicinal-herb broth, made to order

Songa Kalguksu's signature menu is, of course, chicken kalguksu. They say the noodles are freshly cut the moment an order comes in. Rather than pre-made noodles, these order-cut noodles keep their moisture, giving a soft yet distinctly chewy texture.

And they say the broth matters just as much as the noodles here. Select chicken, various medicinal herbs, and vegetables are simmered for a long time, with the fat carefully skimmed off to bring out a deep flavor.

Maybe that's why, when I took the first spoonful of the chicken kalguksu broth, it was rich but never felt heavy or greasy. It felt less like eating a bowl of kalguksu and more like... a warm bowl of tonic medicine? 🍲 It was comforting yet filling, and after tasting it I understood a little why Songa Kalguksu calls it 'a bowl of medicine.'

![Songa Kalguksu's menu board with prices](https://img.superchart.com/images/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle-09-1cxvn-900.webp)

### Menu and prices

- Chicken kalguksu ₩10,000
- Jang kalguksu ₩11,000
- Butter kalguksu ₩8,000
- Squid bibim mandu ₩11,000
- Bibim mandu ₩7,000
- Rice ₩1,000
- Drinks ₩2,000

That day we ordered chicken kalguksu, jang kalguksu, and squid bibim mandu. 😋

## Side dishes that pair well with kalguksu

![Kimchi served as a basic side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle-10-1bmdg-900.webp)

![Crisp seasoned cucumber side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle-11-1yzz0-900.webp)

The basic side dishes were kimchi and seasoned cucumber. At a kalguksu place, the kimchi matters more than you'd think, and sure enough, a bite of kimchi alongside the hot noodles worked perfectly. The cucumber was crisp and refreshing, good for resetting your palate between bites. Small plates and extra side dishes are available self-serve.

## Chicken kalguksu that tastes like medicine

First up, Songa Kalguksu's signature dish, chicken kalguksu! It arrived in a big bowl full of milky broth, topped with chicken and roasted garlic — a slightly different first impression from a typical kalguksu.

I tried the broth first, and true to a long-simmered stock, it was deep and rich yet very clean-tasting. With the chicken in it too, eating it together with the noodles made for a pretty filling bowl on its own.

![Chicken kalguksu topped with chicken and roasted garlic](https://img.superchart.com/images/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle-12-nz0yd-900.webp)

It's not an aggressively seasoned broth but a gentle, easy-on-the-stomach style, so if you're looking for chicken kalguksu near Eunam Station, this is worth trying. 😊

## Spicy jang kalguksu

![Jang kalguksu with a spicy-looking red broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle-13-12iy7-900.webp)

Jang kalguksu shows off a completely different charm from the mild chicken kalguksu. Just looking at that red broth already looks spicy. 🔥

What I especially liked about the jang kalguksu was the noodles. Since they're cut fresh right after ordering, the strands aren't machine-perfect straight but slightly wavy, and lifting them with chopsticks you can really see how thick they are.

![Thick fresh noodles lifted with chopsticks](https://img.superchart.com/images/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle-14-toqcs-900.webp)

Soft yet chewy in just the right way, with the spicy broth clinging nicely to the noodles — it was great for slurping. If chicken kalguksu is mild and comforting, jang kalguksu is the one you'll crave on a day you want a spicy, rich broth.

## Don't skip this: squid bibim mandu

![A plate of squid bibim mandu ringed with flat dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle-15-1ohx9-900.webp)

And a dish I personally want to recommend is the squid bibim mandu (mixed squid with dumplings). The visual impact when it first landed on the table was something else. 😍 Spicy-seasoned squid and vegetables piled generously on top, ringed by golden pan-fried flat dumplings around the edge of the plate.

![Spicy squid and vegetables piled on flat dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle-16-1pgj3-900.webp)

It's not just dumplings on their own — you top the flat dumplings with the spicy squid and vegetables and eat them together. Chewy squid, crisp vegetables, and crispy-yet-chewy dumpling wrappers all in one bite made for great texture, and it paired really well with the kalguksu too. 👍

![A bite of squid bibim mandu eaten alongside kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle-17-1ygca-900.webp)

A bite of chicken kalguksu, then a bite of squid bibim mandu, then back to the jang kalguksu, then another bite of bibim mandu. Alternating like this made for a great combination. If you're visiting with two or more people, instead of each ordering separate kalguksu, I'd recommend adding one squid bibim mandu to share.

## Overall — clean shop, clean flavor

Songa Kalguksu's food matched the impression I got walking in. A small, prettily decorated, clean shop with food that was just as clean.

Especially with the broth simmered long with chicken and other ingredients, plus noodles cut fresh right after ordering, it felt less like an ordinary kalguksu meal and more like a properly made, warm bowl of food. I think I understood why people were already eating there even at 11am. 😊

> My mother-in-law said the noodles here are genuinely delicious — a real must-try spot.

If you're in Eunam-dong looking for a filling lunch, or craving hot soup on a chilly day near Eunam Station, Songa Kalguksu is a solid choice. What stuck with me most was how comfortable my stomach felt after the chicken kalguksu. Kalguksu, but it felt like walking out after a bowl of tonic medicine. 🍜

![A bowl full of hot kalguksu broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle-18-1rc1i-900.webp)

![The table at Songa Kalguksu after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle/songa-kalguksu-eungam-chicken-noodle-19-188mz-900.webp)

Next time I'd like to try the butter kalguksu too. 😊

## Where it is

- Songa Kalguksu (송아칼국수)
- 486 Bulgwangcheon-gil, 1F Unit 2, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 은평구 불광천길 486 1층 2호
- 37.5956345, 126.9157744
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%86%A1%EC%95%84%EC%B9%BC%EA%B5%AD%EC%88%98/@37.5956345,126.9157744,17z

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