# Live tank clams and abalone kalguksu near Yuseong Oncheon Station - By Seoha (https://superchart.com/en/@daejeon-sauce-dish/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Yuseong, Daejeon - Sponsored: This visit was arranged with a meal provided by the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@daejeon-sauce-dish/yuseong-seafood-kalguksu-live-tank/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@daejeon-sauce-dish/yuseong-seafood-kalguksu-live-tank/index.md) ## In short Choi Jiseong's Seafood Kalguksu is a seafood noodle soup restaurant on Munhwawon-ro in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, between Yuseong Oncheon Station and Chungnam National University's main gate. Clams live in a tank inside the restaurant, and a pot loaded with dongjuk clams, abalone, clams, and scallops is simmered at the table before staff ask when to add the kalguksu noodles. With individual side plates and a self-serve bar, it's a great pick for seafood-loving groups. ## Good to know - **Address**: 42 Munhwawon-ro, 1st floor, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, South Korea - **Hours**: Daily 11:00 - 23:00 - **Last order**: 22:30 - **Location**: About a 10-minute walk from Yuseong Oncheon Station, between Chungnam National University's main gate and Yuseong Oncheon Station - **Note**: Broth refills available on request; a taster-size seafood pancake is offered *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* I heard there was a delicious kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup) place in Yuseong, so this time I went for seafood kalguksu! The place I visited was Choi Jiseong's Seafood Kalguksu. ## Location and hours Address - 42 Munhwawon-ro, 1st floor, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, South Korea Hours: daily 11:00 - 23:00 Last order 22:30 ![Exterior of Choi Jiseong's Seafood Kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yuseong-seafood-kalguksu-live-tank/yuseong-seafood-kalguksu-live-tank-01-47rtd-1200.webp) ![Entrance of the seafood kalguksu restaurant near Yuseong Oncheon Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/yuseong-seafood-kalguksu-live-tank/yuseong-seafood-kalguksu-live-tank-02-wreok-900.webp) It's about a 10-minute walk from Yuseong Oncheon Station, and it sits between Chungnam National University's main gate and the station, so it's a great option for anyone looking for a place to eat in the Yuseong area. ![View of the restaurant's interior tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/yuseong-seafood-kalguksu-live-tank/yuseong-seafood-kalguksu-live-tank-03-11upm-900.webp) ![Spacious seating arrangement inside the dining hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/yuseong-seafood-kalguksu-live-tank/yuseong-seafood-kalguksu-live-tank-04-157zx-900.webp) ## The inside of the restaurant The interior was bigger than I expected, with tables set up generously. There was also a table in the middle, but a gathering was going on there when I visited so I couldn't get a photo of it, haha, sorry. ![Menu board listing seafood kalguksu and seafood pancake](https://img.superchart.com/images/yuseong-seafood-kalguksu-live-tank/yuseong-seafood-kalguksu-live-tank-05-1qe0w-900.webp) ## The menu — there's even a taster-size seafood pancake You can check the menu from the photo! What I especially liked was that there's a taster size of the seafood pancake (haemul pajeon). It's perfect for when you want to try the pancake but the full size feels like too much. And they also have whole fried chicken on the menu, which was kind of surprising haha. Looking at the menu, I also thought that adding the self-serve fried rice into the leftover broth would be really good! ![Detail of the menu items](https://img.superchart.com/images/yuseong-seafood-kalguksu-live-tank/yuseong-seafood-kalguksu-live-tank-06-1bu4c-900.webp) ### Individual plates of vinegar-chili sauce, soy sauce, and kimchi And here's a detail I personally loved! Vinegar-chili sauce (chogochujang), soy sauce, and kimchi were each served separately on individual little plates. ![Vinegar-chili sauce, soy sauce, and kimchi on individual plates](https://img.superchart.com/images/yuseong-seafood-kalguksu-live-tank/yuseong-seafood-kalguksu-live-tank-07-1cbrx-900.webp) Having these individual side plates prepared for each person was also a nice touch hygiene-wise. ![Sign explaining how to enjoy the dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/yuseong-seafood-kalguksu-live-tank/yuseong-seafood-kalguksu-live-tank-08-1qdxa-900.webp) ## A seafood tank with live clams There's also a guide on how to enjoy the dish best. They said you can ask for more broth anytime if it runs low. And looking further inside, there was also a seafood tank. The clams were kept alive in the tank, which was great since it meant you get to eat really fresh seafood. ![Seafood tank inside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/yuseong-seafood-kalguksu-live-tank/yuseong-seafood-kalguksu-live-tank-09-kg2xn-900.webp) ## Seafood kalguksu — loaded with dongjuk clams, abalone, and scallops Not long after ordering, the seafood kalguksu arrived! At the bottom of the pot were napa cabbage and bean sprouts giving off a refreshing broth, and on top were dongjuk clams (surf clams), abalone, clams, scallops, and more — really loaded with seafood. ![Pot of seafood kalguksu topped with dongjuk clams, abalone, and scallops](https://img.superchart.com/images/yuseong-seafood-kalguksu-live-tank/yuseong-seafood-kalguksu-live-tank-10-9r3rv-900.webp) They let it simmer away, and I fished out the clams one by one to eat. There was a nice variety of seafood in there, so it was fun to eat. The squid was also cleaned and prepped in-house, and it wasn't chewy at all — nice and tender. I really think dishes like this need to be loaded with seafood to be satisfying. ![Seafood kalguksu simmering with clams scooped out](https://img.superchart.com/images/yuseong-seafood-kalguksu-live-tank/yuseong-seafood-kalguksu-live-tank-11-1cdj1-900.webp) ## The seafood pancake, crispy And the seafood pancake I ordered alongside! It had a strong almost-fried, crispy texture. The portion was just right too, so it wasn't overwhelming to eat alongside the kalguksu. Personally, I loved taking a bite of the pancake and then a sip of the hot yet refreshing kalguksu broth — it felt like a clean finish each time. So if you're looking for good seafood pancake in Daejeon, I'd say it's worth trying the taster size first. ![Crispy taster-size seafood pancake](https://img.superchart.com/images/yuseong-seafood-kalguksu-live-tank/yuseong-seafood-kalguksu-live-tank-12-80mbc-m-966.webp) ### When do you add the noodles? After you've eaten a good amount of the seafood, a staff member comes over and asks if you'd like the kalguksu noodles added. You just say yes then, or you can ask for them to be added whenever you want. ![Self-serve bar with side dishes and wasabi](https://img.superchart.com/images/yuseong-seafood-kalguksu-live-tank/yuseong-seafood-kalguksu-live-tank-13-10qt2-900.webp) ## In summary If you're short on side dishes or want wasabi, you can use the self-serve bar. Overall, the seafood was loaded generously, so the broth was refreshing and clean-tasting. The portions were quite big too, so it seemed like a good spot to visit with a group. If you want a hot broth packed with seafood in Yuseong, this place is worth a visit! Especially if you've been searching for good restaurants in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, or Daejeon kalguksu spots, seafood lovers should check this one out. Next time I'd like to try the spicy version too! ## Where it is - Choi Jiseong's Seafood Kalguksu (최지성의해물칼국수) - 42 Munhwawon-ro, 1st floor, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, South Korea - 대전광역시 유성구 문화원로 42 1층 - 36.3601431, 127.3406334 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B5%9C%EC%A7%80%EC%84%B1%EC%9D%98%ED%95%B4%EB%AC%BC%EC%B9%BC%EA%B5%AD%EC%88%98/@36.3601431,127.3406334,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@daejeon-sauce-dish/yuseong-seafood-kalguksu-live-tank/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt