# Three-bowl weekend lunch at Daejeon kalguksu restaurant Yongja 1 - By Seulgi (https://superchart.com/en/@dunsan-lunch-break/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Yuseong, Daejeon - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@dunsan-lunch-break/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@dunsan-lunch-break/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one/index.md) ## In short Yongja 1 Gwanpyeong Branch is a house-made noodle kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup) and dumpling restaurant in Gwanpyeong-dong, Yuseong, Daejeon. Over one weekend lunch we ordered three dishes — dumpling kalguksu soup at 10,000 won, bibim kalguksu at 10,000 won and steamed dumplings at 9,000 won — and found a clean broth, a tangy sweet-sour sauce and plump kimchi dumplings. Solo diners are welcome and 3 to 4 cars fit right in front, so Yongja 1 is an easy, good-value meal in Gwanpyeong-dong. ## Good to know - **Dumpling kalguksu soup (kalmandu-guk)**: 10,000 won - **Bibim kalguksu (spicy mixed knife-cut noodles)**: 10,000 won - **Steamed dumplings (jjin-mandu)**: 9,000 won - **Side dishes**: Kimchi and pickled onion (refills at the self-serve bar) - **Seating**: Tables for 2 to 6, from solo lunches to group meals - **Parking**: 3 to 4 cars right in front of the restaurant - **Hours**: 11:00-20:00, break 15:00-17:00 - **Last order**: 14:30 and 19:30 - **Closed**: Every Sunday - **Address**: 1F, 8-1 Gwandeul 1-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon - **Price reference**: ₩10,000 ≈ $7.2 · ₩9,000 ≈ $6.5 (2026-09-20) *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* ![Yongja 1 Gwanpyeong Branch, a kalguksu restaurant in Gwanpyeong-dong, Daejeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one-01-vu23d-1200.webp) If you're looking for a good kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup) spot in Gwanpyeong-dong, Daejeon, I'd recommend Yongja 1. It's a noodle and dumpling specialist that makes its own noodles in-house, so it's well known among locals as a kalguksu place. It's easy to eat solo here too, and pretty good value, so let me share my review. ![The exterior of Yongja 1 Gwanpyeong Branch and the surrounding street](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one-02-p10kp-966.webp) ## Where is Yongja 1 Gwanpyeong Branch, and is there parking? ![The entrance of Yongja 1 Gwanpyeong Branch with parking space out front](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one-03-1odcp-966.webp) ![The cozy, clean interior of Yongja 1 Gwanpyeong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one-04-17daz-966.webp) Yongja 1 Gwanpyeong Branch is close to the Hyundai Outlet Daejeon and within a 10-minute walk of Lotte Mart, so it's great for combining a meal with shopping or groceries. There are also plenty of cafés nearby, so it's perfect for lunch or dinner. There's parking for 3-4 cars right in front of the restaurant. Parking can be tricky in Gwanpyeong-dong, so being able to park right out front was really nice! ![Seating with tables for 2 to 6 people](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one-05-1h7zj-966.webp) ## Is Yongja 1 comfortable for eating alone? ![A view of the dining hall, good for solo diners](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one-06-1ee33-966.webp) ![The Yongja 1 menu board showing kalguksu and dumpling prices](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one-07-1pdvh-966.webp) ![Basic side dishes of kimchi and pickled onion](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one-08-1o8zx-966.webp) ![The self-serve bar for refilling side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one-09-ca3jm-966.webp) The interior of Yongja 1 Gwanpyeong Branch is cozy and clean. There are tables for 2 to 6 people, so it works well whether you're eating solo or coming with a group. With a lot of offices nearby, it seems like a great lunch spot for office workers. I visited on a weekend and customers kept coming in steadily — it's clearly popular. ![A bowl of dumpling kalguksu soup with kimchi dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one-10-1icky-966.webp) ## Menu, prices and side dishes at Yongja 1 ![The rich, clean broth of the dumpling kalguksu soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one-11-11lvs-966.webp) ![Homemade noodles lifted from the dumpling kalguksu soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one-12-9ulrg-966.webp) This time I ordered dumpling kalguksu soup for ₩10,000, bibim kalguksu for ₩10,000, and steamed dumplings for ₩9,000. The menu is made up of kalguksu, dumplings, and dumpling soup, and the prices are quite reasonable. Besides the regular kalguksu, there's a bibim (mixed/spicy) version too, so you can pick according to your taste. Any one bowl is filling enough on its own! ![Bibim kalguksu topped with homemade sauce and vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one-13-1tglb-966.webp) ![A generous bowl of bibim kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one-14-1pse2-966.webp) The basic side dishes are kimchi and pickled onion. The kimchi had a moderate spicy kick that paired really well with the kalguksu. The pickled onion had a refreshing, crunchy texture that perked up my appetite between bites! If you need more, you can help yourself at the self-serve bar. ![Bibim kalguksu noodles and vegetables mixed with sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one-15-9d723-966.webp) ## How does the dumpling kalguksu soup taste? ![A plate of handmade steamed kimchi dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one-16-1l1rp-966.webp) ![A cross-section of a kimchi dumpling packed with filling](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one-17-1ybzj-966.webp) ![A table set with dumpling kalguksu soup and steamed dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one-18-o9eu2-966.webp) I started with the dumpling kalguksu soup, and it comes with kimchi dumplings inside! The broth was impressively rich yet clean — not harsh at all, just a deep, clear flavor that was delicious. The more I ate, the warmer my stomach felt. ![Takeout containers placed next to the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one-19-13v4i-966.webp) ## Where it is - Yongja 1 Gwanpyeong Branch (용자1 관평점) - 8-1 1F Gwandeul1-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, South Korea - 대전광역시 유성구 관들1길 8-1 1층 - 36.4257385, 127.3880213 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9A%A9%EC%9E%901%20%EA%B4%80%ED%8F%89%EC%A0%90/@36.4257385,127.3880213,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@dunsan-lunch-break/gwanpyeongdong-kalguksu-yongja-one/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt