# Dongtan two-person set of seafood kalguksu and spicy octopus: Yubok

- By Surim (https://superchart.com/en/@first-bite-gyeonggi/)
- Written Sep 17, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Hwaseong, Gyeonggi
- Sponsored: This review is based on a meal provided by the restaurant.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@first-bite-gyeonggi/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@first-bite-gyeonggi/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set/index.md)

## In short

Yubok Haemul Kalguksu Dongtan Direct Branch is a seafood kalguksu (Korean knife-cut noodle soup) restaurant on Dongtangongwon-ro 3-gil in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi. The two-person set brought pufferfish seafood kalguksu and flame-grilled webfoot octopus to the table at once, with a barley rice setting and refillable banchan (side dishes) from the self-serve bar. When one person wants soup and the other wants something spicy, the set at Yubok Haemul Kalguksu is a full, well-balanced order.

## Good to know

- **Ordered**: Yubok Haemul Kalguksu two-person set (pufferfish seafood kalguksu + flame-grilled webfoot octopus)
- **Table setting**: Barley rice included
- **Side dishes**: Refillable at the self-serve bar
- **Seating**: Roomy gaps between tables, comfortable for families
- **Location**: 1F, 3 Dongtangongwon-ro 3-gil, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

*as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026*

## Yubok Haemul Kalguksu Dongtan: kalguksu and octopus in one meal

Yubok Haemul Kalguksu Dongtan Direct Branch is a seafood kalguksu (noodle soup) restaurant on Dongtangongwon-ro 3-gil in Hwaseong. Order the two-person set and you get bok-haemul kalguksu and grilled spicy octopus together. If you're craving kalguksu but also want something spicy, this set menu lets you enjoy both at once!

![Set menu signage at Yubok Haemul Kalguksu Dongtan Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set-01-1mtg2-900.webp)

Given the nature of a kalguksu restaurant, the atmosphere felt easy for family dining, and the table spacing was comfortable enough to eat at a relaxed pace.

![Dining hall of Yubok Haemul Kalguksu Dongtan Direct Branch with generous table spacing](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set-02-qemek-900.webp)

![Seating suitable for family dining at the kalguksu restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set-03-1xtc3-900.webp)

This felt like a great place to visit on a day you're craving hot soup or something spicy! Above all, being able to eat kalguksu and octopus together was the best part.

## Inside Yubok Haemul Kalguksu: the room and the self-serve bar

Overall, Yubok Haemul Kalguksu Dongtan Direct Branch had a clean, comfortable atmosphere.

![Clean, comfortable interior of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set-04-1qtsq-900.webp)

![Overview of Yubok Haemul Kalguksu Dongtan Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set-05-1go08-900.webp)

Given the nature of a kalguksu restaurant, the atmosphere felt easy for family dining, and the table spacing was comfortable enough to eat at a relaxed pace.

![Table layout comfortable for dining](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set-06-lsffc-m-900.webp)

Following the posted tips for eating kalguksu made it taste even better!

![Sign with tips for eating kalguksu deliciously](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set-07-1rf9t-900.webp)

![Self-serve bar with refillable side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set-08-cr5kl-900.webp)

There was a separate self-serve bar, so I could refill side dishes without feeling awkward about it — so convenient!

## Barley rice, included with every order

As soon as we sat down, barley rice arrived first as a starter. Having barley rice come along with a kalguksu meal was a nice light bite before the main dish.

![Barley rice served as the default starter](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set-09-14hdv-900.webp)

![Side dish spread served with barley rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set-10-1cd0j-900.webp)

Barley rice has its own nutty flavor, so it was great for whetting the appetite before the kalguksu arrived. Getting this as a default starter was a quietly satisfying touch.

## What the pufferfish seafood kalguksu with sea squirts looks like

If you love ark shell clams (omandungi) in seafood kalguksu, this is a welcome sight.

There were plenty of ark shell clams, so it was fun picking them out one by one, and since the broth was simmered with seafood, the refreshing, savory flavor really came through.

![Bok-haemul kalguksu generously filled with ark shell clams](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set-11-1sa4e-900.webp)

![Close-up of the kalguksu pot topped with seafood](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set-12-qgq2q-900.webp)

This felt like a great place to visit on a day you're craving hot soup or something spicy! Above all, being able to eat kalguksu and octopus together was the best part.

![A table set with both kalguksu and octopus](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set-13-1oiti-900.webp)

## What comes with the Yubok Haemul Kalguksu two-person set

> Yubok Haemul Kalguksu two-person set

After some deliberation, we ordered the two-person set. It came with bok-haemul kalguksu plus grilled spicy octopus, so we got to taste both dishes at once.

![The bok-haemul kalguksu and grilled spicy octopus two-person set](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set-14-1r0id-900.webp)

The octopus has a completely different mood from the kalguksu, so eating them together was a great combo. The smoky char from the grilling came through subtly, and the spicy seasoning really woke up the appetite.

![Spicy seasoned grilled octopus](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set-15-qifma-900.webp)

![Close-up of grilled octopus with smoky char](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set-16-19smf-900.webp)

The chewy octopus paired well with the spicy sauce on its own, but it also went well with a side of barley rice. Taking a bite of the spicy grilled octopus after the warm, refreshing bok-haemul kalguksu completely changed up the flavor experience!

![Table setting with bok-haemul kalguksu and grilled octopus eaten together](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set-17-1gu3k-1200.webp)

## How were the broth and the knife-cut noodles?

With kalguksu, the hot broth is always the main appeal.

![A bowl of bok-haemul kalguksu with hot broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set-18-1hk7f-900.webp)

The refreshing flavor drawn out from the seafood blended well with the heartiness typical of kalguksu, making it perfect for a day you're craving a soup dish.

![Seafood broth and kalguksu noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set-19-1v48t-900.webp)

Eating the noodles with the hot broth was filling, and getting to enjoy seafood and kalguksu together made for a satisfying meal.

![Chewy kalguksu noodles lifted from the broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set-20-1ygpz-900.webp)

The noodles had a chewy texture that wasn't heavy when eaten with the broth, and the soup itself was clean-tasting while still carrying that distinct refreshing seafood flavor. Above all, being able to eat seafood kalguksu warm all the way through the broth made it a dish I'd crave even more on chilly days like these.

![A warm bowl of seafood kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set-21-1ytpi-900.webp)

## When is the two-person set the right order?

Ordering kalguksu alone might feel a little lacking, but with grilled spicy octopus added on, the menu lineup felt quite substantial.

![A hearty set table with kalguksu and octopus](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set-22-69s8n-900.webp)

![A table with both menu items laid out](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set-23-1lt12-900.webp)

Especially when dining with a group, it seems better to enjoy a soup dish and a spicy dish together rather than sticking to just one menu.

![A kalguksu set good for sharing among a group](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set/dongtan-yubok-kalguksu-two-person-set-24-1719p-900.webp)

If you want to enjoy kalguksu and octopus together, ordering the set menu is a solid option. I'd love to come back to Yubok Haemul Kalguksu and try other menu items alongside the kalguksu next time. :)

## Where it is

- Yubok Haemul Kalguksu Dongtan Direct Branch (유복해물칼국수 동탄직영점)
- 1F, 3 Dongtangongwon-ro 3-gil, Dongtan-gu, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
- 경기도 화성시 동탄구 동탄공원로3길 3 1층 유복해물칼국수 동탄직영점
- 37.2067149, 127.0603803
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9C%A0%EB%B3%B5%ED%95%B4%EB%AC%BC%EC%B9%BC%EA%B5%AD%EC%88%98%20%EB%8F%99%ED%83%84%EC%A7%81%EC%98%81%EC%A0%90/@37.2067149,127.0603803,17z

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