Kid-friendly kalguksu restaurant in Anjung, Pyeongtaek: Songdam

Why Songdam Kalguksu in Anjung, Pyeongtaek works with two kids

On the weekend, after taking my kid to Hakhyeon Net Adventure, we stopped by Songdam Kalguksu, a famous kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup) restaurant near Anjung, Pyeongtaek. I brought my six-year-old and their friend along, and I found this place while looking for somewhere easy to go with kids. The hall is spacious and comfortable! They have baby chairs too, so you can visit with confidence!

A condition for a good restaurant: a huge parking lot!!!!! Songdam Kalguksu's parking lot is basically an open plain, so you never have to worry about parking. 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

Inside Songdam Kalguksu: a wide hall and baby chairs

When dining with kids, seat spacing and atmosphere really matter, and the hall here is wide enough that we ate comfortably. During peak times like lunch, apparently they open up the second floor too.

Meatball mandu kalguksu with two beef add-ons

After looking over the menu, we ordered the meatball mandu (dumpling) kalguksu. And added beef! A white-broth hot pot kalguksu that's not too much even for kids' palates! The moms wanted the red broth, but we passed and just loaded up on cheongyang chili instead.

The broth was genuinely so refreshing. Perfect for curing a hangover. The beef add-on was only ₩7,000, so we added two for a hearty meal. I really love the red bean kalguksu too — when winter comes I'll have to bring the kid and eat it with sugar mixed in, haha.

What 8,000 won gets you at Songdam Kalguksu

The kalguksu had a rich broth that wasn't too strong, so kids could eat it without any worries. The meatball mandu was packed generously with meat, giving a good chewy bite, and the noodles were freshly made in-house, so they were chewy yet soft — the kids slurped them right up. Noodles with chives mixed in! Perfect for kids who don't eat vegetables!

The price was also quite reasonable. Given today's dining costs, this quality at this price means I'll be coming back for sure — 100%. Each serving is ₩8,000, and the set is perfect: kalguksu, mandu, corn bread and barley rice. Why does a restaurant this good have to be so far from home 🥲

The self-serve corner: side dishes and broth refills

I tend to eat quite a lot of side dishes, so having a self-serve corner like this really makes it comfortable to eat as much as I want. The hot pot broth especially was so good I refilled it four times! It's a flavor that calls for soju, but since I had to drive, I sadly had to save that for next time 🥲

This is such a perfect drinking snack.... this broth is a total cheat code....

Corn bread for dessert at Songdam Kalguksu

What impressed me most was the corn bread served as dessert. Even though we were already full after the meal, it was sweet and soft, and the kids especially loved it. A kalguksu meal that even comes with dessert — I think I'll visit every time I come to Hakhyeon.

Even with a friend along, all the kids finished their meal happily. From an adult's perspective too, the broth had a clean flavor that wasn't overwhelming, so it was a satisfying meal. If you're looking for a Korean restaurant in Anjung, Pyeongtaek that's good to visit with kids, I'd recommend Songdam Kalguksu. Price, taste, and baby chairs — an Anjung restaurant with all three.