Pyeongtaek noodle restaurant for soybean kongguksu: Goryeo Mulchong

A full-course review of Goryeo Mulchong Kalguksu, a Pyeongtaek kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup) favorite — from the hearty clam soup to the free fried rice ✨

On a weekend trip to a Korean medicine clinic in Bijeon-dong with the kids, I spotted this Pyeongtaek kalguksu spot right across the street — Goryeo Mulchong Kalguksu! 🚗💨 Parking around Bijeon-dong has always been a headache whenever I look for good restaurants,

but this place has a spacious dedicated parking lot, so it was easy to drive over with the kids. The interior was clean and comfortable too, with wide spacing between tables — perfect for a family meal out with children.

I fell for the refreshing broth from the pot overflowing with dongjuk clams — let me kick off this full-course review of this Bijeon-dong, Pyeongtaek favorite! 🌿

Goryeo Mulchong Kalguksu: the dining room and parking — easy with kids?

Goryeo Mulchong Kalguksu has a large dedicated parking lot, so you can head in without worrying about parking in Bijeon-dong. After a relaxed parking job, I walked in to find an open, tidy, spacious dining hall. The tables were spaced generously, so we settled in comfortably with the kids.

What we ordered: mulchong kalguksu and seoritae kongguksu

Looking at the menu board on the wall, the signature mulchong kalguksu stood out immediately.

Noodles are completed through waiting

⏳ Just like the phrase on the wall, I chose the warm kalguksu without hesitation — fresh dongjuk clams simmering away to make a deep broth, with chewy noodles cooking through.

On top of that, I also ordered the restaurant's other popular menu item — the rich, nutty black bean kongguksu (cold soy milk noodle soup)! 😋

Step 1: the dongjuk clam soup that starts the course 🦪

Once the hearty pot landed on the table, the owner kindly explained how to enjoy it best.

As the broth started boiling hard over high heat, the dongjuk clams popped their shells open one by one, showing off their freshness in the milky broth.

Picking out the well-cooked clam meat piece by piece was really satisfying. They were cleaned of grit thoroughly, so there was absolutely no sandy crunch —

just soft, chewy clam meat! Dipped in the tangy-spicy vinegar gochujang sauce, it burst in my mouth with deep ocean flavor and umami. ❤️

Step 2: five minutes with the hourglass for chewy kalguksu noodles 🍜

After picking out all the good clam meat, it was finally time to drop the fresh noodles into the deeply infused, refreshing broth!

I flipped the 5-minute hourglass sitting on the table, waited for the sand to run out, and turned off the heat exactly then — and that turned out to be the perfect timing for the tastiest noodles. ⏳✨

The noodles stayed chewy and bouncy without going mushy, and the cool, spicy clam broth soaked right into them — genuinely impressive. The kids got excited too, lifting up chopsticks full of noodles and slurping away happily. 🥢

Step 3: two ladles of clam broth in the free four-season fried rice 🍳

After finishing all the noodles, we cleared out the pot broth thoroughly to remove any leftover shell fragments, and prepared the fried rice.

Rice mixed with savory seaweed flakes, crunchy kimchi, and soft egg was fried up with a ladle or two of the rich, concentrated kalguksu broth poured in — an absolute special treat!

After noodles, which can leave you feeling a little light, the warm and nutty fried rice filled us up perfectly for a satisfying finish. Fullness at 200%! 👍

Seoritae kongguksu with chewy bean rice cakes, a summer favourite 🥣

The black bean kongguksu that came alongside the kalguksu had a striking, substantial look from the start. Every time I lifted the noodles, the dark, thick soy milk clung to them densely — the consistency was really rich.

The nutty bean powder piled on top and the chewy bean cakes were a total win! Scooping up a generous spoonful of the thick, cool soy milk gave me a mouthful of intense nuttiness with soft chewy bean cakes mixed in — I kept marveling with every bite. 🖤

Final verdict on Goryeo Mulchong Kalguksu in Bijeon-dong, Pyeongtaek 💯

From the spacious dedicated parking lot to the comfortable, roomy table spacing, Goryeo Mulchong Kalguksu was a wonderfully satisfying choice for a family meal out with kids.

• 🦪 Dongjuk clam soup: Perfectly cleaned of grit! Deep, cool, spicy broth flavor
• 🍜 Mulchong kalguksu: Chewy, bouncy fresh noodles enjoyed with a 5-minute hourglass
• 🍳 Four-season fried rice: A hearty free finishing course fried in umami-rich broth
• 🥣 Black bean kongguksu: A dreamy combo of thick soy milk and chewy bean cakes

If you're looking for a Pyeongtaek kalguksu restaurant with generous clams and deep broth flavor, or a comfortable spot for family meals and group gatherings in Pyeongtaek, I highly recommend stopping by! I'll be back soon with the kids, already craving that deep clam broth and the hearty fried rice. 🥰