# Broth-style kal-nakji with pork bossam near Suwon Station: Daseon - By Yudam (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-bowl-lantern/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Updated Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Suwon, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This post was written after a visit sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-bowl-lantern/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyeonggi-bowl-lantern/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@gyeonggi-bowl-lantern/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@gyeonggi-bowl-lantern/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@gyeonggi-bowl-lantern/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@gyeonggi-bowl-lantern/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@gyeonggi-bowl-lantern/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@gyeonggi-bowl-lantern/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@gyeonggi-bowl-lantern/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@gyeonggi-bowl-lantern/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level/index.md) ## In short Daseon Kalguksu Main Branch is a 25-plus-year-old kalguksu (knife-cut noodle) restaurant about a 10-minute walk from Exits 7 and 8 of Suwon Station. The writer ordered the dasean kal-nakji (spicy octopus noodle soup) for two in the broth style with the basic spice level, plus a plate of boiled pork, and found the heat about equal to Shin Ramyun with a steady stream of clams and octopus. For a filling meal, go for kal-nakji plus bossam; for value, the set menu is the better pick. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Daily 10:30–22:00 - **Parking**: Not available - **Service**: Takeout and group dining available (all menu items available for takeout) - **Location**: Within a 10-minute walk of Suwon Station Exits 7 and 8 - **Order**: Daseon kal-nakji for two (broth style, basic spice), pork bossam plate - **Basic side dishes**: Barley rice, kimchi, spicy radish salad *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* ![Signature photo of kal-nakji at Daseon Kalguksu Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level-01-bo447-1200.webp) Today I visited Daseon Kalguksu Main Branch, famous as one of Suwon's best kalguksu (knife-cut noodle) spots. It's been around for more than 25 years and it's the kind of place that makes you want to come back for more. Let's get into the review! ## Hours and location - Open daily 10:30–22:00 - Takeout and group dining available - No parking ### Outside the restaurant ![Exterior of Daseon Kalguksu Main Branch near Suwon Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level-02-rakfc-900.webp) Daseon Kalguksu Main Branch is within a 10-minute walk of Exits 7 and 8 of Suwon Station. It's been a fixture in Suwon for a long time, and I noticed a lot of office workers and couples on dates stopping by too. ## Inside and table setting ![Interior of Daseon Kalguksu Main Branch with four-person tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level-03-1nvtu-900.webp) The interior has several four-person tables. We got there early, but by lunchtime the place was packed — clearly a local favorite. Turns out it's even been featured on TV shows like 'Amazing Saturday' and 'Live Today.' ![Table setting with bowl, pepper, and sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level-04-14iqo-900.webp) Each table came set with a bowl, pepper, sauce, wet wipes, and a water cup. ![Barley rice and kimchi served as basic side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level-05-1mosa-900.webp) ![Spicy radish salad and gochujang on the side dish table](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level-06-1ftxt-900.webp) ![Barley rice mixed with gochujang](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level-07-1blpf-900.webp) The basic side dishes were barley rice, kimchi, and spicy radish salad — you mix the rice with gochujang (spicy red pepper paste) for a tasty bite. It was great to nibble on while waiting for our order, nutty and delicious. ## Menu and ordering ![Menu board at Daseon Kalguksu Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level-08-pr45c-900.webp) The menu covers everything from lunch to dinner — daseon kal-nakji, kalguksu, set meals, jang-kalguksu, dumpling kalguksu, bibim kalguksu, dumpling soup, dumplings, and bossam (boiled pork) — and everything is available for takeout. There's also a set meal for good value. We ordered the daseon kal-nakji for two in broth style with basic spice, plus a plate of bossam. ## Plate of bossam ![Plate of bossam served first](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level-09-u1a8u-900.webp) ![Bossam eaten together with kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level-10-1e542-900.webp) The bossam arrived first — tender, no gamey smell, and just delicious. I hadn't had good bossam in a while, but this kept going down even after I was full. Paired with the kimchi they gave us, the flavor was incredible. ## Daseon kal-nakji for two, broth style ![Daseon kal-nakji for two ordered broth style](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level-11-1yph3-900.webp) We wanted to enjoy the broth too, so we ordered it broth style. It was loaded with clams, octopus, and vegetables. ![Kal-nakji with chewy kalguksu noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level-12-1nc19-900.webp) The portion was generous for two, and the chewy kalguksu noodles looked mouth-watering just sitting there. ![Broth full of octopus and clams in the kal-nakji](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level-13-1uvaw-900.webp) ![Whole octopus lifted out of the kal-nakji](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level-14-1id29-900.webp) They really don't skimp on ingredients, and one bite told me exactly why everyone calls this a must-visit spot. The clams were well cleaned, and no matter how much octopus we scooped out, more kept coming. ![A bowl of kal-nakji scooped into a side plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level-15-fgmqk-900.webp) ### How spicy is the basic level? The basic spice level was just about equal to Shin Ramyun. I like spicy food, so next time I'm bumping it up a notch. The broth was clean and refreshing — this would make a great hangover cure the next day too. ![Chewy kalguksu noodles lifted with chopsticks](https://img.superchart.com/images/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level-16-nwp8y-900.webp) The chewy noodles left a strong impression, and this is the kind of place I'd want to come back to whenever I'm craving kalguksu :) The broth style was so good it made me curious about the thicker, less soupy version too. ## Final thoughts Today's visit to Daseon Kalguksu Main Branch, one of Suwon's best restaurants, was a good one — you can grab a quick lunch or settle in for a proper dinner with drinks, and either way you leave full and satisfied. The staff were kind, and even the kimchi and spicy radish salad on the side were delicious. If I have plans in Suwon again, this is the place I'd confidently bring people to. We ordered the kal-nakji with a plate of bossam because we wanted to eat until we were stuffed, but if you're going for value, the set meal is the way to go. If you're looking for a date spot near Suwon Station, a solid lunch place, a good office-worker lunch, or a kalguksu restaurant near Suwon Station, give this one a try. ## Where it is - Daseon Kalguksu Main Branch (다선칼국수 본점) - 48 Hyanggyo-ro, 1st floor, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 수원시 팔달구 향교로 48 1층 다선 칼국수 - 37.2691554, 127.0060319 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%8B%A4%EC%84%A0%EC%B9%BC%EA%B5%AD%EC%88%98%20%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.2691554,127.0060319,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-bowl-lantern/suwon-station-dasun-kalguksu-spicy-level/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt