# Hwaseong Korean restaurant for pufferfish-broth kalguksu: Yubok - By Hyu (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-rice-bench/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Hwaseong, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-rice-bench/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyeonggi-rice-bench/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi/index.md) ## In short Yubok Haemul Kalguksu Dongtan Direct Branch is a Korean restaurant near Dongtan Central Park in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi. Its pufferfish-broth seafood kalguksu came loaded with clams and omandungi, and the fire-grilled webfoot octopus made a great pairing. Verdict: a satisfying choice when you want hot, refreshing broth and chewy seafood. ## Good to know - **Hours**: 11:00–21:00 - **Last order**: 20:30 - **Regular closing day**: Every Tuesday - **Parking**: 3–4 spaces in front; Central Park public parking available - **Public parking**: Free for 1 hour 30 minutes - **Break time**: None - **Before-meal dish**: Free barley rice *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* ![Food photo from a visit to Yubok Haemul Kalguksu Dongtan Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi-01-bzgr0-900.webp) ![Yubok Haemul Kalguksu and webfoot octopus set](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi-02-1e67z-900.webp) I was craving a hot, refreshing bowl of broth in Dongtan, so I went to Yubok Haemul Kalguksu Dongtan Direct Branch :) I wanted both kalguksu and webfoot octopus, and luckily I could have them together, so I ordered the kalguksu + webfoot octopus set. To give you the conclusion first, I was really satisfied with how refreshing the seafood kalguksu broth was. ![Introduction to Yubok Haemul Kalguksu Dongtan Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi-03-1wkoo-900.webp) ## Location and parking near Dongtan Central Park Yubok Haemul Kalguksu is located near Dongtan Central Park and Gaenari Park. ![Parking information for Yubok Haemul Kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi-04-1v7el-900.webp) There is parking in front of the restaurant, so a few cars can park right there. If the spaces are full, you can use the Central Park public parking lot about a minute away by car. ![Central Park public parking information](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi-05-1ud03-900.webp) The public parking lot offers 1 hour and 30 minutes of free parking, so it is relatively convenient for visitors arriving by car. ![Interior of Yubok Haemul Kalguksu Dongtan Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi-06-63hlc-900.webp) ![Spacious, clean restaurant interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi-07-1d6c7-900.webp) The restaurant was clean and fairly spacious, with an atmosphere that suited everything from dining alone to family meals and group gatherings. ![Introduction to seafood kalguksu with pufferfish broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi-08-e8ew5-900.webp) ## Seafood kalguksu with pufferfish broth What sets Yubok Haemul Kalguksu apart is that it uses pufferfish broth rather than a typical anchovy or clam broth. I heard it includes seafood such as live clams, Tongyeong oysters, and omandungi. ![Seafood kalguksu with seafood](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi-09-1rj7s-900.webp) ![Seafood kalguksu with clams and omandungi](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi-10-gb0rk-900.webp) The kalguksu I ordered was generously filled with clams and omandungi, too. I especially love omandungi, so it was fun chewing through its delightfully crunchy texture, haha. ### Refreshing, clean-tasting broth I tried the kalguksu broth first, and it was definitely refreshing and clean-tasting. With lots of seafood, a broth can sometimes taste fishy or feel heavy, but this one was clear and clean without that at all. With the bowl full of omandungi and clams, it felt like the seafood flavor grew with every chew! ![Seafood kalguksu with refreshing broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi-11-uvoog-900.webp) Since I love omandungi, having the crunchy bites along with the broth was absolutely delicious, lol. When you are craving hot broth, it feels like it warms you right up inside, so I think it would suit anyone who likes seafood kalguksu. The noodles were nicely chewy as well, making them great with the refreshing broth. ![Fire-grilled spicy webfoot octopus dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi-12-r8sg7-900.webp) ## Fire-grilled spicy webfoot octopus And then there was the fire-grilled spicy webfoot octopus I ordered alongside it! Kalguksu alone felt a little incomplete, and I wanted octopus too, so I added it—and this pairing was good. Because it was stir-fried over direct heat, that smoky fire aroma hit right away. ![Fire-grilled spicy webfoot octopus with smoky aroma](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi-13-1g8ee-900.webp) It was not simply spicy; the smoky aroma and savory depth made it delicious. The webfoot octopus was springy yet tender, and its sauce went so well with rice that it was the kind of dish that makes you want a bowl of rice, haha. A bite of refreshing seafood kalguksu followed by a bite of spicy, smoky webfoot octopus worked well because the flavors were so different. If you want both kalguksu and webfoot octopus, I recommend ordering the two together! ![Free barley rice before the meal with yuzu radish salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi-14-1mjfp-900.webp) ## Free barley rice before the meal They also serve free barley rice before the meal. You can mix it with yuzu radish salad, so it is nice for a light bite before the kalguksu arrives. It felt like a little appetite opener while waiting for the noodles, so I liked having this kind of before-meal dish :) ![Before-meal barley rice with yuzu radish salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi-15-lp6lq-1200.webp) ## Overall thoughts on having kalguksu and webfoot octopus together Of everything I tried at Yubok Haemul Kalguksu, the broth was what stayed with me most. It was packed with clams and omandungi, and the broth was truly refreshing, so I think it would suit seafood kalguksu fans very well. ![Kalguksu with clams and omandungi](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi-16-4hc46-900.webp) ![Refreshing seafood kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi-17-rad9h-900.webp) If you love omandungi like I do, there is also the fun of chewing its crunchy texture, haha. Adding the fire-grilled webfoot octopus meant I could enjoy refreshing kalguksu and spicy, deeply smoky octopus in one meal, which was great. ![Seafood kalguksu and webfoot octopus pairing](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi-18-4w946-900.webp) ![Kalguksu and fire-grilled spicy webfoot octopus](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi-19-1s9z7-900.webp) ![Yubok Haemul Kalguksu meal dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi-20-m4f99-900.webp) It is worth a visit when you are craving refreshing seafood kalguksu in Dongtan or want to have kalguksu and webfoot octopus together. If I return, I think I will definitely have the kalguksu-and-webfoot-octopus combination again :) ## Where it is - Yubok Haemul Kalguksu Dongtan Direct Branch (유복해물칼국수 동탄직영점) - 3 Dongtan-gongwon-ro 3-gil, Dongtan-gu, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (경기도 화성시 동탄구 동탄공원로3길 3 1층 유복해물칼국수 동탄직영점) - 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 --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-rice-bench/dongtan-yubok-seafood-kalguksu-omandungi/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt