# Aewol noodle restaurant: bibim noodles with broth on the side, Handam - By Yunseul (https://superchart.com/en/@jeju-lunch-break/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jeju, Jeju - Sponsored: This visit and meal were provided by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@jeju-lunch-break/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@jeju-lunch-break/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes/index.md) ## In short Handam Guksu Gwakji Aewol Branch is a noodle restaurant on Aewol-ro in Jeju with ocean-view window seats. Visiting between breakfast and lunch on a weekend, the writer ordered gogi guksu (pork noodle soup), bibim guksu (spicy mixed noodles) and mandu (dumplings), pairing the clear, light broth with spicy kimchi and cheongyang chili pickled radish. The bibim guksu came with broth on the side to sip as you like, making Handam Guksu an easy Aewol lunch spot for all ages. ## Good to know - **Hours**: 10:00–20:30 - **Parking**: Private lot in front of the restaurant; nearby public parking lot when full - **What we ordered**: Pork noodle soup, bibim noodles, mandu (dumplings) - **Time for the meal**: About 40 minutes - **Location**: 1F, 33 Aewol-ro, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju, near the Handam-dong bus stop *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* ## Why we visited Handam Guksu in Aewol between breakfast and lunch on a weekend While looking for a good Aewol lunch spot, I visited Handam Guksu Gwakji Aewol Branch. It's open 10:00–20:30, and you can use the parking lot in front or a nearby public parking lot. On a weekend morning, looking for something filling in Aewol, I ended up at Handam Guksu. Noodles felt like the right call for that in-between hour — not too heavy — and best of all, the ocean view while eating was striking. Aewol has so many good restaurants that it's always hard to choose, but that day, clean Jeju-style pork noodle soup paired with an ocean view won me over. ![Featured image of Handam Guksu Gwakji Aewol Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes-01-1rk23-1200.webp) ## Ocean-view seating and parking at Handam Guksu Walking into Handam Guksu, the first thing that caught my eye was the atmosphere — a space where you can dine while looking out at the Jeju sea. If you're in Aewol on a weekend, visiting one more sightseeing spot is nice, but so is taking it easy and eating with an ocean view like this. It's a solid choice for an Aewol lunch spot on days when something too heavy in the morning feels like a lot, but grabbing just anything feels like a letdown. ![Dining space at Handam Guksu with a sea view](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes-02-1y2at-900.webp) ![Window seats overlooking the Aewol sea](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes-03-k2kj8-900.webp) There's a dedicated parking lot in front of the restaurant. If it's full, you can use the nearby public parking lot. ![Dedicated parking lot in front of Handam Guksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes-04-uolf4-900.webp) ![Entrance and surroundings of Handam Guksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes-05-28xcw-864.webp) ## Aewol pork noodle soup: how clear and light is the broth? The pork noodle soup (gogi guksu) we ordered arrived looking clean and appetizing. Jeju-style pork noodle soup usually brings to mind a rich, heavy broth, but this one felt relatively light and clean. ![A bowl of light Jeju pork noodle soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes-06-6cgdz-900.webp) The broth itself wasn't overly heavy, so it went down easy whether for breakfast or lunch. Above all, the kimchi that came with it was really impressive. It looked appetizing, and one bite confirmed it — spicy but clean-tasting. It wasn't kimchi that was just aggressively spicy; it had a refreshing kind of heat that paired really well with the light pork noodle soup. A bite of noodles followed by kimchi cleaned my palate right up, and I kept reaching for more. ![Spicy kimchi served with the pork noodle soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes-07-i5c9o-900.webp) ![Table setting with noodles and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes-08-1br1n-900.webp) ### Cheongyang chili pickled radish, the standout side dish Besides the kimchi, the pickled radish (mujangajji) was delicious too. Crunchy radish with cheongyang chili added a subtle spicy kick. At first I thought it was just a mild side dish, but the more I ate, the more that sharp cheongyang chili flavor came through — a great match with the noodles. A light dish like pork noodle soup really benefits from a tangy, spicy side like this. ![Crunchy pickled radish with cheongyang chili](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes-09-1xet6-900.webp) ## Mandu and bibim noodles: enough for a filling meal Along with the pork noodle soup, we also ordered mandu (dumplings). The dumpling wrappers were nicely steamed and moist, going down smoothly. They went especially well with the mixed noodles (bibim guksu). The mixed noodles had a seasoning that really hit the spot, with shredded pork mixed through the noodles, making it filling enough as a standalone meal. I also liked that the mixed noodles came with broth served separately — you could sip it between bites and enjoy it to your own taste. ![Mixed noodles and mandu with broth served separately](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes-10-8dr1a-900.webp) The spicy mixed noodles and mandu made a pretty great combo. ![Spicy mixed noodles paired with mandu](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes-11-gop8o-900.webp) ![Shredded pork mixed through the noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes-12-c8sbf-900.webp) ## 🍜 Honest verdict on Handam Guksu's pork noodle soup The pork noodle soup at Handam Guksu in Aewol looked clean and fuss-free from the start. ![A neatly plated bowl of pork noodle soup at Handam Guksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes-13-1ee1v-900.webp) Jeju-style pork noodle soup usually brings to mind a rich, thick pork bone broth simmered for hours, but this place had a clear, light broth style without any gamey smell. ![Clear, light pork noodle soup broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes-14-1ro1r-900.webp) Whether for breakfast or lunch, it went down clean without feeling heavy on the stomach. ![Lifting noodles from the pork noodle soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes-15-vtzoj-900.webp) ### ⭕ What we liked about Handam Guksu - Ocean-view window seats: Watching the Aewol sea while eating really made it feel like a proper trip. - A refreshing side dish combo: Spicy, clean kimchi and cheongyang chili pickled radish paired with the light noodle soup kept every bite interesting. - Broth that suits all ages: A clean, non-heavy broth that's easy to enjoy with kids or parents alike. ![Wrap-up image of the meal at Handam Guksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes-16-1umg8-900.webp) ## 💡 Who Handam Guksu suits, and tips before you go - Families with kids: The mild, light pork noodle soup paired with moist mandu makes a suitable meal for children. - Couples / friends traveling together: Sit at the ocean-view window seats and order a mix of pork noodle soup, mixed noodles, and mandu to share. - Travelers short on time: Since dishes come out fairly quickly, you can wrap up a meal in about 40 minutes. - Travelers without a car: It's near the Handam-dong bus stop, so accessibility is good, but check in advance about luggage storage. ![Dining scene with the Aewol sea visible through the window](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes-17-1n0na-900.webp) ![Interior of Handam Guksu with the ocean view](https://img.superchart.com/images/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes-18-14677-900.webp) Aewol draws all kinds of travelers. Handam Guksu felt like a place where anyone — kids or parents alike — could eat comfortably, and a good spot to visit for lunch. ## Where it is - Handam Guksu Gwakji Aewol Branch (한담국수 곽지애월점) - 1F, 33 Aewol-ro, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, South Korea - 제주특별자치도 제주시 애월읍 애월로 33 1층 - 33.4618312, 126.3120404 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%95%9C%EB%8B%B4%EA%B5%AD%EC%88%98%20%EA%B3%BD%EC%A7%80%EC%95%A0%EC%9B%94%EC%A0%90/@33.4618312,126.3120404,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@jeju-lunch-break/aewol-handam-noodles-pork-soup-side-dishes/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt