# Rib galbi hot pot with kalguksu and porridge finale: Guksuhwa, Namdong - By Dayul (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-meal-memo/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Namdong, Incheon - Sponsored: This review is based on a meal provided by the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-meal-memo/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-meal-memo/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu/index.md) ## In short Guksuhwa is a spacious Korean restaurant on Sorae-ro in Namchon-dong, Namdong, Incheon. Two servings of the royal rib galbi noodle hot pot (₩20,900 each) came loaded with rib bones, beef tendon, and shank, shabu-shabu style, finished with kalguksu noodles and porridge. With ample parking and plenty of seating, it's a good pick for family gatherings or a date. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:30 (break time 15:00–16:30) - **Location**: 565 Sorae-ro, Namdong-gu, Incheon, South Korea, on the road toward Seochang in Namchon-dong - **Parking**: Large parking area in front of the restaurant - **Menu ordered**: Royal rib galbi noodle hot pot ₩20,900 × 2 - **Set includes**: Hot pot + kalguksu noodle sarion + rice for porridge/fried rice - **Self-serve bar**: Extra side dishes, hot pot/shabu-shabu broth, aprons *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* ![Guksuhwa Namdong-gu information image](https://img.superchart.com/images/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu-01-6bd7o-1200.webp) Today I'm bringing you a review of Guksuhwa, a well-known restaurant in Namdong-gu, Incheon. The place is big and roomy with easy parking, so I'd recommend it for family gatherings or date nights :) Open daily 11:00–21:30 (break time 15:00–16:30) — check the image above for more details :) ## Location and parking at Guksuhwa It's on the road toward Seochang in Namdong-gu, Incheon, right in Namchon-dong! The sign is big so it wasn't hard to find, and there's a large parking area in front of the store, so parking was super convenient! ![Guksuhwa sign on the Sorae-ro roadside in Namchon-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu-02-jre55-966.webp) ![Large parking space in front of Guksuhwa](https://img.superchart.com/images/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu-03-1k7a0-966.webp) The building's exterior is so pretty it would make a great date course too. ![Exterior of the Guksuhwa building](https://img.superchart.com/images/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu-04-dflbe-966.webp) ![Guksuhwa entrance with floor-to-ceiling windows](https://img.superchart.com/images/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu-05-j3r8-966.webp) ## Atmosphere and seating Tables line the floor-to-ceiling windows, with more tables set further inside! There are a lot of seats and the place is spacious, so it looked great for group gatherings too. When I visited, it was right before break time and almost fully booked. (The photo was taken on my way out.) Most people seemed to be there for family meals! ![Guksuhwa menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu-06-pnbs7-593.webp) *Source: Guksuhwa Naver Place* ## Menu lineup True to a Namdong-gu favorite, there's a wide variety of dishes. There's spicy or fiery shabu-shabu, minari-and-squid stir-fry on a griddle, the non-spicy royal rib galbi noodle hot pot, and kid-friendly options like cheese-and-loin pork cutlet, dumplings, and more! ![Drink menu listing house-made syrup ades](https://img.superchart.com/images/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu-07-37q4u-966.webp) The ades are made with house-made syrup, so if you're an ade fan, that's worth noting! ![Table set after ordering](https://img.superchart.com/images/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu-08-lznyf-966.webp) Royal rib galbi noodle hot pot, ₩20,900 × 2 ![Royal rib galbi noodle hot pot set for two](https://img.superchart.com/images/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu-09-1glwb-966.webp) ![Basic side dishes of yeolmu kimchi and napa cabbage kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu-10-l1gu7-966.webp) ### Basic side dishes and the self-serve bar The basic side dishes are yeolmu kimchi (young radish kimchi) and napa cabbage kimchi plus salad — true to a Namdong-gu favorite, everything from the kimchi to the salad was delicious! ![Plate of basic side dishes and salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu-11-1jsiu-966.webp) ![Guksuhwa self-serve bar side dish corner](https://img.superchart.com/images/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu-12-1piha-966.webp) ![Hot pot and shabu-shabu broth at the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu-13-caa6j-966.webp) At the self-serve bar you'll find extra side dishes plus hot pot and shabu-shabu broth, so feel free to grab more if you need it :) Aprons are also over there at the self-serve bar, so grab one if you need it. ![Kalguksu noodle sarion and rice served together](https://img.superchart.com/images/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu-14-1emzq-966.webp) ![A hearty spread of royal rib galbi noodle hot pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu-15-1eo10-966.webp) ## How the royal rib galbi noodle hot pot arrives The royal rib galbi noodle hot pot comes as a set: hot pot + kalguksu noodle sarion + rice for porridge or fried rice! A completely hearty spread. ![Hot pot with two large rib bones on top](https://img.superchart.com/images/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu-16-5gnro-966.webp) The visuals are almost violent... two big rib bones sit inside, plus all kinds of vegetables — sweet pumpkin, mung bean sprouts, napa cabbage, bok choy, and even three kinds of mushrooms, making it a totally healthy meal! ![Hot pot filled with sweet pumpkin, mushrooms and other vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu-17-1mfbt-966.webp) The meat comes pre-cooked, so once the vegetables are done you can eat right away! There's not just rib meat but beef tendon and shank too, so the textures vary and it feels like a proper body-nourishing meal. ![Pre-cooked rib meat, beef tendon and shank](https://img.superchart.com/images/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu-18-n0fcm-966.webp) The royal rib galbi was so tender, probably from being cooked down thoroughly, with a pleasant meaty aroma that was savory and delicious!! ![Tender, well-cooked royal rib galbi meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu-19-o1h7n-966.webp) ![Chili sauce and wasabi soy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu-20-ghjuv-966.webp) There's chili sauce and wasabi soy sauce for dipping — I mostly went for the wasabi soy sauce since it suited my taste :) haha ![Thick kalguksu noodles added into the hot pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu-21-1bwsg-966.webp) ### Finishing with kalguksu and porridge After eating my fill, it was kalguksu time! The noodles are thick, so even after simmering a long time they held their shape and stayed chewy the whole time — delicious. They went great with the yeolmu kimchi and geotjeori (fresh cabbage kimchi)! ![A bowl of chewy, well-cooked kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu-22-15ui9-m-966.webp) ![Kalguksu served with yeolmu kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu-23-1eafp-966.webp) To finish it all off, I wrapped up perfectly with the porridge :) ![Porridge simmered to finish the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu-24-1f452-966.webp) As the meal wound down, they also brought out pomegranate juice as a palate cleanser to finish things off :) I usually love shabu-shabu, so being able to eat the hot pot shabu-shabu style was such a treat. The royal rib galbi noodle hot pot was extra filling with not just rib meat but beef tendon and shank too! It was the perfect dish for the cooler weather lately. If you're looking for a good restaurant in Namdong-gu, Incheon, I recommend Guksuhwa — the menu variety and flavors are great, and the spacious, comfortable space makes it good for dates or family gatherings too! ## Where it is - Guksuhwa (국수화) - 565 Sorae-ro, Namdong-gu, Incheon, South Korea - 인천광역시 남동구 소래로 565 국수화 남동구 본점 - 37.4403047, 126.7317697 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B5%AD%EC%88%98%ED%99%94/@37.4403047,126.7317697,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-meal-memo/guksuhwa-namdong-galbi-hotpot-kalguksu/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt