# Daejeon clam hot pot restaurant, kalguksu: Widaehan Jogae Jeongol - By Sori (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-meal-sketches/) - Written Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Dong-gu, Daejeon - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-meal-sketches/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-meal-sketches/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu/index.md) ## In short Widaehan Jogae Jeongol is a clam hot pot restaurant in Dong-gu, Daejeon, near Daejeon University’s west gate. I ordered the 2-person clam hot pot for ₩45,000 and a kalguksu noodle add-on for ₩2,000, with steamed shellfish, refreshing broth, and bouncy noodles. Widaehan Jogae Jeongol is a great pick for groups or a meal with children. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1F, 38 Daehak-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon, South Korea - **Hours**: Mon–Sat 11:00–23:00; break 14:30–16:30 / closed every other Sunday - **Parking**: Free parking available - **Seating**: 4- and 8-person tables, group seating for 1–50 people, and counter seats - **Clam hot pot**: 2 people ₩45,000 / 4 people ₩65,000 - **Kalguksu noodle add-on**: ₩2,000 - **Dongjuk kalguksu**: ₩7,500 - **Clam samhap**: 2 people ₩45,000 / 3 people ₩60,000 / 4 people ₩75,000 *as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026* ![Featured photo from a visit to Widaehan Jogae Jeongol](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu-01-65qcc-900.webp) ## Widaehan Jogae Jeongol near Daejeon University’s west gate ### Outside ![Exterior of Widaehan Jogae Jeongol](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu-02-12ffj-900.webp) I visited Widaehan Jogae Jeongol (위대한조개전골), a great clam hot pot spot in Yongun-dong, Dong-gu, Daejeon. It was near Daejeon University’s west gate, and Yongsugol Jjimjilbang was nearby too. ![Guide to the Yongun-dong clam hot pot restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu-03-10ku3-900.webp) Their dongjuk kalguksu (hand-cut noodle soup with surf clams) was just ₩7,500, making this an incredibly good-value place in Daejeon. ## Indoor seating and group visits ![Indoor seating at Widaehan Jogae Jeongol](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu-04-1lxfh-900.webp) ![Tables inside Widaehan Jogae Jeongol](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu-05-svlc9-900.webp) ![Spacious interior of Widaehan Jogae Jeongol](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu-06-1in9j-900.webp) ![Group seating inside Widaehan Jogae Jeongol](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu-07-1sdi0-900.webp) This is the inside of Widaehan Jogae Jeongol, a Daejeon favorite. There were lots of table types, including four- and eight-person tables, and they were roomy and comfortable. I heard it is often used for Daejeon University work dinners! That makes it a great spot for group get-togethers and company dinners in Daejeon. ![High chair in the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu-08-8nape-900.webp) They also had high chairs, so it was a great restaurant in Yongun-dong, Daejeon, to visit with children. ## Menu and what I ordered ![Widaehan Jogae Jeongol menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu-09-1b9ox-900.webp) - Raw oysters (10 pieces) ₩15,000; live octopus ₩15,000; live abalone ₩20,000 - Beef (240 g) ₩18,000; butter-grilled abalone ₩20,000; fried shrimp ₩18,000 - Beef special ₩59,000; octopus special ₩88,000; Widaehan special ₩128,000 - Extra clams ₩25,000; dongjuk kalguksu ₩7,500 I ordered the 2-person clam hot pot for ₩45,000 and a kalguksu noodle add-on for ₩2,000. ![Ordered clam hot pot and kalguksu noodle add-on](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu-10-slixh-900.webp) Widaehan Jogae Jeongol encourages diners to try local soju to help revitalize the regional economy! It was a Daejeon restaurant that supports its local area like this, too. ## Basic table setting ![Basic side dish setting for clam hot pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu-11-1vngp-900.webp) ![Beondegi and side dishes served as part of the basic spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu-12-1hfda-900.webp) ![Kimchi and side dishes served as part of the basic spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu-13-1guc4-900.webp) ![Cabbage salad and side dishes served as part of the basic spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu-14-hlfl6-900.webp) ![Fried squid served as part of the basic spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu-15-1t7sf-900.webp) ![Spring rolls served as part of the basic spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu-16-1fnux-900.webp) The basic spread included beondegi (silkworm pupae), kimchi, cabbage salad, fried squid, and spring rolls, and the fried squid was sooo good..! The fresh kimchi was delicious too, so I think the kalguksu is an essential order. ## Two-person clam hot pot steamed at the table ![Two-person clam hot pot served in a steamer](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu-17-182bi-900.webp) The clam hot pot arrived generously piled into a steamer like this. ![Clam hot pot steaming at the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu-18-7cc35-1200.webp) It was steamed right at the table, and when it was ready, the owner opened everything for us. They even cleaned and prepared it, putting the abalone on the plate first. There were many kinds of shellfish, including mussels and scallops, plus fish cake skewers. ![Prepared clams from the clam hot pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu-19-1s4tv-900.webp) They removed each clam from its shell so it was easy to eat, one by one, and the broth was refreshing and delicious. ![Clam hot pot broth and cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu-20-hfyqi-900.webp) ![Flavorful cheese clam hot pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu-21-9wkei-900.webp) Maybe they use really good cheese, because it had wonderful flavor and tasted great. ## And the kalguksu noodles ![Ordered kalguksu noodle add-on](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu-22-xg0ym-900.webp) I ordered the kalguksu noodle add-on too. ![Kalguksu noodles added to the clam hot pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu-23-gg338-900.webp) ![Bouncy kalguksu noodles and kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu-24-hckng-900.webp) The noodles were bouncy and delicious, and the incredibly tasty kimchi made them even better! The clam hot pot was delicious, and so was the kalguksu—this was Widaehan Jogae Jeongol, a great spot near Daejeon University. ## Where it is - Widaehan Jogae Jeongol (위대한조개전골) - 1F, 38 Daehak-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon, South Korea - 대전광역시 동구 대학로 38 1층 위대한조개전골 - 36.3331651, 127.4556288 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9C%84%EB%8C%80%ED%95%9C%EC%A1%B0%EA%B0%9C%EC%A0%84%EA%B3%A8/@36.3331651,127.4556288,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-meal-sketches/daejeon-yongun-dong-jogae-kalguksu/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt