# Dongtan kalguksu with perilla pancake and king meat dumplings: Yubok

- By Mujin (https://superchart.com/en/@shared-table-visits/)
- Written Sep 19, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Hwaseong, Gyeonggi
- Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@shared-table-visits/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@shared-table-visits/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings/index.md)

## In short

Yubok Haemul Kalguksu Dongtan Direct Branch is a seafood kalguksu (knife-cut noodle) restaurant near Dongtan Central Park in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi, and a directly run branch of Gongju Yugane Kalguksu, known as one of Korea's five best kalguksu houses. On a weekday evening with no wait, we ordered two pufferfish seafood kalguksu at 11,000 won each, a perilla leaf pancake at 11,000 won and king meat dumplings at 7,000 won, starting with the complimentary barley rice and seasoned radish. The gentle pufferfish broth and the crisp perilla leaf pancake made Yubok Haemul Kalguksu a 200 percent revisit.

## Good to know

- **Address**: 3 Dongtangongwon-ro 3-gil, 1st floor, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do (behind Supsok Elementary School, in front of Prime Kindergarten)
- **Hours**: 11:00–21:00 (last order 20:30), no break time
- **Closed**: Every Tuesday
- **Parking**: 3–4 free spaces in front of the restaurant; overflow at Central Park public parking (first 1 hour 30 minutes free, then 400 won per 10 minutes)
- **Pufferfish seafood kalguksu**: 11,000 won (signature dish)
- **Pufferfish shabu-shabu kalguksu**: 14,000 won
- **Perilla leaf pancake**: 11,000 won
- **Webfoot octopus and seafood pancake**: 17,000 won
- **Flame-grilled webfoot octopus stir-fry**: 17,000 won
- **Egg-wrapped octopus and pork belly hot plate**: 18,000 won
- **King meat dumplings**: 7,000 won
- **Pufferfish broth (takeout/extra)**: 4,000 won
- **Seating**: Up to 45 guests, including a private room for 10
- **Conveniences**: Group dining, takeout and reservations available, high chairs, baby spoons and baby aprons, Zero Pay and local currency accepted
- **Price reference**: ₩22,000 ≈ $16 · ₩11,000 ≈ $7.9 · ₩7,000 ≈ $5 (2026-09-20)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026*

Today's story is about my visit to Yubok Haemul Kalguksu Dongtan Direct Branch, famous near Dongtan Central Park for its refreshing, deep broth. It's a direct branch of Gongju Yugane Kalguksu (since 2011), known as one of Korea's top 5 kalguksu restaurants, so I went in with high expectations — and the deep flavor and clean interior exceeded them.

## Yubok Haemul Kalguksu Dongtan branch: hours, address and closing day

- Name: Yubok Haemul Kalguksu Dongtan Direct Branch
- Address: 3 Dongtangongwon-ro 3-gil, 1st floor, Dongtan-gu, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (behind Sup-sok Elementary School, right in front of Prime Kindergarten)
- Hours: 11:00 ~ 21:00 (last order 20:30)
- Closed: Every Tuesday
- Amenities: No break time, group dining available, takeout/reservations available, baby chairs/baby utensils/baby aprons available, Zero Pay and local currency accepted

![Exterior of Yubok Haemul Kalguksu Dongtan Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings-01-1ccge-900.webp)

### Where to park at Yubok Haemul Kalguksu in Dongtan

There are 3-4 free parking spots in front of the restaurant (you can call ahead to check!). If they're full, Central Park public parking is 1 minute by car or 3 minutes on foot (first 1.5 hours free, then ₩400 per additional 10 minutes).

![Parking space in front of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings-02-1bx4a-900.webp)

### Is there a wait on a weekday evening?

This place is popular enough that there can be a wait during peak times. We went on a weekday evening and luckily got seated right away with no wait. Just in case, I called ahead before visiting.

## Inside the restaurant and what families with kids get

![Spacious, clean tables inside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings-03-1fbx7-900.webp)

The restaurant was spacious, clean, and comfortable overall. The tables were well spaced apart, so solo dining wouldn't feel awkward either.

With a 10-person group room and seating for up to 45 people, it's great for family outings or work dinners too. Stroller access is easy, and they've thoughtfully provided baby chairs, baby utensils, and even phone stands — a great spot to visit with kids.

![Kid-friendly amenities set up at a table](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings-04-sfdi8-900.webp)

FYI, they also sell the pufferfish broth separately.

![Sign for the separately sold pufferfish broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings-05-1v0oc-900.webp)

Extra side dishes are self-serve!

![Self-serve extra side dish bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings-06-u0uqd-900.webp)

![Sign about house-made noodles and country-of-origin labels](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings-07-74tmr-900.webp)

Since the noodles are made in-house, the flavor is guaranteed. As healthy fresh noodles, it seems like a great place to visit with anyone, kids included. Check the photos for the country-of-origin labels!

## Yubok Haemul Kalguksu menu and prices

![Yubok Haemul Kalguksu menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings-08-aurw0-900.webp)

![Price list for kalguksu and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings-09-hz6wa-900.webp)

Yubok Haemul Kalguksu has a wide range of seafood dishes and side dishes. All menu items (except the octopus and pork belly hot plate) can be ordered as a single portion, making it easy to come alone or mix and match several dishes!

- Pufferfish seafood kalguksu (kalguksu, knife-cut noodle soup): ₩11,000 (signature menu)
- Pufferfish shabu-shabu kalguksu: ₩14,000
- Perilla leaf pancake: ₩11,000
- Octopus seafood pancake: ₩17,000
- Stir-fried grilled octopus: ₩17,000
- Octopus and pork belly hot plate: ₩18,000
- Giant meat dumplings: ₩7,000
- Pufferfish broth (to-go/extra): ₩4,000

That day, I ordered generously from the signature menu! The order (for 2 people) was: pufferfish seafood kalguksu x2 for ₩22,000 (₩11,000 each), perilla leaf pancake ₩11,000, and giant meat dumplings ₩7,000.

## First taste: free barley rice with seasoned radish

![Pre-meal barley rice with radish and side dishes set out](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings-10-dv1ni-900.webp)

![Fresh kimchi and seasoned radish side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings-11-14dyz-900.webp)

Complimentary barley rice with seasoned radish and neat side dishes. After ordering, we were first served free barley rice with seasoned radish. Mixing the fresh, crisp radish and freshly made kimchi into the barley rice really woke up the appetite.

![Mixing the barley rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings-12-1eb8q-900.webp)

![Pufferfish seafood kalguksu pot boiling](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings-13-1199m-900.webp)

![Hourglass timer on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings-14-62ipm-900.webp)

Just flip the hourglass, and once the sand runs out it's ready to eat — skim off a bit of the foam before digging in.

![Two servings of pufferfish seafood kalguksu laid out](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings-15-123ot-1200.webp)

### Pufferfish seafood kalguksu, 11,000 won

Unlike regular kalguksu broth, this uses wild milkfish pufferfish simmered for a long time. I gasped after the very first sip. The distinctive savoriness and refreshing quality of the pufferfish broth really hit the spot.

![Kalguksu with clams, oysters, and beak shells](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings-16-1a3w6-900.webp)

![Close-up of the broth and seafood](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings-17-uzjh0-900.webp)

It's packed with fresh clams delivered the same day, oysters from Tongyeong, and beak shells, giving the broth a deep ocean flavor! The house-made, aged noodles have a wonderfully chewy and springy texture!!

![Lifting up house-made kalguksu noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings-18-zsalw-900.webp)

### Perilla leaf pancake, 11,000 won

A signature dish unlike anything I've tasted anywhere else! Fragrant perilla leaves fried crispy on the outside and savory on the inside — a perfect match with the kalguksu.

![Crispy fried perilla leaf pancake](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings-19-qchd0-900.webp)

Not greasy at all, just clean crispiness — the best. This is genuinely delicious, please order it, I'm begging you ㅜㅜ!!

![Cross-section of a piece of perilla leaf pancake](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings-20-baov4-900.webp)

### King meat dumplings, 7,000 won

Steamed in pufferfish broth, these dumplings burst with savory flavor! The chewy dumpling skin gave way to juicy meat filling. Dipped lightly in soy sauce, these fully packed meat dumplings were amazing.

![Giant meat dumplings steamed in pufferfish broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings-21-1fpk0-900.webp)

![Dipping a dumpling in soy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings-22-d0s0w-900.webp)

Not a single dish that wasn't delicious,,

## Verdict: would I go back to Yubok Haemul Kalguksu?

![Table set with kalguksu, perilla pancake, and dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings-23-1pbmy-900.webp)

![Table after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings/dongtan-kalguksu-perilla-pancake-dumplings-24-1qywt-900.webp)

Yubok Haemul Kalguksu Dongtan Direct Branch is a Dongtan kalguksu spot near Central Park that nails both freshness and flavor — from the carefully made pufferfish broth and same-day seafood to the daily fresh noodles and kimchi. It's mild and not spicy at all, making it a healthy meal that everyone from young kids to grandparents can enjoy. With a clean interior, friendly service, and plenty of parking and amenities, I'd recommend it for lunch in Dongtan or a family gathering! Revisit intent is 200%!

## Where it is

- Yubok Haemul Kalguksu Dongtan Direct Branch (유복해물칼국수 동탄직영점)
- 3 Dongtangongwon-ro 3-gil, 1st floor, Dongtan-gu, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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- 37.2067149, 127.0603803
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