Korean restaurant in Yongin for family shabu kalguksu: Jangwongap

After shopping at Lotte Outlet on the weekend, I stopped by Jangwongap Kalguksu, Yongin Giheung Branch (장원갑칼국수 용인기흥점) with my family. We started with shabu-shabu, then finished the meal with house-made kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) and fried rice.

Where is it, and is parking convenient?

The address is 90 Gomae-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. The original post lists its hours as daily from 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM. We came for a meal after shopping at Lotte Outlet.

There was a large parking lot in front of the restaurant, along with a parking attendant, so parking was easy. It was convenient for a day out by car with family.

Is the space good for dining with children?

The exterior was neat, and the dining hall was spacious. The tables were generously spaced, so it did not feel burdensome to sit with children. A large TV showed mukbang tips, and the air conditioning kept the room comfortable even while we ate hot kalguksu.

There was also a separate waiting area. It seemed set up for waiting during busy periods.

What kalguksu is on the menu, and how much does it cost?

The menu prices at the time of my visit were as follows. I could choose either red or white broth.

• Basic kalguksu: ₩10,000
• Shabu kalguksu: ₩12,000
• Brisket and minari wrap shabu kalguksu: ₩15,500
• Live abalone and brisket shabu kalguksu: ₩22,000
• Whole shrimp seafood pajeon (Korean pancake): ₩13,500

They also sold sesame oil and perilla oil, said to be pressed directly at an oil mill, for ₩13,000 per bottle. During my visit, there was also a notice saying that receipt-review event participants could receive puffed rice snacks.

What is available at the self-service bar?

The self-service bar had chopped Cheongyang chili peppers, geotjeori (fresh kimchi), and broth. It was useful for adding sides to suit my taste during the meal.

How were the minari and beef in red broth?

The shabu kalguksu pot came generously filled with red broth, minari (water dropwort), oyster mushrooms, and onion. Once the broth began to boil, I added sirloin beef and cooked it briefly.

Dipping the tender beef in soy sauce with wasabi added savory depth to the mild meat. The wasabi came separately in a single-use packet, which felt clean.

As it cooked, the minari fragrance gently seeped into the broth. I liked how the broth became deeper in flavor, and the children ate the tender beef well too.

How were the house-made kalguksu and fried rice?

After eating the beef, we added the house-made kalguksu and boiled it for about five minutes. The noodles were thick and chewy without being overly tough, making them easy to eat with the broth.

The geotjeori kimchi also went well with the kalguksu. They said it was made daily with Uiseong garlic and dried pollack broth; its refreshing yet pleasantly spicy flavor stood out.

At the end, we had self-service kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi) perilla oil fried rice. A notice said it used pure perilla oil and newly harvested Korean rice, and I liked its nutty aroma.

My husband pressed the rice until crisp, so we ate it like nurungji (scorched rice). The children enjoyed it too, and we finished every bit of the fried rice.

Are there desserts after the meal?

After finishing our meal, we also used the dessert corner by the entrance.

There was coffee, misutgaru (multigrain powder) slush, and old-fashioned snacks. The sweet, cool misutgaru slush was good for cleansing the palate, and it was fun to enjoy dessert with the children too.

What made it good for a family meal after shopping?

On this visit, the spacious hall, generous table spacing, and convenient parking helped make the family meal easier. Having minari and beef followed by kalguksu and perilla oil fried rice made for a satisfying meal. Next time, I would like to visit with my parents.