Mullae clam kalguksu restaurant with a private room at dinner: Palmi

What kind of restaurant is Palmi Jogae Kalguksu in Mullae?

Palmi Jogae Kalguksu Munnae is a clam shabu-kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup) restaurant I visited while looking for something hot and hearty to eat in Munnae. It's open 10:30-22:00 (last order 21:30), with a break time of 15:00-16:30, and closed on Sundays.

𖤐 10:30-22:00 𖤐 (L.O 21:30 / B.T 15:00 - 16:30) day off - Sunday

When the weather turns chilly like this or you just find yourself craving something warm and soupy, nothing beats kalguksu ✨ Especially when it's loaded with clams — the broth is refreshing and you get to eat the noodles too, which makes for such a satisfying meal!!!

Full at 8pm on a weekday: getting a private room at Palmi

Walking into Palmi Jogae Kalguksu Munnae, the interior felt clean and comfortable overall, making it a nice place to eat. It has that cozy kalguksu-restaurant vibe without feeling too chaotic or crowded, so it seemed like a good spot to bring friends or family〰️

We visited on a weekday at 8pm and the place was fully booked, so we were seated in a private room!

What we ordered at Palmi and what it costs

• 🏷️Palmi Clam Shabu Kalguksu - spicy broth *2 - dinner ₩18,900
• 🏷️Crispy Seafood Pancake ₩9,900

Order complete!

They said orders over ₩100,000 get a free T-shirt, so give it a shot haha

What comes on the clam shabu tray

It was way bigger and more generous than I expected, honestly shocked…👀 Broth in the center, two kinds of meat, mussels, scallops, clams, abalone, bok choy, mushrooms, bean sprouts — a really full spread 🥩 🥬 🍄🟫🦪

Palmi Clam Kalguksu lives up to its name — clams really are the star — and just visually there were so many of them that I could tell the broth was going to be properly rich 🐚 Anyone who loves clams will especially love this setup! Loaded with clams and so satisfying!🐚🐚🐚💗

Boiling the clams first

First, we put the clams in and let them boil down fully〰️ The clams were fresh, and the meat inside wasn't small or skimpy at all — plump and satisfying to pick through one by one.

Toss the shells, pick out the meat, and simmer it with the vegetables〰️

The clams are tasty on their own, but they went even better with the kalguksu broth! The umami from the clams kept the broth from tasting flat — the kind of flavor that keeps you reaching for another spoonful…

And then the meat too…🥩💗

How the spicy broth and kalguksu noodles tasted

We started by fishing out the clams first, then once we'd had our fill, we added the noodles for the real kalguksu moment! The broth was seriously refreshing 🍜 Broth is everything with kalguksu, and thanks to the clams it felt clean and light overall. Rather than a heavy, intense broth, it had a subtle umami from the clams that made it easy to eat without feeling heavy. A hot spoonful of broth followed by noodles warmed me right up!

The noodles had that signature kalguksu chewy-yet-soft texture that paired well with the broth, and they'd soaked up so much flavor that they weren't bland even eaten alone. I like letting the noodles simmer longer in the broth so they really absorb the flavor, and eating it that way here made it even tastier. Pop a clam on top, grab a bite of noodle, and eat them together — great combo 👍🏻 The portion was also hearty enough to recommend as a full meal.

Finishing with porridge and the seafood scallion fritter

We wrapped up with porridge… At first, since we were focused on the clams, it didn't seem like that much food, but between the noodles and then the rice, I ended up really full…(about to burst)

We also ordered the crispy seafood pancake as a side, and it was such a crunchy, delicious pancake. Such a great match with everything else! Definitely order it

Welcome drink — wine slush 💗 it had a nice little kick

Is Palmi worth it for clam kalguksu in Mullae?

This is exactly the kind of dish to reach for when you're craving something hot and soupy these days. If you're looking for a hearty meal in Munnae, Palmi Jogae Kalguksu Munnae is worth trying for its kalguksu menu! Eating my fill of clams and then hot kalguksu on top left me feeling warm all the way through — a really satisfying meal 🤍 If you're after refreshing clam kalguksu in Munnae, Palmi Jogae Kalguksu Munnae is worth a visit :)