# Giheung kalguksu restaurant with a 40-minute lunch wait: Jangwongap - By Minseo (https://superchart.com/en/@terrace-teacup/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Yongin, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This is a review after visiting the restaurant, which provided the meal free of charge. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@terrace-teacup/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@terrace-teacup/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone/index.md) ## In short Jangwongap Kalguksu Yongin Giheung Branch is a shabu-style kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup) restaurant in Gomae-dong, Yongin, a 3-5 minute drive from Lotte Premium Outlet Giheung and IKEA Giheung. A 1pm weekday visit meant about a 40-minute wait before a meal of whole-shrimp seafood pancake and spicy chadol brisket minari kalguksu, with two live abalone added at 3,000 won each and self-serve fried rice at the end. Taste, portion size and cleanliness at Jangwongap Kalguksu were all satisfying. ## Good to know - **Location**: 1F, 90 Gomae-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do (3-5 minutes by car from Lotte Premium Outlet Giheung and IKEA Giheung) - **Parking**: Large private lot in front of the restaurant; expect a wait for a space at peak times - **Ordered**: Whole-shrimp seafood pancake, spicy chadol brisket minari kalguksu - **Add-on**: Live abalone, 3,000 won each (2 added) - **Wait**: Arrived 1pm on a weekday, waited about 40 minutes, eating by around 2pm - **Reservation**: Book ahead and join the remote waitlist through the Catch Table app - **Extras**: Self-serve bar (side dishes and broth), Korean-grown Uiseong garlic kimchi, self-serve fried rice to finish - **Price reference**: ₩3,000 ≈ $2.2 (2026-09-20) *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* Jangwongap Kalguksu, a kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup) spot near Lotte Premium Outlet Giheung in Yongin ![Exterior of Jangwongap Kalguksu in Gomae-dong, Giheung, Yongin](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone-01-voshm-900.webp) ## Where is Jangwongap Kalguksu Yongin Giheung Branch, and is there parking? Located in Gomae-dong near Lotte Premium Outlet Giheung in Yongin, Jangwongap Kalguksu is a steadily popular spot known for its shabu-style kalguksu and distinctive menu lineup! It's only 3-5 minutes by car from both Lotte Premium Outlet Giheung and IKEA Giheung — a Yongin Giheung Gomae-dong restaurant famous for its waiting line!! ![Dedicated parking lot in front of Jangwongap Kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone-02-1mqy7-900.webp) For parking, Jangwongap Kalguksu has a spacious dedicated lot right in front of the restaurant, so parking is convenient. That said, at peak times you may have to line up just to park ~~ 😅 ![View around the entrance of Jangwongap Kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone-03-1qa69-900.webp) ![Waiting area signage at Jangwongap Kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone-04-e3tmn-900.webp) ![Old-school snacks and drinks in the waiting area](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone-05-1m2bu-m-1200.webp) ## How long is the wait at 1pm on a weekday? I arrived at Jangwongap Kalguksu Yongin Giheung Branch at 1pm, and when I walked in there were already quite a few people waiting ㅠㅠ Arrived at 1, ended up eating around 2... While waiting, they had all sorts of old-school snacks(?), misugaru (roasted grain powder drink), coffee and other refreshments set out in the waiting area to hold off the hunger. Guess it's always a wait here ~ Yongin Giheung Jangwongap Kalguksu waiting tip!! You can reserve ahead through the Catch Table app ~! ![Catch Table app waitlist screen](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone-06-1pvhs-900.webp) Seems like lunchtime waits are pretty common here haha ![Misugaru drink enjoyed while waiting](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone-07-yh841-900.webp) Went outside to endlessly wait by the convenience store next door. I almost got hangry, but a misugaru held off the hunger haha. After about 40 minutes of waiting, we were finally seated ~! ![High-ceilinged interior of Jangwongap Kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone-08-1pquf-900.webp) ![Self-serve bar for side dishes and broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone-09-8szne-806.webp) ## Inside Jangwongap Kalguksu: the dining room and self-serve bar Stepping inside, I was struck by the high ceilings and open, clean interior. And every table was packed with diners,, wow, a real hotspot near Lotte Premium Outlet Yongin Giheung! The tables were spaced generously, making it a comfortable spot for families or date-night visits. On one side there's a neat self-serve bar where you can freely grab extra side dishes or broth without hesitation. ## What we ordered: whole-shrimp seafood pancake and spicy chadol brisket minari kalguksu Seafood pancake with whole shrimp / spicy chadol brisket minari kalguksu ![Table set with seafood pancake and chadol minari kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone-10-iz1cz-966.webp) The chadol brisket shabu kalguksu lets you pick either a spicy or mild broth, and comes loaded with mushrooms and minari (water dropwort), simmered with beef shabu and fresh-cut noodles. ![Pot of spicy broth piled with mushrooms and minari](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone-11-jl1xy-966.webp) ![Basic setup of the chadol brisket shabu kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone-12-ch915-966.webp) First out was the seafood pancake with whole shrimp, and it was truly loaded with shrimp! Thin batter, packed with scallions and various seafood ~ crispy outside, moist inside — a work of art. It pairs really well with the kalguksu, so I'd recommend ordering it together! ![Seafood pancake piled high with shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone-13-1h8sx-900.webp) ![Cross-section of the thin-battered seafood pancake](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone-14-qgbqs-966.webp) Once the food is set, the pot arrives piled high with mushrooms and minari! Once the broth boils, you briefly blanch the tender chadol brisket that comes with it, then dip it in the special sauce with veggies, or eat it with the fragrant minari and chewy mushrooms haha ![Blanching chadol brisket in the boiling broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone-15-a1b8c-900.webp) ![Eating chadol brisket together with minari](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone-16-1153q-966.webp) ![Chadol brisket dipped in the special sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone-17-1gx4e-966.webp) ![Plate of scooped-out mushrooms and minari](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone-18-ig7mf-966.webp) A good kalguksu place needs good geotjeori (fresh-mixed kimchi), right? Jangwongap Kalguksu, near Lotte Premium Outlet in Yongin's Gomae-dong Giheung area, uses domestic Uiseong garlic kimchi! ![Domestic Uiseong garlic geotjeori kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone-19-fd402-900.webp) ![Table set with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone-20-1nz8b-900.webp) ## House-made kalguksu noodles and two added live abalone After picking through the meat and vegetables for a while, it's time for the real highlight of Jangwongap Kalguksu — the house-made noodles, simmered for about 5 minutes. Because the dough is mixed and the noodles cut fresh in-house, they don't get soggy and stay springy and chewy — the best texture. Slurping them up soaked in the rich broth is the absolute best!! We added two live abalone! Just ₩3,000 each! Fresh abalone for only ₩3,000 a piece — definitely add some for a nutritional boost haha ![Two added live abalone with house-made kalguksu noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone-21-1yk9l-900.webp) They also recommend dipping the house-made noodles in the salt-perilla oil sauce served alongside — the perilla oil aroma was so nutty and delicious. ![Kalguksu noodles dipped in salt-perilla oil sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone-22-i94yc-900.webp) ![House-made noodles simmered in the broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone-23-yp1eg-900.webp) ## Finishing the meal with self-serve fried rice After enjoying both the shabu and the kalguksu, of course you finish with fried rice! With the little remaining broth, you self-fry it with savory eggs, vegetables, and rice — and scraping up the crispy bits stuck to the bottom made for the perfect finishing course. ![Self-serve fried rice made with the remaining broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone-24-9txcw-900.webp) ## Who Jangwongap Kalguksu suits, and tips before you go - Anyone looking for a hearty meal after shopping at the Yongin outlet or IKEA - Anyone who loves a generous, course-style shabu kalguksu - Anyone looking for a family dining spot Visit tip: waits can build up during weekend lunch and dinner peak times, so arriving a bit early or slightly off-peak makes for a more relaxed meal. Or set up a remote wait on the Catch Table app before you go!! Taste, portion size, service, and cleanliness were all satisfying at Jangwongap Kalguksu Yongin Giheung Branch! If you find yourself near Yongin's Gomae-dong or the Lotte outlet, be sure to stop by for a warm, generous bowl of shabu kalguksu 🩵 ## Where it is - Jangwongap Kalguksu Yongin Giheung Branch (장원갑칼국수 용인기흥점) - 90 Gomae-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 용인시 기흥구 고매로 90 1층 - 37.2295313, 127.1186096 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9E%A5%EC%9B%90%EA%B0%91%EC%B9%BC%EA%B5%AD%EC%88%98%20%EC%9A%A9%EC%9D%B8%EA%B8%B0%ED%9D%A5%EC%A0%90/@37.2295313,127.1186096,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@terrace-teacup/yongin-giheung-kalguksu-wait-abalone/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt