# Knife-cut noodles near Gyodae Station: kalnakji and bossam at Daseon - By Miran (https://superchart.com/en/@warm-broth-hours/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seocho, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@warm-broth-hours/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@warm-broth-hours/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk/index.md) ## In short Daseon Kalguksu is a Korean restaurant on Banpo-daero 26-gil in Seocho, Seoul, a short walk from Gyodae Station. A repeat customer ordered the best-selling kalnakji (knife-cut noodles with whole octopus, from two servings, 16,000 won) with a medium bossam (boiled pork), and the table came with spicy seafood broth, house-made kimchi and unlimited barley rice. With no break time, four parking spots out front and seating on two floors, Daseon Kalguksu suits both a quick lunch and a group dinner. ## Good to know - **Kalnakji**: From two servings, 16,000 won - **Ordered with it**: Medium bossam (boiled pork) - **Barley rice**: Served free, with refills - **Hours**: 11:30–21:30 (closed on Chuseok day), no break time - **Parking**: 4 spaces in front of the restaurant - **Seating**: 1st and 2nd floors, groups welcome - **Facilities**: Takeout, delivery, reservations, Wi-Fi, separate men's and women's restrooms, waiting area, mobile payment - **Address**: 69 Banpo-daero 26-gil, floors 1–2, Seocho-gu, Seoul - **Price reference**: ₩16,000 ≈ $11.5 (2026-09-20) *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* ## Why Daseon Kalguksu is a Gyodae Station regular's pick for kalnakji I went back to Daseon Kalguksu, a place I've been a regular at near Gyodae for a long time. ![Visiting Daseon Kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk-01-rsyek-900.webp) This place is famous for its No. 1 bestseller, kalnakji (spicy knife-cut noodle soup with whole octopus), and today I ordered that (from 2 people, ₩16,000) along with a medium bossam. ![Table set with kalnakji and medium bossam](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk-02-z840g-1200.webp) I've visited many times, and it always tastes the same every time — once again, a meal that didn't let me down. ![Full table spread at Daseon Kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk-03-9sehu-900.webp) ## Kalnakji: whole octopus in a spicy, deep seafood broth Kalnakji combines whole octopus — said to be great for stamina and health — with a broth carefully simmered from seven kinds of seafood, plus a special spicy sauce. The moment I sat down and the earthenware pot arrived still bubbling, a strong seafood aroma hit my nose. ![Kalnakji pot arriving still bubbling](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk-04-1fxtb-900.webp) With the first spoonful, I could taste a deep umami from the seafood right in the middle of the spicy broth — it wasn't just spicy for the sake of being spicy; the broth base itself was solid enough that I could keep eating without getting tired of it, all the way to a clean finish. ![A spoonful of the spicy kalnakji broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk-05-3ens8-900.webp) The whole octopus was cooked soft and just right, chewy without being tough, and once I mixed the kalguksu noodles into the broth, the spicy soup clung to the noodles so well that I emptied the bowl in no time. ![Kalguksu noodles mixed into the spicy broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk-06-fvg3v-900.webp) Since it's a dish you can only order for 2 people minimum, the portion was generous enough for two big eaters to share. ## Medium bossam and house-made kimchi at Daseon Kalguksu The medium bossam I ordered alongside came out boiled cleanly, with no gamey smell. The meat's texture was tender yet had a nice bounce, and picking up a piece, you could really feel the juicy moisture. ![Cleanly boiled medium bossam](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk-07-1j7tq-900.webp) Eating it together with the restaurant's own house-made kimchi (김치) was a wonderful pairing — the kimchi's own umami was so alive that just one piece of pork with one piece of kimchi was already satisfying. ![Bossam paired with house-made kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk-08-11cwa-900.webp) The tangy, deeply savory kimchi they make in-house from domestic ingredients cut through the richness of the bossam cleanly, so I kept reaching for more. ![Tangy kimchi made with domestic ingredients](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk-09-1rkoz-900.webp) The side dishes that came with it all clearly looked homemade too, which made the whole spread feel trustworthy from start to finish. ![Side dishes served alongside the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk-10-1op0l-900.webp) ![Side dishes that look clearly homemade](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk-11-hoeo4-900.webp) ## Free barley rice refills with every order ![Unlimited nutty barley rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk-12-1j91c-900.webp) The barley rice is unlimited, and it had a nutty flavor that was good on its own or mixed into the spicy broth. Eaten with the spicy kalnakji broth, the heat mellowed a little while a distinct nutty, savory flavor came through, so I kept going back for more rice. ![Barley rice mixed into the spicy broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk-13-1x7w2-900.webp) Being able to refill as much as you want was a big plus whenever I wanted to make sure I had a solid, filling meal. ## Parking, two floors and no break time at Daseon Kalguksu ![Exterior of Daseon Kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk-14-3upxo-900.webp) Daseon Kalguksu has about four parking spots right in front of the store, so visiting by car isn't a hassle at all. ![Parking space in front of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk-15-1lzuy-900.webp) ![Parking area near the entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk-16-16vx6-900.webp) There's also no break time, which is especially welcome for someone like me who often eats at odd hours. ![Interior running with no break time](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk-17-164me-900.webp) ![First-floor seating area](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk-18-1g3jc-900.webp) With seating up to the second floor, you don't need to worry about space even with a group, and takeout, delivery, and reservations are all available, so it's convenient to use however the situation calls for. ![Second-floor seating for groups](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk-19-sf1p3-900.webp) For all these reasons, Daseon Kalguksu is one of my favorite restaurants near Gyodae, and I know I'll keep coming back. ![A regular's table at Daseon Kalguksu near Gyodae](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk-20-7yq6l-900.webp) The flavor never gets old no matter how many times I visit, and thanks to the consistent friendliness, it's a place I recommend to friends without hesitation. ![Closing spread with kalnakji and bossam](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk-21-lohl5-900.webp) ![Wrapping up the meal at Daseon Kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk-22-ji864-900.webp) If you especially love spicy, deep-flavored soups, I highly recommend trying the kalnakji at least once. ## Daseon Kalguksu Gyodae: hours, address and directions - Address: 69 Banpo-daero 26-gil, 1st–2nd floor, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea - Hours: 11:30–21:30 (closed on Chuseok day), no break time - Amenities: group-friendly, takeout, delivery, reservations, Wi-Fi, separate restrooms, waiting area, easy payment - Parking: 4 spots available in front of the store ## Where it is - Daseon Kalguksu (다선칼국수 교대직영점) - 69 Banpo-daero 26-gil, 1st–2nd floor, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 서초구 반포대로26길 69 1, 2층 - 37.4915692, 127.0128039 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%8B%A4%EC%84%A0%EC%B9%BC%EA%B5%AD%EC%88%98%20%EA%B5%90%EB%8C%80%EC%A7%81%EC%98%81%EC%A0%90/@37.4915692,127.0128039,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@warm-broth-hours/gyodae-dasun-kalguksu-kalnakji-suyuk/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt