# Garak-dong chicken noodle soup with galbi mandu: Hanyang Dak Kalguksu - By Eungyeol (https://superchart.com/en/@yeonhui-sugar-bowl/) - Written Sep 13, 2026 - Updated Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Songpa, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@yeonhui-sugar-bowl/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@yeonhui-sugar-bowl/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@yeonhui-sugar-bowl/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@yeonhui-sugar-bowl/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@yeonhui-sugar-bowl/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@yeonhui-sugar-bowl/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@yeonhui-sugar-bowl/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@yeonhui-sugar-bowl/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@yeonhui-sugar-bowl/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@yeonhui-sugar-bowl/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish/index.md) ## In short Hanyang Dak Kalguksu Main Branch (한양닭칼국수 본점) is a chicken noodle soup restaurant in Garak-dong, Songpa, Seoul. Two servings of chicken kalguksu (chicken noodle soup) arrived with a plate of galbi mandu (short-rib dumplings), and the laver topping over the thick, milky broth worked beautifully with the sweet-salty dumplings. Hanyang Dak Kalguksu is worth returning to whenever a hearty bowl of broth is calling. ## Good to know - **Ordered**: Chicken kalguksu (2 servings), one plate of galbi mandu - **Sides**: Spicy and mild napa cabbage kimchi, kkakdugi (radish kimchi) *as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026* ## Back at Hanyang Dak Kalguksu in Garak-dong, Songpa Today I want to introduce, once again, a place I'd recommend without hesitation whenever a rich broth dish is calling in Garak-dong. Honestly, I've been here two or three times before, and it's always delicious no matter how many times I come back. Hanyang Dak Kalguksu, which has been building a word-of-mouth reputation as a Garak-dong favorite, is a solid restaurant where nothing is lacking — from the clean exterior to the tidy, well-made food. The pleasant interior and friendly service already put me in a good mood before the meal even starts. At lunchtime it's packed with office workers, and in the evening it fills with families, giving off the vibe of a genuine neighborhood favorite. Even amid the busy Garak-dong commercial district, it keeps its own warm yet clean atmosphere, so anyone can settle in and focus comfortably on their meal. ![Opening photo from the Hanyang Dak Kalguksu visit](https://img.superchart.com/images/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish-01-1ritt-966.webp) ![Opening photo from the Hanyang Dak Kalguksu visit](https://img.superchart.com/images/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish-02-vqimv-966.webp) ![Interior of Hanyang Dak Kalguksu in Garak-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish-03-pyqan-966.webp) ![Interior of Hanyang Dak Kalguksu in Garak-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish-04-1duag-966.webp) ## Ordering chicken kalguksu for two and galbi mandu Sitting down and looking over the menu, there were plenty of side dishes to choose from, but I ordered the restaurant's signature dish — chicken kalguksu (2 servings) — best showcasing its fundamentals, along with a plate of galbi mandu (rib-flavored dumplings), which would be a shame to skip as a side. The smell of broth being carefully simmered somewhere in the restaurant drifts by and strongly stirs the appetite. The spicy and mild napa cabbage kimchi and kkakdugi — the true measure of any good kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup) restaurant — were also neat and crisp, clearly ready for a perfect pairing with the chicken kalguksu. ![Table setting with chicken kalguksu and side kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish-05-1wjjj-966.webp) ![Table set for the chicken kalguksu order](https://img.superchart.com/images/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish-06-1tuvy-966.webp) ## How does laver topping change the chicken kalguksu? A moment later, the chicken kalguksu arrived in a huge bowl, visually overwhelming. Over the milky, thick chicken broth sat finely shredded chicken meat, and — the finishing touch — a generous helping of laver (gim) topping. ![Chicken kalguksu topped with laver and chicken meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish-07-1l9r5-1200.webp) ![A bowl of chicken kalguksu with rich broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish-08-h5k66-966.webp) ![Chicken kalguksu with shredded chicken and laver topping](https://img.superchart.com/images/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish-09-14zp3-966.webp) ### Thick chicken broth and chewy hand-cut noodles Deep broth: taking a first spoonful of the soup, the rich flavor of chicken bones simmered for a long time fills your mouth. It's clean with no gamey smell at all, yet has a heavy, sticky-lipped collagen richness that's just excellent. Chewy noodles: the noodles go down smoothly with none of that raw-flour taste, boasting a springiness that rivals hand-pulled noodles. Soaked in the thick broth, they're perfectly seasoned even eaten alone, and grow nuttier the more you chew. The kick of laver topping: the laver, which adds savory depth and a pleasant salty edge to what could otherwise be a plain or greasy meat broth, is a stroke of genius. As it softens into the soup, it adds an oceanic flavor that lifts the broth to another level. If you like, a light sprinkle of pepper adds a spicy aroma that keeps you from getting tired of the flavor all the way to the last spoonful. ![Chicken kalguksu photo with laver topping](https://img.superchart.com/images/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish-10-q53dn-966.webp) ![Thick chicken broth and noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish-11-1pj9k-966.webp) ![Chicken kalguksu broth with laver topping](https://img.superchart.com/images/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish-12-9g18g-966.webp) ![A meal with chicken kalguksu noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish-13-1amkt-966.webp) ![Chicken kalguksu eaten with a sprinkle of pepper](https://img.superchart.com/images/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish-14-flsqo-966.webp) ## Sweet-salty galbi mandu with fresh geotjeori kimchi The galbi mandu that arrived alongside the chicken kalguksu is exactly the textbook definition of a sweet-salty side dish. Rich juices and texture: inside the glossy, thin, chewy dumpling skin is packed tight with meat filling deeply seasoned with sweet and salty rib marinade. The moment you bite in, a faint charcoal-grilled aroma and moist rib juices spread through your mouth, completely waking up sleeping taste buds. Perfect harmony: after sipping the plain, heavy chicken kalguksu broth again and again, pairing in a sweet galbi mandu now and then strikes an amazing balance of flavors. In particular, laying a bit of spicy, crisp fresh kimchi (geotjeori) on top of the mandu is a hidden delicacy that pleasantly cuts through the sweetness. ![Galbi mandu paired with fresh kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish-15-fybkd-966.webp) ## Is Hanyang Dak Kalguksu worth a return visit? A meal at this Garak-dong favorite, with its generous portions, deep flavor, and reasonable prices, was more than enough to melt away a day's fatigue. Rather than flashy technique or aggressive seasoning, this is a place that wins with basics done right and deep flavor built over time — which is exactly why it left such a strong impression. On days with such big temperature swings, when you want to soothe your stomach with hot broth or need a hearty meal to restore energy, this is the kind of appealing restaurant you'll turn back to without hesitation. If you're looking for a proper bowl of kalguksu near Garak-dong, Hanyang Dak Kalguksu will absolutely not disappoint. ## Where it is - Hanyang Dak Kalguksu Main Branch (한양닭칼국수 본점) - 4 Songi-ro 23-gil, 1st floor, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 송파구 송이로23길 4 1층 - 37.494863, 127.1240839 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%95%9C%EC%96%91%EB%8B%AD%EC%B9%BC%EA%B5%AD%EC%88%98%20%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.494863,127.1240839,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@yeonhui-sugar-bowl/garakdong-dak-kalguksu-gim-garnish/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt