Suji noodle restaurant with 33 handmade noodle dishes: Chilseong

This weekend I was seriously craving a proper noodle meal to unwind with. So I went for a drive out to Suji in Yongin and stumbled on a total gem of a restaurant — I'm dashing off this post right now! It's Chilseong Jemyeonso Suji Main Branch.

I'm normally a total noodle addict, but here, one bite in and I was already going "whoa... this place is amazing, I'm definitely coming back soon." True to its title as a specialist in 33 handmade noodle dishes, the menu, the tidy presentation, and the flavor were all satisfying across the board — so here's my excited review!

Where is Chilseong Jemyeonso Suji Main Branch, and what are the hours?

Chilseong Jemyeonso Suji Main Branch is on the 1st floor of Seohee Starhills, 80 Seongbok 1-ro, Suji-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do. It's about 955m from Exit 4 of Seongbok Station on the Sinbundang Line, under 5 minutes by car — super accessible!

• Hours: Daily 11:00–21:00 (last order 20:30)
• Break time: None!

You can stop by after work or at an awkward weekend hour and eat comfortably without any worry.

Parking: Free parking is available in the Seohee Starhills basement level 1! You all know how precious convenient parking and no break time are for busy office workers, right? The layout for arriving by car was really clean and easy, so it made a great first impression.

What is the restaurant like inside?

As soon as I stepped inside Chilseong Jemyeonso Suji Main Branch, the clean, hygienic interior caught my eye right away! The tables are spaced generously too, so I could eat comfortably without worrying about the next table over.

Groups and takeout are all possible here, and it's already a well-known local favorite among Seongbok-dong residents. It's a calm, trendy space that's totally comfortable for solo dining too — perfect when you want a tidy, proper meal.

What we ordered at Chilseong Jemyeonso and what it cost

Everything on the menu looked delicious, so after a long deliberation, we went with the most famous signature dishes!

• Chilseong bibim jjolmyeon: ₩9,500
• Fresh noodle set: ₩15,000
• Aqua pork cutlet soba set: ₩16,500

Chilseong bibim jjolmyeon (chewy mixed noodles), 9,500 won

First out was the Chilseong bibim jjolmyeon!

The colorful, clean presentation drew an instant gasp — fresh carrot, cucumber, red cabbage, bean sprouts, and perilla leaves were beautifully piled into the bowl, so it looked healthy and appetizing at first glance.

I mixed it well and took a big bite — wow, the noodle texture is truly something! Thanks to the broth base carefully simmered in a cauldron and the restaurant's own noodle-making know-how, the noodles were wonderfully chewy yet silky. The sauce wasn't overwhelmingly spicy either — it was tangy, sweet, and mildly spicy all at once, so my chopsticks didn't stop until the bowl was empty. It felt like a whole week's worth of stress just melted away!

Aqua pork cutlet soba set, 16,500 won

This is the dish I'd absolutely recommend on a hot day or whenever you're craving something cold and refreshing!

You dip the neatly plated soba noodles into the light broth, and the noodles' springy chew makes every bite fun. The accompanying aqua pork cutlet uses 100% domestic pork sirloin, and it was crispy outside and juicy inside — exactly what you want!

The cutlet was generously topped with thinly sliced fresh vegetables and cucumber slices, so there was none of that typical fried-food greasiness — every last bite stayed light and crunchy. The soba and aqua pork cutlet combo is honestly fantastic...

Fresh noodle set, 15,000 won

The true value of a noodle dish comes from a deep broth! Since it's brewed directly in a cauldron, the first sip filled my mouth with rich, deep flavor.

The soft, chewy fresh noodles came piled with crown daisy greens and fried tofu, filling me up warmly and satisfyingly,

and it also comes with a crispy pork cutlet side as part of the set, so it felt like great value for money too. It's a gentle flavor that melts away your post-work exhaustion.

Is Chilseong Jemyeonso Suji worth a visit? Final verdict

• Taste & quality: ★★★★★ (True to the name jemyeonso — noodle house — the chewiness of the noodles and the depth of the broth are top-notch!)
• Value for money: ★★★★★ (In this era of high prices, getting this much of a set meal for the price is totally satisfying)
• Would I return: 10000%

Next time I'm definitely coming back for the Chilseong maze udon and the charcoal white jjolmyeon! If you're near Suji or Seongbok Station in Yongin looking for a real noodle specialist or a clean, thoughtful meal, I confidently recommend Chilseong Jemyeonso Suji Main Branch! Be sure to give it a try!