Chicken noodle soup and mini suyuk for two in Garak-dong: Hanyang Dak

What kind of restaurant is Hanyang Dak Kalguksu in Garak-dong?

If you've been on the hunt for a real broth-focused restaurant in Garak-dong, this review of Hanyang Dak Kalguksu might be worth checking out. This is a place that makes the basics — broth, noodles, even the kimchi — all in-house.

They simmer their chicken broth for over 12 hours every day, use house-made noodles aged at low temperature for 48 hours, and even make their own spicy and mild kimchi to pair with the noodles. It felt like a place that works for office workers grabbing lunch in Garak-dong, comfortable solo meals, family outings, or group meals with friends and coworkers — definitely worth a visit.

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Where is Hanyang Dak Kalguksu, and its hours and parking

Hanyang Dak Kalguksu is on the 1st floor of 4 Songi-ro 23-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, just 88m from exit 4 of Gyeongchal Hospital Station on Line 3. Hours are Monday to Friday 11:00-21:00 (last order 20:20), and Saturday-Sunday 11:00-20:00 (last order 19:20).

• Amenities: group-friendly / takeout / delivery / Wi-Fi / separate men's and women's restrooms / high chairs
• No pets allowed
• No corkage (outside alcohol not allowed)
• Seating: table seating / solo seats / group seating (up to 40)
• Parking: 3-4 spots in front of the restaurant

If parking in front is full, there's an alternate lot at the National Police Hospital nearby (180m, 123 Songi-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, free for 30 minutes). Just a heads up — parking fees get a bit steep after that 30-minute window.

Inside Hanyang Dak Kalguksu: seating and smart ordering

The interior mixes gray walls with wood-toned furniture, so it feels clean but cozy at the same time. The ceilings are high and the track lighting drops softly over each table, which made it nice for photos too.

The seating mixes wooden tables with dark gray sofa-style seats, so there's everything from solo seats good for eating alone to group tables for bigger parties. Every table has a smart order tablet installed, so you can order right away without waiting in line — really convenient.

Large photos of the signature dishes — dak kalguksu (chicken noodle soup), kalguksu, and dakbokkeum sujebi — hang on the walls, making it easy to pick your order at a glance. There were also photos showing the process of kneading dough and cutting the hand-pulled kalguksu noodles, which really conveyed that this is a place that makes its own noodles. The brick-pattern accent wall and wood pillars gave the whole place a warm feeling, leaving an impression of a casual but tidy-feeling kalguksu spot.

They also run a self-bar.

Hanyang Dak Kalguksu menu and prices

[Kalguksu]

• Hanyang Dak Kalguksu ₩11,900 *ordered — chicken broth simmered over 12 hours with soft egg, lean chicken breast, savory seaweed and fragrant green onion
• Dak Kalguksu (seaweed topping) ₩10,900 — rich chicken broth with lean chicken breast, savory seaweed and chewy noodles for a deep flavor
• Spicy Dak Kalguksu (seaweed topping) ₩11,900 — chicken broth with spicy sauce, lean chicken breast, savory seaweed and chewy noodles for a spicy kick
• Spicy Hanyang Dak Kalguksu ₩12,900 — rich chicken broth with spicy sauce, lean chicken breast, savory seaweed and fragrant green onion for a spicy kick
• Dak Kalguksu (green onion topping) ₩10,900 — rich chicken broth with lean chicken breast, fragrant green onion and chewy noodles for a deep flavor
• Spicy Dak Kalguksu (green onion topping) ₩11,900 — chicken broth with spicy sauce, lean chicken breast, fragrant green onion and chewy noodles for a spicy kick
• Samgye Kalguksu ₩14,900 — deep broth simmered with chicken and medicinal herbs, with tender samgye chicken, glutinous rice and fragrant ginseng sprouts
• Spicy Samgye Kalguksu ₩15,900 — chicken and herb broth with spicy sauce, tender samgye chicken, glutinous rice and fragrant ginseng sprouts

[Gomtang]

• Dak Gomtang ₩11,500 *ordered — deeply simmered chicken broth with a subtle herbal aroma and tender chicken thigh meat for a deep, savory flavor
• Spicy Dak Gomtang ₩12,500 — deeply simmered chicken broth with tender chicken thigh meat and spicy seasoning for a hearty, spicy flavor

[Naengmyeon]

• Hanyang Chogye Mul Naengmyeon ₩10,900 — icy cold broth with a tangy, mouthwatering sauce and firm-textured chicken breast
• Chogye Spicy Bibim Naengmyeon ₩10,900 — icy cold noodles with a spicy-tangy sauce and moist chicken breast for a savory kick

[Tang]

• Dak Maeuntang ₩29,000 — spicy tang with the refreshing savoriness of freshwater shrimp and tender chicken seasoned in a spicy sauce

[Suyuk]

• Mini Suyuk ₩10,900 *ordered — a moist plate of boiled pork suyuk that pairs well with kalguksu, with a subtle aroma from medicinal herbs
• Hanbang Suyuk ₩28,000 — nutrient-rich suyuk simmered with medicinal herbs for a soft, chewy texture

[Mandu]

• Gogi Wang Mandu ₩6,900 — plump, juicy dumplings that are a fan favorite
• Kimchi Mandu ₩6,900 — addictive dumplings filled with spicy, well-fermented kimchi
• Galbi Mandu ₩6,900 — mild-flavored dumplings that kids enjoy too

What two people ordered and the total bill

• Hanyang Dak Kalguksu ₩11,900 — chicken broth simmered over 12 hours with soft egg, lean chicken breast, savory seaweed and fragrant green onion
• Dak Gomtang ₩11,500 — deeply simmered chicken broth with a subtle herbal aroma and tender chicken thigh meat for a deep, savory flavor
• Mini Suyuk ₩10,900 — a moist plate of boiled pork suyuk that pairs well with kalguksu, with a subtle aroma from medicinal herbs
• Total for two: ₩34,300

Hanyang Dak Kalguksu chicken noodle soup (11,900 won): how it tasted

Because the chicken broth is simmered for over 12 hours, the color of the soup was rich and deep from the start. One spoonful in, it was clean with no gamey smell but full of umami — I kept going back for more.

The soft egg had naturally dissolved into the broth, and the lean chicken breast was so tender it pulled apart along the grain. With savory seaweed and fragrant green onion added on top, it was a bowl with deep flavor without being too intense. The noodles were on the thicker side — but well-cooked, so they were great to slurp up with the broth.

Dak gomtang chicken soup (11,500 won): how it tasted

The broth was thick and deeply extracted, so the savoriness hit right from the first spoonful. The subtle herbal aroma was just right — not overwhelming — and it left my stomach feeling settled.

The chicken thigh meat came off the bone easily and was tender to chew, and eating it together with the broth felt like a hearty, filling meal. It seemed like the kind of dish you'd crave on a chilly day or when you're not feeling your best.

There was also more glass noodle in it than I expected! Adding some of the bossam pork into the gomtang made it pretty good too.

Mini suyuk boiled chicken (10,900 won): how it tasted

The portion was just the right size to pair with kalguksu. Boiled with medicinal herbs, it had no gamey smell and a subtle herbal aroma.

That said, one letdown — I was hoping for something moist, but the bossam turned out dry! It was thin and the pieces were small, which actually worked out because dipping them in the kalguksu broth made them moist again — made me wonder if that's actually how it's meant to be eaten!

Is Hanyang Dak Kalguksu worth a visit?

If you're looking for a Garak-dong restaurant, a spot near Garak Market, or a place near the police hospital with rich, deeply flavored kalguksu broth, this is one to check out!!