Gangneung Jang-Kalguksu & Bossam (Chungmuro Branch)

Key Information

• 🍽️ Signature Dishes: Spicy Jang-kalguksu · Original Jang-kalguksu · Jang-kal Dumplings
• 💳 Payment Options: Credit Card, Debit Card, Kakao Pay, Zero Pay
• 🥗 Vegetarian Options Available
• 🥡 Takeout Available · Group Seating · Reservations Accepted · Free Wi-Fi

🍜 Spicy Gangneung-Style Noodle Soup in Chungmuro: Gangneung Jang Kalguksu & Bossam

Gangneung Jang Kalguksu & Bossam Chungmuro Branch is a popular noodle restaurant offering authentic Gangneung-style spicy paste noodle soup, tender boiled pork (bossam), and fresh bibimbap all under one roof.

If you crave a hot, comforting bowl of spicy noodle soup while exploring Seoul, visit Gangneung Jang Kalguksu & Bossam located just steps away from Exit 6 of Chungmuro Station.

Jang-kalguksu is a classic local specialty from Gangneung featuring hand-cut noodles simmered in a rich, savory broth seasoned with fermented chili and soybean pastes. Guests can enjoy a wide array of flavors, including the original spicy recipe, beef brisket, and toasted perilla seed broth.

Alongside the noodles, crowd favorites include tender bossam pork slices, flavorful dumplings (pork, kimchi, or galbi), and fresh vegetable bibimbap.

👥 Why Locals Love It

• 🌶️ Rich, Spicy Broth — Bold and soul-warming soup that doubles as a legendary hangover cure
• 🍜 Fantastic Variety — Fun choices ranging from the traditional spicy broth to rich beef brisket, perilla seed, cream, and rosé variations
• 🥟 Tasty Side Pairings — Flavorful dumplings and sliced bossam pork that complement the noodle dishes perfectly
• 😊 Warm Hospitality — High ratings across reviews for remarkably friendly service and a spotless dining area

📍 Tips for Foreign Visitors

• 🚇 Located about a 3-minute walk from Chungmuro Station (Exit 6)
• 🕐 Daily break time is between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM
• 📅 Closed on Saturdays; open for normal business on Sundays
• 🍚 Order a bowl of steamed rice to mix into your remaining broth for an authentic Korean meal finish
• 🥗 Ask the staff upon ordering if you would like vegetarian options