At a glance₩12,000 per personHours Tue–Sun 11:00–21:00Closed MondaysFirst time in KoreaSolo diningNot spicy
Representative dish photo · jslander · CC BY 2.0. Cropped for layout.
Restaurant guide 🍽️
Editor’s overview
Open since 1988, this is a plain, high-turnover kalguksu house where the noodles are rolled and cut fresh each day and the broth is drawn from clams. Alongside the noodles it sells Pyongyang-style large dumplings, chilled soybean noodles in summer, and a fresh kimchi made with ground green chilli. It holds a Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide.
Menu and ordering
The clam kalguksu is the main order. Add a plate of the large dumplings if you are two or more, and in summer the cold kongguksu replaces it for many regulars.
Sandong kalguksu ₩12,000; Pyongyang-style large dumplings ₩12,000; kongguksu ₩13,000; extra noodles ₩3,000
Before you go
The restaurant takes cash only, so bring notes before you arrive. Queues form at lunch but move fast, and there is parking.
65 Gangnam-daero 37-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
Yangjae Station (Line 3 / Sinbundang Line), about 7 minutes on foot · Tue–Sun 11:00–21:00 · Closed Mondays
Neighborhood
Seocho · Yangjae
Food style
Clam knife-cut noodles
Typical spend
₩12,000 per person
Key prices
Sandong kalguksu ₩12,000; Pyongyang-style large dumplings ₩12,000; kongguksu ₩13,000; extra noodles ₩3,000
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
Rating
★4.1 from 3,303 Google reviews
Reviews by visitors
5 of 5 featured Google reviews are in a language other than Korean
Ordering
Show staff this: 임병주 산동칼국수 — 칼국수
Payment
Cards accepted (Google listing)
Reservations
No reservations listed — walk in
Getting there
Yangjae Station (Line 3 / Sinbundang Line), about 7 minutes on foot · Tue–Sun 11:00–21:00
Budget
about ₩12,000 per person
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
What do diners say on Google?
4.1★★★★☆3,303 Google reviewsas of 2026-10-28
Timmy Chan★★★★★a month ago
Lala Clam soup with handmade noodles. The clear soup is very tasty ha the Lala claim umami taste.
Cold (with ice) very thick soya bean soup with handmade noodles. Something different n it's an acquired taste. It's not my cup of tea.
24.9.2026
Tom L★★★a month ago
The menu is very limited to just noodle soup and dumplings but the place is packed and popular. If you like thicky, chewy wheat noodles, this is your destination.
Edward Le★4 months ago
The kalguksu noodles are good but I’m pretty sure I got sick eating here. The clam broth wasn’t the cleanest and clams themselves were sandy.
This place probably got the Michelin recommendation and went downhill from the popularity. Would not go again
Reviews from Google. Shown in part; read the full reviews on Google.
Questions people ask about Limbyungjoo Sandong Kalguksu
What should I order at Limbyungjoo Sandong Kalguksu?
The clam kalguksu is the main order. Add a plate of the large dumplings if you are two or more, and in summer the cold kongguksu replaces it for many regulars.
How much does a meal at Limbyungjoo Sandong Kalguksu cost?
Expect about ₩12,000 per person. Sandong kalguksu ₩12,000; Pyongyang-style large dumplings ₩12,000; kongguksu ₩13,000; extra noodles ₩3,000.
When is Limbyungjoo Sandong Kalguksu open?
Tue–Sun 11:00–21:00. Closed Mondays.
Where is Limbyungjoo Sandong Kalguksu and how do I get there?
Limbyungjoo Sandong Kalguksu is at 65 Gangnam-daero 37-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 서초구 강남대로37길 65. The nearest station is Yangjae Station (Line 3 / Sinbundang Line), about 7 minutes on foot.
Who is Limbyungjoo Sandong Kalguksu good for?
Limbyungjoo Sandong Kalguksu suits First time in Korea, Solo dining, Not spicy.
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