What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
Rating
★4.2 from 15,000 Google reviews
Reviews by visitors
5 of 5 featured Google reviews are in a language other than Korean
Ordering
Show staff this: 명동교자 — 칼국수 · 손칼국수
Payment
Cards accepted (Google listing)
Reservations
No reservations listed — walk in
Getting there
Myeongdong Station · 10:30–21:00
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?
4.2★★★★☆15,000 Google reviewsas of 2026-10-28
AK Advisor★★★★★2 months ago
One of the best restaurants we have been to in Seoul: limited menu, efficient and quick service and super tasty food.
Their soup is in top 5 soups I’ve tried in Japan and Korea I think. It has this “smoky” flavor - quite unique.
Dumplings were good as well… had order another po
Jamie★★★★★3 weeks ago
came at 10:20am on Sunday morning and the line was already wrapped around the building. we almost didn’t want to wait but past reviewers said it would move fast- and it did! we (party of two) were lined up far down the alleyway but were sat in the restaurant shortly after 10:30 a
Christy N★★★★★6 months ago
Finally got around to trying Kyoja Myeongdong and ended up going back twice because it was that good.
Don’t let the line outside scare you off, it moves surprisingly quickly. Once seated, you order and pay straight away, and the food comes out fast and fresh. Each table also get
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Kalguksu plus a plate of ten steamed mandu to share. Noodle and broth refills are free.
How much does a meal at Myeongdong Kyoja cost?
Expect about ₩12,000 per person. Kalguksu ₩12,000; mandu ₩13,000.
When is Myeongdong Kyoja open?
10:30–21:00. Open daily.
Where is Myeongdong Kyoja and how do I get there?
Myeongdong Kyoja is at 29 Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 중구 명동10길 29. The nearest station is Myeongdong Station.
Who is Myeongdong Kyoja good for?
Myeongdong Kyoja suits First time in Korea, Solo dining, Near the sights, Not spicy.
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