How to order Knife-cut Noodles (칼국수) in Korea
Thin, chewy wheat noodles in clear broth with vegetables and seafood. Silky and light.
Say it to order
칼국수 주세요
Kalguksu juseyo
Quick facts
- 칼국수
- kal-guk-su
- Not spicy
- ₩10,000–14,000
- About 18 min
- Easy
How to eat it
Use chopsticks to lift noodles and a spoon to sip broth. The noodles are long — grab a good handful.
Do
- Slurp noodles loudly — it's normal.
- Use both chopsticks and a spoon.
Don’t
- Don't stick chopsticks straight up in the noodles.
- Don't let noodles sit in broth — they absorb water and get mushy.
Local tips
- 명동교자 in Myeongdong is the most famous
- Namdaemun Market has incredible kalguksu stalls
Goes with
- Mandu (dumplings)
- Kimchi
- Mandu
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Knife-cut Noodles in Korean?
- Say “칼국수 주세요” (Kalguksu juseyo).
- Is Knife-cut Noodles spicy?
- No. Knife-cut Noodles isn’t spicy.
- How much does Knife-cut Noodles cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩10,000–14,000.
- How do you eat Knife-cut Noodles?
- Use chopsticks to lift noodles and a spoon to sip broth. The noodles are long — grab a good handful.
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