[2025 Seoul Restaurant] Travel Guide for Myeongdong Kyoja Main Restaurant (Updated Mar)

Located in the heart of Seoul, “Myeong-dong Gyoja” is a must-visit for anyone looking to experience traditional Korean comfort food. This is a family-owned place operating since 1966. The simple yet flavorful dishes, coupled with the restaurant’s long-standing reputation, make it a culinary landmark in Seoul. 🇰🇷 Their menu is quite limited with only 4 options: 1. Kalguksu 칼국수 (knife-cut noodles) 2. Mandu 만두 (dumplings) 3. Bibim Guksu 비빔 국수 (spicy cold noodle dish) - I highly recommend this one, it’s my favorite 😍 4. Kong Guksu 콩국수 (soy milk noodle soup) ✔️Their signature home made garlic-laden kimchi is to die for! Best kimchi I’ve ever tried in my life!🤩 The service is fast and efficient. The staffs are used to high turnover and large crowds, so you can expect to get your food quickly even during busy times. 📝Tips⬇️ •Don’t go during busy hours, instead, dine at around 2:00pm (lunch) or around 8:00pm (dinner) to avoid long queues as this restaurant is very famous and located in the bustling shopping district of Seoul, making it easily accessible for shoppers and tourists exploring the area. •They have a branch in Gangnam located in CoEx Mall. •Pay as you order. •Unlimited kimchi. ⏰ opens from late morning until evening. 📍 29 Myeongdong 10-Gil, Jung-gu Seoul, 04537, South Korea #localfood

I was told by many people that this is a MUST go place when you’re at Seoul. They are well known for their only 4 items on the menu, we have ordered 3 out of 4 from the menu. The cold noodles was really nice and tasty, it’s refreshing as well! It was my first time trying cold noodles and I love it! Love they put the shedded cucumber that makes it more refreshing and less spicy. They serve free flow kimchi here as well, this is by far the most spicy kimchi I ever had!! But it’s so yummy. Best to eat it with the hot bowl of noodles soup was is really tasty, perfect for the cold weather in Seoul! The dumplings here taste abit like Xiao Long bao, very juicy and a lot of ingredients! Totally worth the price!

Myeongdong Kyoza is one of the Michelin Bib Gourmard restaurants that you have to visit in Seoul! The resturant is known for its steamed mandu (dumplings) and Kalguksu (Korean knife-cut noodle soup). It's a popular spot, and the lines can get long. Knowing this, we arrived ten minutes before opening and found people already queuing up. Once inside, we were asked to order from a machine. The menu only has four items (with one item unavailable), making our selection extremely easy. In fact we didn't even think about what to eat, we just ordered the 3 dishes available. Myeongdong Kyoza is particularly famous for its dumplings, which have thin and chewy skins filled with fresh pork, chives, and sesame oil. The secret to good dumplings is in its skin. It has to be thin but not tear easily and soft enough to retain its chewy Q texture. We highly recommend trying these dumplings at least once in your life. The Kalguksu is another must-try dish at Myeongdong Kyoza. This piping hot dumpling noodle soup with minced meat and vegetables is perfect for cold days. The broth is thick and flavourful, and the handmade noodles are smooth and soft, making for a simple yet delectable dish. Leaving the best for the last, the Bibimguksu, a cold buckwheat noodle dish tossed in sweet and spicy Gochujang sauce, is exceptional. It's refreshing and tasty, with a bit of a kick that will leave your mouth feeling tingling! Even if you're not usually a fan of spicy food, this dish is definitely worth a try. For someone who eats Mala without 'la', I enjoyed this dish the most! Overall, we highly recommend visiting Myeongdong Kyoza. Keep in mind that the prices are reasonable, with the dumplings costing 11,000 won, the Kalguksu at 8,000 won, and the Bibimguksu at 8,000 won. Address: 29 Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea Price: $$ #seoul

Address: Myeongdong Kyoja Main Store 명동교자 본점 29 Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Ambiance/Facilities: Myeongdong Kyoja Main Store is a bustling eatery located in the heart of Seoul's vibrant Myeongdong district. The restaurant's interior is simple yet cozy, with wooden tables and chairs and a bustling kitchen in the back. The staff is friendly and efficient, and the service is excellent to tourists. Highlights: Myeongdong Kyoja Main Store is famous for its delicious handmade dumplings, noodles, and soups. I was blown away by the quality and flavours of the food, which was truly outstanding. The dumplings were perfectly cooked, with a delicate texture and a savory filling, while the noodles and soups were rich and satisfying. The restaurant also offers a range of side dishes and sauces that complement the main dishes perfectly. The kimchi are refillable, spicy 🌶️ and nice. The prices were reasonable, making it a great value for money. Avg. Price per Person: The average price per person at Myeongdong Kyoja Main Store is around 10,000 to 15,000 KRW, which is the typical price post covid considering the quality and quantity of the food. Rating: I would give Myeongdong Kyoja Main Store a 5-star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️rating! The food was amazing, the service was excellent, and the ambiance was lively and enjoyable. Whether you're a local or a tourist, Myeongdong Kyoja Main Store is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to savor authentic Korean cuisine. #summervacation #celebratewithtrip #awesomepic #couplestrip #deliciousfood #foodie #mytripvlog #urbanexplorer #tripblazers #passionpassport #korea #myeongdong

#mytripvlog Myeongdong Kyoja 명동교자 Situated among the beauty-fashion shops filled Myeongdong, it is not difficult to find this shop. The menu is lean and well, we ordered whatever that's available then. 1. Dumpling - came in thin translucent skin and almost perfect folds filled with fresh pork and vegetables. Compared to the typical dumplings, there wasn’t much porky aftertaste. 2. Bibimguksu - cold wheat noodles tossed in a spicy red pepper paste sauce - this bowl of noodle was really tasty. The sauce was really well prepared with abundant amounts of hot pepper and garlic. 3. Kalguksu - The noodle’s texture was exceptionally smooth, like a much softer form of udon. The broth soup was clear and nourishing. A bowl of comfort food in a foreign land.

Myeongdong Kyoja29 Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea This is a must must try ! Michelin Star rated kyota. menu is simple with their core dishes. I have ordered everything in the menu, and can refer to the picture. Do expect to queueeeeeee for the mouth watering kyoja.

The menu is simple at this Michelin guide recommended restaurant: Mandu soup, Mandu (Korean dumplings) or mixed noodles or soy bean noodles. Except long lines if you come during peak meal times but it's worth the wait. Once inside grab a seat and the server will come take your order. You then pay first and shortly after your order will arrive. Service is extremely rapid. The Mandus are large, juicy and the wrap is nice and thin. It goes very well with the vinegar provided. The accompanying kimchi is also delicious; a bit more garlicy and spicier than usual, but very unique and flavorful. The portion is also very adequate and you'll leave understanding why this restaurant's Mandus are so highly regarded. #travel #foodie #michelin #mandu #dumplings #seoul #korea

Myeongdong KYOJA 명동교자 is a noodle restaurant in Seoul that became super famous after it was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand. It is a staple food right here in Korea, is a little similar yet different from Chinese dumpling. The are only 4 dishes on the menu are: Kalguksu noodle soup (Knife-cut noodles in chicken broth) Bibimguksu spicy noodles Mandu dumplings Kongguksu noodles in cold soybean soup (Only available in Summer) The service was extremely efficient: our soup noodle and pork dumplings arrived very shortly after our order. And the shop usually is very crowded so definitely not someone you can chill and eat slowly... but rather fast and furious ~(pai lee pai lee korean style- fast). The piping hot noodle soup comes with minced meat and dumplings.It was delicious- despite having a very plain looking light broth. It was FULL of flavour in this soup , you could also taste the smokiness of the meat right here. The kalkusu(hand-cut noodles) were smooth and goes well into your mouth. The robust soup flavor almost tricked me into thinking it was a pork broth! The steamed dumplings were rather large and filled with juicy meat. The thin skin was almost translucent- it's a bit like an oversized Xiao Long Bao- but I think the most memorable thing about them was the amount of meat. Apparently, all the pork is from a female pig (and mixed with leeks, veggies, and sesame oil.) Best eaten with their signature garlic-laden kimchi! Note: the noodles come with dumplings in the soup, so you don't need to order the dumplings. Portion is also quite big for one bowl. Do take note of that if you are going solo on this! They now have two outlets in myeongdong so see which outlet has the shorter Q and they are pretty close to each other from the main outlet. Both is as good so dont worry about which is better! Location: 8 Myeongdong 10-Gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 29, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul If you're wondering if you can eat this elsewhere other than myeondong .. Yes u can there is a 3rd outlet near Itaewon (136, Noksapyeong-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul)

When thinking of a cheap Christmas dinner in Korea, we must think of a gyoza restaurant during the cold weather, Myeongdong Kyoja, which has been awarded the Michelin award for six years since 2017. This restaurant is a small restaurant in Myeongdong. It is a small two-story restaurant. On the ground floor, there is an automatic machine for ordering and paying, but there will be a staff to take you up to the second floor. There are not many tables upstairs. This restaurant has only four menus: mandu, kongguksu, kalguksu, and bibi guksu. Today, Shisa recommends mandu or Korean gyoza. The dumplings are tough with tightly packed pork and ginger, making them hot and spicy. The taste is quite delicious. Dipping it in the sour sauce is quite a good combination. Another thing is kongguksu, a noodle soup made with soybean soup and dumplings. It is quite delicious and has a rich taste. The kimchi at this restaurant is very delicious. Most importantly, you can refill it as much as you want. For anyone looking for a place to eat around Myeongdong, I recommend this restaurant. It is delicious and worthy of being awarded the Michelin award. #ChristmasDinner #RecommendedRestaurant

This was the best restaurant food we had in seoul. I was blown away by the Knife Cut Soup Noodles. Rich Soup Stock, chewy texture and fresh ingredients. Such simple dishes turned into masterpieces. No wonder every year this place retains the michelin star. The dumplings had a homely taste to it. Flavorful and natural fillings. There are only 4 dishes in this Michelin Restaurant but they are all good. The cold noodles and Spicy noodles can be a bit of acquired taste but worth a try.The service is very fast and impeccable. Ordering via vending machines tickets akin to Japanese Ramen shops. It's a popular place and gets crowded with a mix of swollen lipped, botox filled, brand new nosers and white as a ghost food loving creatures. #koreatrip

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#familytrips2024 Kyoja restaurant is located in the bustling Myeondong area of Seoul Korea. It serves traditional authentic Korean food since 1966 and this restaurant has earned quite a reputable for being michelin starred. What most people would order will be their korean chopped noodles in a clear soup broth, it's comforting and the soup has a sweet savoury taste with bits of minced meat and chewy soft noodles. It's so delicious you will slurp everything up. Their korean mandus/dumplings are so good, and I really love their korean cold noodles too. Do expect a long line outside of Kyoja but the queue moves fast. Enjoy a satisfying meal here with your family!

#cherryblossom2024 Located in the bustling streets of Seoul, Myeongdong Kyoja is a culinary destination that lives up to its Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition. This restaurant serves up traditional Korean dishes with a focus on quality and flavor that can be tasted in every bite. During my visit, the standout dishes were undoubtedly the dumplings. Filled with a succulent and flavorful mixture, these dumplings were expertly crafted—delicate wrappers housing a deliciously seasoned filling that was both comforting and satisfying. The balance of textures and flavors was truly exceptional. Another highlight was the homemade kimchi. It packed a significant punch with an abundance of garlic, giving it a robust and pungent flavor that kimchi lovers will adore. The kimchi’s spiciness and depth of flavor complemented every dish it accompanied, making it a memorable part of the meal. The ambiance of Myeongdong Kyoja is simple and straightforward, allowing the food to take center stage. Despite the restaurant’s popularity, the service was efficient and the staff were attentive, ensuring a pleasant dining experience without unnecessary delays. Pricewise, Myeongdong Kyoja offers great value, especially considering the high quality of the dishes served. It’s a must-visit for anyone looking for authentic Korean flavors at reasonable prices in a no-frills setting. In conclusion, Myeongdong Kyoja is a gem in Seoul’s dining scene, perfect for anyone who appreciates fine, traditional Korean cooking. The dumplings and kimchi are just the beginning of what this esteemed eatery has to offer. Highly recommended!

The only pull factor for me to visit Myeongdong will be this famous Myeongdong kyoja which is a family run restaurant and recommended in the Michelin guide. Their menu is very simple, only a few items to choose from and there are so many tables available so the queue move very fast. If you are alone, you can order their noodles and dumplings. It is a large portion and it is fixed, you cannot ask for a smaller serving. Their home made kimchi is free flow which means you can keep asking for refills. Their kimchi is so nice and you can even buy and bring back to Singapore, you just have to check it in your luggage. #wheretogo #southkorea #seoul #liveyourdreams #takethattrip

#seoul #korea #food #mytripvlog #tripblazers #winter Myeongdong Kyoja is a noodle restaurant located near Myeongdong Cathedral that has been in business for more than 50 years. The restaurant is known for their knife-cut, handmade kalguksu (noodle soup) which is its main menu item. These lovingly prepared noodles are served in a deep and flavorful broth with meat and vegetables, making for a delicious meal. Also popular are the mandu (dumplings) and bibim guksu (spicy noodles). Address 29, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul Operating Hours Weekdays 10:30-20:30 Weekends & public holidays 10:30-21:30 Closed The day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)

I found this restaurant through many recommendations on social media. They only serve 4 dishes in total, and they’re that good! We went just around 11 and got in before the rush. When we came out there was a queue of about 30 people waiting to be seated in the 2-3 story restaurant. We ordered the bibimguksu (the green cold noodles). It was a little sweet and spicy. The mandu (dumplings) were filled with meat and were absolutely delicious! Our favorite had to be the soupy hand cut noodles with wontons and beef, kalguksu. All meals are served with a delicious portion of kimchi. It is worth a stop if you are in Myeongdong area and want to try authentic, delicious Korean food! #foodie #southkorea #seoul

Ambiance/Facilities - Eat and go type of restaurant Highlights - The pork mandu was so so succulent and the kalguksu noodle was so chewy! Regret that I didn't go there before going back home :') Avg. Price per Person - 11,000-15,000 KRW Rating - 11/10 ✨