korea on a plate●
← All restaurant guides

Wansan-gu · Hanok Village / Knife-cut noodles

Veteran Kalguksu

베테랑 칼국수 본점

Steps from Gyeonggijeon Shrine at the edge of Jeonju Hanok Village, this long-running noodle shop is known for a thick, perilla-seed broth rather than the clearer anchovy broths common elsewhere. It's an easy, affordable stop on a walking tour of the hanok district.

Korea on a Plate · Selected 2026

On a food route: Jeonju day trip

At a glance₩10,000 per personHours 09:00–20:00Open dailyFirst time in KoreaNear the sightsNot spicyEarly breakfast
Korean knife-cut noodle soup
Representative dish photo · jslander · CC BY 2.0. Cropped for layout.

FROM OTHER DINERS

Ratings & reviews on Google

See what other diners say and check the latest rating before your visit.

Check reviews on Google ↗Been here? Write a review ↗

Start with this

Kalguksu · hand-cut noodles in a thick perilla-seed broth

A suggested order

Order the signature kalguksu — the perilla powder gives the broth a nutty, thick texture unlike Seoul-style versions.

Neighborhood
Wansan-gu · Hanok Village
Food style
Knife-cut noodles
Station to look up
Gyeonggijeon Shrine, edge of Jeonju Hanok Village
Hours
09:00–20:00
Closed
Open daily
Typical spend
₩10,000 per person
Key prices
Kalguksu ₩10,000; dumplings ₩8,000; kongguksu (seasonal) ₩11,000

What to know before ordering

It sits on the main tourist path and fills up midday — come at opening or after the lunch rush.

For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.

NEAR YOU

Nearby places

Other guides close to this restaurant, by straight-line distance.

KEEP EXPLORING

Another meal, another discovery.