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Kalguksu — five shops compared

Compare dishes, locations and visit sources before choosing a shop.

mostwatched selection notes · Updated 2026-10-23

혜성칼국수

Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul · Chicken noodle soup

This Dongdaemun-gu option focuses on chicken noodle soup. Sources include a dedicated visit and a Cheongnyangni-area guide.

What to compare

Choose between chicken and clam broth first to narrow the options.

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Sources used for this shop

Additional shop reference: Open source · 2026-04-24

임병주산동칼국수

Seocho-gu, Seoul · Clam noodle soup

This Seocho-gu selection adds clam noodle soup alongside the chicken-based choices.

What to compare

Look at the soup and accompanying orders rather than award or sales claims in video titles.

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Sources used for this shop

Additional shop reference: Open source · 2026-09-11

명동교자 본점

Jung-gu, Seoul · Knife-cut noodle soup

The main branch is a Myeongdong meal option covered by both a dedicated visit and an area comparison.

What to compare

Separate the noodle dish from the other orders shown and choose the combination you want.

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Sources used for this shop

Additional shop reference: Open source · 2023-12-19

오씨칼국수

Dong-gu, Daejeon · Hand-cut noodle soup

This Dong-gu selection adds hand-cut noodles in Daejeon. Separate channels identify the same shop in their local visits.

What to compare

Match the location to your Daejeon plans, then compare the dishes actually ordered in the videos.

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Sources used for this shop

Additional shop reference: Open source · 2026-06-05

일산칼국수 본점

Goyang, Gyeonggi · Chicken noodle soup

This main-branch choice adds chicken noodle soup in Goyang. The Ilsan visit source clearly identifies the shop.

What to compare

Confirm the main-branch location so that another branch is not mistaken for the one in the video.

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Sources used for this shop

Additional shop reference: Open source · 2026-10-23

How we selected and checked

We first select shops within each food category. Their order follows the number of recorded visit videos with at least 100,000 views, counting each channel once. Equal counts retain the editorial order. This is a limited source collection, not a national survey or a taste score.

We compared video titles, descriptions and public shop information. These are research notes, not personal visits or taste reviews. Video dates are publication dates.

Public view counts were checked on 2026-10-23. The shop-reference date belongs to that record. It does not certify current opening hours.

Older videos can show different menus, prices or branches. Confirm current details with the shop before visiting.

For corrections or removal, include the shop name and the relevant source: ilwoongpark@gmail.com