춘천 Local’s Recommended Hidden Gem: Royal Seafood Kalguksu
Located at 3053-38 Yeongseoro, Gangwon Province 춘천, **Royal Seafood Kalguksu** is a true local eatery that has already captured the taste buds of locals with its lunch-only service. This place is open only during lunchtime, giving a glimpse into its pride and confidence in its flavors. **Royal Seafood Kalguksu** operates from 11:00 to 15:00 and is closed on Saturdays, so please take note when visiting. For inquiries, please call 0507-1406-3371.
The interior of the restaurant requires you to remove your shoes upon entry, with both floor seating and table seating available, allowing for a comfortable dining experience. Looking at the menu at **Royal Seafood Kalguksu**, our group ordered four servings of clam kalguksu. We also observed other customers adding octopus or shrimp to make their dishes even richer.
The table drawers are equipped with spoons and tissues. Notably, the spoons are individually wrapped in disposable paper packaging, adding to the hygienic feel. Additionally, a self-service corner offers delicious radish kimchi and napa cabbage kimchi. Kimchi can be refilled upon request, and the taste differs between freshly made and slightly fermented kimchi, allowing you to enjoy it according to your preference. Personally, I found the slightly fermented kimchi to be tastier.
A Delicacy, Barley Rice Bibimbap
The barley rice served before the main kalguksu dish is a delicacy among delicacies. Mixing it with the sweet and spicy radish kimchi and gochujang creates an exquisite taste. This barley rice bibimbap alone is so appealing that you could easily eat three bowls of it.
A Harmony of Generosity and Cleanliness, Clam Kalguksu
Finally, the main dish, clam kalguksu, arrives. The wavy noodles look like hand-pulled noodles, giving the impression that they are made in-house. Shrimp are provided by default according to the number of servings, and you can enjoy it even more richly with additional options. The kalguksu at **Royal Seafood Kalguksu** has a clean broth taste with no hint of flouriness. Furthermore, it is generously filled with fresh clams, allowing you to savor the deep flavor of the seafood. It’s a magical taste that keeps you reaching for your chopsticks even when you’re full. Seeing the constant stream of customers throughout the meal, we clearly understood why they only operate during lunch hours.
If you are looking for a proper kalguksu restaurant in 춘천, we highly recommend **Royal Seafood Kalguksu**. You can experience a satisfying meal here without having to travel all the way to Jebudo. We concluded our delicious memories in 춘천 with a cute cat we met near the restaurant.
