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We recommend visiting Royal Seafood Kalguksu if you are looking for a hidden gem recognized by locals in Chuncheon, or if you want to taste a generous and clean seafood kalguksu.
Overall Review
The fact that Royal Seafood Kalguksu only operates for lunch suggests it is a local restaurant that has captured the taste buds of the locals. The kalguksu, especially, with its generous amount of fresh clams, is excellent, with a harmonious blend of clean broth and unique noodles that resemble hand-pulled dough.
Travel tips
- Since they only serve lunch, it is advisable to check their business hours in advance before visiting.
- Please note that there are seating areas where you need to remove your shoes.
- It is delicious to mix the complimentary barley rice with radish kimchi and gochujang.
- Kimchi is available in radish kimchi and napa cabbage kimchi. You can ask for more if needed.
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Chuncheon Royal Seafood Kalguksu is a true local gem in Chuncheon, and the fact that it only operates for lunch already raises expectations for its taste. The interior offers both floor seating where you remove your shoes and table seating, allowing you to choose according to your preference. The menu primarily features kalguksu, with the clam kalguksu being a particularly popular item. You can also opt for additional ingredients like octopus or shrimp for a richer experience.
The clam kalguksu we ordered is visually satisfying, with unique noodles that appear hand-pulled and a generous amount of fresh clams. The clean broth, without any floury taste, has a charm that makes you keep reaching for your spoon. Furthermore, the barley rice served before the meal, mixed with sweet and spicy radish kimchi, is a unique delicacy that is as impressive as the kalguksu itself. Thanks to these flavors, the restaurant remains bustling with customers throughout the mealtime.
This place is highly recommended for those who want a simple meal but wish to experience a truly authentic local restaurant. Enjoy a hearty meal with a delicious bowl of kalguksu at Chuncheon Royal Seafood Kalguksu.
