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Myeongdong Kyoja 명동교자

Noodles & dumplings · Myeongdong, Jung-gu, Seoul

Confirmed · 2 sources cited · Checked Oct 4, 2026
Signature dish
Kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup) and dumplings
Price level
budget
Area
Myeongdong, Jung-gu

Why visitors go

A Bib Gourmand pick in the MICHELIN Guide Seoul that also appears on Trip.com's list of must-visit Seoul restaurants. It has reportedly been open since 1966 and is used to first-time visitors.

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