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Goejeong-dong Gongju Kalguksu
A roomy, no-fuss Daejeon eatery known for spicy stir-fry and a comforting, spicy —great for groups and finishing with fried rice.
DaejeonKorean Food > Kalguksu/Sujebi/Noodles
4.0
(44 reviews)Gongju in Goejeong-dong, Daejeon is a straightforward neighborhood Korean spot famous for spicy (small octopus) stir-fry and a hearty, spicy . The restaurant is clean and fairly spacious with plenty of seating, so it works well for groups. The is stir-fried with vegetables in a bold, spicy sauce, and the rich, spicy is a local favorite as a hangover or comfort dish — locals often finish the by making bokkeumbap (fried rice) in the leftover sauce.
Local Tips
- •Signature spicy jjukkumi gui tossed with vegetables — save the sauce to make bokkeumbap (fried rice)
- •Hearty, spicy kalguksu that locals reach for as a hangover or comfort meal
- •Clean, spacious interior with ample seating; reservations and parking available
Menu
Dubu (stir-fried tofu)17,000 KRW
(boiled pork) — small18,000 KRW
Eolkeunhan (spicy knife-cut noodle soup)8,000 KRW
Gui (spicy stir-fried baby octopus) — 2 servings18,000 KRW
Practical Information
- Category
- Korean Food > Kalguksu/Sujebi/Noodles
- Address
- 32 Yongmun-ro, Seo District, Daejeon
- Operating Hours
- Daily 10:30–23:00
- Phone
- 0507-1328-9401
- Facilities
- Takeout,Reservations available,Parking available
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Glossary
- Duruchigi
- A stir-fry preparation in a spicy, savory sauce — 'dubu duruchigi' is tofu cooked this way.
- Jjukkumi
- Small octopus, usually stir-fried in a spicy sauce; ordered by portion (e.g., 2 servings) and meant for sharing.
- Kalguksu
- Knife-cut wheat noodles served in a comforting broth; regional versions (like Gongju-style) vary in texture and seasoning.
- Suyuk
- Boiled pork (or beef) slices served cold or at room temperature with dipping sauce — a common shared plate.
