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Ongsimi Kalguksu (Ongsimi Knife-Cut Noodles)
A cozy, traditional-roof eatery near Deokgu Hot Springs famous for chewy ongshimi kalguksu and an unusual seafood fritter-style pajeon that locals come back for.
GyeongbukKorean food > Kalguksu/Sujebi/Noodles
4.3
(16 reviews)Tucked beneath a low mountain ridge with a traditional tiled roof, this countryside spot is known for its chewy ongshimi kalguksu — potato-dumpling knife-cut noodles with a savory, nutty broth. A distinctive seafood-style pajeon, made like a fritter with squid and mussels, is another local favorite.
Local Tips
- •Signature ongshimi kalguksu — potato-dumpling knife-cut noodles in a savory, nutty broth
- •Try the Ong Pajeon: a crisp, fried-style pancake loaded with squid and mussels
- •Open daily 09:00–21:00 with parking — convenient stop after visiting Deokgu Oncheon
Menu
(chicken simmered with mushrooms)85,000 KRW
Modubu (housemade tofu)8,000 KRW
(whole boiled chicken)55,000 KRW
Ong Pajeon (crispy fritter-style scallion pancake with squid & mussels)12,000 KRW
Ottdak (medicinal lacquer-bark chicken)60,000 KRW
Chapssal (milky rice wine from glutinous rice)8,000 KRW
Kalguksu (hand-cut wheat noodles in broth)7,000 KRW
Hobak (pumpkin-flavored )10,000 KRW
Practical Information
- Category
- Korean food > Kalguksu/Sujebi/Noodles
- Address
- 678 Deokgu Oncheon-ro, Buk-myeon, Uljin-gun, North Gyeongsang Province
- Operating Hours
- Daily 09:00 ~ 21:00
- Phone
- 0507-1347-5820
- Facilities
- Parking available
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Glossary
- Baeksuk
- Poached whole chicken simmered simply in broth; mild, restorative and often served for nourishment
- Dongdongju
- Unfiltered, milky rice wine with floating rice grains — slightly sweet and rustic, commonly shared with hearty dishes
- Neungi
- A wild mountain mushroom (능이버섯) prized for its earthy aroma, used in broths and stews
- Ongsimi
- Small potato dough lumps added to soups and noodles, giving a chewy, comforting texture popular in northeastern Korea
- Otdak
- Chicken cooked with components of the lacquer tree (옻); an herbal, somewhat bitter medicinal flavor — not for everyone and can be strong
