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Beterang Kalguksu

A down-to-earth Jeonju noodle shop near Jeondong Cathedral, known for its thick, perilla-seasoned with beaten egg.

JeonbukKorean Food > Kalguksu/Sujebi/Noodles
3.8
(76 reviews)
A simple bun-sik (casual snack) shop just by Jeondong Cathedral. The house specialty is a thick, comforting served in a broth rich with deulkkae (perilla seed powder), gochugaru (red pepper flakes), and gim-garu (seaweed flakes), finished with a beaten egg. The menu also offers tangy-spicy and handmade .

Local Tips

  • Signature kalguksu: a rich, slightly nutty broth with perilla powder, red pepper flakes, seaweed, and stirred-in egg
  • Casual bun-sik atmosphere — quick, comforting meals popular with locals and easy for solo diners
  • Seasonal picks: try kongguksu in summer or buy 0.5L kongmul to take home

Menu

(dumplings)6,000 KRW
Soba (buckwheat noodles)9,000 KRW
(spicy-sour chewy cold noodles)7,000 KRW
(hand-cut noodle soup with perilla and egg)8,000 KRW
(cold soy-milk noodles)9,000 KRW
Kongmul takeout 0.5L (soy milk)5,000 KRW

Practical Information

Category
Korean Food > Kalguksu/Sujebi/Noodles
Address
135 Gyeonggijeon-gil, Wansan District, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do
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Operating Hours
Daily 09:00–21:00
Facilities
Takeout,Reservations accepted,Parking available

Glossary

Jjolmyeon
Cold, chewy wheat noodles tossed in a spicy, slightly sweet sauce — a textural contrast to softer noodles
Kalguksu
Knife-cut wheat noodle soup, usually served in a warm, savory broth — a comforting Korean staple
Kongguksu
Chilled noodle dish served in a creamy soybean broth, popular in summer for its refreshing, nutty flavor
Mandu
Korean dumplings, often steamed or fried and served as a side or snack