Introduction

Andongjip Sonkalguksi is a handmade noodle specialty restaurant located inside Gyeongdong Market, famous for its special soybean flour dough and thinly sliced handmade noodles. It offers a healthy meal with a light anchovy broth.

The noodles with soybean flour have a savory and nutty flavor, setting them apart from regular kalguksu, and you can enjoy a hearty meal with millet rice and doenjang wrapped in cabbage leaves.

Visitor Characteristics

The gender ratio here is almost equal, and most visitors are middle-aged and older, from their 30s to 60s, creating a calm and comfortable dining atmosphere. There are also visitors in their teens and 20s, but a relatively wide age range visits evenly.

Due to its location in the market, it is very popular during weekend lunch hours, often requiring a wait, and you can experience fast turnover and friendly service amid the bustling market crowd.

Key Features

The noodles here are made with over 40% soybean flour and feature a clear anchovy broth. You can add flavor to your liking with scallion soy sauce, Cheongyang chili, and minced garlic. Boiled pork slices and cabbage pancakes are also popular menu items—the pork is moist and mild, while the cabbage pancake is crispy and savory.

It is suitable for customers who prefer a generally light and clean taste, and its savory, hearty flavor and clear broth continue to be loved.

User Reviews

Most visitors especially praise the boiled pork and cabbage pancake, and rate the unique noodles and nutty flavor of the handmade noodles as refreshing. However, some customers feel the noodles have a strong wheat flavor or are unique, so opinions are divided.

It is a popular place with enough demand to require waiting, and is highly rated for its value for money and heartfelt meals.

Nearby Transportation

Located near Jegidong Station on Subway Line 1, it is convenient for public transportation, and its location inside Gyeongdong Market makes it a great place to visit while exploring the market.

Due to its accessibility within the market, more visitors use public transportation than cars, and planning your visit as part of a market tour will make for an even more satisfying meal.

Value for Money Points

Andongjip Sonkalguksi offers a light and healthy meal for around 10,000 KRW. Especially, the boiled pork and cabbage pancake are known for their great value, and you can enjoy heartfelt food at a reasonable price as a popular spot in the market.

It is recommended for those who value traditional taste and healthiness.