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Asian, Korean, Soups
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Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service

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Myeongdong Kyoja is a family-owned place in operation since 1966. The restaurant, which offers only four items on the menu, specializes in dumplings an...
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Bib Gourmand: good quality, good value cooking
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All reviews noodle soup cold noodles gyoza turnover knife cut items on the menu simple menu fast service long queue cold weather kalguksu garlic spicy bowl yummy texture foreigners
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Reviewed 2 days ago

Came for early dinner before 5 pm, no queue. The queue was horrible as I left after half past 5 from level 3. 4 main items available which enabled food to be served quickly. The wonton noodle was too early. Noodle is not flavoured. The...cold soy noodle, green in colour, came with sesame gravy that was too rich to finish eating. Lucky did not order the dumplings to try. Value for money, but will not queue for it.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 4 days ago

We managed to dine in one hour before closing. No queue is required. The free-flow side dish kimchi with an intense garlic taste that suits our liking. The buckwheat cold noodle is spicy and flavorful. Overall, yummy food and will return in the future.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Honestly unsure what the rave is about this place. The food is okay but all the staff are incredibly rude - we felt uncomfortable the whole time. Don’t go there are friendlier restaurants that don’t disrespect you because you’re a foreigner in Seoul :)

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

The restaurant is well known for its knife cut noodle with wontons, and its mandos (steamed dumplings). It is listed for multiple years on the Michelin Bib Gourmand. Very efficient operation, you order, your pay (credit care of cash), then your order appears less than...5 minutes later. They have two location within a block of each other, the one across the Solaria Hotel is smaller, but both just as good. For the price and the taste, it is a deal.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed May 1, 2023

This was our first meal on this trip to Korea so everyone was looking forward to trying out the specialties of this Michelin rated resto. It was a short walk from the hotel we were staying at. Climbing up 2 floors, your initial impression would...be that of an ordinary mom and pop run resto. But the food was good! The cold noodles and dumplings were something else. By the way, you pay first upon ordering before they serve you. All in all, it was definitely worth visiting!More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed April 24, 2023

The Q to get in at about 1015am (opens 1030am) was manageable, albeit a little chaotic as there was no clear guidance where to Q. Once the doors opened though, things proceeded very orderly and we were swiftly guided to our table. The food came...within a couple of minutes after ordering! Delicious and filling, but not a place to linger. If you're meeting friends there, be aware that there are 2 branches on the same street.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed April 23, 2023 via mobile

The food is simple but amazing. We are back this time after 3 years and the food is as good as we remembered it to be. The management of crowd is also 5 star, the ladies are so organised. We get our table and food...within reasonable time.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed April 21, 2023 via mobile

The dumplings and soup noodles are really good. Had these for 3 separate meals. The setting and service is no frills and folks eat and leave. The soup broth is really tasty. Go at odd times to avoid any queue. We did that on 3...occasions and we were seated immediately.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed April 5, 2023 via mobile

Located in the middle of Myeongdong. Easy to find.We went there around 10am. We have a total 3 person have to queue for 3 stores long. Turn over very fast as we managed to get seat at 10.25am. Food serve within 10 mins as mostly...all in well prepared in kitchen. We only have 20 mins time to eat because of the long queue behind. Whole experience is great but rushMore

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed March 25, 2023

₩10000 for a noodle soup with minced beef and dumplings and free kimchi. Delicious! Staff doesn't speak English but just point to pictures on wall for ordering what you want

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed March 23, 2023

I've been here at least 7 times (probably more!) in my 2 weeks in Seoul. It's amazing for so many reasons. First, great place if you're eating solo. Second, amazing noodle soup and dumpling dishes. Third, affordable costs. For 10,000-11,000 won you'll get an average...crepe or something on the street. Here, you're getting excellent dishes. Fourth, unlimited kimchi and water means you can fill up on 10,000-11,000 won. I alternate dishes each time I go. Fifth, simple to order and pay and get in and out. Sixth, we can all say we eat at a Michelin restaurant! Avoid coming at peak lunch or dinner hours to avoid lines. I've never had the third dish, but I kind of want to try it.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed March 22, 2023 via mobile

Great place tasty food 4 things on menu all good, very tasty. Don’t forget the cutlery is in the draws. Saw people eating noodles in different ways so was an eye opener on that front too.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed March 18, 2023 via mobile

We ate there during our first day in Seoul and it was among the best foodie experiences we had in Korea. The pictures and the reputation this place has tell the truth. There is often a waiting line but it moves on fast. Service is...also very fast.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed March 5, 2023 via mobile

Very crowded joint, but we’ll organized in terms of crowd control. Not a place to sit, chat and relax. Just order your food, eat and leave. Gyoza is big n juicy. Noodles are tasty. Worth a try

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed January 30, 2023 via mobile

You must try this restaurant when u in Seoul. The best food i eat when in Seoul. all food was so yummy. Good Place. Best Food. Very Recomended👍😍

Date of visit: January 2023
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no reservations. may be busy with line but they turn over really fast so wait shouldn't be too bad.
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Myeongdong Kyoja Main is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 3.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 3