Ratings
Review split — 229 on Korean platforms, 221 on Google. In Korea, Google reviews come mostly from visitors and Naver/Kakao/DiningCode mostly from Koreans. See where Koreans eat or where visitors eat.
Average ★ 4.3 across 2 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A buckwheat noodle house in an alley by Yaksu Station, licensed at this address since 1982. The memil makguksu is cut in-house and comes as a single serving at 12,000 won; the other half of the menu is North Korean-style jjimdak, braised chicken with a soy sauce base served with a ginseng chicken porridge on the side. Sung Si-kyung featured it on Meogeultende in December 2022.
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Know before you go
₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Single-serving noodles and dumpling soup are 12,000 won each; the shared jjimdak is 34,000 won (DiningCode menu, 2026-07).
11:00–21:30
Walk-in
Walk-in. The noodles and dumpling soup are listed as single servings; the jjimdak and platter makguksu are for sharing.
Sindang-dong (Yaksu), Jung-gu
중구 다산로10길 6 (신당동) — show this to your taxi driver
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Who's featured this place
From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.
- Sung Si-kyung's Muktende✓ — 성시경의 먹을텐데 l 약수동 춘천막국수 2022-12-09
Good to know
What is Chuncheon Makguksu?
Chuncheon Makguksu is a Korean noodle restaurant in Sindang-dong (Yaksu), Seoul, operating since 1982. The dish to order is Memil makguksu (house-cut buckwheat noodles).
Do I need a reservation at Chuncheon Makguksu?
No — Chuncheon Makguksu is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. Walk-in. The noodles and dumpling soup are listed as single servings; the jjimdak and platter makguksu are for sharing.
How much does Chuncheon Makguksu cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Chuncheon Makguksu. Single-serving noodles and dumpling soup are 12,000 won each; the shared jjimdak is 34,000 won (DiningCode menu, 2026-07).
Can I order at Chuncheon Makguksu without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Chuncheon Makguksu keeps an English menu — most neighbourhood spots in Seoul don't. This page lists what to order in English, and the restaurant's Korean name is printed on it, so you can show the name at the door and order by pointing at the counter. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, and there is no tipping.
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