What to order at 1969 Buwondong Kalguksu

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Kalguksu
Editor tip
It sits steps from Nampo Station exit 1; the summer kongguksu is a local ritual worth timing.
CuisineKorean
Price
NeighborhoodNampo and Jagalchi
HoursDaily 10:50-19:30, last order 19:00
The dishKalguksu
Last verified

Tip: It sits steps from Nampo Station exit 1; the summer kongguksu is a local ritual worth timing.

Location

Address: 3 Gudeok-ro 22beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan 48954

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