Hallim Kalguksu (한림칼국수, often spelled “Hanlim” on signs and maps) is a small noodle shop on the coast road at Hallim Port, on the northwest side of Jeju Island. It is known for one dish above everything else: bomal kalguksu, knife-cut noodles in a broth made with tiny Jeju sea snails. This guide covers what the dish is, what is on the menu, the prices currently listed online, opening hours, and how to get there from Jeju Airport by car or bus. Every practical detail below comes from the restaurant’s own Naver Place listing or the Jeju tourism board’s VisitJeju page, checked in October 2026.
Quick facts
- Korean name: 한림칼국수 (the Naver listing names this location simply 한림칼국수; travel directories call it the Jeju main branch, 제주본점)
- Address: 141 Hallimhaean-ro, Hallim-eup, Jeju-si (제주시 한림읍 한림해안로 141)
- Phone: 0507-1442-3371 (listed on both VisitJeju and Naver Place)
- Closed: Wednesdays (regular day off on both listings)
- Hours: 08:00–19:00 on open days, as listed on Naver Place in Oct 2026 (see the hours section for a caveat)
- Signature dish: bomal kalguksu
What is bomal kalguksu?
Kalguksu means “knife noodles”: wheat dough rolled out and cut by hand into thick, soft noodles, served in a hot broth. Bomal is the Jeju word for small sea snails picked off the rocks along the shoreline. On Jeju they show up in porridge, soups and noodle dishes, and they give the broth a deep, slightly briny flavor.
According to VisitJeju, Hallim Kalguksu makes its noodles from dough rested for 24 hours and uses bomal it gathers itself. The restaurant’s menu notes on Naver describe its signature pancake as made with maesaengi (a fine, silky green seaweed) and bomal, and many write-ups of the soup mention maesaengi in the bowl as well, which is why the broth is often described as thick and green. If you have never had seaweed in a noodle soup, expect something closer to a rich seafood porridge than a clear broth.
Menu and prices
The menu is short. These are the four items and prices as listed on the restaurant’s Naver Place page, checked October 18, 2026:
- Bomal kalguksu (보말칼국수) – ₩11,000. The house signature, made with Jeju bomal.
- Gogi kalguksu (고기칼국수) – ₩10,000. A meat version with a rich broth base; a good pick for anyone in your group who doesn’t want seafood.
- Yeongyang bomal-juk (영양보말죽) – ₩11,000. Bomal rice porridge; the menu note says it is popular with kids.
- Maesaengi badang-jeon (매생이바당전) – ₩9,000. A savory pancake made with maesaengi seaweed and bomal (“badang” is Jeju dialect for the sea).
Prices on Jeju change often, so treat these as a guide and check the menu board when you arrive. Side dishes come with the meal, but what’s served can vary, so it isn’t listed here.
What to order
For a first visit, the obvious order is the bomal kalguksu, since that is what the restaurant is built around. Two people can share a pancake alongside two bowls of noodles. If someone at the table prefers something milder or doesn’t like noodles, the bomal porridge is the softer option, and the meat kalguksu covers anyone who would rather skip shellfish.
Opening hours
Naver Place lists Hallim Kalguksu as open 08:00–19:00 every day except Wednesday, which is the regular day off. VisitJeju confirms the Wednesday closing and adds an important note: the restaurant may close early when ingredients sell out.
Other travel directories show different hours for this shop, including shorter Sunday hours, so the published hours are not fully consistent. Because it opens at 8 a.m., it works as a breakfast stop, but if you are planning a late-afternoon visit, call ahead or check the Naver Map listing on the day.
How to get there
The restaurant sits on Hallimhaean-ro, the coast road that runs past Hallim Port. Its Naver listing describes the location by three landmarks: Hallimhaean-ro, Hallim Port and Jeju Olle Route 14.
By car from Jeju Airport
The directions on the restaurant’s Naver listing put the drive at about 33 minutes and 27 km via Gonghangseo-ro, Iljuseo-ro (the coastal ring road) and Hansupul-ro. An inland alternative via Nohyeong-ro and Jungsangan-seoro is listed at about 36 minutes and 30 km. Naver Place lists parking as available. Drive times depend on traffic.
By bus
The restaurant’s directions say to take bus 202 or 292 from the Myeongju Jutaek (명주주택) stop and get off at Hallim Transfer Stop (한림환승정류장), or take bus 102 from the Jeju Folk Five-Day Market (제주민속오일장) stop to the same transfer stop. Naver lists Hallim Transfer Stop as the nearest stop. Route numbers and schedules on Jeju change from time to time, so confirm your route in Naver Map or KakaoMap before you set out.
Practical tips
- Go earlier in the day. VisitJeju warns that the shop can close early once ingredients run out.
- Wednesday is out. Both official listings show Wednesday as the regular day off.
- Takeout and reservations. Naver Place lists takeout, reservations, a waiting area, high chairs for kids, Wi-Fi, group seating and separate restrooms.
- Payment. Naver lists easy-pay services (간편결제) and Jeju’s card-type local currency. It doesn’t say which foreign cards are accepted, so carry a backup payment method.
- Hours vary by source. Check the live Naver Map listing before you make a special trip.
What’s nearby
- Biyangdo ferry at Hallim Port. VisitJeju points out that Hallim Port has the ferry dock for Biyangdo, the small island just offshore, and recommends Hallim Kalguksu for a warm meal before or after the crossing. Check the current ferry timetable at the port, since sailings are limited.
- Hallim Traditional Five-Day Market. A local market at 10 Hansupul-ro 4-gil, held on dates ending in 4 or 9 (the 4th, 9th, 14th, 19th, 24th and 29th), 08:00–17:00 according to VisitJeju. VisitKorea mentions stalls selling bingtteok (buckwheat crepes with radish filling) and omegi-tteok (millet rice cake).
- Hyeopjae Beach. One of the best-known beaches in the northwest, listed on VisitKorea. Travel guides put it a few minutes’ drive from the restaurant.
- More seafood on the same road. Further along Hallimhaean-ro, at No. 275 by Daesu Port, is Jeju-do Haenyeo Three Sisters, a larger restaurant known for whole hairtail dishes if you want a bigger seafood dinner later in the day.
If you are still deciding where to sleep, our guide to choosing between Jeju City and Seogwipo as a food-trip base covers the tradeoffs. Hallim is on the west side of the island, closer to Jeju City and the airport than to Seogwipo.
Planning it into a longer Korea trip
Jeju is usually one stop on a longer route. If you are combining it with Seoul or Busan, our notes on when to change hotel bases on a multi-city Korea food trip can help you work out how many nights to give the west coast. And because restaurant details change, we follow the steps in our evidence-based review method: official listings first, then a fresh check right before you go.
FAQ
Is it Hallim Kalguksu or Hanlim Kalguksu?
Same place. The Korean name is 한림칼국수. “Hallim” is the standard romanization of the town, and “Hanlim” or “Hanrim” are common alternate spellings (the restaurant’s Instagram handle uses “hanrim”).
How much does a bowl of bomal kalguksu cost?
₩11,000, as listed on the restaurant’s Naver Place page in October 2026. The meat kalguksu is listed at ₩10,000.
What day is Hallim Kalguksu closed?
Wednesday, according to both VisitJeju and Naver Place. It may also close early on other days if ingredients sell out.
Can I get there by public bus from Jeju Airport?
Yes. The restaurant’s directions point to buses 202 or 292 to Hallim Transfer Stop, or bus 102 from the Jeju Folk Five-Day Market area. Check the current route in a Korean map app before you leave.
Is there parking?
Naver Place lists parking as available. It doesn’t give the number of spaces.
Is there something for people who don’t eat seafood?
The gogi (meat) kalguksu at ₩10,000 is the non-seafood option on the menu.
Sources
- VisitJeju – 한림칼국수 (Hallim Kalguksu): description, address, phone, Wednesday closing, early-closing note, Biyangdo ferry
- Naver Place – 한림칼국수: menu and prices, hours, directions, facilities (checked Oct 18, 2026)
- VisitJeju – Hallim Traditional Five-Day Market
- VisitKorea – Hallim Traditional 5-Day Market (4th and 9th)
- VisitKorea – Hyeopjae Beach
