Kundaeng, Yeonnam: Thai Noodles That Work as a Hangover Cure

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  • What: Thai noodles that double as a hangover cure, on the 2nd floor in Yeonnam-dong.
  • Getting there: short walk from Hongik Univ. Station Exit 3.

Where a Yeonnam-dong lunch meeting ends up: a Thai place one floor up, a short walk from Hongik Univ. Station Exit 3, where the noodles double as a hangover cure.

Entrance, "Vacation Restaurant Kundaeng"

The sign says "Vacation Restaurant." No flight, just a staircase. A one-hour holiday at lunch.

Menu posters along the stairs

The stairwell is lined with menu posters: crab curry (pu phat pong), chili crab, braised pork rice.

Inside: rattan chairs and warm lights

Inside: rattan chairs, warm lights, a sea mural on the wall. Nice atmosphere.

Kundaeng noodles ("sticky noodles")

Kundaeng noodles, milky broth with fried shallots

I ordered this to get over a rough night. It does the job. Halfway through I added the chili, and it was even better spicy.

Stir-fried morning glory

Stir-fried morning glory on a leaf-shaped plate

Tastes fine. The portion is small, though. A few bites and the leaf plate was empty.

Good to know

Item Details
Name Kundaeng / 쿤댕
Address 2nd floor, 42-6 Donggyo-ro 38-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul / 서울 마포구 동교로38길 42-6 2층
Station / exit / walk Walkable from Hongik Univ. Station Exit 3
Hours Daily 11:30–22:00, last order 21:30 (from other visitors’ reviews, check before you go)
How to order QR code at your table. Main dish: 쿤댕국수 (kundaeng guksu) = Kundaeng noodles
Parking None, use a nearby public lot
Phone 0507-1346-4735

Map: search 「쿤댕」 in Naver Map

Good vibe, decent food. I’d go back for the noodles.