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Daom Guksu Jip is a humble noodle shop near Seoul Station in Yongsan, maintaining remarkably low prices of 5,000 to 6,000 won for bibim-guksu and janchi-guksu. The bibim-guksu features a sweet sauce with balanced mild spice that stimulates the appetite, topped with generous and varied garnishes. The janchi-guksu has a rich, flavorful broth with properly textured chewy noodles that deliver on the fundamentals. Mulmandu (boiled dumplings) come highly recommended, and the tteok-manduguk is also well-regarded for its clean taste. The king-sized mandu is substantial enough to serve as a full meal on its own. Vegan options including vegetable dumplings and kongguksu (cold soy milk noodles) make the restaurant accessible to plant-based diners, and bibim-guksu, janchi-guksu, and tteok-manduguk are also offered in vegan versions, though the kimchi contains salted shrimp and is not fully vegan. An extra 1,000 won upgrades any noodle dish to a large portion. The consensus among visitors is that finding this combination of price, taste, and portion size anywhere else in Seoul is nearly impossible. The owner's warm, cheerful hospitality is consistently cited as a major draw, despite the modest exterior, the food is anything but modest. The location is ideal for a quick meal before catching the Airport Railroad, though note the break time starting at 2 PM, with the shop occasionally closing as early as 1:30 PM depending on the day's flow.