Ongsimi Memil Kalguksu 옹심이메밀칼국수

A buckwheat noodle and ongsimi (potato dumpling) restaurant near Bomunsan in Jung-gu, Daejeon, where hand-grated potato dumplings and nutty buckwheat noodles share a single bowl. The broth blends perilla powder with anchovy stock for a light yet deeply savory flavor with just the right seasoning. The ongsimi hold their chewy, springy texture impressively well even as they cool. A complimentary barley rice served before the meal can be mixed with radish salad, yeolmu kimchi, gochujang, and sesame oil for a satisfying starter on its own. The buckwheat crepe (memil jeonbyeong) is a popular side with its crisp shell wrapping spicy kimchi, and the hand-grated potato pancake is equally recommended. House-made kimchi is praised enough to be sold separately. Though the basement-level space is modest, the homestyle cooking quality drives strong repeat visits.