Hangari Kalguksu’s namesake kalguksu is a bowl of hand-cut wheat noodles in a mild chicken or anchovy-based broth, typically served with vegetables and sometimes seafood. The noodles are cut thick and slightly irregular, giving each strand a chewy, rustic texture that stands out from machine-made versions. As you eat, the soup gathers starch from the noodles and becomes a bit richer, while kimchi on the side provides a spicy counterpoint to the gentle broth. Guides to Koreatown often note this kalguksu as a comforting favorite and a defining dish of the restaurant.