Myeongdong Kyoja Co., Ltd. (Itaewon Branch) is a directly managed branch of Myeongdong Kyoja located at 136 Noksapyeong-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, established in September 2018. Operated by CEO PARK JAMES HWI JOON, it operates a simple restaurant business specializing in kalguksu and mandu.

"Myeongdong Kyoja Itaewon Branch is a kalguksu specialty store operated under the direct management system of Myeongdong Kyoja, which was founded in 1966. It first opened in Itaewon in September 2018. Its characteristic feature is that customers can enjoy a relaxed and comfortable dining experience without the hustle and bustle of the Myeongdong main branch."

Business Areas

• Restaurant Business Operation: Myeongdong Kyoja Co., Ltd. (Itaewon Branch) primarily operates a gimbap and other simple restaurant business, specifically running a restaurant business specializing in snack foods such as kalguksu and mandu.

Products

• Kalguksu: Myeongdong Kyoja's signature dish, featuring savory and rich chicken broth with soft noodles and toppings. Rice and noodle refills are available, providing a hearty meal.
• Mandu: Steamed dumplings with a filling made from premium pork, vegetables, chives, and sesame oil, encased in a skin so thin it's almost translucent. The dumplings served with kalguksu have a unique songpyeon (half-moon) shape.
• Bibim Guksu and Kongguksu: We offer Bibim Guksu, characterized by its spicy and sour sauce, and nutritious Kongguksu (seasonal menu), made with a broth of ground soybeans and black beans, served with chlorella noodles.

Special Notes

• Selected for Michelin Bib Gourmand: Consistently selected for the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand since 2017, recognized for its taste and quality.
• Comfortable and efficient dining experience: Compared to the Myeongdong main branch, there is less waiting, and a kiosk ordering system has been introduced to provide fast and efficient service, allowing for dining in a relaxed atmosphere.
• Unrivaled taste and quality: Myeongdong Kyoja offers a unique and addictive taste, including rich and balanced kalguksu broth, thin-skinned mandu, and intensely garlicky kimchi, providing high customer satisfaction.

Recruitment Information

• Main Hiring Positions: Primarily recruits for hall serving and kitchen assistant positions, and may also recruit for store management and other support roles.
• Benefits: Supports enrollment in the four major social insurances.

💡 A Word from JobPloy
Myeongdong Kyoja Co., Ltd. (Itaewon Branch) is a directly managed branch of Myeongdong Kyoja, a representative kalguksu and mandu specialty restaurant in Korea. It is a small-scale restaurant with about 10 employees, where you will primarily be responsible for hall serving and kitchen assistance. During busy hours, fast service and customer response are important, and an understanding of Korean food culture and a friendly attitude are required. As the four major social insurances are provided, stable employment is possible, and it will be a great opportunity to gain experience working at a traditional Korean맛집 (famous restaurant).