A Bowl of Kalguksu Now Costs 10,000 Won... All Menu Items at 'Myeongdong Kyoja' Up by 1,000 Won

Myeongdong Kyoja Kalguksu
[Photo by Myeongdong Kyoja website]

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Hyewon] Even Kalguksu, a beloved humble dish, has entered an era where it is sold for 10,000 won per bowl.

According to the industry on the 3rd, Myeongdong Kyoja raised the prices of all menu items, including Kalguksu, Bibim Guksu, and Mandu, by 1,000 won on the 1st. This is the first price increase in three years since the last 1,000 won hike in February 2019.

Price Increase Notice for Myeongdong Kyoja. Photo by Asia Economy DB

Kalguksu and Bibim Guksu prices rose from 9,000 won to 10,000 won, while Mandu and Kongguksu increased from 10,000 won to 11,000 won.

Myeongdong Kyoja explained that this measure was due to rising costs of raw materials, labor, and other expenses.

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