Noodle Daejeon Festival
Nov 13 – Nov 15, 2026 · Happening now · Daejeon
Overview
The Noodle Daejeon Festival is Daejeon's premier food festival, hosted by The Daejeon Ilbo and sponsored by Daejeon Metropolitan City. Planned to uncover new tourism resources for Daejeon, the festival offers a special venue where visitors can enjoy a wide variety of noodle dishes in one place, from the nation's largest showcase of kalguksu to original flavors passed down through generations. This year's festival features the 'Global Noodle Zone,' where visitors can taste noodle dishes from countries around the world; the 'Noodle Master Competition,' showcasing the creative challenges of local culinary school students; a hall featuring themes from past Noodle Festivals; the dazzling 'Star Chef Cooking Show' presented by renowned chefs; and a variety of other programs for everyone to enjoy.
Why go
The Noodle Daejeon Festival is Daejeon's leading food festival, bringing together kalguksu and other noodle dishes from across the country in one venue. Highlights include the Global Noodle Zone featuring noodle dishes from around the world, a Noodle Master Competition run by local culinary school students, and a Star Chef Cooking Show.
Getting there from Seoul
Take the KTX from Seoul Station or Yongsan Station to Daejeon Station, a trip of about an hour. From Daejeon Station, continue by taxi or local bus to the festival site at Daejeon Hanbit Tower Square in Jung-gu (Munhwa-dong). An express bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to a Daejeon bus terminal is also an option, though the KTX is faster.
Tips
- Come hungry and sample in small portions so you can try more than one noodle dish
- Check on-site signage or announcements for Star Chef Cooking Show and competition timing
- Daejeon can be cool in mid-November, so dress for an outdoor festival venue
Best for: foodies, families, day-trippers.
Photos
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
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