Last checked: October 29, 2026. Details can change, so confirm with the organizer before you go.
Daejeon is known for its kalguksu (knife-cut noodle) restaurants, and this festival, organized by the newspaper Daejeon Ilbo with city support, gathers noodle dishes in one place.
Key info
- Dates: November 13-15, 2026
- Place: Daejeon Hanbit Tower Plaza, Gyeryong-ro 904beon-gil 30, Jung-gu, Daejeon
- Entry: Free. The food zone and some small-business experience programs are paid.
- Organizer contact: Daejeon Ilbo, +82-42-251-3801. Official site: noodle-dj.com
Highlights
- Global Noodle Zone with noodle dishes from around the world.
- Star chef cooking show and a Noodle Master contest by local culinary students.
- Noodle theme halls from past editions and a food truck zone.
- Stage games and hands-on activities: noodle cup stacking, chopsticks making, photo booth, face painting.
Tips
- I could not confirm food prices or the daily schedule. Check the official site closer to the date.
- The map pin follows the street address in the listing. Confirm the exact entrance on site.