Ratings
Review split — 3,239 on Korean platforms, 97 on Google. In Korea, Google reviews come mostly from visitors and Naver/Kakao/DiningCode mostly from Koreans. See where Koreans eat or where visitors eat.
Average ★ 4.6 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A raw-fish (hoe) restaurant tucked inside Jungok Jeil Market in Gwangjin-gu, known for giant amberjack (daebang-eo) served by the season, corkage-free, alongside mulhoe and seafood platters. Waits are common, especially for winter amberjack, and dine-in time is capped during busy waits. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
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₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Three-cut sashimi platter ₩30,000-60,000; mulhoe ₩38,000 in season (April to September); shima-aji from ₩70,000 (2026-06)
Tue–Thu 14:00–23:00, Fri–Sun 14:00–24:00, closed Mondays (CatchTable, 2026-08)
Expect lines
Frequent waits, especially for seasonal daebang-eo; some visits report multi-hour waits with a 2-hour dine-in cap during busy periods.
Walk-in
No ticket system; waiting is common on weekends and during amberjack season. Corkage-free (콜키지프리).
Jungok-dong, Gwangjin
광진구 능동로47길 36, 1층 (중곡동) — show this to your taxi driver
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Who's featured this place
From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.
- Kim Three Meals✓ — 국내산 최고급 최저가 브랜드 가성비 미친 횟집 2024-07-30
Good to know
What is Baegildo?
Baegildo is a seafood and raw-fish (hoe) restaurant in Jungok-dong, Seoul, operating since 2019. The dish to order is Daebang-eo (giant amberjack sashimi).
Do I need a reservation at Baegildo?
No — Baegildo is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. No ticket system; waiting is common on weekends and during amberjack season. Corkage-free (콜키지프리).
How long is the wait at Baegildo?
At Baegildo: Frequent waits, especially for seasonal daebang-eo; some visits report multi-hour waits with a 2-hour dine-in cap during busy periods.
How much does Baegildo cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Baegildo. Three-cut sashimi platter ₩30,000-60,000; mulhoe ₩38,000 in season (April to September); shima-aji from ₩70,000 (2026-06)
Can I order at Baegildo without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Baegildo keeps an English menu — most neighbourhood spots in Seoul don't. This page lists what to order in English, and the restaurant's Korean name is printed on it, so you can show the name at the door and order by pointing at the counter. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, and there is no tipping.
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