Ratings
Review split — 217 on Korean platforms, 6 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 ★ 3.7 across 2 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A long-running neighborhood hoe (raw fish sashimi) house in Bomun-dong, known for its outdoor yard (야장) seating and a la carte fresh fish — including seasonal gizzard shad and live octopus — alongside a maeuntang stew finish. It draws locals rather than tourists and has no formal reservation system. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
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₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Halibut sashimi ~₩35,000; gizzard shad (autumn) ~₩30,000; live octopus ~₩20,000; squid at market price, about ₩12,000 each (2026)
Tue-Fri 15:00-01:00, Sun 14:00-00:00, last order 00:30 (23:30 Sun), closed Mondays
Short waits at peak
No formal queue system; the outdoor yard (야장) seating fills up on weekends and in season (autumn gizzard shad, winter yellowtail) — once full, walk-in parties may be turned away rather than placed on a wait list.
Walk-in
Walk-in only, no reservation system found in sources; arrive early on weekends/peak season as seating is limited once the yard fills.
Bomun-dong 4-ga, Seongbuk
성북구 보문로 102-4, 1층 1,2호 (보문동4가) — 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✓ — 한 자리에서 두 곳의 음식을!? 분위기 죽여주는 야장 맛집 2024-10-08
Good to know
What is Bomun Susan?
Bomun Susan is a seafood and raw-fish (hoe) restaurant in Bomun-dong 4-ga, Seoul, operating since 2018. The dish to order is Hwaleo-hoe (fresh raw fish sashimi).
Do I need a reservation at Bomun Susan?
No — Bomun Susan is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. Walk-in only, no reservation system found in sources; arrive early on weekends/peak season as seating is limited once the yard fills.
How long is the wait at Bomun Susan?
At Bomun Susan: No formal queue system; the outdoor yard (야장) seating fills up on weekends and in season (autumn gizzard shad, winter yellowtail) — once full, walk-in parties may be turned away rather than placed on a wait list.
How much does Bomun Susan cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Bomun Susan. Halibut sashimi ~₩35,000; gizzard shad (autumn) ~₩30,000; live octopus ~₩20,000; squid at market price, about ₩12,000 each (2026)
Can I order at Bomun Susan without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Bomun Susan 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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