Ratings
Average ★ 4.4 across 1 source (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A City Hall Station shop specializing in saengtae-jjigae — fresh, not frozen, pollack stew — with waits clustering around the lunch rush and the start of dinner service. Sung Si-kyung stopped by on Muktende.
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₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Saengtae-jjigae ₩28,000 for two; saengtae maeuntang ₩45,000 small to ₩70,000 large (2026)
11:00-21:30, closed Sundays
Short waits at peak
Waits cluster around the lunch rush and right after opening for dinner; arriving around 5pm or well before the peak avoids the line entirely.
Walk-in
The saengtae-jjigae is only sold from 2 servings (₩28,000) — there's no single-portion option, so this isn't a solo-friendly stop.
Bukchang-dong, Jung-gu
중구 남대문로 25-20 (북창동) — 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.
- Sung Si-kyung's Muktende✓ — [sub] 성시경의 먹을텐데 l 시청역 부산갈매기 2026-01-15
Good to know
What is Busan Galmaegi?
Busan Galmaegi is a Korean soup and gukbap restaurant in Bukchang-dong, Seoul, operating since 1992. The dish to order is Saengtae-jjigae (fresh pollack stew).
Do I need a reservation at Busan Galmaegi?
No — Busan Galmaegi is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. The saengtae-jjigae is only sold from 2 servings (₩28,000) — there's no single-portion option, so this isn't a solo-friendly stop.
How long is the wait at Busan Galmaegi?
At Busan Galmaegi: Waits cluster around the lunch rush and right after opening for dinner; arriving around 5pm or well before the peak avoids the line entirely.
How much does Busan Galmaegi cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Busan Galmaegi. Saengtae-jjigae ₩28,000 for two; saengtae maeuntang ₩45,000 small to ₩70,000 large (2026)
Can I order at Busan Galmaegi without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Busan Galmaegi 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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