Ratings
Review split — 2,622 on Korean platforms, 700 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 ★ 4.2 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A Namhyeon-dong live-squid specialty restaurant operating since 1993, known for live squid sashimi and whole steamed squid, often ordered as a half-and-half combo. It draws regular queues, particularly on weekend and weekday evenings, with waits managed by a sign-up notebook rather than reservations or a waitlist app. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼), which noted its closure for about a month each year during the squid off-season. Prices are market rate (시가) and fluctuate by season.
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₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Live squid sashimi ₩63,000; half portion steamed ₩21,000; clam ramyeon ₩5,000 (2026)
14:00–23:00, closed Sundays
Expect lines
Waits are common (2024-2026), especially weekend afternoons/evenings; some diners only get in by arriving right at opening. Weekday evening waits are shorter but still common. No reservations or waitlist app — a sign-up notebook is kept at the entrance.
Walk-in
No reservations, no waitlist app — name and party size are written in a paper notebook at the door; peak weekend/evening waits can be long.
Namhyeon-dong, Gwanak
관악구 남현1길 8, 1층 (남현동) — 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✓ — '이것'을 먹기 위해 한 달을 기다린 집, 매년 한 달간 문 닫는 집, 아재 입맛 완벽 저격, 서울 노포식당 맛집 [사당 청송산오징어] 2020-05-18
Good to know
What is Cheongsongsan Ojingeo?
Cheongsongsan Ojingeo is a seafood and raw-fish (hoe) restaurant in Namhyeon-dong, Seoul, operating since 1993. The dish to order is San-ojingeo-hoe (live squid sashimi).
Do I need a reservation at Cheongsongsan Ojingeo?
No — Cheongsongsan Ojingeo is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. No reservations, no waitlist app — name and party size are written in a paper notebook at the door; peak weekend/evening waits can be long.
How long is the wait at Cheongsongsan Ojingeo?
At Cheongsongsan Ojingeo: Waits are common (2024-2026), especially weekend afternoons/evenings; some diners only get in by arriving right at opening. Weekday evening waits are shorter but still common. No reservations or waitlist app — a sign-up notebook is kept at the entrance.
How much does Cheongsongsan Ojingeo cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Cheongsongsan Ojingeo. Live squid sashimi ₩63,000; half portion steamed ₩21,000; clam ramyeon ₩5,000 (2026)
Can I order at Cheongsongsan Ojingeo without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Cheongsongsan Ojingeo 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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