Ratings
Review split — 214 on Korean platforms, 100 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 ★ 3.4 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A long-running seafood restaurant in Seogyo-dong near Hongdae, known for an imokase (chef's-choice) course built around braised haemul-jjim, monkfish stew, grilled fish, and oyster pancake, with seasonal seafood changing what's served. It's reservation-first — book ahead by phone rather than walking in. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
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₩₩₩ · Over ₩40,000 per person
Chef's-choice seafood set ₩29,000 per person, premium ₩35,000; grilled seafood ₩25,000; steamed monkfish ₩60,000 (2026)
11:00-22:00, closed Sundays
Short waits at peak
This is a reservation-first restaurant rather than a walk-in-queue spot: book ahead, especially for evenings/weekends.
Reservation
Phone reservation (02-333-0053) is strongly recommended, especially for dinner and weekends. As of 2025, the imokase (chef's-choice) course may require a minimum group size (around 4 diners); smaller parties can still order a la carte haemul-jjim without that minimum.
Seogyo-dong, Mapo
마포구 와우산로23길 15 (서교동) — 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✓ — 제철 안주가 오지게 쏟아져 나오는 이모카세 전문점 2022-10-19
Good to know
What is Donggang Haemuljjim?
Donggang Haemuljjim is a seafood and raw-fish (hoe) restaurant in Seogyo-dong, Seoul, operating since 2003. The dish to order is Haemul-jjim (spicy braised seafood).
Do I need a reservation at Donggang Haemuljjim?
Yes — Donggang Haemuljjim is reservation-based. Phone reservation (02-333-0053) is strongly recommended, especially for dinner and weekends. As of 2025, the imokase (chef's-choice) course may require a minimum group size (around 4 diners); smaller parties can still order a la carte haemul-jjim without that minimum.
How long is the wait at Donggang Haemuljjim?
At Donggang Haemuljjim: This is a reservation-first restaurant rather than a walk-in-queue spot: book ahead, especially for evenings/weekends.
How much does Donggang Haemuljjim cost per person?
Expect over ₩40,000 per person at Donggang Haemuljjim. Chef's-choice seafood set ₩29,000 per person, premium ₩35,000; grilled seafood ₩25,000; steamed monkfish ₩60,000 (2026)
Can I order at Donggang Haemuljjim without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Donggang Haemuljjim 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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