Ratings
Review split — 2,074 on Korean platforms, 310 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 ★ 3.9 across 5 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
An oyster and steamed-seafood house near Wangsimni, licensed here since 2004. The oyster dishes are the reason to come and they are seasonal — the large gul-jjim is sold only during oyster months — but the kitchen also runs a cheap single-serving line all year: oyster gukbap, oyster kalguksu and gul-bap at ₩9,000 each. Sung Si-kyung featured it on Meogeultende in January 2024.
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Know before you go
₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Shared steamed platters start at ₩45,000, but the single-serving oyster soups and noodles are ₩9,000 (DiningCode menu, 2026-07).
12:00–22:00
Walk-in
Walk-in. The steamed platters are sized for sharing; the ₩9,000 soups and noodles are single servings.
Haengdang-dong (Wangsimni), Seongdong
성동구 행당로17길 23 (행당동, 지상1층) — 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 왕십리역 굴과찜사랑 2024-01-22
- Choiza Road✓ — 시경이 형 인증 맛집 🦪 굴과찜사랑 | 최자로드 온더웨이 EP. 21 2026-01-15
Good to know
What is Gul-gwa Jjim Sarang?
Gul-gwa Jjim Sarang is a seafood and raw-fish (hoe) restaurant in Haengdang-dong (Wangsimni), Seoul, operating since 2004. The dish to order is Gul-jjim (steamed oysters).
Do I need a reservation at Gul-gwa Jjim Sarang?
No — Gul-gwa Jjim Sarang is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. Walk-in. The steamed platters are sized for sharing; the ₩9,000 soups and noodles are single servings.
How much does Gul-gwa Jjim Sarang cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Gul-gwa Jjim Sarang. Shared steamed platters start at ₩45,000, but the single-serving oyster soups and noodles are ₩9,000 (DiningCode menu, 2026-07).
Can I order at Gul-gwa Jjim Sarang without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Gul-gwa Jjim Sarang 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.
Nearby:
🚶 1minChunhyang Mien 춘향미엔
Dumplings & Noodles
🚶 1minKkorang Chikin 꼬랑치킨
Indoor Pocha (chicken & bar snacks)
🚶 2minTosang Makhoe 토상막회
Sashimi & Seafood
🚶 8minDaege Sinrang Jogae Sinbu 대게신랑조개신부
Jogaejjim (steamed clams)
More gul-jjim (steamed oysters):
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