Ratings
Average ★ 4.8 across 1 source (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A Geumho-dong specialist in hongeo — skate fermented until it turns sharp with ammonia, the Jeolla-province delicacy that divides Korean diners more than any other dish. The counter serves it three ways: raw as sashimi, steamed as jjim, and in the samhap trio with boiled pork and aged kimchi. Licensed at this address as Gwangju Sikdang since 1987. Sung Si-kyung featured it on Meogeultende in June 2026.
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₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Plates are sized for sharing — the medium jjim is ₩40,000 and the large samhap ₩50,000, so two people land around ₩20,000–25,000 each (DiningCode menu, 2026-07).
16:00–22:00, closed Sundays
Walk-in
Walk-in, dinner only. Portions are plate-sized for sharing rather than per person.
Geumho-dong, Seongdong
성동구 금호로 66 (금호동1가) — 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 금호동 광주홍어회찜 2026-06-10
Good to know
What is Gwangju Hongeo Hoe-jjim?
Gwangju Hongeo Hoe-jjim is a seafood and raw-fish (hoe) restaurant in Geumho-dong, Seoul, operating since 1987. The dish to order is Hongeo samhap (fermented skate with boiled pork and aged kimchi).
Do I need a reservation at Gwangju Hongeo Hoe-jjim?
No — Gwangju Hongeo Hoe-jjim is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. Walk-in, dinner only. Portions are plate-sized for sharing rather than per person.
How much does Gwangju Hongeo Hoe-jjim cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Gwangju Hongeo Hoe-jjim. Plates are sized for sharing — the medium jjim is ₩40,000 and the large samhap ₩50,000, so two people land around ₩20,000–25,000 each (DiningCode menu, 2026-07).
Can I order at Gwangju Hongeo Hoe-jjim without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Gwangju Hongeo Hoe-jjim 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:
Notre Don 노틀던
Desserts
🚶 16minKkorang Chikin 꼬랑치킨
Indoor Pocha (chicken & bar snacks)
🚶 16minWando Jeonbok 완도전복
Jeonbok-juk (abalone porridge)
🚶 17minChunhyang Mien 춘향미엔
Dumplings & Noodles
More hongeo (fermented skate):
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