Ratings
Review split — 243 on Korean platforms, 10 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 ★ 4.4 across 2 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A seafood-forward anju pub tucked in an alley off Sindang Jungang Market (registered address in Hwanghak-dong, Jung-gu). Nearly everyone orders the same thing: Horang Hansang, a shared course of aged sashimi, octopus samhap, grilled fish and stew for 59,000 won, typically split between two to three people (roughly 20,000-30,000 won per person). Walk-in waits build after 6pm on weekends; Naver reservations are available. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
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₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Horang Hansang (signature shared course) 59,000 won for 2 people, ~29,500 won/person (2026-03 to 2026-06); a la carte seafood dishes from ~13,000 won.
Short waits at peak
Weekend evenings after 6pm draw a walk-in wait of roughly 30 minutes, sometimes longer since online popularity spiked. A Naver reservation avoids the line.
Walk-in
Naver reservations available; walk-ins accepted but waits build after 6pm on weekends — reserving ahead recommended.
Hwanghak-dong, Jung-gu
중구 퇴계로87길 49-21, 1층 (황학동) — 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✓ — 진짜로 오지게 잘나오는 미친 실비집 2026-04-20
Good to know
What is Horang Silbi?
Horang Silbi is a pocha drinking restaurant in Hwanghak-dong, Seoul, operating since 2022. The dish to order is Horang Hansang (seafood anju set course).
Do I need a reservation at Horang Silbi?
No — Horang Silbi is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. Naver reservations available; walk-ins accepted but waits build after 6pm on weekends — reserving ahead recommended.
How long is the wait at Horang Silbi?
At Horang Silbi: Weekend evenings after 6pm draw a walk-in wait of roughly 30 minutes, sometimes longer since online popularity spiked. A Naver reservation avoids the line.
How much does Horang Silbi cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Horang Silbi. Horang Hansang (signature shared course) 59,000 won for 2 people, ~29,500 won/person (2026-03 to 2026-06); a la carte seafood dishes from ~13,000 won.
Can I order at Horang Silbi without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Horang Silbi 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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