Ishindon Haemul-samhap

Ishindon Haemul-samhap is a seafood and raw-fish (hoe) restaurant in Hwayang-dong, Seoul, operating since 1996. The dish to order is Haemul-samhap (pork belly, seafood, and aged kimchi combination platter).

No — Ishindon Haemul-samhap is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. Mostly walk-in, but phone or KakaoMap reservations (no Naver reservation) are available to skip peak-time waits. The signature haemul-samhap platter is priced and served from a minimum 2-person portion (2-person / 3-person / 4-person set sizes); solo diners should order single-serving items like dolmunuh ramen or kimchi fried rice instead.

At Ishindon Haemul-samhap: Waits vary — sometimes none, sometimes common, which fits a small dining room of about five round tables.

Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Ishindon Haemul-samhap. Haemul-samhap ₩51,000 small to ₩97,000 large; Jeju pork belly ₩17,000 (2026)

We haven't confirmed whether Ishindon Haemul-samhap 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.