Ratings
Review split — 3,194 on Korean platforms, 195 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 ★ 4.0 across 4 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
Jang Ji-nyeong Ganjang Gejang is a premium soy-sauce crab house in Hannam-dong run by the food researcher Jang Ji-nyeong, where a two-person signature set runs ₩70,000 (about ₩35,000 a head) and layers in premium seafood like sea-urchin roe and oysters. Open since 2018, it has built a steady following — the comedian Lee Young-ja is a regular — and a ChopChop feature flagged the quality of its set.
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₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Premium soy-sauce crab set for two ₩70,000 (about ₩35,000 per person), including premium seafood such as sea-urchin roe and oysters.
11:00–22:00
Walk-in
The signature crab set is priced and served for two; a solo option is not documented.
Hannam-dong, Yongsan
용산구 독서당로 46 (한남동, 한남아이파크 지하1층) — 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.
- ChopChop University — 이영자 단골 요리연구가의 간장게장집
Good to know
What is Jang Ji-nyeong Ganjang Gejang?
Jang Ji-nyeong Ganjang Gejang is a seafood and raw-fish (hoe) restaurant in Hannam-dong, Seoul, operating since 2018. The dish to order is Ganjang gejang (soy sauce-marinated crab).
Do I need a reservation at Jang Ji-nyeong Ganjang Gejang?
No — Jang Ji-nyeong Ganjang Gejang is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. The signature crab set is priced and served for two; a solo option is not documented.
How much does Jang Ji-nyeong Ganjang Gejang cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Jang Ji-nyeong Ganjang Gejang. Premium soy-sauce crab set for two ₩70,000 (about ₩35,000 per person), including premium seafood such as sea-urchin roe and oysters.
Can I order at Jang Ji-nyeong Ganjang Gejang without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Jang Ji-nyeong Ganjang Gejang 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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