Ratings
Review split — 228 on Korean platforms, 20 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 ★ 2.9 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A long-running Hwagok-dong hoetjip (raw fish restaurant) built around a set omakase-style course, best known for its 17,000-won hoe jeongsik (sashimi set meal) that pairs raw fish with sashimi sushi and side dishes. It runs walk-in only with no reservation system, though weekend evenings can bring a short wait. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
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₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Sashimi set ₩17,000 per person; sushi set ₩12,000; hoedeopbap ₩9,000; tuna sashimi ₩25,000 (2026)
11:30-22:30, closed Mondays
Short waits at peak
Usually walk-in with no wait, but weekend/Friday evenings can draw a short line.
Walk-in
No reservation system — walk-in only. Evening waits possible on weekends.
Hwagok-dong, Gangseo
강서구 공항대로46길 13-12 (화곡동,(지상 1층)) — 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✓ — 믿을 수 없는 최고로 충격적인 횟집 2023-10-02
Good to know
What is Jinjinbari Hoejip?
Jinjinbari Hoejip is a seafood and raw-fish (hoe) restaurant in Hwagok-dong, Seoul, operating since 1991. The dish to order is Hoe jeongsik (sashimi set meal).
Do I need a reservation at Jinjinbari Hoejip?
No — Jinjinbari Hoejip is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. No reservation system — walk-in only. Evening waits possible on weekends.
How long is the wait at Jinjinbari Hoejip?
At Jinjinbari Hoejip: Usually walk-in with no wait, but weekend/Friday evenings can draw a short line.
How much does Jinjinbari Hoejip cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Jinjinbari Hoejip. Sashimi set ₩17,000 per person; sushi set ₩12,000; hoedeopbap ₩9,000; tuna sashimi ₩25,000 (2026)
Can I order at Jinjinbari Hoejip without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Jinjinbari Hoejip 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:
🚶 3.2kmYennal Macha 옛날마차
Hoe (raw fish sashimi)
🚶 3.3kmDaepohang Hoejip 대포항회집
Makhoe (mixed sashimi)
🚶 4.3kmMonggol Saeng Sogeumgui 몽골 생소금구이
Sogeum-gui (salt-grilled pork)
🚶 4.3kmWonjo Naju Gomtang 원조나주곰탕
Naju Gomtang (beef bone soup)
More hoe jeongsik (sashimi set meal):
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