Ratings
Review split — 580 on Korean platforms, 78 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
A dinner-only sashimi course spot in Jungnim-dong near Seoul Station, known for a single set assorted-sashimi menu (모둠회코스) that includes live mackerel sashimi, a fish not commonly served raw elsewhere in Seoul. Operating since 1994, it draws regular waits at its 17:00 dinner opening and is best visited with a Naver Reservation. Counter seating makes solo dining workable. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
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₩₩₩ · Over ₩40,000 per person
Single set course, dinner about ₩85,000 per person (2026); about ₩69,000 per person with a bottle-sake order
17:00-22:00, closed Sun-Mon
Expect lines
Waits/sold-out risk on weekends and dinner opening (17:00); Naver Reservation strongly recommended, though walk-in is possible on quieter nights.
Reservation
Naver Reservation available (party of 2+ for online booking); walk-in accepted but risks sold-out on busy nights — reservation recommended.
Jungnim-dong, Jung-gu
중구 만리재로35길 52 (중림동) — 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✓ — 이 가격에!? 아무데서나 먹을 수 없는 고급 생선들이 즐비하는 오지는 코스 횟집 2023-04-18
Good to know
What is Jungnimdong Mulgogi?
Jungnimdong Mulgogi is a seafood and raw-fish (hoe) restaurant in Jungnim-dong, Seoul, operating since 1994. The dish to order is Assorted sashimi course (모둠회코스).
Do I need a reservation at Jungnimdong Mulgogi?
Yes — Jungnimdong Mulgogi is reservation-based. Naver Reservation available (party of 2+ for online booking); walk-in accepted but risks sold-out on busy nights — reservation recommended.
How long is the wait at Jungnimdong Mulgogi?
At Jungnimdong Mulgogi: Waits/sold-out risk on weekends and dinner opening (17:00); Naver Reservation strongly recommended, though walk-in is possible on quieter nights.
How much does Jungnimdong Mulgogi cost per person?
Expect over ₩40,000 per person at Jungnimdong Mulgogi. Single set course, dinner about ₩85,000 per person (2026); about ₩69,000 per person with a bottle-sake order
Can I order at Jungnimdong Mulgogi without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Jungnimdong Mulgogi 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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