Ratings
Review split — 540 on Korean platforms, 94 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 ★ 3.4 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A small, longtime clam-grill spot near Sangdo-dong's Seongdae Market, run by an elderly couple and known for stone-plate grilled clams, oysters, and a well-priced flounder hoe. Pricing is affordable, including a roughly 30,000-won small order of grilled clams. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
Busy times
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Know before you go
₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Grilled clams ₩50,000 large; steamed clams ₩40,000 medium; salt-grilled prawns with mussel soup ₩20,000 (2026)
16:30-02:00, open daily
Short waits at peak
A self-managed, first-come queue can form on busy evenings.
Sangdong-dong, Dongjak
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Who's featured this place
From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.
- Kim Three Meals✓ — 서울에서 보기 드문 노부부 사장님의 20년 넘은 자그마한 조개구이 전문점, 시장 골목에 가성비 착한 오래된 식당, 서울 노포식당 맛집 [신대방삼거리역 맥반석 조개구이] 2020-10-05
Good to know
What is Maekbanseok Jogaegui?
Maekbanseok Jogaegui is a seafood and raw-fish (hoe) restaurant in Sangdong-dong, Seoul, operating since 1997. The dish to order is Jogae-gui (grilled clams on a hot stone plate).
Do I need a reservation at Maekbanseok Jogaegui?
No — Maekbanseok Jogaegui is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed.
How long is the wait at Maekbanseok Jogaegui?
At Maekbanseok Jogaegui: A self-managed, first-come queue can form on busy evenings.
How much does Maekbanseok Jogaegui cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Maekbanseok Jogaegui. Grilled clams ₩50,000 large; steamed clams ₩40,000 medium; salt-grilled prawns with mussel soup ₩20,000 (2026)
Can I order at Maekbanseok Jogaegui without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Maekbanseok Jogaegui 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:
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Gejang & Chef's Course (crab)
🚶 12minGejang Buffet 게장뷔페
Ganjang Gejang (soy-marinated crab)
🚶 1.7kmGobau Jumeok Sogeumgui 고바우주먹소금구이
Salt-Grilled Jumeokgogi (pork bites)
🚶 1.7kmSinpungnu Gopchang-gui 신풍루 곱창구이
Gopchang (grilled beef intestines)
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