Maru 마루
Maru (마루) is a gejang & chef's course (crab) spot in Sangdo-dong, Seoul, featured by the Korean food channel Kim Three Meals, open since 2024. Verified open against Seoul's official business registry on 2026-07-20.
- What
- Gejang & Chef's Course (crab) — Ganjang gejang set (soy-marinated raw crab set meal)
- Where
- Sangdo-dong, Dongjak
- Price
- ₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
- Wait
- Expect lines
- Getting in
- Walk-in
A home-style Korean restaurant in Sangdo-dong that built a following on a 40,000-won imokase course — the owner's changing daily spread built around ganjang gejang (soy-marinated crab) and cheonggukjang, booked about a week ahead for parties of four or more. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
Order this
- Imokase course (per person, 4+ party) · Chef's-choice home-style course, changes daily; centers on ganjang gejang
Know before you go
- Address
- 8 Sangdo-ro 22-gil, 1F, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
동작구 상도로22길 8, 1층 (상도동) — show this to your taxi driver - Wait
- Reservation-only course (book about a week ahead, minimum 4 people per table) — no confirmed walk-in queue times found in visit reviews.
- Getting in
- Walk-in · Expect lines
Sources
- Kim Three Meals — 시청자가 살려달라고 제보한(?) 4만원 이모카세집
Good to know
Do I need a reservation at Maru?
No — it's a walk-in spot. Regular menu (meals, hongeo dishes) is walk-in; only the imokase tasting course requires a phone reservation about a week ahead with a minimum party of 4 (Korean phone number needed, no online booking platform found).
How long is the wait at Maru?
Reservation-only course (book about a week ahead, minimum 4 people per table) — no confirmed walk-in queue times found in visit reviews.
How much does Maru cost per person?
₩15,000–40,000 per person.
Keep exploring
Nearby: Maekbanseok Jogaegui · Gobau Jumeok Sogeumgui · Maru Sushi · Sinpungnu Gopchang-gui
More gejang & chef's course (crab): Court Kitchen by Localeat · Chodang
Verified open against Seoul's public registry (서울특별시 공공데이터).