Ratings
Review split — 1,287 on Korean platforms, 478 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 ★ 4.5 across 2 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A no-frills raw-fish specialist in Bongcheon-dong serving one thing well: flounder hoe (raw sashimi) set platters in small, medium, and large sizes, each piled with a generous spread of banchan and side dishes. Weekend evenings routinely draw waits of an hour or more, with regulars recommending an opening-time visit to beat the line. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
Busy times
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Know before you go
₩₩₩ · Over ₩40,000 per person
Live flounder hoe ₩43,000 / 53,000 / 63,000 for small / medium / large (2026-04 to 2026-07); served as a shared platter rather than per person.
16:00–23:00
Expect lines
Weekend evenings (roughly 4-7pm) draw waits of an hour or more; an opening-run crowd is common (2026) — arrive right at open or on a weekday to avoid the line.
Bongcheon-dong, Gwanak
관악구 남부순환로 1766, 1층 (봉천동) — 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✓ — 밑반찬만으로도 본전 뽑는 진짜로 미쳐버린 횟집 2026-02-16
Good to know
What is Mokpo Hoe Center?
Mokpo Hoe Center is a seafood and raw-fish (hoe) restaurant in Bongcheon-dong, Seoul, operating since 1997. The dish to order is Raw flounder sashimi (hoe) set, small/medium/large.
Do I need a reservation at Mokpo Hoe Center?
No — Mokpo Hoe Center is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed.
How long is the wait at Mokpo Hoe Center?
At Mokpo Hoe Center: Weekend evenings (roughly 4-7pm) draw waits of an hour or more; an opening-run crowd is common (2026) — arrive right at open or on a weekday to avoid the line.
How much does Mokpo Hoe Center cost per person?
Expect over ₩40,000 per person at Mokpo Hoe Center. Live flounder hoe ₩43,000 / 53,000 / 63,000 for small / medium / large (2026-04 to 2026-07); served as a shared platter rather than per person.
Can I order at Mokpo Hoe Center without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Mokpo Hoe Center 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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