Ratings
Review split — 4,240 on Korean platforms, 8 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 4 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
Namsan Gwangeo is the Hannam-dong sister of Yeouido's 8beon Daemuljip — same owner, same aged-flounder-and-salt-gimbap idea that Davichi's Kang Min-kyung is a documented regular for. It's the quieter of the two when the Yeouido flagship packs out. A small second-floor room; reservations are recommended but walk-ins get in more easily here than at the main branch.
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₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Aged flounder sashimi with the signature salt-gimbap combination, mid-range per person (same concept as the Yeouido flagship).
15:00–01:00
Walk-in
DiningCode lists it as reservation-required, but it is quieter than its sister shop 8beon Daemuljip, so walking in is relatively manageable (user-confirmed). A reservation is advisable at dinner peak.
Hannam-dong, Yongsan
용산구 대사관로34길 26 2층 (한남동) — 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.
- Gmk (Kang Min-kyung) — 집에서 광어소금김밥, 차돌박이 육회쌈, 마라엽떡, 평냉.. 이게 되네
Good to know
What is Namsan Gwangeo?
Namsan Gwangeo is a seafood and raw-fish (hoe) restaurant in Hannam-dong, Seoul, operating since 2022. The dish to order is Aged flounder sashimi (gwangeo).
Do I need a reservation at Namsan Gwangeo?
No — Namsan Gwangeo is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. DiningCode lists it as reservation-required, but it is quieter than its sister shop 8beon Daemuljip, so walking in is relatively manageable (user-confirmed). A reservation is advisable at dinner peak.
How much does Namsan Gwangeo cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Namsan Gwangeo. Aged flounder sashimi with the signature salt-gimbap combination, mid-range per person (same concept as the Yeouido flagship).
Can I order at Namsan Gwangeo without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Namsan Gwangeo 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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Desserts
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