Ratings
Average ★ 4.1 across 1 source (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A no-frills seafood pojangmacha near Chungmuro that has run since the mid-1990s, serving only raw and lightly prepared seafood — no meat, no rice. The signature modeum haemul (assorted platter) is meant for sharing among 2 or more. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
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₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Modeum haemul ~30,000 won (2022) rising to ~35,000 won (2025-06); individual seafood items are also sold separately.
15:00-22:30, closed Sundays
Short waits at peak
Weekday afternoons and early evenings are usually wait-free; weekend dinner peak can require a wait.
Walk-in
No reservations taken; weekday afternoons/early evenings are typically easy walk-in, weekend dinner peak can draw a line.
Pildong-dong, Jung-gu
중구 필동2가 97-0 — 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.
- Choiza Road✓ — 필동해물 2026-03-04
- Kim Three Meals✓ — 53년된 전설의 포장마차 그리고 비밀의 2차 코스 2023-09-05
Good to know
What is Pildong Haemul?
Pildong Haemul is a seafood and raw-fish (hoe) restaurant in Pildong-dong, Seoul, operating since 1996. The dish to order is Modeum haemul (assorted raw/lightly-prepared seafood platter).
Do I need a reservation at Pildong Haemul?
No — Pildong Haemul is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. No reservations taken; weekday afternoons/early evenings are typically easy walk-in, weekend dinner peak can draw a line.
How long is the wait at Pildong Haemul?
At Pildong Haemul: Weekday afternoons and early evenings are usually wait-free; weekend dinner peak can require a wait.
How much does Pildong Haemul cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Pildong Haemul. Modeum haemul ~30,000 won (2022) rising to ~35,000 won (2025-06); individual seafood items are also sold separately.
Can I order at Pildong Haemul without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Pildong Haemul 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.
More assorted seafood (street food cart):
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