Ratings
Review split — 5,965 on Korean platforms, 1,539 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 ★ 3.8 across 4 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A seafood pocha perched on a Seochon staircase alley, known for raw whelk (chamsora), seasonal gizzard shad sashimi, and a seafood-loaded ramen. There is no app-based waitlist — the whole party must be present before you are seated, and lines are long on evenings and weekends. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
Busy times
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Order this
Know before you go
₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Individual seafood plates roughly 25,000-29,000 won (2024-2026); no set per-person course.
Daily 13:00–23:00, last order 22:15, no break
Expect lines
Long waits on weekday evenings and weekends with no online queue; the whole party must arrive before being seated.
Walk-in
No app-based waitlist (no Tabling/CatchTable) — join the line in person; the whole party must be present before being seated. Walk-in only, no waitlist app; evening and weekend waits are common.
Chebu-dong, Jongno
종로구 자하문로1길 18 (체부동) — 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✓ — 대낮부터 줄 서는 전설의 해산물 포차, 여긴 도대체 왜 이렇게 사람들이 미어터질까? 2023-03-27
Good to know
What is Seochon Gyedanjip?
Seochon Gyedanjip is a seafood and raw-fish (hoe) restaurant in Chebu-dong, Seoul, operating since 1994. The dish to order is Chamsora hoe (raw whelk sashimi).
Do I need a reservation at Seochon Gyedanjip?
No — Seochon Gyedanjip is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. No app-based waitlist (no Tabling/CatchTable) — join the line in person; the whole party must be present before being seated. Walk-in only, no waitlist app; evening and weekend waits are common.
How long is the wait at Seochon Gyedanjip?
At Seochon Gyedanjip: Long waits on weekday evenings and weekends with no online queue; the whole party must arrive before being seated.
How much does Seochon Gyedanjip cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Seochon Gyedanjip. Individual seafood plates roughly 25,000-29,000 won (2024-2026); no set per-person course.
Can I order at Seochon Gyedanjip without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Seochon Gyedanjip 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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