Ratings
Review split — 502 on Korean platforms, 232 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 ★ 3.7 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A long-running sashimi restaurant near Cheongnyangni Station and Gyeongdong Market, known for large flounder and rockfish sashimi plates at prices well below typical Seoul hoe restaurants. Popular with an older neighborhood crowd, with a wait common at busy dinner hours. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
Busy times
Tap an hour to see how likely a wait is · typical pattern from Google, not live
Order this
Know before you go
₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Small gwangeohoe (flounder sashimi) plate from ~30,000 won; modumhoe (assorted platter) ~60,000 won (2023-2026, per-plate not per-person pricing)
Mon-Sun 11:00-21:30 (last order 20:00), closed Wednesdays (per 2025-04-28 blog account)
Expect lines
Expect a wait at peak dinner hours and weekends, especially among older neighborhood regulars near Gyeongdong Market.
Walk-in
No reservation platform (CatchTable, Naver Reservation, Tabling) — walk-in only, but expect a queue at busy times, particularly Friday/weekend evenings.
Cheongnyangni-dong, Dongdaemun
동대문구 홍릉로5길 8, 지상1층 (청량리동) — show this to your taxi driver
Photos
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Who's featured this place
From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.
- Kim Three Meals✓ — 지릴수밖에 없는 3만원짜리 극강의 가성비 코스 2023-11-08
Good to know
What is Seommaeul Hoejip?
Seommaeul Hoejip is a seafood and raw-fish (hoe) restaurant in Cheongnyangni-dong, Seoul, operating since 1997. The dish to order is Gwangeohoe (flounder sashimi).
Do I need a reservation at Seommaeul Hoejip?
No — Seommaeul Hoejip is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. No reservation platform (CatchTable, Naver Reservation, Tabling) — walk-in only, but expect a queue at busy times, particularly Friday/weekend evenings.
How long is the wait at Seommaeul Hoejip?
At Seommaeul Hoejip: Expect a wait at peak dinner hours and weekends, especially among older neighborhood regulars near Gyeongdong Market.
How much does Seommaeul Hoejip cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Seommaeul Hoejip. Small gwangeohoe (flounder sashimi) plate from ~30,000 won; modumhoe (assorted platter) ~60,000 won (2023-2026, per-plate not per-person pricing)
Can I order at Seommaeul Hoejip without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Seommaeul Hoejip 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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Smoked Duck
🚶 7minGwonyeongsu Daega Jeongol 권영수대가전골
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Dwaeji Galbi (grilled pork ribs)
More hoe (raw fish sashimi):
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