Ratings
Review split — 489 on Korean platforms, 163 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 ★ 3.3 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A long-running raw-fish and seafood tavern (hoe-jip) tucked in a back alley near Wangsimni, run by an older couple and known for an imokase-style course: order a plate of hoe (sliced raw fish) or the lobster seafood ramen and a running set of seafood side dishes (steamed clams, sea squirt, scallops, grilled shrimp) keeps arriving. The room seats only a handful of tables, so calling ahead is recommended, especially on weekend evenings. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
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₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Flounder, rockfish or segosi ₩49,000; lobster seafood ramen ₩49,000 for three; grilled eel ₩50,000 (2026)
16:00-02:00, open daily
Short waits at peak
Weekday afternoon and early-evening visits often have no wait, but weekend evenings (especially after the YouTube feature) frequently mean waiting or being turned away without a reservation.
Reservation
Phone reservation recommended (02-2298-7067) — the room is very small (roughly 3 tables), and calling ahead the same day or a week in advance is common. Weekday afternoons often have no wait, but weekend evenings without a reservation risk a long wait or turned-away service. Card payment requires a minimum order of at least two dishes.
Hawangsimni-dong, Seongdong
성동구 무학봉길 88 (하왕십리동) — 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✓ — 아니 서울에 이런 횟집이? 랍스타 인당 1만원! 끝없이 나오는 해산물 코스 역대급 살발한 횟집 2022-01-04
Good to know
What is Tosang Makhoe?
Tosang Makhoe is a seafood and raw-fish (hoe) restaurant in Hawangsimni-dong, Seoul, operating since 1999. The dish to order is Hoe (sliced raw fish — sekoshi, flounder, rockfish).
Do I need a reservation at Tosang Makhoe?
Yes — Tosang Makhoe is reservation-based. Phone reservation recommended (02-2298-7067) — the room is very small (roughly 3 tables), and calling ahead the same day or a week in advance is common. Weekday afternoons often have no wait, but weekend evenings without a reservation risk a long wait or turned-away service. Card payment requires a minimum order of at least two dishes.
How long is the wait at Tosang Makhoe?
At Tosang Makhoe: Weekday afternoon and early-evening visits often have no wait, but weekend evenings (especially after the YouTube feature) frequently mean waiting or being turned away without a reservation.
How much does Tosang Makhoe cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Tosang Makhoe. Flounder, rockfish or segosi ₩49,000; lobster seafood ramen ₩49,000 for three; grilled eel ₩50,000 (2026)
Can I order at Tosang Makhoe without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Tosang Makhoe 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:
🚶 2minChunhyang Mien 춘향미엔
Dumplings & Noodles
🚶 2minGul-gwa Jjim Sarang 굴과찜사랑
Gul-jjim (steamed oysters)
🚶 4minKkorang Chikin 꼬랑치킨
Indoor Pocha (chicken & bar snacks)
🚶 7minDaege Sinrang Jogae Sinbu 대게신랑조개신부
Jogaejjim (steamed clams)
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