Ratings
Review split — 584 on Korean platforms, 5 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 ★ 4.1 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A raw-fish (hoe) restaurant inside Junggok Jeil Market in Gwangjin-gu, known for seasonal amberjack (bangeo) and flounder sashimi sets at market-stall prices, with a long-running banchan spread. Waits can run long during peak amberjack season since seating is limited and sign-in is in person. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
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Know before you go
₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Flounder ₩35,000 medium; rockfish ₩45,000; sea bream ₩58,000; filefish ₩70,000 (2026)
13:00-23:50, open daily
Expect lines
Wait times vary widely by day and time — sometimes none, sometimes 1hr+ during peak amberjack (bangeo) season; sign-in is in-person (name/phone written down), not an app.
Walk-in
In-person waitlist only (staff take your name/phone number) — no reservation app or booking.
Junggok-dong, Gwangjin
광진구 능동로47길 17 (중곡동) — 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✓ — 동네 고인물들만 몰래 아는 미쳐버린 갓성비 숨은 맛집 (1, 2차 개쩌는 코스) 2026-02-23
Good to know
What is Wangdomae Hoe Eosijang?
Wangdomae Hoe Eosijang is a seafood and raw-fish (hoe) restaurant in Junggok-dong, Seoul, operating since 2008. The dish to order is Bangeo-hoe (amberjack sashimi, seasonal).
Do I need a reservation at Wangdomae Hoe Eosijang?
No — Wangdomae Hoe Eosijang is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. In-person waitlist only (staff take your name/phone number) — no reservation app or booking.
How long is the wait at Wangdomae Hoe Eosijang?
At Wangdomae Hoe Eosijang: Wait times vary widely by day and time — sometimes none, sometimes 1hr+ during peak amberjack (bangeo) season; sign-in is in-person (name/phone written down), not an app.
How much does Wangdomae Hoe Eosijang cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Wangdomae Hoe Eosijang. Flounder ₩35,000 medium; rockfish ₩45,000; sea bream ₩58,000; filefish ₩70,000 (2026)
Can I order at Wangdomae Hoe Eosijang without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Wangdomae Hoe Eosijang 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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