Indulge in Summer Seafood Magic: Exploring Korea’s Best Minnow Restaurants!

Embark on a culinary adventure and explore the best of Korean seafood at these top 6 summer spots specializing in fresh minnow dishes.

Hwaseon Hwejib (화선횟집)

A leading seafood restaurant in Incheon where you can taste properly aged minnow sashimi. Located in the alley of Shinpo Market, this place thinly slices various parts of minnow, offering an enjoyable variety in texture. From the backstrip to the chewy tail meat and the creamy belly fat with a rich fatty taste! The texture of the belly fat, similar to pudding or tofu, is a precious part, so grab it quickly. And finish with the minnow clear broth stew! The rich taste in the broth is perfect as a nutritious dish. Today, we introduced you to 6 summer spots for seasonal nutritious food, minnow. Overcome the heat and humidity of this summer with various minnow dishes. Eat minnow and feel the power!

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• address : 11-25 Uhyeon-ro 49beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon
• phone : 032-777-4408
• operating time : Mon-Sat: 11:00 – 21:30 Sun: 11:00 – 20:30
• break time : No information
• holidays : No information

Yeongran Hwejib (영란횟집)

Known as the birthplace of minnow, Mokpo offers a must-visit restaurant for those who want to enjoy minnow even in Mokpo. Ordering the minnow course will bring you sashimi, seasoned sashimi, pancake, and spicy stew. The minnow sashimi here is aged for 24 hours, offering a smooth and savory taste. The minnow pancake is traditionally wrapped in kimchi, but even if you don’t like it, dipping it in soy sauce will give you a smooth and nutty flavor, so don’t worry 🙂

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• address : 47 Beonhwa-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
• phone : 061-243-7311
• operating time : 10:30 – 22:00
• break time : No information
• holidays : No information

Namhae Sea (남해바다)

Located near Gongdeok Station, Namdo’s seafood specialty restaurant. While famous for its grilled cutlassfish, seasonal rockfish sashimi steals the spotlight in summer! The light pink rockfish sashimi is enjoyed with soybean paste, soft pudding-like bure, and the skin dipped in oil sauce. A spicy stew is a must for dessert at this place, offering various parts of rockfish for a refreshing and spicy culinary experience.

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• address : 46 Jeongwu Shopping Mall 1F, Tojeong-ro 37-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
• phone : 02-707-3101
• operating time : 10:00 – 23:00
• break time : No information
• holidays : No information

Okgyeong’s Fresh Fish (옥경이네건생선)

A specialty restaurant for half-dried fish dishes located in Hwanghak-dong Central Market. Recently featured on Chojal Road 2, this place is visited by many. They catch seasonal minnow in a semi-dried state and serve it steamed or grilled. The semi-dried minnow steamed dish is so flavorful and chewy that it is considered the best appetizer for drinks by regulars. Especially the minnow sashimi, known as the ‘Naengmyeon of sashimi’, boasts a delicate and simple taste, which is divisive, but the semi-dried minnow steamed dish is a universally enjoyable flavor!

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• address : 11 Toegye-ro 85-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
• phone : 02-2233-3494
• operating time : 13:00 – 01:00
• break time : No information
• holidays : Monday

Byeongu’s Place (병우네)

Known as the place where fresh minnow dishes are prepared by catching locally known Minnow from Mokpo’s ‘9 Miro’. Popular dishes include minnow sashimi, clear broth stew, minnow pancake, and braised minnow! The minnow pancake, with plenty of flesh and tenderness, offers a unique taste different from ordinary fish pancakes. Explore the taste of Mokpo minnow, freshly caught and expertly prepared!

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• address : 19-13 Samcheong-ro 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
• phone : 02-720-9397
• operating time : 11:00 – 21:30
• break time : 15:00 – 17:10
• holidays : Sunday

Tosokjeong (토속정)

A Southern-style restaurant specializing in minnow and red fish dishes. Well-known near Jongno for their cutlassfish stew lunch menu. During the spawning season, the fat increases, making the summer seasonal minnow taste richer in dishes like sashimi and stew. The minnow sashimi has a texture that may feel a bit firm, distinctive for sashimi, but the spicy minnow stew with its rich and mellow taste in a deep broth is a must-try! This place will make you want to come back just for the stew alone.

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• address : 4-1 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
• phone : 02-720-2192
• operating time : 11:30 – 22:00
• break time : No information
• holidays : No information

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