Hongdae Sujokgwan
홍대수족관 · Seafood
ABOUT
Hongdae Sujokgwan is a casual Korean sashimi restaurant on a side street near Hongik University. Rather than presenting itself as a specialized sushi or omakase restaurant, it follows the familiar Korean neighborhood sashimi-house format: fresh sliced fish, simple side dishes, drinks and a choice of seafood dishes. The current menu includes assorted sashimi, halibut, salmon, seasonal yellowtail, abalone, live octopus, mulhoe and seafood hot pots. The restaurant is particularly relevant during the winter yellowtail season. Recent visitor content shows diners ordering yellowtail and salmon together, with the yellowtail receiving more attention because of its rich, fatty texture during peak season. The restaurant is also relatively spacious for a Hongdae neighborhood sashimi restaurant, making it suitable for small groups and casual drinking rather than only a quick meal.
WHAT LOCALS SAY
The strongest recent visitor signal is yellowtail sashimi. A recent winter visit paired medium-sized yellowtail with a small portion of salmon. The yellowtail was described as clean-tasting, firm and rich without an unpleasant fishy or muddy flavor. The owner reportedly recommended eating it with salt and wasabi, wrapped in seaweed, which is a very Korean way to enjoy fatty raw fish. Assorted sashimi is another established choice. An earlier visitor ordered the large platter and received a substantial selection including salmon, yellowtail, halibut and octopus, followed by fried shrimp and spicy fish stew. The overall impression was less about refined presentation and more about getting a generous amount of familiar Korean sashimi dishes for the price. The restaurant's basic side dishes also contribute to the typical Korean sashimi-house experience. Corn cheese, seasoned vegetables and other simple banchan are served alongside the raw fish, while seafood soup or ramen can be added toward the end. Recent visitors also mention ordering a pot of seafood ramen as a final dish after the sashimi.
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5PM–2AM
NO BREAK TIME
OPEN DAILY
₩45,000–₩90,000 / 2–3+ servings
Yellowtail Sashimi: ₩70,000 / medium; ₩90,000 / large. Assorted Sashimi: ₩65,000 / medium; ₩85,000 / large. Salmon: ₩45,000 / small; ₩55,000 / medium; ₩75,000 / large. For two people, yellowtail or assorted sashimi is a practical starting point. Winter is particularly relevant if you want yellowtail.
서울 마포구 와우산로29바길 6 1층6 Wausan-ro 29ba-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-10-4375-3588
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