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Myeonghwa Sikdang (명화식당)

Korean cuisine South Gyeongsang Geoje-si

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HoesarangHoesarang’s reviewAverage

“The raw ice goby salad is unusual, but its flavor is fairly ordinary”

  • Sabaegeo (ice goby)BestUnusual, rather than exceptionally tasty

Liked

  • Neither the texture nor the smell is particularly polarizing
  • Available only in spring

Downsides

  • The flavor is not outstanding
Tips
  • Eat it with vegetables and chojang, a tangy chili sauce

HoesarangHoesarang’s reviewAverage

“The clear ice goby soup and pancake are decent, but the fish itself tastes bland”

  • Sabaegeo jeon (ice goby and egg pancake)BestA tasty egg pancake, though the fish flavor is faint
  • Sabaegeo hoe-muchim (seasoned raw ice goby)Jelly-like texture with no distinctive flavor
  • Sabaegeo malgeun-guk (clear ice goby soup)The vegetables make it feel more substantial

Liked

  • Distinctive side dishes made with personally foraged greens
  • Skillful cooking
  • Almost no fishy smell or noticeable bones

Downsides

  • The ice goby is almost flavorless
  • Not especially appealing as sashimi
  • Not inexpensive
Price
Sabaegeo (ice goby) course: ₩30,000 per person
Hours
Daily 12:00–19:00; irregular…
Atmosphere
A Korean restaurant frequented by neighborhood residents
Good for
Trying seasonal ice goby
Value
Not cheap, but worth trying once for the experience
Tips
  • For the raw fish salad, add the vinegared chili paste, cover with a plate and wait before eating
  • It is also good dipped in soy sauce
  • Ice goby dishes are available in their spring season

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