Bada Hoe Sarang Seogyo (바다회사랑 서교점)
Seafood Seoul Mapo-gu
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Hoesarang’s reviewHighly recommended
“Thick slices of aged yellowtail pair beautifully with white kimchi”
- Daebangeo and daegwangeo hoe (half yellowtail, half flounder sashimi, small)BestRich aged yellowtail and pleasantly springy flounder
- Haemul ramyeon (seafood instant noodles)Cheongyang chilies add a sharp kick, and the noodles are pleasantly firm
- Large-yellowtail sashimi (small) ₩69,000
- One to two hours on weekends, 30 minutes on weekdays
- A separate reservation option has been introduced through Catchtable
- 12:00-22:40, closed Mondays
- Good for
- A yellowtail sashimi meal for two
- Value
- Good value compared with current yellowtail prices
- Tips
- Make wraps with white kimchi and vinegared sushi rice
- Add plenty of wasabi to balance the richness
- Pick up takeaway one hour before you plan to eat
Hoesarang’s reviewRecommended
“A substantial yellowtail and salmon spread, especially good with makjang dipping paste”
- Salmon sashimiBestIts fatty flesh makes up for the yellowtail’s lower fat content
- Bangeo hoe (lean yellowtail sashimi cuts)Aged until tender, with relatively little fat
- Bangeo baet-sal (yellowtail belly sashimi)Rich, fatty flavor and a silky texture
- Medium yellowtail and salmon platter: ₩80,000
- No wait around 16:00 on a weekday
- Call 3–4 hours before arrival to pre-order takeout
- Daily 14:00–24:00
- Atmosphere
- Busy even on weekday afternoons
- Good for
- Group gatherings during yellowtail season
- Value
- Expensive, but the selection is substantial
- Tips
- Visit in late November to early December for fattier yellowtail
- Try the half-yellowtail, half-salmon platter
- Dip the fish in makjang (savory soybean dipping paste)
Hoesarang’s reviewRecommended
“The small yellowtail platter offers varied cuts, generous portions, and good value”
- Bangeo baekkopsal (yellowtail navel-area belly cut)BestRichly fatty, reminiscent of extra-fatty tuna belly
- Bangeo deungsal (yellowtail back cut)Delicate flavor due to the lower fat content; served slightly cold
- Bangeo baetsal (yellowtail belly)Tasty, but could use a little more fat
- Daebangeo (large yellowtail sashimi), small: ₩55,000
- Seated immediately at 3:45 p.m. on a weekday
- Value
- Considered good value for money
- Tips
- There may be a wait even around 3–4 p.m. on weekdays
- The fish should be fattier around the 12th
