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Gaseon Sikdang (가선식당)
A longtime Yeongdong eatery known for freshwater-fish specialties — especially a thick, savory eojuk made from a long-simmered Geumgang River stock.
ChungbukKorean Food > Seafood Stew / Steamed Fish (focus on freshwater fish)
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(16 reviews)Gaseon Sikdang specializes in freshwater-fish cooking — from rich eojuk and spicy fish stews to various fried dishes. Frequently featured on well-known food programs, it draws steady local and tourist traffic. The signature eojuk uses freshwater fish from the Geumgang River and dongjagae, simmered into a deep stock for about 9–10 hours; the cooked fish is mashed and boiled with spicy seasoning, knife-cut noodles (kalguksu) and hand-torn dough (sujebi) until the broth turns thick and comforting. Another popular item is doribaengbaengi, where tiny icefish are pan-fried in a circle, brushed with seasoning and finished for a crispy, nutty bite.
Local Tips
- •Signature eojuk: fish and dongjagae simmered 9–10 hours for a deeply flavored, thick broth
- •Casual, locally loved spot often featured on TV — expect a busy, down-to-earth atmosphere at lunch
- •Try doribaengbaengi (pan-fried icefish) as a crunchy shareable; reservations accepted on busy days
Menu
Doribaengbaengi (도리뱅뱅이) — pan-fried icefish with seasoned glaze12,000 KRW
Baebulttuk-i Baengbaengi (배불뚝이뱅뱅이) — larger/heartier baengbaengi portion15,000 KRW
Bulgogi Deopbap (불고기덮밥) — bulgogi beef over rice10,000 KRW
Saewoo Twigim (새우튀김) — deep-fried shrimp15,000 KRW
Eojuk (어죽) — single serving (hearty freshwater fish porridge/stew)9,000 KRW
Insam Twigim (인삼튀김) — deep-fried ginseng15,000 KRW
Japgogi Maeuntang (잡고기매운탕) — spicy mixed-fish stew45,000 KRW
Keun-gogi Baengbaengi (큰고기뱅뱅이) — larger fish baengbaengi15,000 KRW
Practical Information
- Category
- Korean Food > Seafood Stew / Steamed Fish (focus on freshwater fish)
- Address
- 760 Geumgang-ro, Yangsan-myeon, Yeongdong-gun, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea
- Operating Hours
- Daily 09:30 ~ 19:00
- Phone
- 043-743-8665
- Facilities
- Reservations accepted
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Glossary
- Baengbaengi (뱅뱅이)
- A regional name for whole fried freshwater fish (often river fish) served plain or tossed in a sweet-spicy sauce; a Yeongdong specialty with several local variations.
- Eojuk (어죽)
- A thick fish porridge made by simmering fish, rice, and seasonings — hearty and commonly enjoyed as a comforting or restorative meal.
