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Jinseong Agujjim (Agujjim - spicy braised monkfish)
A casual Daejeon spot specializing in agu jjim (spicy braised monkfish), offering three spice levels and a beloved seaweed-mixed fried rice to finish the meal.
DaejeonKorean Food > Seafood Jjim / Seafood Stew
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(44 reviews)This is the Gwanjeodong branch of Jinseong Agujjim, a restaurant specializing in agu jjim (spicy braised monkfish). You can choose from three spice levels, and the seaweed-mixed fried rice is a popular way to finish the meal. Fresh ingredients and generous vegetables give the dish a crisp, satisfying texture alongside the chewy monkfish.
Local Tips
- •Pick one of three spice levels (mild, medium, hot) to match your tolerance.
- •Fresh vegetables and generous portions of monkfish make for a hearty, textural dish.
- •Order the bokkeumbap (seaweed-mixed fried rice) at the end to soak up the sauce.
Menu
Extra cuttlefish (gabojingeo)9,000 KRW
Extra goni (goni — monkfish roe/milt)8,000 KRW
Steamed rice (gonggi-bap)1,000 KRW
Ramen noodle add-on (ramyeon-sari)2,000 KRW
Mandu (Korean dumplings)5,000 KRW
Mirinda (355ml)1,500 KRW
Fried rice (bokkeumbap) — seaweed-mixed finish3,000 KRW
Meaty monkfish (salmanheun agu) — Medium45,000 KRW
Meaty monkfish (salmanheun agu) — Large57,000 KRW
Meaty monkfish (salmanheun agu) — Small33,000 KRW
Mixed jjim (seokkeo-jjim) — Medium (assorted seafood & monkfish)60,000 KRW
Mixed jjim (seokkeo-jjim) — Large (assorted seafood & monkfish)70,000 KRW
Agujjim (spicy braised monkfish) — Medium41,000 KRW
Agujjim (spicy braised monkfish) — Large52,000 KRW
Agujjim (spicy braised monkfish) — Small30,000 KRW
Udon noodle add-on (udong-sari)2,000 KRW
Chilsung Cider (355ml)1,500 KRW
Cola1,500 KRW
Extra bean sprouts (kongnamul)3,000 KRW
Seafood jjim — Medium50,000 KRW
Seafood jjim — Large60,000 KRW
Seafood jjim (Couple size)38,000 KRW
Practical Information
- Category
- Korean Food > Seafood Jjim / Seafood Stew
- Address
- 22 Gwanjeo-ro 121beon-gil, Seo District, Daejeon
- Operating Hours
- Daily 11:30 - 22:00
- Phone
- 042-542-6007
- Facilities
- Reservations accepted,No parking
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Glossary
- Agujjim (아구찜)
- Spicy braised monkfish, typically served with a garlicky, chili-based sauce and vegetables; a popular communal dish in Korea
- Bokkeumbap (볶음밥)
- Fried rice made at the end of the meal using the remaining sauce — a classic way to finish saucy Korean dishes
- Gon'i (곤이)
- A rich organ of the monkfish prized as a textural, savory addition to braised dishes (often translated as monkfish delicacy)
