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Anju Maeul (Anju Village — seafood anju tavern)
A beloved pojangmacha-style seafood spot known for fresh coastal ingredients and a signature torch-charred hanchi (needle squid) — expect waits but the early opening fills fast.
Gangbuk (Seoul)Nightlife > Pojangmacha (street-food tent/bar)
3.5
(11 reviews)Notorious for long waits but addictive once you go — this casual seafood-focused spot fills quickly, especially at dinner, so many locals arrive at the early opening time. They source fresh seafood from around Korea and turn it into confidently seasoned dishes: the signature hanchi (needle-squid) sashimi has body scored for texture and legs torch-charred for smoky chew, while other highlights include spicy anchovy salad and salted herring-roe served with tofu and cucumber. Order one of the stews or a rice dish to round the meal — it’s the kind of place worth waiting for.
Local Tips
- •Signature: Hanchi (needle-squid) served sashimi-style — body scored for texture, legs torch-charred for smoky chew
- •Best timing: Arrive at the 13:00 opening or make a reservation to avoid long evening waits
- •Tip: Add a hot stew or the Cheong-eoal bibimbap (herring-roe rice) to round the meal
Menu
Gaeul Godeungeo-gui (가을 고등어 구이) — Autumn grilled mackerel
Ganjaemi Hoemuchim (간재미 회무침) — seasoned skate sashimi20,000 KRW
Gul-muchim (굴무침) — seasoned oysters18,000 KRW
Namhae Munui Ojingeo Hoe (남해 무늬 오징어회) — patterned squid sashimi from Namhae26,000 KRW
Dansaeu Hoe (단새우회) — sweet shrimp sashimi25,000 KRW
Deodeok (더덕 육회) — with deodeok (fragrant mountain root)25,000 KRW
Dolmungeo Sukkhoe (돌문어숙회) — blanched rock octopus27,000 KRW
Donghae Cheong-eo Hoe/Muchim (동해 청어회/무침) — East Sea herring sashimi/seasoned25,000 KRW
Dwaeji Gochujang Gui (돼지 고추장 구이) — pork grilled with gochujang
Myeolchi Hoe (멸치회) — anchovy sashimi27,000 KRW
Myeongnan Dubu Tang (명란 두부탕) — pollock-roe tofu soup20,000 KRW
Myeongnan Tang (명란탕) — pollock-roe soup
Mukhohang Ganjajami-gui (묵호항 참가자미 구이) — grilled flatfish from Mukho Port27,000 KRW
Minari Guljeon (미나리 굴전) — watercress & oyster pancake27,000 KRW
Mideodeok Hoe (미더덕회) — sea squirt sashimi
Byeongeo Seokkoshi/Muchim (병어회 세꼬시/무침) — butterfish sashimi (thin-sliced or seasoned)30,000 KRW
Sannakji Salt-grill / Nakji-bokkeum (산낙지 소금구이/낙지볶음) — live octopus grilled with salt / spicy stir-fried octopus32,000 KRW
Saeng Gamja-jeon (생감자전) — fresh potato pancake20,000 KRW
Shinan Minari Ganjaemi Jjim (신안 미나리 간재미 찜) — steamed skate with Shinan watercress23,000 KRW
Yeosu Minari Bajirak-sal Jeon (여수 미나리 바지락살 전) — Yeosu watercress & clam pancake27,000 KRW
Ojingeo Tongguri (오징어통구이) — whole grilled squid27,000 KRW
Ocheonhang Naksi Jjukkumi Jjim (오천항 낚시 쭈꾸미 찜) — steamed baby octopus from Ocheon fishing port25,000 KRW
Jeju Dom (연다돔) Gui (제주 돔(연다돔) 구이) — grilled Jeju seabream/porgy30,000 KRW
Chamsora Muchim (참소라 무침) — seasoned horned turban sea snail20,000 KRW
Cheong-eoal Bibimbap (청어알 비빔밥) — herring-roe bibimbap10,000 KRW
Cheong-eoaljeot gwa Dubu (청어알젓과 두부) — salted herring-roe with tofu17,000 KRW
Tongyeong Saenggul (통영 생굴) — fresh oysters from Tongyeong15,000 KRW
Saeng (한우 생육회) — raw beef 20,000 KRW
Hanchi Tongguri (한치통구이) — whole grilled hanchi (needle squid)27,000 KRW
Hanchi Hoe/Muchim (한치회/무침) — hanchi sashimi or seasoned hanchi
Practical Information
- Category
- Nightlife > Pojangmacha (street-food tent/bar)
- Address
- 3 Jahamun-ro 1-gil, Jongno District, Seoul
- Operating Hours
- Daily 13:00–23:00
- Phone
- 02-723-3529
- Facilities
- Reservations available
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Glossary
- Anju
- Food served to accompany alcohol in Korea — typically small plates meant for sharing.
- Hanwoo
- Korea's native premium beef, prized for fine marbling and rich flavor.
- Sekkoshi (세꼬시)
- A rustic sashimi style where fish is quickly cut into rough, thin pieces and served piled rather than neatly filleted.
- Yukhoe
- Korean-style raw beef (similar to tartare), usually seasoned and often served with a raw egg yolk or pear.
