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Gampo Ilchul Bogueo (감포일출복어)
A humble Gampo port-side eatery where, despite a pufferfish sign, freshly prepared monkfish suyuk and rich monkfish liver steal the show.
GyeongbukKorean Food > Seafood Stew / Braised Seafood
4.5
(13 reviews)A modest, no-frills spot tucked into the alleys near Gampo Port in Gyeongju. Although the sign advertises pufferfish, the real draw is agu suyuk (boiled monkfish): they use live or chilled monkfish depending on the season, and each portion is trimmed and cooked to order. That means a short wait, but the payoff is worth it — large, springy flakes of monkfish with a clean, slightly sweet taste, rich and savory pieces of monkfish liver, and pleasantly chewy stomach. Order by headcount and they include a tang (soup) for free.
Local Tips
- •Signature extra-large agu suyuk — monkfish trimmed and boiled to order for a springy, sweet-tasting flesh
- •Simple seaside atmosphere near Gampo Port; locals come for seasonal freshness
- •Order by the number of diners to receive a complimentary tang (soup); allow extra time since dishes are prepared on demand
Menu
Agu Suyuk (Teukdae) — Extra-large boiled monkfish slices120,000 KRW
Agu Jiri — Mild monkfish clear-broth stew17,000 KRW
Agu Tang — Spicy monkfish soup/stew17,000 KRW
Practical Information
- Category
- Korean Food > Seafood Stew / Braised Seafood
- Address
- 67 Bukseong-ro, Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province
- Operating Hours
- Daily 10:30–21:00
- Phone
- 054-741-7255
- Facilities
- Takeout,Reservations available,Parking available
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Glossary
- Agu (아구)
- Monkfish commonly used in Korean coastal cooking; firm, meaty texture that holds up in soups and boiling
- Jiri (지리)
- A clear, gently seasoned fish broth that showcases the natural flavor of the seafood
- Suyuk (수육)
- Slow-simmered boiled meat (here, fish) served sliced and shared with dipping sauces
- Tang (탕)
- A heartier, often more robustly seasoned fish stew; can be spicier than jiri
