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Haegu Sikdang (Gwamegi specialty, takeout only)
A takeout-only specialist in Pohang offering limited daily batches of wind-dried herring and Pacific saury, prepared in the traditional sea‑breeze method.
GyeongbukKorean Food > Seafood Restaurant
4.3
(15 reviews)Haegu Sikdang is a shop in Pohang that says it was the first to sell in the city. Operating as a takeout-only counter, it limits sales to about 120 sets per day. Their two signature items are Cheongeo (herring) , prized for its soft, tender texture, and Kkongchi (Pacific saury) , known for a thinner, pleasantly chewy bite. The fish are dried using traditional sea‑breeze methods that reduce strong fishiness while preserving a toasty, savory note—making approachable even for first-timers. Note: the shop is closed from March through mid‑October, when is out of season.
Local Tips
- •Only about 120 sets sold per day — arrive early or expect a sell-out
- •Traditional sea‑breeze drying reduces fishiness and highlights a nutty, savory flavor
- •Try the Cheongeo Gwamegi for a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture
Menu
Kkongchi (Pacific saury, cured and wind‑dried)25,000 KRW
Cheongeo (Herring, cured and wind‑dried)25,000 KRW
Practical Information
- Category
- Korean Food > Seafood Restaurant
- Address
- 18 Jungangsangga 2-gil, Buk-gu, Pohang City, Gyeongsangbuk-do
- Operating Hours
- Daily 09:00 ~ 23:00 (closed March–mid‑October — off‑season for )
- Phone
- 054-247-5801
- Facilities
- Takeout,Reservations available
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Glossary
- Gwamegi
- A regional half-dried fish (usually Pacific saury or herring) from Pohang/Yeongdeok, preserved by cold-season drying and eaten raw or lightly prepared with condiments.
