Madangsoe Gwamegi (마당쇠과메기) — gwamegi specialist Korean Food > Hanjeongsik (traditional set meal) restaurant in Gyeongbuk - interior and dishes - Image 1
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Madangsoe Gwamegi (Pohang gwamegi specialty)

A Jukdo Market institution in Pohang specializing in richly made with a loyal following across Korea.

GyeongbukKorean Food > Hanjeongsik (traditional set meal)
A well-known stall in Pohang's Jukdo Market that specializes exclusively in richly prepared . Madangsoe is famous nationwide for its consistently good texture and flavor; is commonly enjoyed wrapped in gim (seaweed), miyeok (seaweed), or napa cabbage for different flavor contrasts. They offer nationwide parcel delivery, and note that season runs only from mid-October through the end of February.

Local Tips

  • Known for well-prepared gwamegi—try it wrapped in gim, miyeok, or napa cabbage to compare flavors
  • Located inside Pohang's Jukdo Market and busiest during gwamegi season (mid-Oct–end Feb)
  • Nationwide parcel delivery available if you can't visit during the short season

Menu

(set) — plate (cold-dried Pacific saury)25,000 KRW

Practical Information

Category
Korean Food > Hanjeongsik (traditional set meal)
Address
7, Jukdo-ro 40beon-gil, Buk District, Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do
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Operating Hours
Daily 09:00–00:00
Facilities
Takeout,Reservations available,No parking

Glossary

Gwamegi
A Pohang specialty of partially dried fish (usually herring or Pacific saury), eaten thinly sliced with condiments.
Hansara
Literally 'one heap' or 'one plate' — indicates a generous, shareable platter size.