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Momo Sikdang (Minke Whale Specialty Restaurant)
A Guryongpo coastal spot that specializes exclusively in minke whale dishes, from multi-part platters to whale and hearty hotpots — a televised local specialty.
GyeongbukKorean Food > Seafood Restaurant
4.1
(5 reviews)A coastal specialty restaurant in Guryongpo, Pohang, known for focusing solely on minke whale meat. Frequently featured on national TV, the menu highlights a variety of whale preparations — (boiled whale served as a mixed-platter of tongue, tail, tripe, stomach, cheek and loin), (seasoned raw whale), (whale hotpot), and more. They emphasize minke whale only (no dolphins or other whale species), which they say reduces any fishy odor; the kitchen also supplies whale meat to other local restaurants. Diners often order the platter to sample many parts, while whale bulgogi and spicy stews offer a more familiar, meat-like experience.
Local Tips
- •Signature suyuk platter presents many parts of the minke whale (tongue, tail, tripe, cheek, loin) on one plate
- •Featured on national TV — expect locals and consider calling ahead; reservations accepted and parking is available
- •Try the gorae bulgogi for a meat-like, familiar flavor or finish with gorae gukbap (whale soup with rice)
Menu
(whale soup with rice)40,000 KRW
Bulgogi (whale bulgogi — marinated, grilled whale)120,000 KRW
(Extra-large special platter)150,000 KRW
(Large)120,000 KRW
(Small)70,000 KRW
(Medium)100,000 KRW
(Medium — seasoned raw whale)50,000 KRW
(whale hotpot)40,000 KRW
Practical Information
- Category
- Korean Food > Seafood Restaurant
- Address
- 245-31 Homi-ro, Guryongpo-eup, Nam-gu, Pohang City, North Gyeongsang Province
- Operating Hours
- Daily 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Phone
- 0507-1306-2729
- Facilities
- Takeout,Reservations accepted,Parking available
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Glossary
- Gorae
- Whale — historically eaten in some Korean coastal communities; served in various preparations in places like Pohang.
- Gukbap
- A hot soup served with rice added to the bowl — comforting and filling.
- Jeongol
- A communal hot pot with mixed ingredients cooked at the table.
- Suyuk
- Thinly sliced boiled meat served cold or warm, usually shared with dipping sauces.
- Yukhoe
- Raw meat (similar to tartare), typically seasoned and served cold; here made with whale.
