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Gangbyeon Maeuntang (Spicy Fish Stew)
A hearty, no-frills Gimhae spot specializing in nourishing freshwater stews — catfish and crab soup are local standouts.
GyeongnamKorean Food > Hotpots & Stews
3.5
(15 reviews)A down-to-earth Gimhae restaurant known for hearty, restorative broths — especially maegi (catfish spicy stew) and (freshwater crab soup). Perfect when you want a filling, energy-restoring meal; the menu also offers steamed carp, ppaga-sari and other nourishing freshwater dishes.
Local Tips
- •Signature catfish maeuntang served in small/medium/large portions for groups or solo diners
- •Open daily for comforting, restorative meals — family-friendly with on-site parking
- •Pair the stew with sujebi or jjolmyeon to soak up the flavorful broth
Menu
Maegi (Large) — catfish spicy stew45,000 KRW
(Large) — crucian carp spicy stew45,000 KRW
Ppaga-sari (Large) — small freshwater fish spicy stew50,000 KRW
(hand-torn dough soup)2,000 KRW
(chewy spicy cold noodles)2,000 KRW
(steamed rice)1,000 KRW
(Large) — freshwater crab soup50,000 KRW
(Medium) — freshwater crab soup45,000 KRW
Maegi (Medium) — catfish spicy stew35,000 KRW
Maegi (Small) — catfish spicy stew25,000 KRW
Ppaga-sari (Medium) — small freshwater fish spicy stew40,000 KRW
Ppaga-sari (Small) — small freshwater fish spicy stew30,000 KRW
(Small) — freshwater crab soup35,000 KRW
(Medium) — crucian carp spicy stew35,000 KRW
(Small) — crucian carp spicy stew25,000 KRW
Maegi (Medium) — catfish spicy stew35,000 KRW
Maegi (Small) — catfish spicy stew25,000 KRW
Practical Information
- Category
- Korean Food > Hotpots & Stews
- Address
- 22 Dongnam-ro 1beon-gil, Daedong-myeon, Gimhae City, Gyeongsangnam-do
- Operating Hours
- Daily 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Phone
- 055-323-0292
- Facilities
- Reservations accepted,Parking available
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Glossary
- Bungeo
- Crucian carp, a freshwater fish often stewed in Korea.
- Chamge-tang
- Stew made with freshwater crabs, richer and slightly sweeter than fish maeuntang.
- Gonggi-bap
- A bowl of steamed rice served alongside main dishes.
- Jjolmyeon
- Cold, chewy wheat noodles tossed in a spicy, tangy sauce — often eaten as a side or palate cleanser.
- Maeuntang
- A hot, spicy Korean fish stew made with gochujang/gochugaru-based broth and fresh fish; served bubbling and meant for sharing.
- Megi
- Catfish — commonly used in Korean freshwater maeuntang for its firm texture.
- Ppagasari
- A local small freshwater fish commonly used in regional stews — pronounced 'ppagasari'.
- Sujebi
- Hand-torn dough pieces added to soups — chewy and absorbent.
