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Manseong Bokjip (만성복집) — Pufferfish specialty in Tongyeong

A no-frills Tongyeong market spot specializing in pufferfish, best known for its delicate clear soup prepared by a licensed pufferfish chef.

GyeongnamKorean Food > Seafood Stew / Braised Seafood
4.4
(15 reviews)
A market-side pufferfish restaurant tucked inside Tongyeong Seohomarket, known locally for its 졸복 (small pufferfish) dishes. The signature is a clear -guk made with spoon-sized pieces of small pufferfish; despite their size these fish are toxic unless prepared by a licensed pufferfish cook, and the owner holds that certification. Featured on the TV show 수요미식회, the menu also includes spicy stews, boiled pufferfish (), and dishes made from 참복 (a larger pufferfish variety). Note: spicy stews are not served on weekends or public holidays. Seasonal side dishes like seasoned raw anchovies (멸치회무침) are a nice local touch.

Local Tips

  • •Signature jolbok-guk: clear broth with tiny, spoon-sized pufferfish pieces — the house specialty
  • •Located inside lively Seohomarket with an early-morning, fish-market atmosphere; opens at 05:30
  • •Practical tip: spicy stews (매운탕) are not offered on weekends or public holidays — call ahead or reserve on busy days

Menu

-guk (지리) — Small pufferfish clear soup13,000 KRW
— Spicy small pufferfish stew16,000 KRW
— Boiled/sliced small pufferfish ()50,000 KRW
Chambok-guk (지리) — Premium pufferfish clear soup17,000 KRW
Chambok — Spicy premium pufferfish stew20,000 KRW

Practical Information

Category
Korean Food > Seafood Stew / Braised Seafood
Address
12-13 Saeteo-gil, Tongyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do
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Operating Hours
Daily 05:30 ~ 17:00
Facilities
Reservations accepted

Glossary

Cham-bok
'True' pufferfish—the name indicates a favored type of bok often valued for its texture
Guk (지리)
A clear, gently simmered soup; 'jiri' refers to this lighter broth style
Jolbok
A local variety of pufferfish (bok) commonly served in Korea
Maeuntang
A spicy fish stew made with chili-based seasoning and assorted vegetables
Suyuk
Slices of boiled meat or fish served plain, usually eaten with a dipping sauce

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