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Goraegogi (Whale Meat)
A longtime Jangsaengpo spot specializing in minke whale, offering many distinct cuts and preparations — a chance to try traditional whale sashimi and cooked dishes in Ulsan.
UlsanKorean Food > Hoe (sashimi/raw meat)
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(16 reviews)A long-established Jangsaengpo eatery that was among the first in Korea to develop whale-meat dishes. Well-regarded by domestic gourmets and often visited by Japanese diners in Ulsan, the restaurant specializes in minke whale and offers a range of flavors depending on the cut — reportedly up to 12 distinct tastes.
Local Tips
- •Order the Modeum (assorted platter) to sample multiple cuts — the kitchen highlights up to 12 different tastes from minke whale.
- •Casual, long-established atmosphere in Jangsaengpo (Ulsan’s historic whaling neighborhood); reservations recommended and parking is available.
- •Menu balances raw (saenggogi, yukhoe) and cooked options (suyuk, jjigae), making it good for groups and first-time tasters.
Menu
Modeum (Assorted whale cuts)80,000 KRW
(Raw whale meat sashimi)50,000 KRW
(Boiled whale meat slices)60,000 KRW
( cut — specific whale cut)60,000 KRW
( cut — specific whale cut)60,000 KRW
(Raw meat tartare, whale)50,000 KRW
Jjigae (Whale meat stew)20,000 KRW
Practical Information
- Category
- Korean Food > Hoe (sashimi/raw meat)
- Address
- 135 Jangsaengpo Gorae-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan
- Operating Hours
- Daily 10:00–21:00
- Phone
- 052-261-7313
- Facilities
- Reservations available,Parking available
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Glossary
- Obegi
- A local name for a specific whale cut; texture and flavor differ from other parts
- Saenggogi
- Literally 'fresh meat' — here it often refers to fresh or raw whale meat served thinly sliced
- Suyuk
- Boiled slices of meat served plain or with dipping sauces — milder and a good introduction to unfamiliar proteins
- Une
- Another named whale cut commonly served in Jangsaengpo — part of the traditional local vocabulary for whale butchery
- Yukhoe
- Seasoned raw meat (similar to tartare) typically dressed with sesame oil, soy, garlic, and pear
