Noryangjin Fish Market
We headed out around 1030 am towards Noryangjin Fish Market. This vibrant market is connected to Noryangjin Subway Station via an overhead bridge. It was a bit smelly but it was pretty intriguing to observe the happenings at this traditional fish market. We felt a bit bad having to pick out seafood (they were still alive) for our lunch. But we figured its just one meal?
We purchased salmon, one big crab, mini octopus and spoon worm (or more commonly known as 'penis fish') for 65, 000 Won. Bargain okay? Its perfectly fine to check the prices at various stores first before finally negotiating with the sellers. There were usually ushers from restaurants who would lead you to their restaurants. These restaurants in the market can prepare your purchases into fresh seafood sashimi or stew or fried dishes. Again, check prices first before following the ushers.
One of the restaurants helped us prepare our food into salmon sashimi and crab stew. The octopus and spoon worms were cut into tiny pieces to be eaten raw with salt and sesame oil. Lunch service including rice, makgeolli and side dishes for 6 of us set us back another 45,000 Won. While it was definitely one of the most expensive meals we had in Korea (around 18,500 Won per pax), we thought it was pretty good deal considering fresh seafood would cost us at least 3 times more in Singapore.
We purchased salmon, one big crab, mini octopus and spoon worm (or more commonly known as 'penis fish') for 65, 000 Won. Bargain okay? Its perfectly fine to check the prices at various stores first before finally negotiating with the sellers. There were usually ushers from restaurants who would lead you to their restaurants. These restaurants in the market can prepare your purchases into fresh seafood sashimi or stew or fried dishes. Again, check prices first before following the ushers.
One of the restaurants helped us prepare our food into salmon sashimi and crab stew. The octopus and spoon worms were cut into tiny pieces to be eaten raw with salt and sesame oil. Lunch service including rice, makgeolli and side dishes for 6 of us set us back another 45,000 Won. While it was definitely one of the most expensive meals we had in Korea (around 18,500 Won per pax), we thought it was pretty good deal considering fresh seafood would cost us at least 3 times more in Singapore.
How to get there: Noryangjin Station, Line 1, Exit 1
(cross the overhead bridge & follow that fishy smell!)
(cross the overhead bridge & follow that fishy smell!)
Opening Hours: 01:30 am - 10:00 pm
The largest selection of fresh seafood in Korea - be prepared to face a full-on assault of your senses (smell, sight, taste, and touch if you are particularly feeling brave)
Our spread of fresh salmon sashimi, spoon worm and baby octopus (which were still squirming even after they were chopped up!)
The highlight of our meal: Korean-styled fresh crab stew
