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Your Ultimate Guide to 물회: 5 Best Places for Refreshing Seafood in Korea

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Top 5 Mulhoe (Spicy Cold Raw Fish Soup) Spots

  • Jaw-dropping seafood, Incheon Yeongjongdo ‘Seonnyeo Pung’
  • Mulhoe with an ocean view, Pohang ‘Hwan-yeo Hoetjip’
  • A Gwangmyeong local favorite, Gwangmyeong ‘Pohang Mulhoejip’
  • Chewy sashimi texture that sings, Yongin ‘Uri Susan’
  • Famous for chewy squid mulhoe, Sangdo ‘Sangdo Indoor Pojangmacha’

The instant icy, slushy broth meets fresh seafood, mulhoe’s charm snaps into focus. The bright sweet-and-sour dressing paired with ocean-fresh ingredients makes mulhoe an especially welcome meal on hot days. Crunchy veggies, chewy sashimi, and the cold, refreshing broth combine into a clean, lingering finish. Every spoonful can make you forget the heat—that’s why people crave it season after season. Here are five spots where you can taste mulhoe at its best.

Jaw-dropping seafood, Incheon Yeongjongdo ‘Seonnyeo Pung’

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A beloved mulhoe destination on Yeongjongdo that’s almost always worth the wait. They’re famous for the “Emperor” mulhoe, which piles sashimi with abalone, sea squirts, sea cucumber, and baby octopus. Crushed peanuts give a toasty finish—one of this place’s signature touches.

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  • ✔위치

272 Yongyuseo-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon

  • ✔영업시간

Daily 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; closed Monday and Tuesday

  • ✔가격

Seonnyeo Mulhoe KRW 25,000 (≈ $18.75), Emperor Mulhoe (S) KRW 50,000 (≈ $37.50)

Mulhoe with an ocean view, Pohang ‘Hwan-yeo Hoetjip’

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Located in the Seolmeori district, a hub for Pohang’s food scene. The dining room is spacious, but summer lines are long. Their mulhoe broth is light and tangy, reminiscent of dongchimi (radish water kimchi), leaving a clean, sweet-and-sour finish. Peanuts sprinkled on top add a playful crunch and toasty flavor. When you order mulhoe, they even include a complimentary spicy fish stew (maeuntang) — a cozy contrast to the icy broth.

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  • ✔위치

189-1 Haean-ro, Buk-gu, Pohang, North Gyeongsang

  • ✔영업시간

Daily 10:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

  • ✔가격

Mulhoe KRW 18,000 (≈ $13.50), Mulhoe Noodles KRW 18,000 (≈ $13.50), Sashimi Rice Bowl KRW 18,000 (≈ $13.50)

A Gwangmyeong local favorite, Gwangmyeong ‘Pohang Mulhoejip’

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They heap generous portions of fresh, thinly sliced fish and toss it with icy, sweet-and-sour broth. Locals in Gwangmyeong swear by this spot. A chewy yakbap (sweet rice cake) is served on the house, making the meal feel satisfyingly complete. If you prefer, you can order a boneless version instead of the traditional bone-in sekkoshi slices.

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✔위치

33 Anjae-ro 2beon-gil, Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi

✔영업시간

Daily 11:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m.

✔가격

Pohang Mulhoe KRW 21,000 (≈ $15.75), Sea Squirt Mulhoe KRW 24,000 (≈ $18.00), Boneless Mulhoe KRW 24,000 (≈ $18.00)

Chewy sashimi texture that sings, Yongin ‘Uri Susan’

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True to its reputation in Yongin, this spot offers a wide range of mulhoe variations. They combine sashimi with sea squirts, abalone, vegetables, and seaweed to create a delightfully chewy texture. The roomy dining area spaces tables comfortably, so you can relax while you dig in.

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✔위치

1131 Jungbu-daero, Cheoin-gu, Yongin, Gyeonggi

✔영업시간

Daily 11:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; weekend break 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

✔가격

Chef Yukhyun Mulhoe (single) KRW 19,800 (≈ $14.85), More Abalone Mulhoe (single) KRW 26,000 (≈ $19.50)

Famous for chewy squid mulhoe, Sangdo ‘Sangdo Indoor Pojangmacha’

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Ask for a generous pile of thinly sliced squid over the icy broth with fresh vegetables. The chewy squid and crisp greens create a lively, satisfying contrast in texture and flavor.

| See more about ‘Sangdo Indoor Pojangmacha’ on Siksin

✔위치

288 Sangdo-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul

✔영업시간

Daily 4:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.; closed Sunday

✔가격

Squid Mulhoe (S) price varies, Whole Steamed Squid price varies

Daniel Kim
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