Many people often think of samgyetang or eel when it comes to health foods to overcome the hot summer. Since the Joseon Dynasty, “croaker†has been recognized for its taste and nutrition, and has become a favorite food eaten by the four godparents when they were awarded the King's Sura Award. . It helps restore energy in summer to the extent that there is a saying, “Steamed croaker in the heat is excellent, steamed sea bream is excellent, and Boshintang is three.†It is known.
“Croaker†has the best flavor in summer when its flesh and oil are in full bloom. Young croaker is low in fat and protein and has a relatively poor texture and umami, so it is known that the bigger the better the taste. . The thick flesh of a croaker is eaten as sashimi to enjoy its natural flavor, and it can also be eaten steamed or steamed. The belly, stew, and skin of croaker that comes out only in small amounts are delicacies among the delicacies. Even whole bones and heads eaten in goa-dang soup! An all-purpose health food that you can't throw away! Here are some places to eat croaker, a summer health food that is more precious than gold.
1. The natural taste of Namdo cuisine, 'Mokpo Sister House' in Nonhyeon-dong
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“Mokpo Sister House†is a place that has been in operation for 16 years since 2002, and you can enjoy a variety of Namdo foods such as croaker sashimi, stewed bottled fish, spicy soup, and steamed redfish It's a place where you can do it. The signature menu is “croaker sashimi. †The soft fleshy part and the special part are prepared separately. As for the special parts, it's a good idea to enjoy the natural savory and light flavor of the croaker by dipping it in oil sauce. A hearty meal is served with a variety of side dishes such as jelly beans, leek kimchi, and radish kimchi, salted fish, and various herbs You can enjoy it. Note that salted fish made from ground crab is a delicacy that can only be enjoyed at this restaurant.
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â–² Location: 14, Eonju-ro 115gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
▲ Business hours: Weekdays 11:30 — 22:00, Saturday 11:30 — 21:00, closed on Sundays
â–² Price: Croaker (medium): 70,000 won, bottled fish (medium) 50,000 won
â–² Review (eat and mouth full of yum yum yum yum yum ): The sashimi from Mokpo Sisters Restaurant has to be enjoyed in samjang rather than chojang to get the proper flavor. The side dishes also change slightly depending on the season, and every time I come, I have a new feeling, so I come here often.
2. Enjoy the taste of seasonal croaker in Seoul, 'Nodel Gang' in Sinnonhyeon
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“Nodel Riverâ€, located in a food alley in Nonhyeon-dong, is a popular restaurant where you have to endure waiting times every mealtime, even on weekdays. All of the prepared menus are made using carefully selected domestic ingredients. You can choose a seasonal menu and eat it by writing down the season next to the menu name. The signature summer menu is the “croaker course. †Croaker sashimi , grilled croaker, croaker exhibition, and spicy croaker soup are prepared one after the other. In particular, squid yakiniku is a dish made by stir-frying croaker flesh in an addictive sauce with a sweet and spicy flavor, and has a firm texture that doesn't crumble I'm proud of it. Please note that all of the dishes included in the course can also be enjoyed as an à la carte menu .
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â–² Location: 21, Gangnam-daero 114-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â–² Business hours: 11:30 – 22:00 every day
â–² Price : Croaker Course A (1 person) 100,000 won, Croaker Course B (1 person) 70,000 won
â–² Review (Shikigin Lake): Famous Jeolla-do Croaker Restaurant in Gangnam. It used to be very expensive, but it removed a lot of price bubbles. The food and side dishes are all clean and nice.
3. The essence of croaker cuisine, Incheon's 'Hwaseon Sashimi'
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Located within Incheon Sinpo Market, 'Hwasun Sashimi' is a place loved by local residents of Incheon. The signature menu is “croaker sashimi,†which is prepared after aging for a day. Cut it into thick slices, and you can enjoy the soft flavor that fills your mouth. The characteristic is that when you order croaker sashimi, it comes with rice made with vinegar. It's fun to put wasabi and croaker on a spoonful of rice to make it look like sushi and eat it. The “croaker jiritang ,†which is made by putting garlic, ginger, and various parts of croaker in rice broth and slowly simmering them, is also popular. Before going out to the customer's table, add plenty of parsley and cook it one more time to show off the fragrant yet refreshing flavor of the soup. .
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â–² Location: 11-25, Woohyeon-ro 49beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon
â–² Business hours: 12:00 – 22:00 every day, 12:00 – 21:00 on Sundays
â–² Price: Smallfish sashimi (small) 80,000 won, croaker soup (1 person) 14,000 won
â–² Testimonial (shikigin shnh): It was a restaurant known only to native people in Incheon, but it appeared on TV and was so popular It's increased. You can't miss summer delicacies even if you wait. You'll be able to discover the essence of croaker cuisine.
4. 'Samho-changdu' in Nonhyeon-dong, an image full of humanity
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“Samho-changdoi†is a place bustling with regular customers looking for seasonal crockfish sashimi dishes during the summer season. The signature menu is the “croaker set meal†where you can enjoy a variety of croaker dishes. Starting with Maesangitang, which boasts a soft texture, and simmered with a chewy texture of croaker sashimi , fresh clams and raw mackerel “Fresh fish spicy soup†will be served one after the other. In particular, “Fresh Minced Fish Spicy Soup†is cool yet has the rich flavor of seasonal croaker, making it perfect as a meal menu or for Haejang. This place, which is famous for its delicious side dishes , offers a “special white rice for lunch,†which is only served during lunchtime. You can enjoy a hearty meal with 11 kinds of side dishes that change every day, so it's popular among nearby office workers .
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â–² Location: 11 Dosan-daero 34-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â–² Business hours: 11:00 – 22:00 every day
â–² Price: Croaker set meal (1 person) 80,000 won, lunch special white rice 7,000 won
â–² Review (Girl hungry): It's a bit pricey, but even though I only ordered 1 menu item There were as many side dishes as surasang~! If this is enough, it wouldn't be a waste of money ^^
5. “Byeong-woo Nee†in Samcheong-dong, full of flavors in Mokpo
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“Byeong-woo Nee †is a croaker specialty store located on Samcheong-dong Street. It is a place that serves fresh croaker dishes brought from Mokpo. The signature menu is the Namdo style “simmered croaker†with fern. You can fully enjoy the natural flavor of croaker with a non-irritating seasoning flavor. The subtle scent of fern captures the fishy and oily flavor of croaker, and you can enjoy a refreshing taste. “Croaker jiri ,†made by simmering croaker head, tail, and bones in a cauldron for 7 hours or more, is used by customers for summer recreation It's very popular. It has an immaculate color like beef bone and has a rich flavor of the soup.
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â–² Location: 19-13, Samcheong-ro 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
â–² Business hours: Weekdays 11:30 – 22:00, B/T 15:00 — 17:30, closed on Sundays
â–² Price: simmered croaker 60,000 won, croaker geese (spicy soup) 20,000 won
â–² Review (Lulu the god of food ^^): Very tasty I'm eating well. They ate croaker at this price and with this freshness. It's also in the middle of Seoul. Totally satisfied. I think I'll go again next time.