A cold wind blows from the tip of my nose in the winter. Winter is the season when the fish's flesh hardens and the eggs begin to fill up in order to withstand the falling water temperature, and the flavor rises to the fullest. At Fish Road, which starts in Goseong, Gangwon-do, and continues through Sokcho, Donghae, and Pohang to Busan, you can find a variety of dishes using seasonal fish from each region. Typical winter seasonal fish are pike, which is chewy and makes it fun to chew; cod, which has no fishy smell and has an excellent refreshing flavor; moray eel, which has a soft, soft texture; yellowtail, which has a rich aroma in the mouth; and gouramame, which has a rich flavor of the sea.
Goseong Jebiho Restaurant, Sokcho Imone Restaurant, Chunseon-ne, and Samcheok Jeongla Sashimi Restaurant are famous for their east-coast salami restaurants. Sokcho Sokcho Saengdaegu, Hilltop Sea, Hoopo Restaurant, and Donghae Revival Sashimi Restaurant are famous. Famous eel restaurants include Samcheok Sea Sashimi Restaurant, Dong-A Restaurant, Sokcho Sadon Restaurant, Donghae Mugom Restaurant, Uljin Jukbyeon Woosung Restaurant, and Gangneung Wolseong Restaurant. Yellowtail restaurants include Gangneung Jumunjin Port Meeting Center and Hanshin Association Center. Gwamegi restaurants are famous for Pohang Haegu Restaurant, El Toro Original Kowloon Pogwamegi, Attic, and Kowloon Changwoo Sashimi. Here are 5 of the best seasonal fish restaurants on East Coast Winter Fish Road that you should eat right now.
1 A menu that changes every day, “Jebiho Restaurant†in Goseong
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“Jebiho Restaurant†takes its name from Jebiho, a yakiniku boat that the boss once sailed from Gejin Port. The menu changes daily depending on the freshness of the seafood that comes in that day. If you order the main menu, 12 hearty side dishes will be prepared, including simmered fish such as saury, kodari, and mackerel. The signature menu is the sharp “steamed chicken mackerel,†which is rich in seasoning in a rich sauce. The combination of the chewy fish meat and the popping sandfish roe is exquisite. The store's business hours are not fixed, so it is recommended to check the phone before visiting.
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â–²Location: 29, Geojinhang-gil, Gejin-eup, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
â–²Opening hours: Flexible
â–²Price: Sitga simmered in stewed pike, simmered sit-ga with assorted fish
â–²Testimonial (Where food tastes good): A local friend who lives in Sokcho recommended it, and I really appreciate real restaurants. I ate a stewed fish platter, and it contained about three things, including sandfish paste. I especially liked that the pickle paste contains more eggs than fat. I'd like to try other foods next time.
2. Sokcho's “Sokcho Fresh Codâ€, which makes use of the natural flavor and flavor of cod
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“Sokcho Saengdaegu†is a specialty store of Daegu cuisine located near Dongmyeong Port. The signature menu, “raw cod soup,†is made by putting plump raw cod, cod liver, and goji to boil together. It is characterized by a refreshing soup flavor that makes use of the natural flavor of cod by seasoning only with minimal seasoning. “Irijeon,†a winter-only menu made by adding flour and egg water, is also a delicacy. The golden paste melts softly in the mouth, and its rich, savory flavor is appealing. In January, during the spawning season for cod, they are replaced with other fish, and Irijeon is sold from November.
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â–²Location: 14 Yeongnanghaean 3-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
▲Business hours: Weekdays 10:00 — 20:00; Weekends 08:30 — 20:00; B/T 15:00 — 17:00; Closed on Tuesdays
â–²Price: Raw cod soup 20,000 won, before going back and forth 20,000 won
â–²Testimonial (See you soon on the day of the meal): I visited Sokcho on a trip with my family. The price is a bit high, but it's so delicious that you won't even think about it. The soup is clear and spicy, so it's perfect for haejang. Also, be sure to eat Daegujeon. It was the first time I knew that sashimi was this savory and delicious! Fish stew is also recommended!!!
3. A rich soup that relaxes the inside, “Mugom Restaurant†in the East Sea
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“Mugom Restaurant†is a place where you can find a variety of seafood dishes, such as simmered mackerel, chicken stew, ecological soup, and mackerel sashimi. The signature menu is “moray eel soup,†which combines a large cut of moray eel and a sour jelly soup. It is loved by lovers because of its sharp and rich broth. Moray eel, which has a soft texture, is characterized by its light and smooth texture. If you cook moray eel for a long time, it will lose its fat, so it's best to cook it only slightly before eating it. “Fukuri,†which has a refreshing flavor made by adding plenty of bean sprouts to the clear soup, is also a popular menu. You can buy fish from a nearby fish market and use sashimi and spicy soup services for an additional fee.
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â–²Location: 3 Sanjegol-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
â–²Opening hours: 06:00-21:00 every day
â–²Price: Moray eel soup 15,000 won, welfare (small) 30,000 won
â–²Review (Shikishin Ziko SWAG): It's near the Mukho Fish Market, and every food is delicious. I didn't know what to eat, so I ate the moray eel soup recommended by the boss. I really liked the slurp, soft flesh and warm soup. Keep in mind that they sometimes close a little earlier than business hours when there are no guests!
4. Fresh feeling in the mouth, Gangneung 'Jumunjin Port Meeting Center'
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“Jumunjin Port Convention Center†offers course meals using fresh seafood brought from Jumunjin Port. The cool, panoramic view of the sea from the window adds to the atmosphere. It is also popular among tourists because you can find a rich menu at a reasonable price. The signature menu “Assorted Sashimi†is served with 3 to 4 types of seasonal sashimi, whale meat, salted herring roe, and various side dishes. Among them, the eye-catching crimson colored “mackerel†is the most popular due to its rich texture and rich, savory flavor that envelops the mouth. Other meal menus such as abalone congee, sashimi bowl, and spicy soup are also available, so be sure to check them out.
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â–²Location: 1758-22, Haean-ro, Jumunjip-eup, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
▲Business hours: 11:00 — 22:00 every day
â–²Price: Assorted sashimi (per person) 30,000 won, abalone porridge 15,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigin Star Candy): The red snapper and pufferfish sashimi were really fresh and delicious, so it was worth eating. I really liked the chewy texture of the red snapper, and the pufferfish sashimi was fresh and filling. The seafood that comes out on the side is not a joke, but is plentiful and fresh.
5. Imbued with the rich smell of the sea, Pohang 'Changwoo Mulsake'
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“Changwoo Mulai†is located near the Kowloon Post Office. The store consists of large spaces on the 1st and 2nd floors, so you can enjoy your meal in a pleasant atmosphere. The signature winter menu “Guamegi†is appetizing with its shiny, tasty visuals and rich flavors of the sea. Cut into bite-size pieces, you can eat them with the vegetables, herbs, and seaweed that come with them, if you like. “Mizu sashimi,†which is topped with lots of ice cream on top of sliced-cut sashimi, is also a popular menu. The tip is to add 3 spoons of the sauce, grate it, and when it's half over, add water and roll up the rice. Please note that guamegi are only sold from November to January, and they are also available by courier.
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â–²Location: 281 Homi-ro, Guryongpo-eup, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongbuk
▲Opening hours: 09:30 — 22:00 every day
â–²Price: Guamegi (medium) 40,000 won, Changwoo mullet sashimi 15,000 won
â–²Testimonial (squid body): I ordered a large crab and ate it, but it was really full of fat. The more I chewed the flesh, the sweeter it became, chewy, and perfect. I made snow crab and ate rice on the scab, but that flavor also kills!