“Oyster†is known to be good for stamina and beauty, and is one of the foods Napoleon, Casanova, and Cleopatra enjoyed eating in the past. Also, oysters are nicknamed sea milk because they contain many nutrients that are good for the body, such as amino acids, vitamins, iron, and calcium. The flavor of oysters varies depending on where they grow; South Coast oysters have thick grains and a mild sweetness, while West Coast oysters are small in size but have a rich flavor. Typical oysters grown in Korea include Stella Maris in Tongyeong, Cleo in Gangjin, and Cham Gul in Geoje. Stella Maris has an appealing creamy flavor that envelops the mouth the moment you chew it. Cleo is proud of her thick inner skin and is characterized by a rich texture that fills the mouth. Red oyster has a strong salty flavor and contains the rich smell of the sea. In Korea, people enjoy oysters in a variety of ways, starting with oysters in their freshest condition, grilled oysters that bring out the unique flavor and aroma of oysters, oyster rice, which is responsible for a hearty meal, and oyster bosam, which combines plump oysters with tender meat.
Popular Oyster bars in Seoul include Hannam/Cheongdam-dong Pearl Shell, Hannam-dong Bubble & Cockles, and Hysterical Chef Shin Nonhyeon. Famous grilled oyster restaurants include Geoje Wonjo Geoje Oyster Grill, Geoje Island Grilled Oyster, Wonjo Oyster Grill, Hadong Cherry Oyster Restaurant, Sacheon Eunjine, Yeosu Wonjo Oyster Grill, and Boryeong Danghwa Grilled Oyster. Nourishing oyster food restaurants include Seosan Keunmaeul Nutritious Oyster Rice, Ganwoldo Delicacy Nutritious Oyster Rice, Pyeongtaek Haesong Restaurant, Gwangju Donggok Restaurant, Tongyeong Donam Restaurant, and Seoul Jeungmi Station Raw Oyster Sarang. Famous oyster bossam restaurants include Seoul's Jongno Samhae Restaurant, City Hall Shinseong Restaurant, Sadang Baeun-sik Country Bossam, Sincheon Jangwon Bossam, and Jongno's Richest Bossam. Here are some Oyster Road restaurants that add flavor and flavor as the days get colder.
1. 'Pearl Shell' in Cheongdam-dong, an oyster bar with a luxurious atmosphere
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Following Hannam-dong, the oyster bar “Pearl Shell†opened its second store in Cheongdam-dong. The classically decorated interior with a 1950s Parisian motif creates a luxurious atmosphere. This place offers raw oysters stored at the same temperature as seawater, trimmed and kept alive at the same time as ordering. The signature menu is 'Oyester Platter', where you can enjoy various types of oysters from Tongyeong, Gangjin, Geoje, and Seocheon all at once. It consists of 4 types: Stella Maris, Cleo, Cham Cave, and Osole, and the configuration may change depending on the material supply and demand situation on the day. A professional sommelier can recommend a wine suitable for each type of oyster, so be sure to check it out.
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â–²Location: 45 Dosan-daero 55-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: Monday to Saturday 17:00 to 01:00, Sunday 17:00 to 23:00
â–²Price: Oyester Platter (L) 58,000 won, Uni Mousse with Caviar 38,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigami Monster Choir): I want to go again. The hottest oyster bar these days. An oyster bar with a luxurious and refined atmosphere, and the popular variety of oysters where you can eat all kinds of oysters from all over the country is popular. It's a great oyster bar to enjoy with champagne or white wine. Good for eating other seafood as well. It's already popular, so it's a place I want to go there more often because of the hustle and bustle.
2. Palm-sized grilled sakura oysters, Hadong “Sakuragaru Restaurantâ€
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“Sakura Oyster Restaurant†is a place that only operates from the beginning of February to the end of April, when cherry oysters are caught. You can find a variety of dishes using cherry oysters, such as grilled dishes, sauces, tempura, and porridge. The signature menu, “Grilled cherry oysters,†is sold in units of 5 kg and serves 2 to 3 servings. The cherry oyster, which is only the palm of an adult's hand, is large in size and has chewy flesh. Cherry oysters are less salty than regular oysters, so eating them with soy sauce enhances their umami flavor. The method of putting kimchi or pickled plums on top of ripe oysters and enjoying them as a side dish is also popular. “Saecap soup,†which is freshly cooked using domestic rice crackers, is also a favorite meal menu. Business hours tend to be flexible, so it's a good idea to check your phone before visiting.
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â–²Location: 215, Jaecho-gil, Go-myeon, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
▲Opening hours: 09:00 — 21:00 every day (February to April only)
â–²Price: Grilled cherry oyster (5 kg) 50,000 won, chicken soup 8,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Rami_Pig): Really, about the palm of an adult's hand? It seems to be 10 times larger than a regular oyster. It was fresh and delicious~
3. Seosan 'Big Village Nutritious Oyster Rice', an oyster rice full of sincerity and nutrition
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“Kun Village Nutritious Oyster Rice†is an oyster specialty store located in Ganwoldo, Seosan. If you order the signature menu “Nutritious Oyster Rice,†you will receive a free service of oysters that are crispy while the rice is being made. Oyster rice cooked hot in a stone pot contains plenty of garnishes such as wild oysters, ginkgo nuts, pine nuts, walnuts, and dates. The subtle flavor of oysters penetrates deep into the rice and adds a salty yet rich umami flavor to the dish. You can add sesame oil to rice and eat it with a side dish of your choice, such as sweetened soy sauce, cod roe, and kimchi. The various textures, including the crunchiness of nuts, the chewiness of oysters, and the moisture of jujube, blend pleasantly in the mouth. It's a good idea to remove the rice from the stone pot and then pour water to finish it off with rice crackers.
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â–²Location: 65 Ganwoldo 1-gil, Busok-myeon, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
▲Opening hours: 09:00 — 19:30 every day
â–²Price: Nutritious oyster rice 14,000 won, oyster sauce (small) 20,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Big Brother Shikigami): I suddenly went to see Ganwol Rock last weekend when it was snowing a lot. On the way back, I searched and went to eat gukbap. The oyster stew that was offered as a service was also more delicious than I expected. The young boss! I was impressed by the way they explained in detail how to enjoy oyster rice while serving it themselves, and the food was delicious. I definitely have to go eat it next time.
4. The original grilled oyster that must be eaten in winter, Geoje 'Wonjo Geoje grilled oyster'
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“Original Geoje Grilled Oyster†sells oysters hand-raised in pristine waters on the same day. The signature dish is “grilled oysters,†which are made by putting lots of oysters in a large pot and steaming them as if they were grilling them over high heat. You can wear gloves and use a small knife to gently peel off ripe oysters and eat them. Oysters that are plump and plump in season are attractive for their soft texture and subtle sweetness that you can feel as you chew them. The “course meal,†which consists of grilled oysters, scallops, oyster sweet and sour pork, deep-fried oysters, oyster porridge, and Japanese parsley sauce, is also a popular menu. It's only open from October to March, when fresh oysters come out, so be sure to check it out when you visit.
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â–²Location: 3854, Geoje Namseo-ro, Geoje-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
▲Opening hours: 10:00 — 20:30 every day; only open from October to March
â–²Price: Grilled oysters 28,000 won, course meal (2 people) 40,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigin Oomparumpa): Eating only raw oysters and grilling them over a fire is a completely new world >_< Unlike raw oysters that looked like milk, it has a salty yet soft pudding-like texture!! It was really delicious!!! Grilled oysters are more delicious than grilled shellfish!!!
5. Suzhou Friend's Nutritious Oyster Bossam, Sadang “Country Bossam & Potato Ongsimi Main Storeâ€
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“Rural Bossam & Potato Ongsimi Main Store†is located near Exit 14 of Sadang Station. We present bosam, which is made by putting domestic pork, various vegetables, and medicinal ingredients together in miso broth and carefully cooking it to perfectly capture the flavor of the meal. The feature is that you can order by adjusting the ratio of lean meat to fat according to your preferences. The signature menu, “Country Bossam,†is prepared with delicious, shiny bosam, sweet and spicy kimchi, and rich wrapped vegetables. In winter, you can order chewy “raw oysters†and enjoy them as oyster bosams. The soft, crunchy bosam and raw oysters, which have a rich flavor of the sea, go in harmony. Meal menus such as “Potato Onsimi,†“Bossam Teishoku,†and “Stone-grilled abalone rice†are also available.
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â–²Location: 25 Bangbaecheon-ro 2-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:30 — 23:00 every day
â–²Price: rural bosam (2 people) 36,000 won, raw oysters (1 plate) 13,000 won, potato stew 9,000 won
▲Testimonial (Good night ♥): The line is so long and there are a lot of customers, so reservations are essential! Overall, it was delicious and it was nice to be able to eat a variety of bosams.