The cool wind blows in the morning and evening, and I feel that autumn has arrived. September, when the temperature slowly drops, is so full of seasonal seafood that it is called seafood season. Along with gizzards and shrimp, “blue crab,†which is completely full of meat and enticing with bursting eggs, is a seasonal seafood representative of autumn. From steamed blue crab, where you can fully enjoy the unique flavor of blue crab without any seasoning, to soy sauce crab with a secret recipe, and spicy steamed blue crab with a spicy and sharp sauce that enhances the taste! Here are the 5 best blue crab restaurants that are the most delicious right now.
1. “Mokpo Mountain Crab†in Majang-dong, Seoul, conveys the natural taste and flavor of blue crab
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“Mokpo Mountain Crab†offers a variety of dishes using fresh blue crab imported from the west coast, such as crab soup, steamed blue crab, and soy sauce crab. The signature menu, “Steamed blue crab,†steams blue crab without any seasoning at the same time as ordering. If you take a bite of a blue crab that is full of immaculate flesh, the natural flavor of the blue crab that fills your mouth is exquisite. The salty blue crab broth that comes with it is also a subtle delicacy.
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â–²Location: 325 Majang-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:00 — 22:30 every day, closed on the first Monday
â–²Price: Steamed blue crab (medium) 100,000 won, seasoned steamed blue crab (medium) 100,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigin will be reborn): It was nice to be able to enjoy the unique flavor of blue crab meat without seasoning. The inside of the shell was very full of flesh, so I felt like I was eating properly. Next time, I'll try seasoning as well.
2. 'Jangwon Crab, 'showcased as a living crab, in Howolgok-dong, Seoul
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“Jangwon Crab†offers a variety of seafood dishes, including dishes made with live blue crab, steamed monkfish, seafood soup, etc. The signature menu is “Wild Flower Crab Steamed with Spicy Sauce,†made by stir-frying blue crab, bean sprouts, and parsley with a spicy sauce. The combination of crab meat, which spreads sweetness as you chew, and the sharp seasoning is fascinating. Bean sprouts and buttercups add a crunchy texture and aroma, further enhancing the flavor.
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â–²Location: 13 Oppaesan-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 11:30 — 22:00 every day, B/T (weekdays) 15:00 — 17:00
â–²Price: Steamed wild crab with sauce and soup (medium) 60,000 won, soy sauce crab 85,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Oh Petit Shikigin): When I steamed blue crab, there were always lots of bean sprouts, but the size of the blue crab was very different here. It's even more delicious if you put the flesh on and then roll it in bean sprouts and buttercups and eat it in one bite. hehe
3. Enjoy Gejang Han Sang in a clean way, 'Gebongdang' in Nonhyeon-dong, Seoul
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“Gebongdang†was opened by a CEO who is a fashion marketer in collaboration with his parents who have been running a specialty store for a long time. Crab sticks made only from domestic black crab are sold according to the season according to the price of the dish. The signature menu is the “crab set,†which includes 1 crab, wakame soup, rice, persimmons, and today's side dish. You can enjoy the salty soy sauce crab or the sweet and spicy marinated crab according to your taste.
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â–²Location: 17 Seolleung-ro 131-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:30 — 21:00 every day, B/T 15:00 — 17:30, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Soy sauce crab set sit price, seasoned crab set sit price
â–²Testimonial (Happy Eating): It's not a gejang house; the interior is very beautiful, like a cafe. Hehe, I ate the soy sauce crab set, and when I soak the crab and rice and eat them wrapped in persimmons, the flavor of the sea dances in my mouth.
4. 'Pro Soy Sauce Crab' in Jamwon-dong, Seoul, delights the palate with its subtle flavor
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“Pro Soy Sauce Crab†was the first place in Korea where sea blue crab was commercialized and sold as soy sauce crab. It is loved by many foreign tourists, including domestic celebrities. The signature menu is “soy sauce crab,†which uses a secret soy sauce that has been passed down from generation to generation, making the most of its deep flavor. It's easy to enjoy casually because it's not irritating and has a subtle sweetness.
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â–²Location: 9 Gangnam-daero 97-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 10:00 — 05:00 every day, 7 days a week
â–²Price: Soy sauce crab large (2 fish) 97,000 won, marinated crab large (2 fish) 101,000 won
â–²Testimonial (shikigin, heart poop): I always go here when I want to eat soy sauce crab. Hehe, the crab is really big and the inside is so full of eggs that it's fun to suck it.
5. A refreshing soup that relaxes the inside, 'Miline Seafood Jow' in Ahyeon-dong, Seoul
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“Miline Seafood Hot Spring†is located near Exit 5 of Idae Station, which boasts a tradition of about 40 years. The signature menu, “steamed blue crab,†is characterized by putting blue crab and meedeok in a hot pot, topping it with plenty of green onions, and then cooking it yourself with soup and eating it. As the soup boils, the freshness of the blue crab and the refreshing flavor of the soup, which melts in the flavors of the various ingredients, stand out. The combination of adding ramen sari to leftover broth is also popular.
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â–²Location: 18-5, Daeheung-ro 30-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 11:00 — 23:00 every day
â–²Price: Crab/steamed crab (2 people) 47,000 won; seafood soup/steamed fish (2 people) 39,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Snow Flower Nail): I ordered steamed blue crab, and I thought it came out wrong because it had soup, but it was delicious because it was unique. Hehe, the miso-based broth combined with the blue crab flavor is perfect as a snack for sake!
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