Haenyeo Halmae-jip
해녀할매집
À propos
Abalone porridge, seafood stew and fresh shellfish in a plain local restaurant down a small alley in Gijang.
The abalone porridge arrives thick with generous pieces of abalone, but its seasoning stays light: rich and savory without feeling heavy. At Haenyeo Halmae-jip, it is the dish people mention most, and it is often shared as a two-person order. The shellfish stew is another strong choice, with a clean, generous broth; it costs ₩45,000. For something cold and raw, the small seafood platter (₩30,000) brings together fresh sea squirt, conch, abalone and live octopus, with no fishy smell noted by reviewers. There is also barnacle porridge, a less common, deeply seafood-forward alternative, and sea squirt bibimbap when it is available; both are listed at ₩12,000 and ₩10,000 respectively. Seaweed, pickles and fish cakes arrive as homemade-tasting banchan. The seafood ramen, at ₩5,000, has a clean clam broth, though some diners find it ordinary. If you are choosing one main dish, the abalone porridge is the safer bet; go for the platter or stew if the table wants to share. Finding the place takes a little attention: it sits down an alley, beside a cafe, and the sign is small. Lunch gets busy, and diners report waits of about 30 minutes for the porridge at peak times. There is no phone pre-ordering, so arrive with time to spare. Hours are 9:30 to 21:00, with a 15:00–17:00 break; it is closed Tuesday and Wednesday, and last order is around 19:50. Parking is available, including free roadside spaces by the beach. Some seats have a sea view, but the room itself is plain and can feel untidy. This is a relaxed, local-feeling stop for families, friends or anyone after fresh seafood rather than polished surroundings. English information is limited, and the alley location is awkward if you are managing luggage. Come for the porridge, the seafood or a long lunch; do not expect a dressed-up dining room.
Menu
- 전복죽 (자연산)₩20 000
- 해물탕₩45 000
- 해물라면₩5 000
- 따개비죽₩12 000
- 해산물 (소)₩30 000
- 해산물 (중)₩40 000
- 해산물 (대)₩50 000
- 해삼₩10 000
- 소라₩10 000
- 멍게₩10 000
- 개불₩20 000
- 낙지₩20 000
- 회₩45 000
- 문어숙회₩20 000
- 밀고동₩20 000
- 홍삼₩20 000
- 멍게비빔밥₩10 000
Conseils locaux
- Look beside the cafe for the small sign in the alley.
- Arrive before the lunch rush to reduce the chance of a porridge wait.
- Check the day before going; the restaurant closes Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Avoid the 15:00–17:00 break and aim to order before about 19:50.
Détails
Heures d’ouverture
- dimanche
- 09:30–15:00, 17:00–21:00
- lundi
- 09:30–15:00, 17:00–21:00
- mardi
- Fermé
- mercredi
- Fermé
- jeudi
- 09:30–15:00, 17:00–21:00
- vendredi
- 09:30–15:00, 17:00–21:00
- samedi
- 09:30–15:00, 17:00–21:00