Byeolbit Ho Pocha
별빛회포차
About
Cozy neighborhood seafood pocha in Goyang known for seasonal raw fish and lively outdoor terrace seating during spring and autumn.
Tucked into the rear shopping complex of Hwajeong’s Byeolbit Village 9th Complex in Goyang, Byeolbit Hoe Pocha captures the unpretentious warmth of a true neighborhood raw-fish haunt. Inside, the floor plan holds just six or seven tightly arranged tables, humming with regulars ordering soju over bubbling side dishes. During temperate spring and autumn evenings, four coveted outdoor terrace tables spill into the night air on a first-come, first-served basis, creating an energetic alfresco scene. Seafood here follows the seasons. In autumn, live raw shrimp arrives energetic enough to rattle against plastic film; diners peel the shells themselves at the table in exchange for generous portions of sweet, translucent meat, followed by crisp butter-grilled shrimp heads. Winter brings thickly sliced winter yellowtail (*daebang-eo*) marbled with rich fat, paired with roasted unseasoned seaweed and aged white kimchi. Other visits might steer toward sea bream—partially finished *matsukawa*-style with torched skin to draw out fat—or striped beakfish, sliced per the owner’s daily catch recommendations. Service runs on genuine hospitality, with complimentary bites of fresh seafood occasionally arriving at the table alongside generous staple side dishes: hot steamed egg custard, sweet corn cheese, seasoned silkworm pupae (*beondegi*), and grilled herring. The menu flexes easily from solo raw fish platters to deep-fried squid and shrimp, paired with draft-mug lemon highballs or piping bowls of shrimp ramyeon. A 15-to-20-minute walk from Hwajeong Station keeps it somewhat sheltered from heavy transient crowds, leaving the space anchored by the local residents who fill the plastic chairs night after night.
Menu
- Live Raw Shrimp₩35,000
- 줄돔(대)₩69,000
- 광어(중)₩38,000
- 큰광어(중)₩45,000
- 우럭(중)₩42,000
- 도미(중)₩45,000
- 대도미(중)₩48,000
Local tips
- Outdoor terrace seating is available in spring and fall on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Call ahead if you are parking in the commercial lot behind complex 9.
- Live squid requires pre-ordering at least one day in advance.
Details
- Hwajeong Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 17:00–23:00
- Monday
- 17:00–23:00
- Tuesday
- 17:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00–23:00
- Thursday
- 17:00–23:00
- Friday
- 17:00–23:00
- Saturday
- 17:00–23:00