Ugi Restaurant Bada Branch
우기식당 바다점
About
Trendy seafood pocha near Nonhyeon Station serving hearty aged sashimi platters and seasonal catches in a lively, modern fish-market vibe.
A short walk from Nonhyeon Station along Gangnam-daero, Woogi Sikdang Badajeom reimagines the traditional Korean fish market as a trendy, neon-lit pocha. Sitting adjacent to its meat-focused sister shop, Yukjijeom, this seafood outpost trades sterile tiled walls for dim lighting, nostalgic playlists, and an open terrace structure with popular street-side *yajang* tables where drinks flow well past midnight. The ritual begins before a single dish hits the table: servers bring out a wooden tray loaded with eclectic soju cups, letting guests select their personal vessel for the evening. The centerpiece order is the *sukseonghoe* (aged raw fish) platter, delivered on a sprawling circular tray. Instead of the bouncy bite of live-kill sashimi, the thick cuts of salmon, cured fish, and seasonal white varieties are cured to a buttery, umami-dense tenderness. The fish arrives surrounded by an extensive constellation of sides: seasoned rice, roasted dried seaweed, edamame, corn salad, lettuce wraps, dipping sauces, and crackers. Wrapping a piece of aged fish with rice, seasoned ssamjang, and crisp *gim* offers a layered, textural contrast that keeps each bite varied. In late summer, tables frequently add the seasonal *saengsaewoo* (raw live shrimp), served peeled alongside their heads crisped in rich butter. For pairings, diners often bypass standard soju for a Hwayo tonic set, blending aromatic distilled soju with citrus and fizz to cut through the richness of the fish. Every aged sashimi spread hides an unpretentious finish: a carton of Yukgaejang instant ramen. Left uncooked at the corner of the platter while guests drink and eat, it can be handed back to the staff whenever soup is needed. The kitchen boils it up, adding a generous ladle of minced garlic to create a pungent, spicy broth that serves as the ultimate late-night drinking anchor.
Menu
- Aged Sashimi Set₩49,000
- 숙성회 모듬(소)₩46,000
- 반반 메뉴(해산물 + 숙성회)₩63,000
- 연어 숙성회₩46,000
- Assorted Seafood Platter₩35,000
- 소라찜₩25,000
- Live Octopus₩23,000
- 전복 물회₩18,000
- 해장 국물 감바스₩18,000
- 고갈비(양념/소금)₩15,000
- 시리얼 가라아게₩15,000
Local tips
- Book ahead via Naver Reservation, especially for prime evening hours.
- Pick your own customized soju cup from a tray upon seating.
- Ask staff to boil the complimentary cup ramen with minced garlic midway through drinks.
- For groups of 4 or more, aim for the spacious outdoor terrace seating.
Details
- Nonhyeon Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 16:00–01:00
- Monday
- 17:00–01:00
- Tuesday
- 17:00–01:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00–01:00
- Thursday
- 17:00–01:00
- Friday
- 17:00–01:00
- Saturday
- 16:00–01:00