Chambokjip
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About
Long-running blowfish specialty restaurant in Gongdeok, beloved by office workers for fresh blowfish shabu-shabu, deep-fried blowfish, and refreshing clear soup.
Tucked just a short walk from Gongdeok Station, Chambokjip wears the well-earned patina of a classic Mapo *nopo*. The dining room, illuminated by bright fluorescent lighting and worn around the edges, regularly fills with local corporate workers and seasoned regulars clinking glasses of somaek or warm hirezake. Live blowfish prepared to order anchor a culinary lineup that treats this prized ingredient with long-honed technique. Meals open with generous side dishes, notably a spicy-tart *bok-kkeopjil-muchim* (tossed blowfish skin) alongside parboiled squid or octopus slices with vinegared red pepper paste. From there, tables often move on to *bok-twigim*. Encased in a crisp, golden batter, each hefty piece yields firm, clean-tasting white flesh. The restaurant offers varied formats for the fish. For a stovetop sear, *bok-sogeum-gui* features thinly butterflied fillets slicked with sesame oil and minced garlic, cooked alongside enoki mushrooms, green onions, and fresh water parsley. Those wanting a fiery punch can order the gochujang-marinated *bok-bulgogi*, smothered under mounds of greens. Simmered pots anchor the latter half of a meal. Clear broths are the primary draw: the classic *bok-jiri* delivers a restorative, clean finish, while the popular *bok-shabu-shabu* arrives with a broth enriched by bean sprouts and Manila clams, ready for paper-thin slices of fresh blowfish and towering plates of vegetables. The staff works the floor to supervise the cooking at your burner, though keeping a watchful eye on the flame ensures nothing overcooks during peak evening rushes. Unpretentious and sustained by a steady hum of dinner chatter, Chambokjip offers a deeply satisfying dive into traditional Seoul blowfish dining.
Menu
- Blowfish Shabu-shabu₩32,000
- Deep-fried Blowfish₩43,000
- Clear Blowfish Soup₩30,000
- Spicy Blowfish Bulgogi₩32,000
- 복매운탕 (1인)₩30,000
- 복활어보양정식 (1인)₩55,000
- 복활어사시미정식 (1인)₩90,000
- Blowfish Sashimi₩160,000
- 복소금구이 (1인)₩32,000
Local tips
- Side dishes like seasoned blowfish skin and parboiled seafood can be refilled.
- Popular for company dinners, so expect a lively and bustling atmosphere in the evening.
- Blowfish shabu-shabu and crispy blowfish tempura are top recommended choices.
Details
- Gongdeok Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- —
- Monday
- 11:30–21:50
- Tuesday
- 11:30–21:50
- Wednesday
- 11:30–21:50
- Thursday
- 11:30–21:50
- Friday
- 11:30–21:50
- Saturday
- 11:30–21:00