Chupodo
추포도
About
Seafood restaurant near Suseo Station serving domestic Korean ocean delicacies, from fresh turban shell bibimbap to elaborate seafood platters.
Tucked into a quiet residential pocket just steps from Suseo Station’s Exit 7, Chupodo brings the salt-sprayed terroir of the Korean coastline straight to southern Gangnam. Inside, the dining room is immaculate and bright, bordered by autographed walls and an energetic, hospitality-first vibe. The kitchen stakes its reputation entirely on domestic sourcing: abalone, octopus, conch, pen shells, and cockles all hail directly from regional waters. For evening gatherings, the table-swallowing seafood platters set the standard. The flagship set unites the bounty of Jeju and the provinces on a single sprawling tray piled high with tender boiled octopus, sweet red-banded lobsters (*ttaksaewoo*), crunchy abalone, and steamed prawns. The owner frequently steps in tableside to walk guests through the regional provenance of each catch, demonstrating how to shell the spiny prawns with ease. Between bites, side dishes evoke unhurried home cooking—steamed egg, warm bowls of seaweed soup, sweet potato stems, and seasoned mushrooms, accompanied by complimentary touches like crisp, salted grilled mackerel or slices of fresh melon at the meal's end. Lunch hours tilt toward vibrant, restorative rice bowls built over distinctive yellow grains tinted with gardenia or turmeric. The horned turban conch bibimbap (*ppul-sora bibimbap*) is a local fixture, delivering an addictive, snappy crunch alongside spicy chogochujang. Diners also gravitate toward the tender rock octopus bibimbap and cockle bowls, as well as hearty daytime staples like deeply savory grilled hairtail or mackerel. While the menu attempts a meat detour with a braised Jeju black pork kimchi stew, seafood remains the kitchen’s undisputed center of gravity. Limited storefront parking means transit via the subway is your best bet, and tables fill swiftly during peak dinner hours. Come with an appetite geared toward briny delicacies, clean cooking, and generous hospitality.
Menu
- Turban Shell Bibimbap
- 뿔소라 해녀 비빔밥₩17,000
- 돌문어 해녀 비빔밥₩22,000
- 특선1₩170,000
- 꼬막 해녀 비빔밥₩15,000
- 딱새우회15미₩40,000
- 명품 숙회 2종 세트₩55,000
- 명품 숙회 3종 세트₩89,000
- 활 전복 보양 죽₩25,000
- 제주 고등어 조림 (중 (2인분))₩36,000
Local tips
- Peak dinner hours get crowded, so reserving ahead is recommended.
- Parking in front of the store is limited to around 3-4 cars.
- Try the turban shell bibimbap (뿔소라비빔밥) for a fresh, healthy lunch.
Details
- Suseo Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–22:00
- Monday
- 11:00–22:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00–22:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00–22:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–22:00
- Friday
- 11:00–22:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–22:00