Jindong Hwaetjip
진동횟집
About
Long-running raw fish establishment near Sinsa Station, beloved since 1981 for delicately prepped sekkosi and hearty lunch courses.
Tucked near the Jamwon underpass by Sinsa Station, Jindong Hoetjib has anchored the neighborhood since 1981. Though renovated into a modern, multi-story dining space with partitioned booths on the first floor and quiet private rooms upstairs, its reputation still rests on coastal Korean seafood traditions executed with time-tested consistency. The undisputed centerpiece here is *sekkosi* (finely sliced bone-in raw fish). Unlike coarser regional preparations that challenge the teeth, the kitchen here minces the soft fish bones exceptionally fine—delivering an approachable, tender chew with just enough textural crunch. Diners construct bites using three standard dips: vinegared chili paste (*chojang*), wasabi-spiked soy sauce, and a robust *makjang* blended table-side with minced garlic and diced cheongyang peppers. Ordering the signature raw fish course or the midday *sekkosi jeongsik* sets off a generous procession of coastal banchan. Meals open with bracing sea squirt (*meongge*) and tangy, spicy *gajami-hoe-chomuchim* (flounder salad), followed by a rich, savory bowl of seaweed soup (*miyeokguk*) and soy-braised mackerel with tender radish. As plates clear, sizzling fish pancakes (*saengseon-jeon*), scallion pancakes, and sweet glazed sweet potatoes arrive hot from the kitchen. Many regulars round off the drinks with a bubbling *doenjang ttukbaegi* packed with pumpkin, potato, and onions, which provides a comforting, earthy finish. The midday set offers high value for lunch seekers, including weekend diners, provided one arrives well before the 2:00 PM kitchen cut-off. Evenings lean louder and heavier on soju, with neighborhood veterans filling the booths while celebratory gatherings and corporate diners secure the second-floor rooms in advance. It is a venerable, no-nonsense establishment that focuses purely on freshness, thoughtful knife work, and well-composed side dishes.
Menu
- Sekkosi (Finely Sliced Raw Fish with Soft Bone)₩46,000
- Sekkosi Lunch Set₩27,000
- Soybean Paste Stew in Earthenware₩10,000
- 바다메기탕(겨울)(점심메뉴)₩18,000
- 도다리쑥국(봄철)(점심메뉴)₩18,000
- 초밥(10p)(점심메뉴)₩20,000
- 모듬(숭어,가오리,병어)₩46,000
- 도미(일본산)₩48,000
- 대광어₩48,000
- Yellowtail₩50,000
- 전어
Local tips
- Book a second-floor private room in advance for groups and relaxed dinners.
- Order the lunch sekkosi course before 1:00 PM to beat the 2:00 PM kitchen break.
- Pair the sekkosi with makjang mixed with minced garlic and cheongyang chili peppers.
Details
- Sinsa Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:30–22:00
- Monday
- 11:30–22:00
- Tuesday
- 11:30–22:00
- Wednesday
- 11:30–22:00
- Thursday
- 11:30–22:00
- Friday
- 11:30–22:00
- Saturday
- 11:30–22:00