Cheongjeong Hoe Center
청정회센터
About
A cozy neighborhood sashimi spot in Doksan-dong famous for its endless parade of side dishes, fresh fish, and comforting clam soup.
Along Doksan-ro in Geumcheon District, Cheongjeong Hoe Center operates as an unassuming neighborhood raw fish joint that quietly commands a dedicated local following. Fronted by clean street-facing tanks, the modest dining room fills quickly with neighborhood regulars sharing green bottles of soju over brimming banquet tables. The undisputed draw here is the staggering parade of *tteok-ssuk-i-da-si* (side dishes) that arrives in relentless waves long before any sashimi hits the linoleum. Guests pick through quail eggs, steamed edamame, and sea snails (*sora*) while hot cast-iron corn cheese, crispy grilled fish, savory scallion pancakes (*pajeon*), and tangy cold buckwheat noodles (*makguksu*) crowd out every square inch of table space. A generous, clear clam soup (*jogae-tang*) brims with shellfish, offering a briny, warming broth, while tender steamed skate or flounder (*ganjaemi-jjim*) doused in seasoning sauce regularly steals the spotlight. At larger table orders, fresh sea squirt (*meongge*) and abalone join the spread. When the main sashimi platter (*modeum-hoe*) finally arrives, the seasonal fish is freshly sliced to a supple, chewy perfection. Diners dip the tender cuts directly into soy sauce or wrap them with raw garlic and dollops of house *makjang* (seasoned ssamjang), supplied thoughtfully in individual ramekins for every seat. Daytime patrons also drop in for vibrant takeaway bowls of *mulhoe* (cold spicy raw fish soup) steeped in chilled, fiery broth. Dinner winds down with a bubbling, deep-red *maeuntang* (spicy fish stew), sharp and peppery, simmered with chewy hand-torn dough flakes (*sujebi*) that prompt friendly chopstick battles over the last bite. Just as the soup begins to clear, the kitchen often sends out seaweed-wrapped *temaki* rolls as a parting gesture, solidifying the venue's reputation for generous, unfussy neighborhood hospitality.
Menu
- Assorted Sashimi Platter₩60,000
- Spicy Fish Stew
- Cold Raw Fish Soup
- 광어 (특대)₩70,000
- 우럭 (특대)₩70,000
Local tips
- Arrive early or prepared for a wait as seating is limited and locals fill the tables quickly.
- Side dishes come out in continuous courses before the raw fish, so pace your appetite.
- Don't skip the spicy fish stew (maeuntang) at the end, which comes with hand-torn sujebi noodles.
Details
- Doksan Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–23:00
- Monday
- 11:00–23:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- —
- Thursday
- 11:00–23:00
- Friday
- 11:00–23:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–23:00