Pungwon
풍원
About
A spacious Songpa seafood restaurant known for its abundant, mild-seasoned agu-jjim and signature seafood jjim, served with crisp bean sprouts.
At Pungwon (풍원), the table tends to gather around a broad, bubbling dish rather than a single plate. Its defining choices are agu-jjim, a spicy braise of monkfish and vegetables, and haemul-jjim, a seafood version built around shellfish and other seafood with crisp bean sprouts. For a soupier meal, the haemul-tang draws praise for its clear, refreshing broth and fresh-tasting ingredients. These are dishes made for sharing, with the pleasure of picking through the seafood and reaching for the sauce-coated sprouts. The agu-jjim has its own character: reviewers describe a generous bed of bean sprouts, firm monkfish flesh, and a sauce that is milder and sweeter than the fiery style some diners expect. One visitor noticed what seemed like perilla powder, giving the dish a different feel from familiar versions. It can suit diners who prefer less heat, though the sweetness may not be for everyone. After the braise, fried rice made with the remaining sauce is an appealing way to carry its flavor to the end of the meal. There is plenty to occupy the table before the main dish arrives, too. Reports mention a spread of side dishes, including savory jeon, seaweed soup, acorn jelly, and seasonal-style vegetable plates; the side dishes and soup can be refilled, according to one account. Do not expect the main course to arrive instantly: one diner found that the dishes took some time, making the pre-meal plates welcome. The room is described as spacious, with wide-set seating and a more separated area that can work for family meals or groups without feeling like a fully enclosed private room. That gives Pungwon an easy fit for a shared dinner, especially when everyone wants to settle in over a bubbling stew. Order the agu-jjim for tender monkfish and a softer, sweeter sauce; choose haemul-jjim for seafood and crisp sprouts, or go for haemul-tang when broth is the point.
Menu
- Spicy braised monkfish₩55,000
- Spicy braised seafood₩63,000
- Seafood stew₩70,000
- Monkfish stew
- Stir-fried octopus₩15,000
- Braised semi-dried pollock
- Fried rice
- 아구찜,탕 (소)₩55,000
- 동태전골정식 (2인이상)₩13,000
Local tips
- Reserve ahead for lunch or dinner, when the restaurant can get busy.
- Agu-jjim portions are generous; the small size may suit two diners.
- Order rice separately, and save some sauce for fried rice.
- Parking is available in front of the restaurant, but reported capacity varies from four to six cars.
Details
- Bangyi Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:30–21:00
- Monday
- —
- Tuesday
- 11:30–21:00
- Wednesday
- 11:30–21:00
- Thursday
- 11:30–21:00
- Friday
- 11:30–21:00
- Saturday
- 11:30–21:00