Gul-gwa-jjim Sarang Main Branch
굴과찜사랑 본사직영점
About
Table-steamed oysters to shell yourself, raw oysters and oyster rice soup in an old-style seafood room.
The main event here arrives steaming: a pot of oysters that you open at the table, one shell at a time. In season the oysters are described as plump, glossy, sweet and briny; the work of cracking them is part of the meal. It is also a small gamble: reports vary, with some diners finding grit or uneven quality, and the shells can be stubborn to open. Order the steamed oysters, guljjim (굴찜): the large pot is ₩58,000 and the medium ₩48,000. For oysters without the shelling, raw oysters, saenggulhoe (생굴회), come as a full plate for ₩25,000 or a half plate for ₩14,000, though they are sometimes unavailable. Oyster rice soup, gulgukbap (굴국밥), is a simpler ₩9,000 option, praised by some diners. Seaweed soup and side dishes such as kimchi, vegetables and sauces are served with meals. There are also seafood stews, steamed shellfish and pancakes on the menu. Expect an old-style, homely room rather than a quiet dinner: it gets crowded and loud, and conversation can be a strain. At peak times the wait can run an hour or longer; the Catch Table waiting list is mentioned by visitors, and arriving before about 6pm on a weekday can help. It is open Tuesday to Saturday from 3pm, Sunday from 2pm, and closed Monday. There is no parking, so plan to arrive without a car. Winter is oyster season and also the busiest time; the quieter off-season may make a more relaxed visit. This suits a group of friends, colleagues or family who are happy to share a large seafood pot and take their time at the table. Come for the hands-on steamed oysters, but keep expectations flexible: prices feel high to some diners, and freshness is not consistently praised. If a particular oyster dish is the reason for your visit, check availability before settling in.
Menu
- 굴찜(대)₩58,000
- 생굴회(한접시)₩25,000
- 생굴회(반접시)₩14,000
- 생굴보쌈₩45,000
- 생굴무침₩28,000
- 굴매생이탕₩20,000
- 생굴죽₩9,000
- 산낙지연포탕(소)₩45,000
- 산낙지회₩20,000
- 전복회₩20,000
- 해삼₩20,000
- 멍게₩20,000
- 활전복죽₩15,000
- 굴밥₩9,000
- 굴국밥₩9,000
- 굴칼국수₩9,000
- 바지락칼국수₩9,000
- 생굴전₩25,000
- 해물파전₩20,000
- 가리비찜₩49,000
- 해물찜(대)₩68,000
- 해물찜(중)₩58,000
- 아구찜(대)₩55,000
- 아구찜(중)₩45,000
- 조개찜(대)₩65,000
- 조개찜(소)₩55,000
- 굴찜(중)₩48,000
- 해물탕(대)₩55,000
- 해물탕(소)₩45,000
- 산낙지연포탕(대)₩55,000
Local tips
- Arrive before about 6pm on a weekday to improve your chances of avoiding a long wait.
- Check the Catch Table waiting list during peak hours.
- Go without a car; the restaurant has no parking.
- Confirm oyster availability before visiting specifically for guljjim or raw oysters.
- Allow extra time for shelling the steamed oysters.
Details
- 왕십리역
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 14:00–22:00
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 15:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- 15:00–23:00
- Thursday
- 15:00–23:00
- Friday
- 15:00–23:00
- Saturday
- 14:00–23:00