Gim Myeongtae Cheolsan Branch
김명태 철산본점
About
Casual Korean seafood restaurant near Cheolsan Station, serving braised pollock and fish dishes alongside stone pot rice and a generous side dish bar.
Located in the bustling Cheolsan Commercial District near Cheolsan Station, Kim Myeong-tae Cheolsan Main Branch offers a relaxed setting centered on hearty, braised seafood classics. Occupying the ground floor of the Joeheung Building, the dining room is spacious and unpretentious, outfitted with wide tables suited for multi-generational family dinners or straightforward weeknight meals. The kitchen revolves around rich, homestyle braises layered with generous mounds of *siraegi* (dried radish greens). A popular staple is the *siraegi myeongtae jorim*, an order featuring braised pollack mixed with tender greens and chewy rice cakes in a gently piquant sauce. For diners seeking a variation on the house specialty, the *siraegi godeungeo jorim* simmers rich mackerel alongside well-softened greens, delivering a deeply savory profile that begs to be eaten over hot rice. For contrast against the stewed fish dishes, the menu also branches into sizzled seafood options like the *gap-ojingeo cheolpan* (iron-plate cuttlefish). A defining element of the meal is the fresh *sotbap* (hot stone pot rice). The freshly cooked grains carry a nutty, toasted aroma, providing an ideal base for the seasoned seafood before you finish off the scorched crust (*nurungji*) at the bottom of the pot. Accompanying the mains is an accessible self-serve side dish station that anchors the experience. Guests can replenish their trays with a rotating array of classic Korean sides, which often include seaweed soup, seasoned seaweed stems, spring stonecrops, and acorn jelly cubes (*dotorimuk*). With lunch specials running until mid-afternoon and a laid-back, utilitarian atmosphere throughout dinner, the restaurant functions as a dependable stop for substantial portions of traditional braised fish. Note that the dining policy requires one order per person, and takeout containers are generally not provided for table leftovers, so ordering to your party's exact appetite is recommended.
Menu
- Braised Pollock with Dried Radish Greens₩33,000
- 매콤명태조림 (대)₩56,000
- 시래기갑오징어조림 (대)₩74,000
- 갑오징어철판 (1인분) (2인이상)₩20,000
Local tips
- Upgrade to freshly cooked stone pot rice (sotbap) for the full meal experience.
- Refill your side dishes freely at the self-service salad bar.
- Order 1 meal per person; note that leftover food cannot be packaged to go.
- Lunch specials are available until 15:00.
Details
- Cheolsan Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–21:50
- Monday
- 11:00–21:50
- Tuesday
- 11:00–21:50
- Wednesday
- 11:00–21:50
- Thursday
- 11:00–21:50
- Friday
- 11:00–21:50
- Saturday
- 11:00–21:50