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Seogang Sanghoe

Seogang Sanghoe

서강상회

Japanese

About

A small, bar-seat Japanese eatery near Gwangheungchang Station, known for aged sashimi and seafood rice bowls.

In Mapo, 서강상회 is the kind of compact Japanese-style spot where the meal unfolds in close view: a handful of counter seats, a few tables, and the kitchen just beyond the bar. Diners describe watching the fish being sliced as they eat. The room feels intimate and relaxed, suited to a solo lunch at the counter or a slower meal with company. At lunch, the menu ranges from kaizen-don and sashimi rice bowls to set meals and fish soup. A lunch set has been served as a sequence, beginning with warm maesaengi (seaweed) porridge, then side dishes and braised radish before the aged sashimi arrives. That radish earns its own following in the accounts: tender, gently sweet, and deeply savory. Other reported accompaniments include crisp white kimchi, soy-seasoned tofu, and soft, sweet Japanese-style rolled omelet. The restaurant’s aged sashimi is the draw for an evening visit. Reported assortments have included tuna, flounder, Spanish mackerel, salmon, and seasonal fish, cut in generous, substantial slices. In winter, one diner returned specifically for aged yellowtail, praising its rich, buttery character and noting that the collar was grilled toward the end of the meal. The selection varies with the season, so the exact lineup is part of the appeal rather than a fixed promise. For something hot, order the fresh cod soup: diners describe a clear, warming broth with a gentle kick, plenty of fish, and vegetables such as radish, bean sprouts, scallions, and mushrooms. It makes a natural counterpoint to sashimi, or a satisfying meal with rice on its own. Pollock-roe stew has also appeared on the menu, with a clean broth and generous vegetables. 서강상회 doesn’t trade in a grand dining-room spectacle. Its character lies in the small, attentive setting, carefully presented fish, and homely sides that keep the meal grounded. Come at lunch for a seafood bowl or set; return in the evening for aged sashimi and a warming pot of soup.

Menu

  • Kaisendon카이센동₩18,000
  • Fresh Pollock Soup생대구탕₩20,000
  • Seogang Aged Sashimi서강숙성회₩29,000
  • 동해 생대구탕₩20,000
  • 서강상회 제철회덮밥₩16,000
  • Fish Roe Soup알탕₩17,000
  • 사케동(연어덮밥)₩17,000
  • 런치 회정식₩35,000
  • Grilled Fish Set Meal생선구이정식₩15,000

Local tips

  • Use Gwangheungchang Station Exit 6; the restaurant is about a 3-minute walk away.
  • Weekday hours include a 15:00–17:00 break; it is closed Sundays and the last Monday of each month.
  • The space is small, and dinner can get busy; call ahead to reserve.
  • Look for seasonal winter yellowtail sashimi when it is available.

Details

Nearest station
Gwangheungchang Station
Phone
02-332-5233

Opening hours

Sunday
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Monday
11:30–22:00
Tuesday
11:30–22:00
Wednesday
11:30–22:00
Thursday
11:30–22:00
Friday
17:00–22:30
Saturday
11:30–16:00

Mon–Fri 11:30–22:00 (break 15:00–17:00; last order 21:30); Sat 11:30–15:00 (last order 14:30). Closed Sundays and the last Monday of each month.

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