Jo Chun Sik Dong Gap I Ne Gayang Branch
조춘식동갑이네 가양점
About
A long-standing seafood restaurant in Gayang-dong known for its hearty hot pots loaded with pollack and cuttlefish.
Tucked along Yangcheon-ro between Gayang and Jeungmi stations, Jo Chunsik Donggabine has quietly anchored the neighborhood as an enduring seafood staple. The dining room operates with the unpretentious warmth of a seasoned tavern, accommodating everything from boisterous local football clubs unwinding after matches to small tables of neighborhood regulars gathering for a dedicated round of soju. Open daily from 10:00 to 22:00, it offers the kind of unhurried, comfortable setting where conversations naturally linger over bubbling tabletop stoves. The centerpiece of the menu is the *donggab jeongol*, a seafood hot pot that lives up to the portmanteau of its name—a marriage of *dongtae* (pollack) and *gabojingeo* (cuttlefish). Even a medium-sized order arrives mounded high with an array of oceanic ingredients: thick chunks of pollack, tender cuttlefish, whole abalone, and shrimp, bolstered by generous clusters of rich fish roe (*al*) and creamy milt (*goni*). Fresh soybean sprouts, enoki mushrooms, and fragrant minari crown the pot, cutting through the savory depths of the broth as it simmers down into an intensely comforting, restorative soup. Diners frequently order extra roe or drop in chewy udon noodles once the broth peaks in flavor, while others branch out to *gabo haemuljjim*, a spicy braised alternative packed with seafood and thick, sauce-slicked bean sprouts. Every table begins with an assortment of complimentary banchan, including a crisp, freshly griddled savory pancake (*jeon*) and a frosty earthenware crock of tangy *dongchimi* (radish water kimchi) that cleanses the palate between rich bites of roe. Additional side dishes are available at a self-service bar. Whether you walk in on a brisk evening with friends to thaw out over steaming stew or order takeout for a late-night drink at home, Jo Chunsik Donggabine delivers robust maritime comfort without pretense.
Menu
- Pollack and Cuttlefish Hot Pot₩38,000
- Fish Roe Soup₩11,000
- Pollock Stew₩9,000
- Pollock Offal Stew₩10,000
- 동갑탕₩14,000
- 대구가마지리탕₩11,000
- 황태해장₩9,000
- 갑오쭈꾸미덮밥₩10,000
- Seafood Pancake₩12,000
- 명태화무침₩12,000
- Buckwheat Crepe Rolls₩7,000
Local tips
- Ideal for group gatherings; call ahead to reserve a table.
- Try adding roe or udon noodles to the Donggap Jeongol hot pot.
Details
- Gayang Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 10:00–22:00
- Monday
- 10:00–22:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00–22:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–22:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–22:00
- Friday
- 10:00–22:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–22:00