Wando Hwangchil Bossam Abalone Stew
완도황칠보쌈전복찜
About
Lively Korean restaurant near the Dobongsan trail entrance serving spicy braised Wando abalone and tender dendropanax bossam.
Tucked along the dining trail near Dobongsan Station, Wando Hwangchil Bossam Jeonbokjjim caters to trail-weary hikers coming down from peaks like Sinseondae alongside multi-generational family gatherings. The dining room fills quickly with groups seated along extended communal tables, clinking glasses over generous post-hike feasts. Service anticipates the mountain crowd, starting guests off with oversized wet towels to wipe away trail dust and a simmering pot of beef seaweed soup with deep, long-boiled richness alongside banchan like silkworm pupae and mayonnaise-tossed kelp noodles. The kitchen builds its menu around fresh abalone shipped directly from Wando Island. The centerpiece is the *jeonbokjjim* (braised abalone), tossed with crisp soybean sprouts and large whole shrimp in a rich, spicy braising sauce reminiscent of classic *agujjim*. The abalone is thoroughly tender, slipping effortlessly from its shell without any brininess. Diners steadily work through the mound of seafood before finishing the remaining savory sauce with a round of fried rice. Sharing the marquee is the *hwangchil bossam*, which pairs boiled pork belly with medicinal *hwangchil* (dendropanax). Sliced with an even balance of lean meat to fat, the pork arrives tender and free of gamey odor. The defining accompaniment is the kimchi, which carries a distinct, earthy herbal aroma from the hwangchil infusion, cutting cleanly through the richness of the pork. For smaller parties unable to manage the hefty shared portions of both the braised seafood and the boiled meat, the kitchen also offers lunch-friendly bossam set meals. Between the restorative braised abalone and the herbal notes of the pork, it remains a bustling fixture of Dobong-dong’s competitive hiking corridor.
Menu
- Braised Abalone (Small)₩42,000
- Hwangchil Bossam₩40,000
- Fried Rice₩3,000
- 전복찜아구찜 (대)₩50,000
- 대하찜 (대)₩40,000
Local tips
- Peak hiking hours fill the tables quickly, so expect a wait during weekend lunch and dinner times.
- Order the stir-fried rice at the end to mix with the remaining abalone seasoning.
- Groups are recommended if you want to sample both the generous abalone dish and the bossam.
Details
- Dobongsan Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:30–22:00
- Monday
- 11:30–22:00
- Tuesday
- 11:30–22:00
- Wednesday
- 11:30–22:00
- Thursday
- 11:30–22:00
- Friday
- 11:30–22:00
- Saturday
- 11:30–22:00