Chae Su Eo
채수어
About
Spacious seafood specialist in Gwangmyeong run by a veteran chef, known for hearty seafood braises, braised pollack, and a lavish banchan spread.
Perched on the second floor across from the Soha-dong E-Mart in Gwangmyeong, Chaesueo has built a steadfast neighborhood following behind its veteran chef’s seafood cooking. While exterior signage prominently promotes braised pollack (*kodari-jjim*), the dining room's biggest draw is the towering platters of *haemul-jjim* (spicy braised seafood). The space accommodates gatherings of all sizes, featuring an expansive main hall lined with partitioned booths alongside private, windowed rooms outfitted for family banquets and company dinners. Before the main course arrives, the table fills with an impressive spread of *banchan* that rivals a full Korean table d'hôte. Diners graze on warm *japchae*, crunchy stir-fried stem lettuce (*gungchae*), fresh salads, delicate seaweed dishes, and chilled *dongchimi* broth. The *haemul-jjim* arrives piled generously over a bed of crisp, thick soybean sprouts, slicked in a glossy, customizable chili sauce that balances heat without overpowering the natural sweetness of the catch. Even the smallest size is notably plentiful, brimming with a diverse catch that includes tender octopus, squid, whole shrimp, crab, mussels, clams, sea squirts (*mideodeok*), rich fish roe, and soft *goni* (pollack milt). The kitchen accommodates various heat tolerances, offering distinct spice levels ranging from mild to intensely fiery. Timing your carbohydrates requires a bit of foresight: ordering a stone-pot rice (*dolsotbap*) yields chewy, fragrant grains and crisp scorched rice steeped into comforting *sungnyung*, though it requires about fifteen minutes to prepare. Alternatively, classic bowls of white rice allow immediate pairing with the savory sauce, while hearty eaters often save room to scrape crispy stir-fried rice directly from the platter at the end of the meal. Families with young diners can supplement spicy seafood orders with side items like cheese tonkatsu and udon, making the restaurant a versatile staple for multigenerational dining.
Menu
- Braised Spicy Seafood (Haemul-jjim)₩48,000
- Braised Semi-dried Pollack₩25,000
- Hot Stone Pot Rice₩3,000
- 곤드레밥정식₩13,000
- 굴밥정식₩15,000
- Spicy Stir-fried Octopus₩10,000
- 동태당₩9,000
- Stone-pot Bibimbap₩8,000
- 모듬생선찜 (소)₩40,000
- 해물찜/아구찜 (소)₩48,000
- 해물탕/아구탕 (소)₩40,000
- 모듬생선구이₩35,000
Local tips
- Opt for the dolsot-bap (stone pot rice) early since it takes around 15 minutes to cook.
- Spiciness levels can be adjusted across three tiers when ordering braised dishes.
- Private partitioned rooms along the windows make it ideal for family gatherings and groups.
- Underground parking is conveniently available in the building.
Details
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–22:00
- Monday
- 11:00–22:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00–22:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00–22:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–22:00
- Friday
- 11:00–22:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–22:00