Neutinamu House
느티나무집
About
A spacious riverside restaurant in Gangdong known for freshwater fish stew and whole-chicken baeksuk, with outdoor seating near the Han River.
In Gangdong’s Garaeyeoul area, 느티나무집 is the sort of place to choose when the table wants a bubbling pot, not a quick, quiet meal. Its signature is catfish maeuntang: a generous, sharply seasoned stew that arrives crowded with fish and vegetables. One group of four ordered the large size and found it more than ample. Minari, enoki mushrooms, potato and onion fill out the pot, with sujebi already tucked into the broth. Let it simmer a little longer at the table, as one returning diner did, and the meal becomes a slow, warming affair. The flavour is not for everyone. One visitor loved the rich, spicy broth; another found the distinctive earthy smell of freshwater fish difficult to enjoy. That honesty is useful: come craving 민물매운탕, rather than expecting a mild seafood soup. The fish, however, was eagerly eaten around the table, and the substantial serving makes this a natural order for sharing. Before the main event, expect a spread of homestyle banchan. Visitors mention seasoned greens, tofu, and other neatly prepared sides; the greens were popular enough to be refilled. A buchujeon makes a fitting partner for the stew. The room’s divided spaces offer a degree of privacy, and one account describes a roomy, old-fashioned interior with an aquarium of live catfish. There are also outdoor seats, though one diner noted that insects can be part of the experience. 느티나무집 also serves chicken dishes. Baeksuk has been praised for its mild, nourishing broth and tender meat, while dakbokkeumtang is described as deeply seasoned and pleasantly warming. These are substantial meals, and one reviewer recommends reserving ahead for dishes that take time to prepare. Come with company, a healthy appetite, and a taste for robust broth. 느티나무집’s appeal is less polished-city dining than settling in around a shared pot, picking through greens and fish while the stew keeps bubbling.
Menu
- Freshwater fish spicy stew
- Whole-chicken soup₩70,000
- 매운탕(대)₩80,000
- Spicy Braised Chicken₩70,000
- 장어구이1kg(3미)₩120,000
- 쏘가리(봄,가을)
- 송어튀김₩50,000
- Chive Pancake₩20,000
Local tips
- Reserve ahead, especially for dishes cooked to order; one visit booked the freshwater fish stew and baeksuk an hour in advance.
- It can be difficult to reach without a car; the village bus 02 terminates nearby.
- Outdoor seating is available, but visitors report some flying insects.
- Closed Mondays; reported hours are 11:00–22:00, with last order at 20:30.
Details
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–22:00
- Monday
- 11:00–21:00
- 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