Deungnamujip
등나무집
About
An old-style Gangdong restaurant known for spicy freshwater catfish stew, with a rustic, home-like setting.
In Gangdong, 등나무집 makes its case with a bubbling pot of catfish maeuntang: a rustic, spicy freshwater stew whose broth is the part that lingers. One diner found little of the muddy aftertaste that can put people off freshwater fish—not none at all, but notably subdued—and described the soup as deep and fiery without becoming heavy or excessively thick. The catfish itself was tender enough to pick apart, yet the broth drew the most attention: spoon it over rice, and the meal’s rhythm takes care of itself. The table begins with side dishes suited to rice and stew, and there is makgeolli for those who want a glass alongside. Dotori-muk muchim, acorn jelly tossed with vegetables and seasoning, offers a cool, savory counterpoint to the heat, though one visitor noted that a similar dish may already appear among the banchan. It is a meal built for sharing, with the pot at the center and plenty of reasons to pause between bites. The atmosphere is closer to an old neighborhood restaurant than a polished contemporary dining room. A review describes a lived-in, somewhat dated interior, and says the private rooms are practical rather than elegant; they can make a family meal or group gathering feel more comfortable, but are limited in number, so reserving ahead is sensible if a room matters to you. This is not a place to choose for sleek surroundings. Its appeal is the warm, informal pace of a meal that gathers around a generous pot. The menu also includes dakbokkeumtang, a braised chicken dish, and 해물파전, seafood pancake, according to visitors—but the clearest recurring signature is catfish maeuntang. Come for its clean-edged, lingering broth, order rice, and let the stew set the tone.
Menu
- Spicy Catfish Stew
- Spicy Braised Chicken
- 매운탕 (메기+잡고기) (2인)₩40,000
- Market-style Beef Rice Soup₩7,000
- Acorn Jelly Soup₩6,000
- 쏘가리매운탕 (1인)₩30,000
Local tips
- Closed on Mondays; listed hours are Tuesday–Sunday, 11:00–22:00.
- Parking is available in front of the restaurant, according to one visitor.
- If you want a private room, reserve ahead; the rooms are limited.
Details
- Sangil Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–22:00
- Monday
- —
- 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